"Mrs. Kate" Carpenter is a newcomer to the Midwest, having relocated to Marion, Indiana. She has toured worldwide making people happy with her family-friendly folk music. A prolific songwriter, she has recorded 12 original CD's and several children's music videos in the past 30 years. Performing over 200 shows a year, she entertains children of all ages, from preschoolers to grandparents. Her specialty, however, is electrifying elementary school children. She has performed her "Motivate with Mrs. Kate" shows in over 470 schools. Summers find her touring the public library circuit, promoting reading with her "Crack a Book" song and the unforgettable "Hug-a-Bug-a-Boo." Visit her website, www.MrsKate.com to learn more. Stream her music on Broadjam and all internet music stores. Take a listen today, or call about booking Mrs. Kate for one of her upcoming tours. Mrs. Kate enjoys being a part of Broadjam and has had numerous Top Ten awards (she lost count!)

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Hello BJ Buddies, I've been working on the Marvel project for over two years now!  I am waiting on 2 final mixes, then mastering, then this Marvel will be released.  Here's the album description:


Like a bowlful of colorful marbles, Marvel is a collection of unique songs by Mrs. Kate.  Where else are you going to find tunes about chocolate and pickleball?  Smartphones and bounce houses?  Hiking and litter?  God ruling your thought life?  Let Your Heart Live Forever and All of my Friends are Dead?  Here's your ticket to the crazy world of Mrs. Kate!  Fasten your seatbelt and get ready to Root, Little Piggy!


Thanks for being my friends on Broadjam!  My life is richer because of you!  God bless you!
Mrs. Kate

Mrs. Kate's bio

Mrs. Kate" Carpenter hails from the tiny town of Callahan, Florida, and travels throughout the southeast making people happy with her family-friendly folk music. A prolific songwriter, she has recorded 12 original CD's and 2 children's music videos in the past 26 years. Performing 200 shows a year, she entertains children of all ages, from preschoolers to grandparents. Her specialty, however, is elementary school children. She has performed her "Motivate with Mrs. Kate" shows in over 550 schools. Summers find her touring the public library circuit, promoting reading with her "Crack a Book" song and the unforgettable "Hug-a-Bug-a-Boo." Visit her website, www.MrsKate.com to learn more. Her CD's are also available on CD Baby. Take a listen today, or call about booking Mrs. Kate for one of her upcoming tours. Mrs. Kate enjoys being a part of Broadjam and has had numerous Top Ten awards (she lost count!)

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Hello Kate. I am way late getting around to thanking you for the reviews of my songs "First Christmas" and "Puttin' On The Dog". Very useful and insightful for me. The verse for the karma line in "Puttin' On The Dog" goes ...

Holds a brew or two
Has a clever set of plastic tubes
Hands-free sips whenever you're inclined
Comes with cautions, dos and don'ts
Have to sign and swear you won't
Karma tends to mess with thirsty minds.

Thanks again. Dave Mercer

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Kate Carpenter
6 days ago

Thanks for clarification!



Hi, Kate.

I just listened to "Mothers with Messy Kids Unite" out of curiosity. Delightfully funny tune that could easily apply beyond the childhood years. The Washer Woman motif works very well and you juxtaposed it with a good powerful march, making it more interesting. Of course, you have great inflections in your vocals. I've been redoing several of my songs to replace my own hideous vocals. Chopin's Sonata #2 in B-flat minor is a hilarious touch at the end!

Have you noticed how the soundscape of popular and country music has changed? Seems like the lyrics have narrowed and become so surface, tough and mean. I remember your terrific review of "She Has a Way," remarking that I focused on working within the relationship instead of love always being equated with a roll in the hay. Songs used to be like that with songs from David Gates of Bread, the beautiful harmonies of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young with songs about real life without being vulgar, the amazing arrangements by Richard Carpenter, the emotions and finesse of Joni Mitchell and storytelling of Gordon Lightfoot. They just don't write them like that anymore!

I think I remember another humorous one of yours done in something of a ragtime about toilet training for kids. You have a way of touching on the most everyday of situations with kids and to do it in entertaining, tasteful ways. I've listened to several of today's kids songs but your style of songwriting for kids should set the gold standard.

Well, didn't think I'd write this many sentences. I've been quiet on BJ lately as I'd like to get out of Arizona. It will be tricky as retirement limits the incomes of a former graphic designer and teacher, both who worked for the state, but with the pandemic still going full force, we're glad we're out!

John



Hi Ms. Kate, thank you so much for your kind reviews of my songs Chicago Funky Blues and others! You are such a good and sweet talent and I pray God continues to bless you and your music! Hugs, DeDe :)

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Kate Carpenter
1 week ago

Thanks. Hope you are doing well. Just hosted our first house concert last night. Awesome!



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