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The Kate is a feisty, live music series from CPTV featuring bold performers with something to say. The Kate explores the story behind the song. Combining delicate beauty or a razor sharp wit, The Kate performers captivate audiences with an irresistible charm inspired by our muse, Katharine Hepburn.

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The Kate
Delbert McClinton and the Self-Made Men + Dana
Delbert McClinton returns with a swaggering and swingin’ set of music.
Episode: S5 E502 | 57:37
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The Kate
Marc Broussard
The Louisiana native wows with his R&B-inflected voice and New Orleans-style band.
Episode: S3 E302 | 57:51
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The Kate
Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives
Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives share songs, stories, and “hillbilly surf” music!
Episode: S5 E501 | 56:31
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The Kate
Kandace Springs
Kandace Springs brings a mix of jazz, soul and pop with her all-female band.
Episode: S5 E505 | 56:15
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The Kate
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
Singer/saxophonist Karl Densonand Tiny Universe perform their jazz-funk jams.
Episode: S5 E506 | 57:35
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The Kate
The Wood Brothers
Brothers Oliver and Chris Wood, and Jano Rix deliver an undeniably uninhibited concert.
Episode: S5 E504 | 57:26
Watch • 56:31
The Kate
Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives
Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives share songs, stories, and “hillbilly surf” music!
Episode: S5 E501 | 56:31
Watch • 57:37
The Kate
Delbert McClinton and the Self-Made Men + Dana
Delbert McClinton returns with a swaggering and swingin’ set of music.
Episode: S5 E502 | 57:37
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The Kate
Joseph
Sisters Natalie Schepman and Allison and Meegan Closner perform with delicacy and power.
Episode: S5 E503 | 56:44
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The Kate
Darlene Love
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Darlene Love and her band perform.
Episode: S2 E202 | 55:58
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The Kate
Jane Lynch
Jane Lynch takes to The Kate stage with her comedy cabaret See Jane Sing!
Episode: S2 E201 | 57:36
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The Kate
John Oates
John Oates performs hits and music from his new bluesy roots album, Arkansas.
Episode: S3 E306 | 57:34
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The Kate
Jimmy Webb with Special Guest Ashley Campbell
The legendary Grammy-winning songwriter shares hits and humorous musical stories.
Episode: S3 E305 | 56:56
Extras
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The Kate
Ana Gasteyer "One Mint Julep"
Ana Gasteyer sings a lively version of “One Mint Julep” from her episode of The Kate
Clip: 3:22
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The Kate
Rita Wilson "Along For The Ride"
Rita Wilson sings her original song, “Along For The Ride” from her episode of The Kate.
Clip: 3:58
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The Kate
Ann Wilson "Ain't No Way"
Ann Wilson pours her heart out in a powerful performance of “Ain’t No Way”
Clip: 5:01
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The Kate
Barb Jungr "Life On Mars"
Barb Jungr performs a gorgeous rendition of Bowie’s “Life On Mars”
Clip: 4:59
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The Kate
Rickie Lee Jones "Jimmy Choos"
Rickie Lee Jones sings her hit song “Jimmy Choos” from her episode of The Kate
Clip: 4:34
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The Kate
Jarrod Spector "Somebody to Love"
Jarrod Spector sings a gorgeous rendition of Queen’s “Somebody to Love”
Clip: 5:45
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