BIOGRAPHY
"Impeccable songwriting" — San Francisco Bay Guardian
Listeners gravitate to songwriter Kate Isenberg for her sparkling guitar riffs and deftly poetic lyrics. Based in the San Francisco Bay area, Isenberg has toured top U.S. songwriter venues as a solo artist. She has also supported numerous fellow-songwriters as a harmony vocalist, guitarist, mandolinist, and violinist.
On her solo artist recordings, Isenberg crafts multi-instrument arrangements. Her studio album THE TIME COMES ON HUMMING TRACKS was a finalist for the Indie Acoustic Project's Best Female Singer-Songwriter Award. Her album GOLD RUSH TOWN received commercial radio play around the U.S. and was an IAP finalist for Best Lyrics. The albums, co-produced with Jon Evans (bassist, Tori Amos), feature guest performers like accordionist/organist Julie Wolf (Ani DiFranco) and trumpeter Erik Jekabson (John Mayer).
Growing up in the Bay Area, Isenberg began playing violin at age eight. In high school, she discovered the harmony-driven, intelligent pop of Paul Simon, Brian Wilson, and the Indigo Girls. After teaching herself guitar in college, she began performing her own songs, pushing the boundaries of her guitar playing to include alternate tunings.
In addition to being a songwriter, Isenberg is an animator. Her short films include an animated video for "Robin," a track from GOLD RUSH TOWN. She has also collaborated with fellow-songwriters in bringing their music to life on screen.
Listeners gravitate to songwriter Kate Isenberg for her sparkling guitar riffs and deftly poetic lyrics. Based in the San Francisco Bay area, Isenberg has toured top U.S. songwriter venues as a solo artist. She has also supported numerous fellow-songwriters as a harmony vocalist, guitarist, mandolinist, and violinist.
On her solo artist recordings, Isenberg crafts multi-instrument arrangements. Her studio album THE TIME COMES ON HUMMING TRACKS was a finalist for the Indie Acoustic Project's Best Female Singer-Songwriter Award. Her album GOLD RUSH TOWN received commercial radio play around the U.S. and was an IAP finalist for Best Lyrics. The albums, co-produced with Jon Evans (bassist, Tori Amos), feature guest performers like accordionist/organist Julie Wolf (Ani DiFranco) and trumpeter Erik Jekabson (John Mayer).
Growing up in the Bay Area, Isenberg began playing violin at age eight. In high school, she discovered the harmony-driven, intelligent pop of Paul Simon, Brian Wilson, and the Indigo Girls. After teaching herself guitar in college, she began performing her own songs, pushing the boundaries of her guitar playing to include alternate tunings.
In addition to being a songwriter, Isenberg is an animator. Her short films include an animated video for "Robin," a track from GOLD RUSH TOWN. She has also collaborated with fellow-songwriters in bringing their music to life on screen.
Photo by Megan Krause.