SOUTH AUSTIN SONG CIRCLE: VANESSA LIVELY, PATRICE PIKE, LOU PRIEST & AUDREY PRICE
Doors @ 7pmShow @ 8pmFull BarFree On-site ParkingAll Ages VANESSA LIVELY Eclectic, bilingual songwriter and nonprofit founder Vanessa Lively brings passion and fire to her heart-centric writing style and way of living. She has an activist heart and a compassionate attitude that is front and center. “It is music that needs to be heard, shared and experienced” -Gabino Iglesias, The Austin Post. Her latest release Truth Is chronicles a difficult chapter in her life and showcases her resilience and unbreakable joy. Lively’s vocals are the thread weaving her songs together – they are soulful, smoky and lush. She writes poetically and brings a rhythmic beat to the folk songs she composes. Margaret Moser of The Austin Chronicle describes Vanessa’s music as “folk music on fire with worldly rhythms and a Latin pulse.” Eclectic, bilingual songwriter and nonprofit founder Vanessa Lively brings passion and fire to her heart-centric writing style and way of living. She has an activist heart and a compassionate attitude that is front and center. “It is music that needs to be heard, shared and experienced” says Gabino Iglesias in The Austin Post. Vanessa's latest release Truth Is showcases her resilience and unbreakable joy. Her lush vocals combine with poetic lyrics, often bringing a rhythmic beat to the folk songs she composes. Vanessa's Latin roots - which include Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish - are apparent in her songs, especially when she sings in Spanish. Margaret Moser of The Austin Chronicle describes Vanessa’s music as “folk music on fire with worldly rhythms and a Latin pulse.” Vanessa Lively's artistry extends beyond music, embodying a lifestyle of creativity, compassion, and advocacy. In 2017, Lively started a music-based non-profit in Austin called Home Street Music. The program holds music circles with people who have experienced chronic homelessness. In addition to running the non-profit, Lively is a painter, graphic designer and mother of two young boys. “Music has always been an integral part of Vanessa Lively’s life. She has used it as a means of self-expression and to process the world around her.” – Anna Lassmann, Austin Woman Magazine. Truth Is has been listed as the #1 New Release in June for Kansas Public Radio, #13 on the FAI Folk Radio charts, and named one of the Top Albums of 2022 by Tom Coxworth - Folk Routes (Alberta, Canada). PATRICE PIKE It’s hard to describe Patrice Pike’s music as one particular genre. It’s part rock, part R&B, some soul and jazz appear in the mix, and that’s not to mention all the world influences. Though, for listeners of Pike’s music, they would describe it not as a genre, but as an experience. Music is meant to inspire, to evoke emotion, to create a shared experience of the human condition. Pike’s music and well-crafted lyrics create their own melodic solution to how we can navigate a world full of heartbreak with hope. Even in her songs that don’t shy away from hard topics such as poverty, gun control, and different forms of tragedy, Pike’s music is always about hope and finding the strength to continue. Whether she’s singing, playing the guitar, or rocking out on percussion, Pike’s music reminds us to be compassionate with ourselves and others, and to celebrate all that this life has to offer. Patrice has toured with Blues Traveler, Sarah MacLachlan, Allman Brothers, Dave Matthews, John Fogerty, Sinead O’Connor and many others. Originally from Dallas, Pike moved to Austin in 1992 and was the front woman of the seminal Austin jam band, Little Sister aka Sister Seven. They released a number of well-received studio albums, including This the Trip, which gained Billboard Chart recognition for its track “Know What You Mean.” After Sister Seven disbanded, Pike continued to play with Sister Seven’s lead guitarist Wayne Sutton and has released several studio and live albums. In 2017, Pike and Sutton founded a new musical project, aptly called Pike and Sutton, and released the album Heart Is a Compass in April 2020. They were scheduled to tour internationally after playing Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2019. After the complete implosion of the live music business due to the pandemic, Patrice has re-grouped and is currently working with Hunter Hendrickson and John Bush, both formerly of Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, among other projects. They are developing a new collection of music together with their band for release in 2024. AUDREY PRICE Audrey Price is an indie-folk artist based in Austin, Texas. Born in Virginia and raised in Texas, Price is cleverly blending folk, country, and modern indie sounds to catch the attention of the dynamic Austin music scene. Audrey recently headlined her first show at Mohawk on October 18, 2025, marking a milestone in her quickly budding career. Since then, she’s played iconic stages in Austin, including