Kim Jarrett

Kim & Mike... bluesy, funky, harmonizing goodness
- Hemingways Toronto (Aug 23, 2013) - Hemingway's Toronto (Canada)

“Enjoy the sweet voice and mellow vibe of this soon-to-be soft rock classic. Kim's sound harkens back to 70s greats like Fleetwood Mac and James Taylor with a contemporary feel.” - Women of Substance Radio - on bandcamp.com, USA

Toronto based singer-songwriter Kim Jarrett has a voice that fuses decades of pop music in a familiar and welcoming sound. Listening to Kim’s music takes me back to the soft FM stations of the 1970’s while still evoking the modern era and her own style.
Darryl Gregory
Host, Unsigned Underground

Hear the interview and podcast - Unsigned Underground - Episode 30 - Kim Jarrett:
http://www.bluecavestudios.com/wordpress/2010/03/07/episode-30-kim-jarrett/ - Unsigned Underground (NY - USA)

Kim Jarrett's song "Not Mine" (from the cd, "Thinking of You") placed in the Top 5 of Pop category of the 10th Annual Great American Song Contest (2008)

http://www.greatamericansong.com - 10th Annual Great American Song Contest (International)

Of 530 artists from the US, and Canada, Kim Jarrett reached #9 on the contest charts with her song, "How Long" (from the cd, "Kim Jarrett"), which pitted the Toronto-based artist against some stiff, and eventually victorious, Boston-based competition to win an opening set at Bon Jovi's tour stop in Foxboro, Massachusetts in July 2010. In all, 3.3 million votes were cast by fans, and 13 artists won opening sets across 8 different North American stops of the band's, The Circle Tour.

http://www.ourstage.com/profile/kimjarrett - Bon Jovi's Wanted: A Superband Tonight - ourstage.com (North America)

"A couple who always deliver an entertaining show, whether they’re hosting their weekly Sunday night open stage at Spirits Bar & Grill, or showcasing with their band, as they do tomorrow night at The Old Nick, Kim Jarrett & Mike Costantino have a way of entrancing audiences while still making them feel they’re all on the same level. Jarrett, however, is definitely a cut above the average. A songwriter with interesting, pithy lyrics and very accessible melodies in what is probably aptly described as a Soft Rock style, she’s now released a couple of albums, including 2007’s gem, Thinking of You, which she used over the holiday season last winter to also raise funds for United Way."
- Gary17, Toronto Moon Magazine (Nov 04, 2011) - Toronto Moon Magazine (Toronto - Canada)

A couple who always deliver an entertaining show, whether they’re hosting their weekly Sunday night open stage at Spirits Bar & Grill, or showcasing with their band, as they do tomorrow night at The Old Nick, Kim Jarrett & Mike Costantino have a way of entrancing audiences while still making them feel they’re all on the same level. Jarrett, however, is definitely a cut above the average. A songwriter with interesting, pithy lyrics and very accessible melodies in what is probably aptly described as a Soft Rock style, she’s now released a couple of albums, including 2007’s gem, Thinking of You, which she used over the holiday season last winter to also raise funds for United Way.
- Gary17, Toronto Moon Magazine (Nov 04, 2011) - Toronto Moon Magazine (Toronto - Canada)

"Kim Jarrett writes excellent songs that showcase her outstanding voice. There's nothing fancy or pretentious about the songs, or the voice, or Kim herself."
Canadian Cam
ickmusic.com (USA) - ickmusic.com (USA)

"Christmas Every Day" written by Kim Jarrett & Elana Harte is a Finalist in the Special Category of the 16th Annual Great American Song Contest (International) 2014 - GASC - 16th Annual Great American Song Contest

"Christmas Every Day" written by Kim Jarrett & Elana Harte wins Honorable Mention in the Soft Rock category of the 2014 SongDoor International Songwriting Competition - SongDoor

Kim Jarrett's song "How Long" was voted #1 in Soft Rock for March 2013 by the OurStage community - ourstage.com

So Spirits Bar & Grill might be a little north for some Village devotees, but I think its weekly live music event is worth a saunter up toward Bloor. (That and its nachos.) Sundays starting at 9 p.m., the show kicks off with Kim Jarrett and Mike Costantino, who later introduce a roster of (mostly acoustic) local performers. The concept is "open mic," though many who take the stage have already planned to do so in advance. And typically, the show is pretty good.
- Robyn Urback, BlogTO (June 27, 2012) - BlogTO (Toronto - Canada)

Thanks to all involved with a very successful benefit for autistic children out at The Greene Turtle West last Sunday. This (6th annual) event rocked thanks to the efforts of the Turtle management and staff, sponsors and patrons that are almost too many to count and some local (and not so local) musicians! Wes Davis, The Full Circle Band and Pompous Pie were our go-to-guys and girls. Canadian alternative country act Kim Jarrett blessed us with a great set also. We lucked out! This husband and wife team just happened to be in the area. I gave their CD a listen also and am quite impressed. Her voice is a little Jewel and a little Neko Case. The album is entitled ‘Thinking of You’ and can be found at kimjarrett.com. Thanks to our friends from ‘The Great White North’!
Marco Ink, Sonic Notes
http://www.coconuttimes.com - Sonic Notes - Coconut Times (Ocean City, MD - USA)

"The straight-ahead folk/blues, pop and country influenced tunes nicely feature her clear, soulful voice, and some tasty guitar work by Tim Bovaconti (who plays for Ron Sexsmith)."
Chris Twomey
Tandem / Corriere (Canada) - Tandem / Corriere (Canada)

"She showed up on time and everybody loved her."
Joe Chisholm
Host, IndieCan Radio

You can hear the clip at http://www.kimjarrett.com - IndieCan (Toronto - Canada)

"Kim Jarrett's been called natural, melodic and enchanting and I definitely think that she is all those things. These aspects surprisingly travel well across the digital soundscape of her debut disc as Jarrett takes us through a folk-pop-blues mix that is hers yet at the same time comes from the musical places that a list of numerous other artists walk. In the album's fourth track, "Do I Have the Patience" there's a twangy guitar element that I really liked as Jarrett went a little more country with her sound... I recommend this album to anyone who likes real music so that they can hear a talent on the verge."
Adam. A. Donaldson
Lucid Forge (Canada) - lucidforge.com - Lucid Forge (Canada) - lucidforge.com

"I really liked what I heard. I thought your voice was quite soulful and the songwriting seemed very together."
-Ron Sexsmith, Singer-Songwriter

''There is no question that Kim is a great songwriter. Her songwriting shows maturity, and the images she creates through her lyrics coupled with her strong vocals and music, are bound to attract attention from the industry and fans alike."
-Ken Tobias, Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter/Producer/Visual Artist (Producer of the cd, Kim Jarrett) - Various