MAY 11, 2012

"A Vivid and Sultry Diable Sizzles at Jazz Fest"....read the full review HERE.

Kristin Diable & The City return home for a band performance at Chelsea's Cafe in Baton Rouge.

Friday May 11th. 10pm. 

APRIL 27, 2012

KD on the WWLTV Morning Show - Thursday April 26, 2012

MARCH 23, 2012

The Kristin Diable & The City record release kick-off tour was incredible. Thanks to all our new friends from New Orleans to NYC who made it so. We'll be back on the road plenty in the upcoming months, so check the TOUR page to stay up to date. 

The new record is now available on all digital retailers, and streaming on sites like Spotify. You can get the music for yourself in limited edition VINYL, CD, or pick-your-own price download too: http://kristindiable.bandcamp.com/album/kristin-diable-the-city

FEBRUARY 25, 2012

Check out the new interview from Fox 8's Chris Rose:

Feb. 16, 2012

New Free Download of "Reckless & Free" from the new record KRISTIN DIABLE & THE CITY.

Pre-order your copy of the record HERE. Ships March 2nd. 

February 5, 2012

The CD Pre-release party was a night to remember. Thanks to all of our fans, friends and family who made it so. Next, stop, Los Angeles for the Grammy's and a West Coast CD release show February 11th @ Hotel Cafe, with our friend and Louisiana brethren CC Adcock sitting in. 

JANUARY 4, 2012

JANUARY 4, 2012

Check out the tour section for upcoming dates around the US: New York, Los Angeles, Key West & more. 

This is the last week to vote for Offbeat Magazine's 2012 Best of the Beat Awards, for which KD is nominated in two categories:(#28) Best Singer-Songwriter and (#46) Best Music Video for "Be My Husband" directed by Nate Tape. We need your support to take home the awards.Help us win the titles by making your votes (plus you can win free tickets).

VOTE HERE:  http://conta.cc/bobvote11

The video was also just given a nod as one the top 10 videos of 2011: http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2011/12/10_memorable_new_orleans_music.html

The new record is wrapping up and set for release in late February. Stay tuned for previews by signing up for the newsletter (to the left). 

NOV 7, 2011

The new record is fully funded thanks to your direct fan support and pledges. Stay tuned for the official release date set for 2012.

 http://kdrecord.moonfruit.com

AUGUST 26, 2011

Check out Baton Rouge's 225 Magazine's recent interview with KD HERE. Kristin performs an intimate solo show at Baton Rouge's Haven Gallery this Saturday, August 27th. Buy tickets HERE. Check out the facebook invite HERE.

AUGUST 18, 2011

Planning for the next record is underway. We hope you can all join us to the process. Stay tuned for details on how you can take part.

KD extends her Wednesday residency through September at Irvin Mayfields new I Club at the JW Marriott, located in downtown New Orleans (just off Canal Street). The venue will provide an intimate space to connect with the songs and experience. Check out the complete schedule HERE.

JULY 16, 2011

Just announced: Kristin will be performing in LONDON July 25th at The Slaughtered Lamb with Jay Stolar and Alex Berger. Details and tickets: HERE.

Upon returning to the States, the KD duo will hold a weekly Wednesday residency for the month of August at Irvin Mayfields new I Club at the JW Marriott, located in downtown New Orleans (just off Canal Street). The venue will provide an intimate space to connect with the songs and experience. Check out the complete schedule HERE.

June 20, 2011

Check out the recent LiveSet taping featuring Kristin Diable performing in the heart of the French Quarter.

Stay tuned for news on the upcoming new record, to be recorded at the start of July!

May 19, 2011

It's been an amazing month with Jazz Fest, House of Blues w/ Jonny Lang and more.  KD will be hitting the road for a mini-tour at the end of the month including stops in Birmingham for Moonlight on the Mountain series on May 29th and a BMI showcase in Nashville on June 1st. Check out the shows page for more info. 

Today Kristin's NOLA Defender "Celebrity Playlist" was released.  You can check out all the great tunes at: http://noladefender.com/content/kristin-diable

We are currently projecting on scheduling more house concerts with friends around the country. If you'd like to support this project by hosting a show or making a donation to fuel the shows (and car), please drop a line to booking@speakeasyrecords.com.  Can't wait to make our way to YOU. 

NewOrleans.com recently  posted a great recap of KD's last few months.  Check it out here: http://blog.neworleans.com/?p=304

APRIL 27, 2011

Only a handful of tickets left for the intimate & unplugged Speakeasy Presents Jazz Fest Series: Kristin Diable Exclusive Concert & Reception in the Historic Pontalba: May 1st & 7th.  ***Limited to 20 people/night.  Tickets include h'orderves by Sun Ray Grill, open bar and specialty cocktails, and a one-of-a-kind recoding of the evening's show.  New group discount packages released (35% savings)!

