Does Kate feel her modelling experience has helped her stage presence?
I definitely think so. Whether it’s modelling, acting or music I throw myself into it with all guns blazing! I’m at my happiest being a performer and modelling has been another facet of being able to express myself. Singing is my absolute passion and love though.
Talk us through “Arrows”: What was it like working with Chris Goulstone?
One of the most amazing and intense experiences. He has a real understanding of us as a band and what we wanted in our sound (being an original part of the Bristol trip hop scene!) And watching him work and move our songs forward was so exciting. That man has the fastest fingers we have ever seen! He is a maestro!
Tell us about your musical influences:
We are into a lot of different styles. As well as coming from traditional folk like Shirley Collins, Burt Jansch and Fairport Convention, some of my favourite singers are Doug Pinnick, Chris Cornell, Layne Stayley and Jerry Cantrell from Alice in Chains….we kinda love a lot of old metal and grunge! We are also hugely influenced by trip hop and electronic music and adore Massive Attack, Moderat and London Grammar. The list really is endless!! I guess each member of the band has a huge melting pot of influences where they are coming from musically and the combination of that makes us sound like we do.
Tell us about playing Bestival – how exciting would that have been for you, headlining the Bandstand!
It sooooo was!! We played our hearts out to a beautiful sea of people waving pineapples and crazy looking pirates (it was desert island theme) and it was a huge privilege to be playing at such an amazing festival….huge love always to Rob Da Bank!
What does the future hold for Gallows Ghost?
Putting out loads more music and playing gigs with some of our heroes would be a great start! Maybe a tour with Kasabian…..Tom, Serge hello?
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