 Global singing star Katie Petersen is bringing her eclectic blend of Pop, Country and Rock to European stages [scroll down for details], well supported by her spellbinding band, The Petersens. Tiring of the usual popular musical formulas, many listeners have been drawn to Katie by what can only be regarded as a New Wave sound. All the old sounds are there, but whipped up into new listening cuisine. The stuff is good enough to eat, as far as many fans are concerned, though they often find that Katie requires them to acquire a new musical sense and taste. Katie, fondly known as Kid Dynamite, has a worldwide fan base, having set off internet fireworks with amazingly retooled remakes of such classics as John Denver's Country Roads.  Her covers are definitely not hackneyed. Her version of Kiss Me, the Alt Rock hit by Sixpence None the Richer, demonstrates that point. The petite blond sensation firms up the adoring devotion of her following with her diligent devotion to her art. And, fans never know when Katie will hit them between the ears (and eyes) with another social media blockbuster, ratcheting up views into the scores of millions. Yet, aside from her star power, Katie is a principled artist, willing at times to expend great effort on something that only those who have ears to hear can hear. Aside from singing prowess, Katie uses a firm guiding hand on her bandmates, who tolerate her workhorse ethic with amusement. Her amazingly subtle skill with her unique five-string fiddle underscores not only her artistic side, but her ability to keep her band on track. When not maintaining her hectic pace, Katie writes lyrics and composes music. At thirty-something, Katie is the oldest of the four siblings who own the band. Mother Karen and friend Emmett are employees. Her two sisters, Ellen Haygood and Julianne Petersen, along with brother Matt, also have very strong drawing power worldwide. Both the sultry sirens have knocked out mega-hits on social media. Matt keeps everyone in key and does some extremely skilled flatpicking. He has a marvelous, melodious voice, but holds himself in check in order to let the women shine.  Ellen's version of Dolly Parton's Jolene was a rock-em-sock-em hit, and is still racking up views by the boatload. For an even better flavor of Ellen's bluesy, artful soul sound, have a listen to her version of Crazy, a song penned by Willie Nelson and made into a smash Country hit by Patsy Cline.  Julianne, at twenty-something the youngest member of the band, is always ready to flex her creative muscle. Over the years she has continuously contributed to the band's reputation, with several of her choices zooming well above six digits. This highly accomplished musician is a lyricist and composer but loves to do grassed-up Rock covers, like Fleetwood Mac's Dreams.  Matt's melodious voice does well with a number of Merle Haggard songs. But when you listen to Matt, don't expect to hear the Hag. It's Matt, and he's doing his own thing. For a sample, check out Matt's version of If We Make It Through December.   *************************** Ozarks Dreamboat Katie Petersen [playlist] *************************** Ozarks Heartthrob Ellen Haygood [playlist] **************************** **************************** Mellow Fellow Matt Petersen [playlist] ****************************** Katie's band is touring Europe beginning Aug. 13. Tickets are available via the Petersens site. Here is the tour schedule:
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