BUY TICKETS ONLINE: http://jazzfest2011.eventbrite.com/

April 20, 2011

Just announced: KD duo will open for Jonny Lang at House of Blues New Orleans this Friday, April 22nd. 

March 20, 2011 

Kristin Diable in the Historic Pontalba Building | Reception & Private Concert  | SOLD OUT!

***limited to just 20 tickets, so grab yours in advance.

February 9, 2011

Check out Kristin Diable & Andrew Duhon performing "I Shall Be Released" on the WWL New Orleans Morning News.

January 7, 2011

KD's "Be My Husband" music video debuted tonight! Check it out, let us know what you think and please share it with your friends. If you like what you hear, be sure to pick up a copy of the "Extended Play" record that includes this track. The record is available on iTunes & most digital retailers, but if you buy it direct, you can receive an immediate download AS WELL as a physical (signed) CD. PURCHASE HERE.

We have also launched a new merchandise store to make it easier for you to access KD CDs, merchandise and exclusives online.  Check it out at: http://kristindiablestore.bigcartel.com/

Dec 7, 2010

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: BUY TWO CDS, GET ONE FREE!

Purchase "Extended Play" (2009)

Purchase "Shelter" (2005)

 Make your gift ONE OF A KIND by requesting it signed/personalized! Orders will ship within one day.  Each record is just $15 (including shipping) and this includes an immediate download of all the tracks as well as a physical copy of the CD, personalized and  shipped to your doorstep! Click here to purchase.

Happy Holidays! Hope your season is filled with love ones & merriment.  Sharing the joy of music is a great way to connect  with friends & family. To help you do that, we are  offering a BUY 2, GET 1  FREE CD special  from KD's catalogue.  Remember, it's dedicated fans like you that  keep independent music afloat and we can't thank you enough for supporting us by purchasing music. 

October 26, 2010

Check out Kristin's recent appearance on THE GOOD MORNING NEW ORLEANS SHOW. She talks about the band's debut at VOODOO Music Experience October 29th, the band's post VooDoo night show at Allways Lounge (2240 Saint Claude Avenue New Orleans, LA), as well as the recently launched NEW ORLEANS SPEAKEASY SONGWRITERS REVUE series, held every Monday from 7-10pm at The The Three Muses (536 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA).

October 2, 2010

After two months of crossing the country performing, KD settles back in New Orleans to launch THE NEW ORLEANS SPEAKEASY SONGWRITERS REVUE, sponsored by BMI.  The series will be held every Monday at The Three Muses (536 Frenchmen St) and will showcase talent from New Orleans & around the US. Check out the line up and more info here: http://www.NewOrleansSongwritersRevue.com.  Scene Magazine featured the series in their most recent release.

September 6, 2010

KD has been traveling all over the country performing over the past month and will continue to do so through September. Check out the tour dates for more info.  KD's  recent Kickstarter.com Fan-Funded recording project was an amazing success, reaching 215% of its funding goal, thanks to the support of fans. Read the article from NewOrleans.com HERE.  In October KD will launch the New Orleans Speakeasy Songwriters Revue at The Three Muses in New Orleans.  Shows will be every Monday from 7-10pm and KD will perform at all of them for the month of October. 

August 2, 2010

Kristin is on the front page of NewOrleans.com, featuring an article about the success of the current Kickstarter.com Fan-Funded recording project.  Read the article HERE. With just 50 hours left before the deadline, NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE YOUR PLEGE and join us for this ground-breaking project.

JUNE 29, 2010

KRISTIN DIABLE: 10/10 project announced!

Now is the time friends! If you ever wanted to be a music big shot... or just help me continue making music... we've launched the 10 out of 10 project with kickstarter.com. Ten songs written & recorded, in ten weeks..... with you in the passenger seat to the whole process, along with some other amazing exclusives available only to sponsors of this project! Some of the great incentive include: a songwriting lesson, personalized copies of all the material, a song written for or about you, video & blog updates of the writing/recording process, the opportunity to be in the next music video or on the new record, private house concerts, an invite to my house, a VIP 4-day New Orleans vacation, and even my very own 1970s Guild guitar! Help me make this happen (see below).

If you are interested in making a pledge, but prefer not to pledge online, you can send a check for your pledge amount to:

Kristin Diable, Attn: 10/10 Project, PO BOX 50472, New Orleans, LA  70150

***Please be sure to include a note with your contact information (name, email, telephone & mailing address) along with which package you are pledging toward.

