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Kim Banffy is a singer/songwriter from Byron Bay area, who is launching her CD, State Of Bliss, at The Drill Hall, Mullumbimby at 7pm on Friday June 20th. Her music is reminiscent of 60s-70s singer/songwriter style, with a more modern, poppy, at times even slightly jazzy twist. Kim’s songs have been compared by other musicians to Joni Mitchell, and her voice to Joni Mitchell meets Karen Carpenter. Kim has been dubbed ‘The Poets’ songwriter’ for her ability to build evocative word pictures with lyrics and her skilful use of metaphor. This is an artist best appreciated in venues where you could hear a pin drop. You will want to hear the lyrics of these songs, and to appreciate Kim’s tuneful use of melody. Kim is releasing her debut album, State Of Bliss, which features Thierry Fossemalle (The Whitlams, Grace Knight) on electric and acoustic bass, Dave Sanders (Grace Knight) on drums & percussion, the legendary Steve Russell on keyboards and Paul Appelkamp on very sensitively played