Katie & The Carnival to release brand new single!

New single ‘Dinosaurs’ release date is 18th June.

Katie and the Carnival is the musical project of musician and actress Katie Richardson and her band. Known for their energetic and engaging live performances, their music is soulful and harmony-driven with influences from folk, pop, indie and torch song.

Following a number of sell-out special events last Summer the band have made several TV (BBC NI’s Out Of The Blue and Come Dine With Me), radio and festival appearances.

Katie has also worked with fellow luminaries such as: Duke Special, The Inishowen Gospel Choir, The Salt Flats, The Jane Bradfords and many more.

Her voice is currently featured in the new Dale Farm ice cream advert singing her own arrangement of ‘Bring me Sunshine’ by Arthur Kent.

New single ‘Dinosaurs’, is out June 18th, was recorded in Start Together Studio’s, Belfast (General Fiasco, Duke Special, Sharon Corr).

“A band on top of their game” BBC ATL

“Tammy Wynette meets Tarintino” Hotpress

“She (Katie) transcends the stereotype of the quirky female vocalist, thanks to remarkable stage presence, a soulful voice and joyous wit.” Culture NI

Gig dates:

24th May 2012 – Ulster Hall Sofa Sessions, Belfast, Northern Ire

21st July- Glasgowbury –Northern Ire

4th August – Forefy – Co. Fermanagh.

17th – 19th August Sunflowerfest – Northern Ire

Links: http://www.facebook.com/katieandthecarnivalband