K A H R A: News

Doing things backwards on this project, the video & remix for Winter Wind are released today before the release of the main version! This entire project has been backwards as Kahra had plane ticket, wardrobe and location set before the lyrics of the song were finished. Kahra completed the final lyrics on location. Months later, the original vocals were recorded and mixed at the same time of the video being edited. Kahra was able to record scratch vocals with the track to her phone for the shooting of the video. The final version of the song was finished the same day as the video editing! Whew!! This song is dedicated to winter sport enthusiasts as well as those who have never had this snow experience. Enjoy the winter trip!

Kahra sang on Christmas Day at Grace Lutheran Church in Chicago, IL-- the same church she was confirmed in and sang with the choir as an alto growing up. It was a full circle to share her voice in a solo with songs in the soprano range! Kara started the service with a medley of popular Christmas songs: "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear", "Away in a Manger", "What Child Is This", & "O' Little Town of Bethlehem" on the back balcony of the church. Then Kara sang a jazzy version of "Go Tell It On the Mountain" in the front of the church during offering. And finally Kahra sang "Oh Hearken Ye" during communion. What a honor it was to sing at Grace on Christmas Day. Special thanks to Kirstie Felland & Pastor Munker.

Kahra painted an acrylic on canvas piece called "The Holiday Show" dressed as Miss Claus for Tobacco Road's 3rd Annual Jolly Jam featuring a jolly festival with vendors & over 20 bands! Kahra even got to meet the real Santa!

Kahra was chosen as one of the 10 "visioneers" for Vision Launch Miami to pioneer her new idea of combining singing & painting simultaneously! Thanks to LMNT in Miami's Design District, she was able to use a glass window to face the audience. Special thanks to Arelis Manzer, & Jodi Darren. Video filmed & edited by Thomas Griffith at Straightaway Movies www.straightawaymovies.com. Check out Kahra's profile under the visioneers tab on www.launchmyvision.com

Kahra was asked to sing at Jesus Christ Apostolic Church for a Gospel Concert in Liberty City sharing the stage with over 10 talented gospel groups such as The Carnations, The Anointed Ensemble, etc. Special thank you to "Lil Rev" for all the love!

Kahra & the Miami Myth performed at Femme Fest, a festival celebrating women in the local music & art scene. The Myth took the stage at 12:30am featuring Rob on guitar, Richard Rojas on bass, and an exotic sound with Hector on bongo drums. Special thanks to DJ Oski and Chris Reyes!

Kahra appeared in the Channel 10 Local News Saturday Morning for leading the warm-up and stretch at the 2011 Miami-Dade Walk To End Alzheimer's in Coral Gables, FL. The link is below at 0.53 sec where Kahra is saying, "Please say good morning to your neighbor!" Over 3,000 walkers arrived bright and early to show their support and raise funds to find a cure. The event is focused on providing help to families dealing with the disease. Check out the online newscast and article below!

http://www.local10.com/news/Thousands-Walk-To-End-Alzheimer-s/-/1717324/4038478/-/146upgcz/-/index.html

Kahra was part of a choreographed routine in the Seed of the Beast show for SAVE Dade's Hellrotika Halloween party at Jungle Island. She was chosen to represent envy, one of the seven deadly sins and portrayed a bride, the newest wife of the Beast. The ballroom was packed with thousands of guests who attended this year's event.

Kahra & the Miami Myth played for the party "This Is Halloween" at Xtreme Indoor Karting in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The setlist included Predator, She's Not Me, Lovesick, Kick em' to the Curb, and a cover of the Halloween classic "Monster Mash"-- check out our punk rock version of this song... if you dare!!

Bayshore Lutheran Church's 16th Annual Gospel Concert featured Kahra along with Faithful Few, Gustavo Lezcano, and Kelson Roberts. Kahra sang Great Is Thy Faithfulness, How Great Thou Art, God Loves You, and Ave Maria to a loving crowd that gave her a standing ovation after God Loves You and thus Kahra sang one more song Ava Maria before the intermission. Special thank you to Erna Beckles and MC Lil Rev.

Tunes for Tots is the world's music community, consisting of DJ's, Singers, and Bands who perform to benefit children's charities. Proceeds from our events are donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This Friday night the event was held at Tailgators Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale. Many of the performers are actively pursuing a career in music, destined for American Idol, X Factor, The Voice, Broadway, and Band participation. You can view the video of our past performances at www.youtube.com/tunesfortots.
Any additional information, feel free to contact Jason Shockey, Event Producer and Talent Scout, at 954-826-4513. Kahra performed two songs, "Lovesick" and "Put Up with It".http://youtu.be/cvWOSA14zbk

Kahra is the Featured Artist for the October 2011 issue of Miami Life Magazine. Read the following article titled, "Lovesick Artist Gets Heartback from Writing New Album" Thank you to editor David Bowling!

http://miamilifemagazine.com/featured_artist_kahra.html

Held at S Sports Bar by FIU in South Miami, Kahra joined the South Florida Concert Tour of Tunes for Tots in raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation (www.wish.org). Kahra performed 2 songs from her new album; "Born to Dance" and "Predator" as well as "Happy Birthday" to two birthday parties in the crowd! Kahra sold sample CD's for $5 all proceeds going to Tunes for Tots. Other singers of the evening included Salsa Superstar Rey Ruiz!

