Kate Ferguson is a singer-songwriter from Devon. With a unique soprano vocal style accompanied by fingerstyle guitar, Kate's love of singing has always been at the forefront of her life.
Kate first established herself in the folk genre, with her debut album 'Sweet Confusion' being featured on BBC Introducing and BBC Radio Devon. As her musical tastes developed, she explored 1920s and 30s jazz, forming a speakeasy duo, 'Hot Ginger' with guitarist Rich Hamer. Her current solo style has retained the easy listening feel of her folk music, blended with the elements of pop and jazz she has come to know and love, resulting in an original and accessible style of modern music.
She has been commissioned for her songwriting by The Box and Plymouth City Council, and has also worked as a session singer for independent artists, as well organisations such as LVM Productions. Kate is currently studying for her MA in Music at Plymouth University alongside her recording and singing projects.
Based in Plymouth, Devon
Folk/Popular Music
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Lovin You - Minnie Riperton
Kathy's Song - Simon and Garfunkel
Who Knows Where the Time Goes - Sandy Denny
Some tyrant - trad.
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
Somebody to love - Queen
Blackbird - The Beatles
All Of Me - John Legend
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
Dream a Little Dream of Me - Mamas and Papas
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Fields of Gold - Eva Cassidy
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
Half the World Away - Aurora
How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
La Vie En Rose - Louis Armstrong
Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan
Over the Rainbow - Judy Garland
The Parting Glass - Trad.
The Power of Love - Gabrielle Aplin
Valerie - The Zutons
Your Song - Elton John
Can’t Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Every Day - Buddy Holly
Doesn’t Matter Anymore - Buddy Holly
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Songbird - Eva Cassidy
Caledonia - Dougie McLean
Colours - Donovan
Love Is Like a Butterfly - Dolly Parton
Walk the Line - Johnny Cash
May You Never - Jon Martyn
Original Material
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Jazz
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Ain't Misbehavin'
All Of Me
Autumn Leaves
Blame it on my Youth
Blue Moon
City of Stars (La La Land)
Dream a Little Dream
Fly Me to the Moon
Georgia on my Mind
How High the Moon
I Can't Give You Anything but Love
I Get a Kick out of You
I Wanna Be Like You
I'm in the Mood for Love
It Don't Mean a Thing (if it Ain't Got That Swing)
I've Got A Crush On You
I've Got You Under My Skin
Manha Da Carnaval (Black Orpheus)
Misty
My Funny Valentine
Nature Boy
Over The Rainbow
Puttin on the Ritz
Satin Doll
Summertime
Sway
The Very Thought of You
Undecided
What a Wonderful World
Why Don't You Do Right
Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
Jeepers Creepers
Nagasaki
Steppin' Out With My Baby
Sweet Sue
Walking My Baby Back Home
My Lazy Boy
Sweet Confusion
I Got Rhythm
I Wanna Be Loved By You
If I Had You
Forty-Seven Ginger-Headed Sailors
The Sheikha of Araby
Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland
Tea for Two
The Way you Look Tonight
Fascinating Rhythm
Tainted Love
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Christmas
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Auld Lang Syne
Jingle Bells
Jingle-Bell Rock
Let It Snow
Mistletoe and Holly
Santa Baby
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Silent Night
The Christmas Song
White Christmas
Electrical Power
For outside performances, there needs to be an alternative plan in case of wet weather, as kit cannot be damaged.
Yes, I am happy to play music from Spotify before, after, and between my sets. I'm happy to choose the music myself or let the client choose the music.
30 minute set up time
Average performance time: 2 x 45 minute sets
The Seven Stars, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth
The B Bar, Plymouth
Lady's Mile Holiday Park, Dawlish