Organic, sparse, and profoundly simple, The K.O.A.Tapes Vol. 1 was recorded on Kate's iPhone 5 andor using two microphones in her living room and at various impromptu locations across America. A select cast of stellar musicians including the legendary Spooner Oldham B3 Organ, Missy Raines Upright Bass, Sally Van Meter Dobro, Joey Miskulin Accordion, Laura Boosinger Banjo, Steve Smith Mandolin, and John Kirk Fiddle added a flourish of subtle embellishments to make The K.O.A Tapes a humalong listening pleasure. Track one Some Song pays homage to a quote by 13th century Persian poet, Rumi: "Please, universal soul, practice some song, or something, through me."