Stubbs and Hole In The Wall, and performed as a part of the beloved Red River District's yearly Free Week showcase. Backed by a band of fiddle players and soulful guitarists, her live performances highlight her honest, authentic, and lyrical songwriting. Her debut EP, From the Floor, was released in June 2025 and has amassed over 25,000 streams since. Audrey Price has only just begun and is a quickly emerging force to be reckoned with in the indie music sphere. LOU PRIEST LouPriest is the solo project of British-born, Austin-based singer-songwriter and performer Kate Priestley—marking a defining new chapter in an already accomplished career. Known for her soulful vocals, magnetic stage presence, and raw, poetic writing, she has performed at iconic festivals including ACL and SXSW, toured nationally, and shared stages with artists such as Sting, Snoop Dogg, The Flaming Lips, and Questlove through a range of projects. LouPriest is difficult to place in a single genre—and that's exactly the point. Rooted in singer-songwriter tradition but driven by feel, her music moves like water: fluid, immersive, and deeply honest. Drawing subtle echoes of Phil Collins, Paul Simon, and Peter Gabriel, her sound blends elements of soul, R&B, folk, and jazz into something distinctly her own. It's less about category and more about connection—a warmth that lingers, inviting listeners back again and again. A veteran of Austin's music scene, Kate previously fronted and managed the high-energy neo-soul band KP and the Boom Boom, performing at UtopiaFest, Musikfest, Formula One, and the Nightfall Concert Series, among others. She has also recorded with a wide range of respected Austin artists including Jackie Venson, Magna Carda, and Akina Adderley, and collaborated across the city's rich musical landscape. After years deeply embedded in the Austin music community, LouPriest represents a return to self—a long-felt calling toward a more personal, expansive sound shaped by her transatlantic roots and a lifetime of musical influences. It's a body of work that feels both new and deeply familiar—a timeless sound drawn from something long held and finally given voice. A dedicated songwriter, Kate is a member of the 2024–2026 11:59 Songwriting Group cohorts, a collective of Austin artists committed to craft, discipline, and creative growth. With LouPriest, she steps fully into her own lane—creating music that is not just heard, but felt. This next chapter is grounded in clarity, confidence, and a willingness to follow the music wherever it leads.
Doors @ 7pmShow @ 8pmFull BarFree On-site ParkingAll Ages VANESSA LIVELY Eclectic, bilingual songwriter and nonprofit founder Vanessa Lively brings passion and fire to her heart-centric writing style and way of living. She has an activist heart and a compassionate attitude that is front and center. “It is music that needs to be heard, shared and experienced” -Gabino Iglesias, The Austin Post. Her latest release Truth Is chronicles a difficult chapter in her life and showcases her resilience and unbreakable joy. Lively’s vocals are the thread weaving her songs together – they are soulful, smoky and lush. She writes poetically and brings a rhythmic beat to the folk songs she composes. Margaret Moser of The Austin Chronicle describes Vanessa’s music as “folk music on fire with worldly rhythms and a Latin pulse.” Eclectic, bilingual songwriter and nonprofit founder Vanessa Lively brings passion and fire to her heart-centric writing style and way of living. She has an activist heart and a compassionate attitude that is front and center. “It is music that needs to be heard, shared and experienced” says Gabino Iglesias in The Austin Post. Vanessa's latest release Truth Is showcases her resilience and unbreakable joy. Her lush vocals combine with poetic lyrics, often bringing a rhythmic beat to the folk songs she composes. Vanessa's Latin roots - which include Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish - are apparent in her songs, especially when she sings in Spanish. Margaret Moser of The Austin Chronicle describes Vanessa’s music as “folk music on fire with worldly rhythms and a Latin pulse.” Vanessa Lively's artistry extends beyond music, embodying a lifestyle of creativity, compassion, and advocacy. In 2017, Lively started a music-based non-profit in Austin called Home Street Music. The program holds music circles with people who have experienced chronic homelessness. In addition to running the non-profit, Lively is a painter, graphic designer and mother of two young boys. “Music has always been an integral part of Vanessa Lively’s life. She has used it as a means of self-expression and to process the world around her.” – Anna Lassmann, Austin Woman Magazine. Truth Is has been listed as the #1 New Release in June for Kansas Public Radio, #13 on the FAI Folk Radio charts, and named one of the Top Albums of 2022 by Tom Coxworth - Folk Routes (Alberta, Canada). PATRICE PIKE It’s hard to describe