June 1, 2010

(click on the image to see the Gypsy Queen video)

"There’s a young woman out of south Louisiana who has got some serious chops, a peroxide, leggy crooner with the a soul like Lucinda Williams, the confidence of Grace Slick and the voice of a decades-ago Bonnie Raitt..... It was Kristin Diable. Devil in a white dress. Biggest thing out of Baton Rouge since rush hour." - JAZZFEST review from Pulitzer Prize winning columnist, Chris Rose. Full article HERE.

May 23, 2010

The past month has been a dream....our debut at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival, opening shows with Johnny Rivers & Gurf Morlix in Baton Rouge, and now I'm sitting pretty here in Nashville, playing my first real show in music city tomorrow, May 24th at 3rd and Lindsley (6pm, No cover).

Had a wonderful band with me at JazzFest including Brady Blade (Emmylou Harris, Dave Matthews, Solomon Burke), Trevor Brooks, Casey McAllister (Happy Talk, Myrtles), Steve Calandra (Happy Talk, Morning 40 Federation) & Erin Miley.  Pulitzer prize winning New Orleans columnist Chris Rose proclaimed it "the biggest thing out of Baton Rouge since rush hour." Check out the full review HERE.  

I'll be back to Baton Rouge, band in tow, JUNE 3rd at THE VARSITY Theatre.  Sure hope you can join us for that one as well.

About to start demoing songs for the next record as well.  Going to be teaming up with kickstarter.com to let our fans take a part in funding the process, and receiving all sorts of exclusives, VIP goodies, producer credit and more.  Will post that in the upcoming week.

More soon.  Love, kd

 APRIL 13, 2010

Hi guys! It's been a wonderful week of shows & making new friends in New Orleans. Our shows throughout French Quarter Fest were AMAZING.  Thanks again to BMI for having us take part in the first ever songwriters stage at the Festival.  I want to keep in touch with all of you as best as I can, so please sign up for the newsletter (don't worry, we will only sell your information to the most high-end identity thiefs, etc), so I can make sure you know about all the upcoming shows, CD releases and free MP3's.  I've also been updating the TUMBLR & Facebook pages quite a bit, so we can connect there as well, the links are on the left side.

Check out the show page for all the rest of the upcoming dates this month! Going to be playing a bunch in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Can't wait to hang with you guys some more. Thanks, as always, for your love and support. Means the world.

Love,

kd

Free download of KD's cover

of the Dixie Cups classic "IKO IKO." Click here.

New Article in New Orleans Scene Magazine featuring KD click here

For all our friends, click the image for a free download of KD's brand new intimate home recording of "My River."  And if you're on facebook, lets keep in touch: http://www.facebook.com/kristindiablemusic

When Kristin Diable says she plays "roots music," she is as much describing an approach as a genre.

Not long after successfully establishing herself in her hometown music scene, Baton Rouge, Louisiana native Kristin Diable dropped her life in the swamps to test out fresher waters in New York City. After selling most of her possessions to put down deposit on a 150 square foot rooming house apartment in Manhattan's East Village, she began making the rounds in the bustling Lower East Side music scene.

After a chance introduction, George Stein (best known for guiding the career of musician Jeff Buckley) signed on to represent and later manage the developing artist. As she steadily began building a buzz, working her way up to more prestigious downtown haunts such as The Living Room, The Knitting Factory, and Mercury Lounge, she produced and self-release the full length "Shelter" record. The record provides a glimpse into the diversity and depth of this 23 year old songwriter, who cites influences as broad as Neil Young to Nina Simone, and Ray Charles to Lucinda Williams.

Judging by her regular standing room only shows at NYC's The Living Room, Diable's knack for poignant songwriting is one of her strongest talents, even when accompanied by only her guitar. Stein picked up on these developing talents early on and adds "very rarely do you meet someone so young with so much musical integrity. She has a voice that flows like a slow Southern river, with molasses and whiskey in the current."

Diable recently composed, performed and produced the music for Jeep Grand Cherokee's mutinational  "We Build" campaign and her music has been featured on television shows such as One Tree Hill.

Recently returned to her native Louisiana, settling in New Orleans where she is rapidly building a name for herself in the burgeoning Crescent City singer/songwriter scene. Her live performances now include a rotating cast of some of New Orleans' most talented musicians including Casey McAllister (Happy Talk Band, Bingo! Show), Charles Lumar (Andrew Duhon), Joey Peebles (Trombone Shorty), & Eric Heigl (Ellipses, Andrew Duhon, Ernie Vincent).

2010 has included performances at Sundance Film Fest, French Quarter Festival, and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest, with many more to come.