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Kate Faust covers “Are You That Somebody" (Aaliyah) / "Feelin Good" (popularized by Nina Simone) for #CoverClub - A special brand of Philly covers

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For the final session of #CoverClub - Season One we spent the day at Nomad Recording Studio.  Underwater Country Club went wild with their Hall & Oates cover, Our Griffins channeled Strand of Oaks, and for the last act we turned the microphone over to a most intriguing artist.  This life-long musician has often been described as a chameleon, having been in dramatically different bands Lady and Toy Soldiers in the past, before turning her attention to her own creations.  Kate Faust has such a mature professional sound that she gets compared to accomplished artists like Tori Amos, Bjork, or Kate Bush.  She has the acclaimed album, Crucial Companion to her credit and continues to tease fans with bits and pieces of her new works.  A new EP will be released in early '15, and fans can expect a single this fall!



Kate, while constantly looking ahead forging new exciting ground, does not shy away from honoring her inspirations.  Earlier this year she unveiled a cover of "Eyes4u" (The Flamingos) via a collaboration between Kate Faust and the students and faculty at the UArts record label, 4 Pillars Music Group.

Kate Faust recorded her original with Jonathan Colman and Lee Clarke (coming Thursday), but before heading out the door she sat down in front of her Hammond organ alone to lay down a favorite of her live set, a crossover cover of the 90's pop hit "Are You That Somebody" by Allayah & "Feelin Good" popularized by Nina Simone in 1965 from I Put a Spell on You.

Cover Club | Kate Faust "Are You That Somebody (Aaliyah) / Feelin Good"(Nina Simone)

Catch Kate Faust soon in Philadelphia at the Grape Room for Kwesi' K's residency on July 17th and in New York City at Pianos on August 7th.

Check back later this week for an original brand new cut "21st Century Man"
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