Kate Cotter

Rank #9 Reno, NV Singer Songwriter / melodic rock / pop

About

Sounds Like: Sarah McLachlan

Label: Shoelace Music

Manager: Jonny Epsteyn

Bio: Kate Cotter is a Reno native whose ethereal voice, poetic craftmanship, and off-beat sense of humor has earned her a loyal following. As the arts editor from the local weekly describes her: “It is the rare artist who can weave metaphor-rich lyrics, haunting vocals and catchy melodies into somethi... See Full Bio

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“For Kate Cotter fans, the album they've been awaiting. A year in the making, Cotter's third self-released CD shows Reno's best-known singer-songwriter in full bloom as a melodic songstress, and in full control of her mezzo-soprano -- its dreaminess belying harsh-as-day lyrics layered with meaning. ...see more”

— Mike Sion, Reno Gazette Journal

"Cotter’s credited by many as being the most popular female singer-songwriter to come out of Reno in the last 25 years. Her dreamy songs and hypnotic voice have influenced many playing in Reno today."

— Reno News and Review

"Kate has that magical style about herself and the way she carries herself. Other people respond to her. She's one of those people who can stand in a group of people and everyone's captivated."

— Reno Gazette Journal

“The set ended, but the applause didn’t. When Cotter returned for an encore, she was tossed a white shirt with a huge photograph of herself on its front. The back read: “There’s nothing hotter than Kate Cotter.””

— Deidre Pike, Reno News & Review

"On her new record, Drink the Desert, Kate Cotter’s voice is sweeter than morning dew and as intimately feminine as your mother’s music box. Her signature etherealism is accented by a wisp of melodic Americana, leading the listener around her introspective heartscapes with a palpable sense of nostalgia. Lyrically declarative, her standout tracks “Find Ourselves,” “Tulip Song,” “All the Time” and “Bare” button up a taut recording (with production and engineering by Tim Snider and Sam Minaie) that reveals an artist in top form and in full possession of her considerable gifts."

— Oliver X, Reno Tahoe Tonight

“Kate Cotter recently said she never intended to become a professional musician, but a story from her youth tells a different tale. “I remember going door to door with my girlfriend to see if people would pay us to sing songs,” she said during a recent interview at the Spread Peace Cafe in downtown Reno. “Our parents found out and we got in big trouble for that.” Twenty six years later, Cotter, now 33, still looks for gigs but with grown-up credentials behind her. She has spent the last decade or so making music with Reno as her home base and on Dec. 4 she will hold a party at John Ascuaga’s Nugget to mark the release of her latest album, “Drink the Desert.” Read more: Sparks Tribune - Cotter seeks to unearth life’s meaning ”

— Nathan Orme, Sparks Tribune

"Strange as it may seem, it's possible to make intense music that is mostly quiet...something [that] Kate Cotter has learned and mastered during her 10 years on the Reno acoustic music scene, and she's earned a diverse and devoted audience for her challenging take on a tried-and-true style.

— Mark Earnest, Reno Magazine

"Kate's supple etherialism is contrasted by her ever-present groundedness. Her tone is elegiac and as personal as a whisper."

— Oliver X, Reno Tahoe Tonight

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Feb 17

Wild River Grille
Reno, NV, US | 6:00pm
Wild River Grille
Reno, NV, US
Sun Feb 17 6:00pm
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Join Mel Wade and Kate Cotter in The River Room (Wild River Grille) for an evening of acoustic music. Sponsered by Sierra Arts Concerts at the River.
2012
Nov 29

Studio on 4th
Reno, NV, US | 8:00pm
Studio on 4th
Reno, NV, US
Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:00pm
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No Cover---21+ Enjoy $4 Y-Not Shots & $4 Goddess Nectar all night. Join us for an evening of original performances by: Tovah Goodman Kate Cotter Grace Hutchinson Kelly Proud & Ruby Jaye Fradkin
2012
Sep 14

Plan:b Micro-Lounge
Carson City, NV, US | 8:00pm
Plan:b Micro-Lounge
Carson City, NV, US
Fri Sep 14, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Jun 29

The Underground
Reno, NV, US | 8:00pm
The Underground
Reno, NV, US
Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:00pm
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After Party in the Lounge with Kate Cotter, DJ Space Crafter, Kristophari Come to support this fundraiser for music programs across America so kids and adults alike will have an opportunity to experience the joys of music! This is also Layla James’s birthday, so two really good reason to show up!! HAPPY HOUR 8PM TO 9:30PM
2012
May 25

The Underground
Reno, NV, US | 8:00am
The Underground
Reno, NV, US
Fri May 25, 2012 8:00am
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Symbiosis Gathering after party!! 21+ 8PM

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Bob Thomas
Very Nice,I will be back to hear more Bob
BINETTI
Just discovered your songs and will be back. I m fan
D Rah
stoppin by showin some love....i cant get ur songs to play, maybe cause i been on reverb all day. lol. im sure its awesome....i'll be back to check u out once my sounds come...
Geoff F Walter
"Axis".....GREAT.....Geoff
John Frederick
Stopping by and enjoying a tune or two. Great stuff! Thanks for sharing
Bubbojones
Excuse my unannounced visit here, but I like what u're doin here and became a fan of ur work. I have to set another visit here on my future agenda, long as u and reverb say s...