Patrice Pike’s music as one particular genre. It’s part rock, part R&B, some soul and jazz appear in the mix, and that’s not to mention all the world influences. Though, for listeners of Pike’s music, they would describe it not as a genre, but as an experience. Music is meant to inspire, to evoke emotion, to create a shared experience of the human condition. Pike’s music and well-crafted lyrics create their own melodic solution to how we can navigate a world full of heartbreak with hope. Even in her songs that don’t shy away from hard topics such as poverty, gun control, and different forms of tragedy, Pike’s music is always about hope and finding the strength to continue. Whether she’s singing, playing the guitar, or rocking out on percussion, Pike’s music reminds us to be compassionate with ourselves and others, and to celebrate all that this life has to offer. Patrice has toured with Blues Traveler, Sarah MacLachlan, Allman Brothers, Dave Matthews, John Fogerty, Sinead O’Connor and many others. Originally from Dallas, Pike moved to Austin in 1992 and was the front woman of the seminal Austin jam band, Little Sister aka Sister Seven. They released a number of well-received studio albums, including This the Trip, which gained Billboard Chart recognition for its track “Know What You Mean.” After Sister Seven disbanded, Pike continued to play with Sister Seven’s lead guitarist Wayne Sutton and has released several studio and live albums. In 2017, Pike and Sutton founded a new musical project, aptly called Pike and Sutton, and released the album Heart Is a Compass in April 2020. They were scheduled to tour internationally after playing Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2019. After the complete implosion of the live music business due to the pandemic, Patrice has re-grouped and is currently working with Hunter Hendrickson and John Bush, both formerly of Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, among other projects. They are developing a new collection of music together with their band for release in 2024. AUDREY PRICE Audrey Price is an indie-folk artist based in Austin, Texas. Born in Virginia and raised in Texas, Price is cleverly blending folk, country, and modern indie sounds to catch the attention of the dynamic Austin music scene. Audrey recently headlined her first show at Mohawk on October 18, 2025, marking a milestone in her quickly budding career. Since then, she’s played iconic stages in Austin, including Stubbs and Hole In The Wall, and performed as a part of the beloved Red River District's yearly Free Week showcase. Backed by a band of fiddle players and soulful guitarists, her live performances highlight her honest, authentic, and lyrical songwriting. Her debut EP, From the Floor, was released in June 2025 and has amassed over 25,000 streams since. Audrey Price has only just begun and is a quickly emerging force to be reckoned with in the indie music sphere. LOU PRIEST LouPriest is the solo project of British-born, Austin-based singer-songwriter and performer Kate Priestley—marking a defining new chapter in an already accomplished career. Known for her soulful vocals, magnetic stage presence, and raw, poetic writing, she has performed at iconic festivals including ACL and SXSW, toured nationally, and shared stages with artists such as Sting, Snoop Dogg, The Flaming Lips, and Questlove through a range of projects. LouPriest is difficult to place in a single genre—and that's exactly the point. Rooted in singer-songwriter tradition but driven by feel, her music moves like water: fluid, immersive, and deeply honest. Drawing subtle echoes of Phil Collins, Paul Simon, and Peter Gabriel, her sound blends elements of soul, R&B, folk, and jazz into something distinctly her own. It's less about category and more about connection—a warmth that lingers, inviting listeners back again and again. A veteran of Austin's music scene, Kate previously fronted and managed the high-energy neo-soul band KP and the Boom Boom, performing at UtopiaFest, Musikfest, Formula One, and the Nightfall Concert Series, among others. She has also recorded with a wide range of respected Austin artists including Jackie Venson, Magna Carda, and Akina Adderley, and collaborated across the city's rich musical landscape. After years deeply embedded in the Austin music community, LouPriest represents a return to self—a long-felt calling toward a more personal, expansive sound shaped by her transatlantic roots and a lifetime of musical influences. It's a body of work that feels both new and deeply familiar—a timeless sound drawn from something long held and finally given voice. A dedicated songwriter, Kate is a member of the 2024–2026 11:59 Songwriting Group cohorts, a collective of Austin artists committed to craft, discipline, and creative growth. With LouPriest, she steps fully into her own lane—creating music that is not just heard, but felt. This next chapter is grounded in clarity, confidence, and a willingness to follow the music wherever it leads.
