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All Genres > Country > Country Rock > HAZING KATE: Hazing Kate.

Hazing Kate distills rock, bluegrass, blues and country twang into original, American roots music. While the straightforward melodies set the pace, honest lyrics examine the life experience.

Martin Moran (guitar, vocals) formed Hazing Kate as a vehicle to hone his musical ideas and song-crafting abilities. After building an impressive repertoire of original material, he recruited Adam "Slow Lightning" Heinlen (guitar, vocals), Mike Crane (bass) and Scott Tyrcha (drums, vocals) to fill out the band's sound for gigs throughout Chicagoland.

Hazing Kate's music examines a wide range of subjects-personal relationships as well as historical and cultural events-from a philosophical perspective. With a master's degree in history, Moran pens lyrics that are personal, truth-seeking and poetic yet still accessible. Melodic compositions by Moran and Heinlen complement the open lyrics. The band's rhythm section of Crane and Tyrcha give these songs a driving force that keeps Hazing Kate's music lively and on course-and fit for any venue, be it a smoke-filled bar, exuberant street festival or quiet coffee shop.

"Hazing Kate has pinpointed where we want to be on the musical map," Moran says. "We take the music and organic landscapes around us and synthesize these into robust songs that appeal to both the band and audience."

"Our sound is such that we've taken control of our influences rather than letting them control us," adds Heinlen.

Check out the artist's website:
http://www.hazingkate.com

Track List:
1. Pushin' Down
2. Left Behind
3. Million Miles
4. Feels Like Home
5. Nameless Bride
6. Trailer Park
7. Top of the World
8. Michelangelo

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