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The Kate

The Kate is a feisty, live music series from CPTV featuring bold performers with something to say. The Kate explores the story behind the song. Combining delicate beauty or a razor sharp wit, The Kate performers captivate audiences with an irresistible charm inspired by our muse, Katharine Hepburn.

Joseph

56m 44s

As Joseph, the Closner sisters Allison, Meegan and Natalie Schepman sing in tight sibling harmony with a mix of delicacy and power. Hear songs includinghits “White Flag”, “SOS”, “Blood and Tears”, “Fighter”, and the emotional “Room for You”. During their interview the sisters share deeply personal emotions regarding their work together, their youth, and their musical style.

Episodes

  • Joseph: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Joseph

    S5 E503 - 56m 44s

    As Joseph, the Closner sisters Allison, Meegan and Natalie Schepman sing in tight sibling harmony with a mix of delicacy and power. Hear songs includinghits “White Flag”, “SOS”, “Blood and Tears”, “Fighter”, and the emotional “Room for You”. During their interview the sisters share deeply personal emotions regarding their work together, their youth, and their musical style.

  • Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

    S5 E506 - 57m 35s

    Singer/saxophonist Karl Denson fronts the Tiny Universe as if he is preaching the gospel--and the energy and spirit he brings to the stage is potent. With a reputation as one of the great live bands, Denson and Tiny Universe perform their jazz-funk jams including “Dance Lesson No. 2”, “Something Sweet” “I’m Your Biggest Fan” and “Change my Way” and more.

  • Kandace Springs: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Kandace Springs

    S5 E505 - 56m 15s

    Kandace Springs brings a stunning mix of jazz, soul and pop. With her all-female band, she performs songs from her 2020 album “The Women Who Raised Me”. In a funky yet sophisticated set, Springs delivers songs to honor her vocal influences including: Nina Simone’s “I Put a Spell on You”, Bonnie Raitt’s vocals on “I Can't Make You Love Me”, and Sade’s “Love is Stronger Than Pride.”

  • The Wood Brothers: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Wood Brothers

    S5 E504 - 57m 26s

    Brothers Oliver and Chris Wood, and Jano Rix deliver an undeniably uninhibited concert on THE KATE. Hear “American Heartache”, “Sparkling Wine”, “Happiness Jones”, 2019’s heart breaking“Alabaster” and more. A lively brotherly interview offers insight into their creative process.

  • Delbert McClinton and the Self-Made Men + Dana: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Delbert McClinton and the Self-Made Men + Dana

    S5 E502 - 57m 37s

    Delbert McClinton returns with a swaggering and swingin’ set of music including hits “Giving it Up for Your Love” and “Have a Little Faith in Me” and new songs with a humorous age-appropriate twist: “Mr. Smith” and “Let’s Get Down Like We Used To”. His evocative interview includes stories of his opening for and learning from blues greats Sonny Boy Williamson and Jimmy Reed.

  • Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives

    S5 E501 - 56m 31s

    Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives share hits, favorites, stories, and a world premiere - their “hillbilly surf” music! The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician is living, breathing country-music history. Hear songs “Tempted”, “The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’ Anymore”, “Six White Horses”, “Hobo’s Prayer”, “Time Won’t Wait” and more.

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