Doors @ 7pmShow @ 8pmFull BarFree On-site ParkingAll Ages VANESSA LIVELY Eclectic, bilingual songwriter and nonprofit founder Vanessa Lively brings passion and fire to her heart-centric writing style and way of living. She has an activist heart and a compassionate attitude that is front and center. “It is music that needs to be heard, shared and experienced” -Gabino Iglesias, The Austin Post. Her latest release Truth Is chronicles a difficult chapter in her life and showcases her resilience and unbreakable joy. Lively’s vocals are the thread weaving her songs together – they are soulful, smoky and lush. She writes poetically and brings a rhythmic beat to the folk songs she composes. Margaret Moser of The Austin Chronicle describes Vanessa’s music as “folk music on fire with worldly rhythms and a Latin pulse.” Eclectic, bilingual songwriter and nonprofit founder Vanessa Lively brings passion and fire to her heart-centric writing style and way of living. She has an activist heart and a compassionate attitude that is front and center. “It is music that needs to be heard, shared and experienced” says Gabino Iglesias in The Austin Post. Vanessa's latest release Truth Is showcases her resilience and unbreakable joy. Her lush vocals combine with poetic lyrics, often bringing a rhythmic beat to the folk songs she composes. Vanessa's Latin roots - which include Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish - are apparent in her songs, especially when she sings in Spanish. Margaret Moser of The Austin Chronicle describes Vanessa’s music as “folk music on fire with worldly rhythms and a Latin pulse.” Vanessa Lively's artistry extends beyond music, embodying a lifestyle of creativity, compassion, and advocacy. In 2017, Lively started a music-based non-profit in Austin called Home Street Music. The program holds music circles with people who have experienced chronic homelessness. In addition to running the non-profit, Lively is a painter, graphic designer and mother of two young boys. “Music has always been an integral part of Vanessa Lively’s life. She has used it as a means of self-expression and to process the world around her.” – Anna Lassmann, Austin Woman Magazine. Truth Is has been listed as the #1 New Release in June for Kansas Public Radio, #13 on the FAI Folk Radio charts, and named one of the Top Albums of 2022 by Tom Coxworth - Folk Routes (Alberta, Canada). PATRICE PIKE It’s hard to describe Patrice Pike’s music as one particular genre. It’s part rock, part R&B, some soul and jazz appear in the mix, and that’s not to mention all the world influences. Though, for listeners of Pike’s music, they would describe it not as a genre, but as an experience. Music is meant to inspire, to evoke emotion, to create a shared experience of the human condition. Pike’s music and well-crafted lyrics create their own melodic solution to how we can navigate a world full of heartbreak with hope. Even in her songs that don’t shy away from hard topics such as poverty, gun control, and different forms of tragedy, Pike’s music is always about hope and finding the strength to continue. Whether she’s singing, playing the guitar, or rocking out on percussion, Pike’s music reminds us to be compassionate with ourselves and others, and to celebrate all that this life has to offer. Patrice has toured with Blues Traveler, Sarah MacLachlan, Allman Brothers, Dave Matthews, John Fogerty, Sinead O’Connor and many others. Originally from Dallas, Pike moved to Austin in 1992 and was the front woman of the seminal Austin jam band, Little Sister aka Sister Seven. They released a number of well-received studio albums, including This the Trip, which gained Billboard Chart recognition for its track “Know What You Mean.” After Sister Seven disbanded, Pike continued to play with Sister Seven’s lead guitarist Wayne Sutton and has released several studio and live albums. In 2017, Pike and Sutton founded a new musical project, aptly called Pike and Sutton, and released the album Heart Is a Compass in April 2020. They were scheduled to tour internationally after playing Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2019. After the complete implosion of the live music business due to the pandemic, Patrice has re-grouped and is currently working with Hunter Hendrickson and John Bush, both formerly of Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, among other projects. They are developing a new collection of music together with their band for release in 2024. AUDREY PRICE Audrey Price is an indie-folk artist based in Austin, Texas. Born in Virginia and raised in Texas, Price is cleverly blending folk, country, and modern indie sounds to catch the attention of the dynamic Austin music scene. Audrey recently headlined her first show at Mohawk on October 18, 2025, marking a milestone in her quickly budding career. Since then, she’s played iconic stages in Austin, including Stubbs and Hole In The Wall, and