Musicians Kathy Zhou (Memphis, TN) and Amelia Ray (San Francisco, CA) perform at Central Station Hotel's weekly live music series on the upper level patio.
Kathy Zhou’s music blurs the boundaries of genre, with traces of pop, rock, vintage folk, theatre, and classical. Kathy is known for her unique, engaging, playing style, which marries her classical piano prowess with moments of improvisational, rock-inspired shredding. Her signature sound combines her instrumental virtuosity with witty, imaginative lyrics and haunting, whimsical vocals. Her work has been described as “mesmerizing” by nationally acclaimed performer/producer Miz Stefani, evoking the feeling of being on a stormy island, in a colorful nightmare, or in a dramatic storybook. Each piece keeps audiences on their toes with unique twists and unexpected turns. A typical song could start out sounding like a soothing ballad, only to deceptively cut into a fiery stanza of intense flying piano keys and raw, passionate vocals.
More info about Kathy Zhou: https://kathyzhoumusic.com/
Amelia Ray is a polyglot, world traveller, and singer-songwriter who uses her gift for storytelling to create cultural cohesion. Her work aims to create community through shared experiences, to foster a sense of exploration, to promote an understanding of our similarities and to celebrate our differences. Ray’s performances are experiments in diversity of style and mood, reflecting the complexity of the human experience.
More info about Amelia Ray: https://ameliaray.net/