For those who are not yet familiar with Katie Todd, you’re really missing out a very creative and intelligent songwriter, not to mention a highly entertaining and live show. Catchy songs, thoughtful lyrics and unique vocals coupled with an amazing band are the keys to success for any act and Katie Todd has them all. Over the weekend, fans were able to catch the band at the third annual Chickago Social in Andersonville, along with a handful of other performers including Sean Wiggins, Reyna Larson and international DJ, Lisa Pittman. The Pride event attracted Katie Todd loyals, the curious, music lovers in the gay community and anyone else in search of good musical performances.
Alone, Katie Todd quietly took the stage to open the show, headed to her keyboard and went into “This Time”, the full band joining her at just the right moment as the song began to hit its stride and take off. As the set continued, trumpet player, Steve Wright, an integral component to the overall Katie Todd sound, was able to showcase his skills, complimenting each song with just the right touch of horned flair, as well as delivering flowing backing vocals. Katie Todd’s cutesy but powerful vocals gracefully streamed over the band’s melodic instrumentation from each song to the next, perhaps most notably on favorites “Leave” and “Love Love Love You”.
Guitarist Ted Kezios is another reason the band gels so well. Ranging from subtle picking to aggressive rhythms, Kezios also displayed his signature sound in a handful of solos that had the crowd buzzing, especially in the band’s very original version of The Doors’ “People are Strange” where he flat out sizzled.
Despite playing with a relatively new rhythm section, Katie Todd pulled off a fantastic show without any hitches, leaving the crowd with yet another memorable performance that will certainly add to her large contingent of followers. For more information on Katie Todd’s music and upcoming shows, visit www.katietodd.com.
