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"Fontaine won't likely ever be a pop songwriter, and her music's never going to appeal to pop radio. But songs like this infer that she could have a long career and make inroads into the US indie folk scene." Jonathan Sanders |
Born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Kim made herself at home on local stages – most often stage left, with a guitar, bass or some sort of percussion instrument in her hands. She learned to navigate the industry by touring as a side musician, but came to realize that songwriting is her true calling. Now, you most-often see her centre stage, armed with nothing but a Taylor acoustic and her voice that has been described as extraordinarily unique. Kim has spent several years honing her writing skills and is regarded as one of Saskatchewan’s most noteable songwriters. She developed and instructed a series of songwriting programs for the University of Saskatchewan CCDE; has developed and co-facilitates an annual songwriting retreat for the University of Saskatchewan Emma Lake Kenderdine Campus; and is often invited as a guest speaker/panelist/instructor to present in areas of songwriting at events such as the WCMA’s, Boreal Arts Jam, SaskMusic workshops and others. She was affectionately nicknamed "Mamma Kim" by a group of songwriters she has mentored. Kim is a performing singer/songwriter who has released three solo albums: “Morning Pages” (2004) and “Life Happens” (2007). She has showcased at some of the world's most prestigious music events including SXSW (2008/09) and North American Folk Alliance (2009). She also lends her talents to other artists as a studio musician/vocalist and regularly performs with Jay Semko (of the Northern Pikes). With support from the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Kim has recently launched her third solo album entitled "Blue Sky Girl". And, along with her pals Jay Semko and David j Taylor, has recently launched a collaborative CD entilted "Heartaches & Numbers" through Busted Flat Records (Sonic Unyon/Universal). The collective, known as Semko Fontaine Taylor, will be touring throughout Canada and showcasing at SXSW in Austin, TX in March, 2011. DISCOGRAPHY
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