Kahra was the headlining talent at Megabyte Chillout Lounge's Hollywood Free Flow off of Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood, FL. Kahra was backed up by The Miami Myth players: Yamil on Keyboards, ReyJ on drums, Richard Rojas on bass, and Bill M on lead guitar. The evening started out with a set by many talented South Florida Musicians taking the stage in a free flow style. Special thank you to host Francesca Smith for the warm welcome and kind writeup on Facebook! "Day 2 of goddess week. It is in full progress and started out with a bang last nite at the Megabite thanks to a vibrant, original, colorful and flawless performance by recording artist Kahra Keyes and her band. Let me just say a big THANK YOU to every single one who came to jam and support. Keep spreading the gift of music!" Francesca Smith 9/29/11

Kahra & the Miami Myth opened (Patio Stage) and closed (Cabaret Stage) a Saturday Night tribute at Tobacco Road to famous musicians who died at age 27. Kahra started the set dressed as Amy Winehouse (complete with bouffant) to sing "Rehab". The set continued into Kahra's original music with Kick em' to the curb, Lovesick, and Luv u rite when Kahra changed into a brunette to channel Janis Joplin in "Piece of My Heart". The set finished with Rob B leading vocals in Nirvana's "In Bloom" as a tribute to Curt Kobain. Kahra and The Miami Myth got a camera interview after the first performance by Resistance Television and will be aired on their station. Special thanks to DJ Oski, Chris Reyes, Queen of the Scene and Miami Myth players Yamil on Keyboards, ReyJ on drums, Richard Rojas on bass, and Rob B on lead guitar and vocals. RIP famous rockers-- may your music continue to inspire all of us!!

Kahra sang the song "Lovesick" to Kick off the fashion show at the Downtown Athletic Club's first annual Pool Party held at Finnigans on the River in downtown Miami. Drummer ReyJ joined Kahra while the track's beat got the crowd pumped up for a fashion show of athletic club wear.

Kahra celebrated the online release of her CD Lovesick at Sally O's Beachplace on A1A in Ft. Lauderdale. The evening started with "That 80's Band" followed by Kahra's performance of "Lovesick", "Predator", and "Put Up with It" to tracks and then an acoustic version of "Lovesick" and a new song titled, "Love and Hate". Lovesick is now available on iTunes, Amazon, and CDBaby.

Check out Kahra's article on Pages 58-59 in Miami Talent Magazine's September 2011 issue! Thank you to Andrew Earl Singer & Rocky Milone for showing me love! Be sure to check out the other interesting articles in the magazine.
http://www.miamitalentmag.com/september_11

You can now purchase the Physical CD of Lovesick online through CDBaby!
Thank you for your support!
www.cdbaby.com/kahra4

The successful CD Release Party for Lovesick was held at Grace Cafe & Galleries in Dania Beach, FL. The party began around 8pm with Kahra painting a new acrylic on canvas titled, "Sick" towards her "Attack of the Normal" series as people arrived at the venue. Lovesick CD's were available for the first time for $10 along with three of Kahra's other albums. The show began with a spectacular performance of three songs from Joe Justiz: http://www.twitter.com/joejustiz Next up Kahra sang Pop Versions of Lovesick and Predator before guitarist Rob B and bass player Richard Rojas with the Miami Myth joined Kahra onstage. They performed acoustic versions of 6 songs: Cut Off, Kick Em' to the Curb, Lovesick, Between the Moon & the Sun, Luv U Rite, and Perfect 10. A big thank you to owner Clare Vickery, soundman Troy Inch, host Nicholis Paul Washburn, Toni Koch, and everyone who attended!

Kahra painted her 100th Cataloged Visual Art Piece live at the Electrik Circus. Kahra's piece titled, "Number 100" is Acrylic on Canvas. Check out the rest of Kahra's 99 pieces at the ART tab

Onstage with Performing Artist Moonshyne Brown and Visual Artist Rei Ramirez

Kahra was honored to be asked by Singer/Songwriter/Artist RIMIDI LONGLEY to be a body painter for her promo video shoot for her New EP Album [ S T O N E C O L D ]. Kahra's artwork/ body painting will be featured in scenes of Rimidi singing in her video!

Kahra got photographed and interviewed by the Miami Herald for participating in National Dance Day sponsored by the reality TV Show, "So You Think You Can Dance". The TV Show came up with a Master Class Routine for dancers nationwide to learn. Hundreds of dancers showed up at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Miami taping. The footage will be submitted for possible airing on the hit TV Show.

Caption under Photograph: Kahra Keyes, a singer and artist, took part in the celebration of National Dance Day along with the Marlins Mermaids, the cast of Cirque Eloize iD, and hundreds of children from all over Miami at the Thomson Plaza for the Arts at the Adrienne Arsht Center on Saturday, July 30, 2011. PETER ANDREW BOSCH / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/30/2338141/kids-celebrate-national-dance.html

Kahra sang 5 songs at the Amosson/AbouSaleh Wedding in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The Prelude Music included "What A Wonderful World", "From this Moment On", and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". The Wedding solo song was "Ave Maria". The Recessional song was "All You Need Is Love". A beautiful wedding and an "Epic Performance" as band Leader David concluded at the end of the ceremony. Congratulations! And may love conquer all!

Kahra's album Lovesick is currently in the hands of Marteen at NOW! MulitMedia. Mastering will give an overall largeness in sound to the songs and equalize the volumes between tracks. Thanks to Marteen for putting on the final touches with love- sick love that is! Lol