West Cork five-piece The Kates have announced the release of their debut EP Pictures Here Of Dreams on September 20, 2024. The Kates are comprised of well known Cork music faces: Eve Clague, Liz Clark, Mary Beth O Mahony, Míde Houlihan and Paula K.
“We like the idea that this EP is a picture or representation of The Kates and our feelings/dreams/ideas,” says Paula K. The EP title is a line taken from the band’s debut single ‘All That Talk’.
“It’s also a wonderful vehicle to express ourselves in an environment that feels true to us as we are all individually songwriters and singers. We support each other. We love that in The Kates band, we are women in our 20s, 30s & 40s, allowing for the sharing of experiences and learning from each other. The support and encouragement from our local communities has been integral to keep playing and to start writing together as a band. From our first gig in 2017 for the charity OvaCare to our single launch in DeBarras in 2024, we are so proud of how far we’ve come and we hope to keep on going,” adds Paula K speaking about the project overall.
Tracklist for Pictures Here Of Dreams
- Unbalancing
- All That Talk
- Breathe In
- Hot Headed
- Always
Upcoming gigs
August 17 – Shanleys, Clonakilty
September 20 – Clonakilty Guitar Festival (EP Launch)
September 28 – Coughlan’s, Cork (EP Launch)
October 27 – Whelan’s, Dublin