Kim Jarrett

Rank #2 Toronto, ON, CA Singer Songwriter / Soft Rock / Alternati...

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Members: Kim Jarrett - Song/Vox/Guitar/Keys & Mike Costantino - Bass/BG Vox

Sounds Like: Fleetwood Mac, Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, The REAL Gerry Rafferty Page, Bonnie Raitt

Label: Independent

Manager: Independent

Bio: ** #1, Top 10 & Top 40 Award-Winner: ourstage.com (Soft Rock, Acoustic, Folk & Alternative Country) – 2009 - 2013 **
** Official Showcase Artist: Dewey Beach Music Conference 2011 - Dewey Beach, DE & Indiegrrl 2010 - Knoxville, TN **
** Award-Winner: Top 5 (Pop/AC) -10th Annual Great American Son... See Full Bio

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“Kim Jarrett's song "How Long" was voted #1 in Soft Rock for March 2013 by the OurStage community”

— OurStage, ourstage.com

“Enjoy the sweet voice and mellow vibe of this soon-to-be soft rock classic. Kim's sound harkens back to 70s greats like Fleetwood Mac and James Taylor with a contemporary feel.”

— Women of Substance Radio, Women of Substance Radio on Bandcamp.com - USA - about the song "How Long"

“Of 530 artists from the US, and Canada, Kim Jarrett reached #9 on the contest charts with her song, "How Long" (from the cd, "Kim Jarrett"), to win an opening set at Bon Jovi's tour stop in Foxboro, Massachusetts in July 2010. In all, 3.3 million votes were cast by fans, and 13 artists won opening sets across 8 different North American stops of the band's, The Circle Tour.”

— ourstage.com, Bon Jovi's Wanted: A Superband Tonight - Foxboro, MA

“Toronto based singer-songwriter Kim Jarrett has a voice that fuses decades of pop music in a familiar and welcoming sound. Listening to Kim’s music takes me back to the soft FM stations of the 1970’s while still evoking the modern era and her own style.”

— Darryl Gregory, Unsigned Underground - NY, USA

“A couple who always deliver an entertaining show, whether they’re hosting their weekly Sunday night open stage at Spirits Bar & Grill, or showcasing with their band, as they do tomorrow night at The Old Nick, Kim Jarrett & Mike Costantino have a way of entrancing audiences while still making them feel they’re all on the same level. Jarrett, however, is definitely a cut above the average. A songwriter with interesting, pithy lyrics and very accessible melodies in what is probably aptly described as a Soft Rock style, she’s now released a couple of albums, including 2007’s gem, Thinking of You, which she used over the holiday season last winter to also raise funds for United Way.”

— Gary17, Toronto Moon Magazine

“Kim Jarrett blessed us with a great set also. We lucked out!... I gave their CD a listen also and am quite impressed.”

— Marco Ink, Sonic Notes - Coconut Times - Ocean City, MD USA

“Kim Jarrett's song "Not Mine" (from the cd, "Thinking of You") placed in the Top 5 of Pop category of the 10th Annual Great American Song Contest (2008)”

— 10th Annual Great American Song Contest, International

"She showed up on time and everybody loved her."

— Joe Chisholm, IndieCan Radio - Toronto, ON - about a live performance

"Kim Jarrett writes excellent songs that showcase her outstanding voice. There's nothing fancy or pretentious about the songs, or the voice, or Kim herself."

— Canadian Cam, ickmusic.com - USA

“The straight-ahead folk/blues, pop and country influenced tunes nicely feature her clear, soulful voice, and some tasty guitar work by Tim Bovaconti (who plays for Ron Sexsmith).”

— Chris Twomey, Tandem / Corriere - Canada

“Kim Jarrett's been called natural, melodic and enchanting and I definitely think that she is all those things... I recommend this album to anyone who likes real music so that they can hear a talent on the verge.”

— Adam. A. Donaldson, Lucid Forge - Canada

“So Spirits Bar & Grill might be a little north for some Village devotees, but I think its weekly live music event is worth a saunter up toward Bloor. (That and its nachos.) Sundays starting at 9 p.m., the show kicks off with Kim Jarrett and Mike Costantino, who later introduce a roster of (mostly acoustic) local performers. The concept is "open mic," though many who take the stage have already planned to do so in advance. And typically, the show is pretty good.”

— Robyn Urback, BlogTO - A guide to live music in the Village

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: Rob Ford is such a fool. I'm embarrassed that he represents my city. I apologize even though I didn't vote for him #fb

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How Long

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Yesterday's Gone

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Not Mine

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Thinking of You

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Play "Without Your Hands"

Without Your Hands

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Wed
Jun 5

Dora Keogh Irish Pub
Toronto, CA | 8:30pm
Dora Keogh Irish Pub
Toronto, CA
Wed Jun 05 8:30pm
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3 sets of fun with Kim & Mike! 8:45 - 11:45pm
Sat
Jul 27

Lab Cab Festival
Toronto, ON, CA | 12:00pm
Lab Cab Festival
Toronto, ON, CA
Sat Jul 27 12:00pm
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Lab Cab Festival 12pm - 6pm July 27th & 28th 2013 - performance time and venue TBA
Sun
Jul 28

Lab Cab Festival
Toronto, ON, CA | 12:00pm
Lab Cab Festival
Toronto, ON, CA
Sun Jul 28 12:00pm
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Lab Cab Festival 12pm - 6pm July 27th & 28th 2013 - performance time and venue TBA
Mon
Jul 29

THE OLD NICK
Toronto, ON, CA | 8:00pm
THE OLD NICK
Toronto, ON, CA
Mon Jul 29 8:00pm
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M Factor Mondays with host: Elana Harte and guests 7:30 - 11pm
Sat
Aug 31

THE OLD NICK
Toronto, ON, CA | 9:00pm
THE OLD NICK
Toronto, ON, CA
Sat Aug 31 9:00pm
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Saturday Songwriter Night at the Old Nick with Jennifer Brewer, and guest: Kim Jarrett from 9pm - 11pm

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Susan Martin
Great tunes and beautiful voice! Love your sound.
Kim Jarrett
Thanks for the kind words, everyone. :) xo
morgan frank
Hi Kim...Really enjoyed..How Long....cool sound ...Cheers Morgan
J Wildd
Just, back for another listen GREAT vibes...
The Blue Mountain Pr...
Enjoyed listening, keep on groovin!!! Greetings from Bavaria. Best wishes :)
CIRCUS LIBERTY MUSIC
cool page enjoyed listening

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Q: Did you study music formally?

A: Hi - thanks for the question! As a child and teenager, I did study classical piano (Royal Conservatory) up to Grade V, and a few years of vocal lessons from two opera singers, in choir and solo formats, as well as a few years of some jazz vocal classes involving harmony. As an adult, I had some informal guitar instruction from some musically adept friends, and later, a songwriting/performance mentorship under a professional musician and award-winning songwriter for a number of years. Currently, I study things more informally, and have been learning more about all of these instruments, and drumming, from watching and asking tips of pros, and applying techniques as I go. I've been privileged to be surrounded by talented and helpful folks my entire career. You can always learn more about music - and it's always a joy to continue to grow and expand my knowledge, and application of it. Thanks for the question!

Asked by anonymous. Answered on Sun Sep 23 2012

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Video Plays 259
Total Fans 4,119 +5
ReverbNation Fans 887 +3
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