The story behind the fable . . .
Kim's Fable's cultured brand of rock'n'roll draws on influences worldwide, creating songs that are rich with lush melodies and tribal rhythmic patterns, and explosive with high-octane guitar and heavy-handed drums. The end result is music that is intelligent and intriguing to the listener with a critical ear, but still accessible and easily enjoyed by the masses.
The band originated in 2000 from lead singer Kim Collins’ and guitarist Chris Tench’s eclectic mixing of mystical melodies and instrumentation with powerful rock rhythms. The collaboration of bassist Doc Downs and percussionist Kevin Cuchia in 2003 culminated in the unleashing of a progressive and captivating sound onto the modern rock scene.
Kim’s Fable continues to celebrate success since releasing their debut album, Breathless, in December 2000. In Nashville, their single, “Cold Hearted” made WRLT Lightning 100 station's top 100 and they were voted “the audience pick for best band” on Citysearch.com in 2001. Kim's Fable significantly expanded their fan base through regional touring in 2002 and surpassed more than 500 bands to be selected to perform as part of the 2003 GRAMMY showcase. The band’s 2003 limited EP release, Dancing Under the Pale Moonlight, earned the band further airplay on numerous radio stations with the single “Be Your Own Human”. Their regional fame provided the opportunity for Kim’s Fable to perform with national acts such as Concrete Blond, Ours, Fleming and John, Venus Hum, and with The Strokes at the 2004 Nashville Riverstages Festival.
"Kim's
Fable has staked out a unique place in the Nashville music scene over
the past five years (by) employing an exotic hard rock sound reminiscent
of the late 70’s rock mysticism with sensual vocals that emphasize the
incantatory powers of rhythm and the seductiveness of hard-edged music."
- Noel Murray of The Nashville Scene