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Kate Hurley: All you need is faith |
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Written by Lauren Jacquez
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Thursday, 12 April 2007 |
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Since she was a little girl, Kate Hurley has written music.
So it was only natural for her to combine her faith with her music, which she does on her upcoming CD, “Beloved.”
Hurley was touring in Oregon recently when she talked with NEXTnc, and she’ll play at Everyday Joe’s in Fort Collins on April 14, which is also sponsered by NEXTnc.
With her music, Hurley wants “to paint an accurate picture of a passionate God and that belief has helped me to reach so many people.”
She has released several worship CDs and she is working on her first solo record. That first solo album is especially meaningful because that record will benefit an orphanage in Brazil.
Hurley also has her own nonprofit organization called Mercy Projects that unites artists to assist various charities. Her music has taken her around the world, including shows in Russia, Thailand, India and Brazil.
She has played everywhere from bars to nightclubs, churches, jail and, finally, coffee shops.
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TO GO TO HER SHOW
7 p.m., Saturday April 14
Everyday Joe's Coffee Shop, 144 S. Mason in Fort Collins
Tickets are $5
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NEXTnc: What can the audience expect from your show?
Hurley: I am myself on stage. I perform honest music about struggle and joy, all the emotions we feel. I keep things simple, organic and down to Earth. I play the guitar and piano and who I am on stage is who I am in real life.
NEXTnc: Where is your favorite venue?
Hurley: Of all the places I've played, my favorite would be when I traveled with this band around Thailand. We played at the largest university in the world at the time. There were so many people around, it was unbelievable.
NEXTnc: How has your religious faith inspired you musically?
Hurley: What I've learned is faith changed my life. Knowing God loves me, has given me a purpose. I make it a part to bring my faith into my music. Spirituality is important.
NEXTnc: Why did you pick these particular charities to sponsor, including Aid Child in Uganda?
Hurley: My goal is to pick not-so well known charities and make them more visible to people so they can help. I like to make a difference.
NEXTnc: You live in Boulder? What about it there do you like the most?
Hurley: I love the people and the independence in Boulder. People can express themselves and we are in a unique community filled with artists. We are all friends.
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