performed as a part of the beloved Red River District's yearly Free Week showcase. Backed by a band of fiddle players and soulful guitarists, her live performances highlight her honest, authentic, and lyrical songwriting. Her debut EP, From the Floor, was released in June 2025 and has amassed over 25,000 streams since. Audrey Price has only just begun and is a quickly emerging force to be reckoned with in the indie music sphere. LOU PRIEST LouPriest is the solo project of British-born, Austin-based singer-songwriter and performer Kate Priestley—marking a defining new chapter in an already accomplished career. Known for her soulful vocals, magnetic stage presence, and raw, poetic writing, she has performed at iconic festivals including ACL and SXSW, toured nationally, and shared stages with artists such as Sting, Snoop Dogg, The Flaming Lips, and Questlove through a range of projects. LouPriest is difficult to place in a single genre—and that's exactly the point. Rooted in singer-songwriter tradition but driven by feel, her music moves like water: fluid, immersive, and deeply honest. Drawing subtle echoes of Phil Collins, Paul Simon, and Peter Gabriel, her sound blends elements of soul, R&B, folk, and jazz into something distinctly her own. It's less about category and more about connection—a warmth that lingers, inviting listeners back again and again. A veteran of Austin's music scene, Kate previously fronted and managed the high-energy neo-soul band KP and the Boom Boom, performing at UtopiaFest, Musikfest, Formula One, and the Nightfall Concert Series, among others. She has also recorded with a wide range of respected Austin artists including Jackie Venson, Magna Carda, and Akina Adderley, and collaborated across the city's rich musical landscape. After years deeply embedded in the Austin music community, LouPriest represents a return to self—a long-felt calling toward a more personal, expansive sound shaped by her transatlantic roots and a lifetime of musical influences. It's a body of work that feels both new and deeply familiar—a timeless sound drawn from something long held and finally given voice. A dedicated songwriter, Kate is a member of the 2024–2026 11:59 Songwriting Group cohorts, a collective of Austin artists committed to craft, discipline, and creative growth. With LouPriest, she steps fully into her own lane—creating music that is not just heard, but felt. This next chapter is grounded in clarity, confidence, and a willingness to follow the music wherever it leads.
Doors @ 7pmShow @ 8pmFull BarFree On-site ParkingAll Ages VANESSA LIVELY Eclectic, bilingual songwriter and nonprofit founder Vanessa Lively brings passion and fire to her heart-centric writing style and way of living. She has an activist heart and a compassionate attitude that is front and center. “It is music that needs to be heard, shared and experienced” -Gabino Iglesias, The Austin Post. Her latest release Truth Is chronicles a difficult chapter in her life and showcases her resilience and unbreakable joy. Lively’s vocals are the thread weaving her songs together – they are soulful, smoky and lush. She writes poetically and brings a rhythmic beat to the folk songs she composes. Margaret Moser of The Austin Chronicle describes Vanessa’s music as “folk music on fire with worldly rhythms and a Latin pulse.” Eclectic, bilingual songwriter and nonprofit founder Vanessa Lively brings passion and fire to her heart-centric writing style and way of living. She has an activist heart and a compassionate attitude that is front and center. “It is music that needs to be heard, shared and experienced” says Gabino Iglesias in The Austin Post. Vanessa's latest release Truth Is showcases her resilience and unbreakable joy. Her lush vocals combine with poetic lyrics, often bringing a rhythmic beat to the folk songs she composes. Vanessa's Latin roots - which include Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish - are apparent in her songs, especially when she sings in Spanish. Margaret Moser of The Austin Chronicle describes Vanessa’s music as “folk music on fire with worldly rhythms and a Latin pulse.” Vanessa Lively's artistry extends beyond music, embodying a lifestyle of creativity, compassion, and advocacy. In 2017, Lively started a music-based non-profit in Austin called Home Street Music. The program holds music circles with people who have experienced chronic homelessness. In addition to running the non-profit, Lively is a painter, graphic designer and mother of two young boys. “Music has always been an integral part of Vanessa Lively’s life. She has used it as a means of self-expression and to process the world around her.” – Anna Lassmann, Austin Woman Magazine. Truth Is has been listed as the #1 New Release in June for Kansas Public Radio, #13 on the FAI Folk Radio charts, and named one of the Top Albums of 2022 by Tom Coxworth - Folk Routes (Alberta, Canada). PATRICE PIKE It’s hard to describe Patrice Pike’s music as one particular