Kate Long is an award-winning songwriter, an inspiring teacher, and a great singer/storyteller/journalist.  Her song, “Who Will Watch the  Homeplace,” took the International Bluegrass Music Association “Song  of the Year" title, and has been a favorite around late-night Augusta singing circles.

Rooted in Appalachian traditional music, she is equally at home with swing, blues and jazz. Her voice - which Rambles Magazine called "a rich, deep force" - is instantly recognizable, full of emotion and humor.

Kate creates insightful glimpses of ordinary people dealing with life's dilemmas. She wants her songs to do four things: help listeners see the extraordinary in the ordinary, make them laugh, make them cry, and stir them spiritually. A West Virginia native, she has developed a musical following all over the country, and her songs have been recorded on four continents. And her gentle teaching manner for singers and songwriters has drawn rave reviews from previous students at Augusta and other venues.

www.katelong.com and www.katelong.eve.net