genre. It’s part rock, part R&B, some soul and jazz appear in the mix, and that’s not to mention all the world influences. Though, for listeners of Pike’s music, they would describe it not as a genre, but as an experience. Music is meant to inspire, to evoke emotion, to create a shared experience of the human condition. Pike’s music and well-crafted lyrics create their own melodic solution to how we can navigate a world full of heartbreak with hope. Even in her songs that don’t shy away from hard topics such as poverty, gun control, and different forms of tragedy, Pike’s music is always about hope and finding the strength to continue. Whether she’s singing, playing the guitar, or rocking out on percussion, Pike’s music reminds us to be compassionate with ourselves and others, and to celebrate all that this life has to offer. Patrice has toured with Blues Traveler, Sarah MacLachlan, Allman Brothers, Dave Matthews, John Fogerty, Sinead O’Connor and many others. Originally from Dallas, Pike moved to Austin in 1992 and was the front woman of the seminal Austin jam band, Little Sister aka Sister Seven. They released a number of well-received studio albums, including This the Trip, which gained Billboard Chart recognition for its track “Know What You Mean.” After Sister Seven disbanded, Pike continued to play with Sister Seven’s lead guitarist Wayne Sutton and has released several studio and live albums. In 2017, Pike and Sutton founded a new musical project, aptly called Pike and Sutton, and released the album Heart Is a Compass in April 2020. They were scheduled to tour internationally after playing Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2019. After the complete implosion of the live music business due to the pandemic, Patrice has re-grouped and is currently working with Hunter Hendrickson and John Bush, both formerly of Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, among other projects. They are developing a new collection of music together with their band for release in 2024. AUDREY PRICE Audrey Price is an indie-folk artist based in Austin, Texas. Born in Virginia and raised in Texas, Price is cleverly blending folk, country, and modern indie sounds to catch the attention of the dynamic Austin music scene. Audrey recently headlined her first show at Mohawk on October 18, 2025, marking a milestone in her quickly budding career. Since then, she’s played iconic stages in Austin, including Stubbs and Hole In The Wall, and performed as a part of the beloved Red River District's yearly Free Week showcase. Backed by a band of fiddle players and soulful guitarists, her live performances highlight her honest, authentic, and lyrical songwriting. Her debut EP, From the Floor, was released in June 2025 and has amassed over 25,000 streams since. Audrey Price has only just begun and is a quickly emerging force to be reckoned with in the indie music sphere. LOU PRIEST LouPriest is the solo project of British-born, Austin-based singer-songwriter and performer Kate Priestley—marking a defining new chapter in an already accomplished career. Known for her soulful vocals, magnetic stage presence, and raw, poetic writing, she has performed at iconic festivals including ACL and SXSW, toured nationally, and shared stages with artists such as Sting, Snoop Dogg, The Flaming Lips, and Questlove through a range of projects. LouPriest is difficult to place in a single genre—and that's exactly the point. Rooted in singer-songwriter tradition but driven by feel, her music moves like water: fluid, immersive, and deeply honest. Drawing subtle echoes of Phil Collins, Paul Simon, and Peter Gabriel, her sound blends elements of soul, R&B, folk, and jazz into something distinctly her own. It's less about category and more about connection—a warmth that lingers, inviting listeners back again and again. A veteran of Austin's music scene, Kate previously fronted and managed the high-energy neo-soul band KP and the Boom Boom, performing at UtopiaFest, Musikfest, Formula One, and the Nightfall Concert Series, among others. She has also recorded with a wide range of respected Austin artists including Jackie Venson, Magna Carda, and Akina Adderley, and collaborated across the city's rich musical landscape. After years deeply embedded in the Austin music community, LouPriest represents a return to self—a long-felt calling toward a more personal, expansive sound shaped by her transatlantic roots and a lifetime of musical influences. It's a body of work that feels both new and deeply familiar—a timeless sound drawn from something long held and finally given voice. A dedicated songwriter, Kate is a member of the 2024–2026 11:59 Songwriting Group cohorts, a collective of Austin artists committed to craft, discipline, and creative growth. With LouPriest, she steps fully into her own lane—creating music that is not just heard, but felt. This next chapter is grounded in clarity, confidence, and a willingness to follow the music wherever it leads.