About: Billy the Kid
Billy The Kid is a Canadian singer/songwriter who has collaborated with such artists as Garth Hudson (The Band/Bob Dylan), Randy Cooke (Ringo Starr/Dave Stewart) Stan Behrens (Willie Dixon/Ruth Brown/the Four Tops) and just recently, producer Jamie Candiloro.
Candiloro is best known for his work with Ryan Adams, R.E.M. and Willie Nelson. Pettinger on the other hand, is best known for her creative crowd-sourcing campaigns.
Her debut EP was produced with Raine Maida (P!nk/Our Lady Peace), but her first full length was funded entirely by fans. She traveled across the continent to play fundraisers, anniversaries, birthday parties and private concerts, as well as go camping, white water rafting and rock climbing with fans. The result was the appropriately titled album “Ours”.
One year later, Pettinger was back at it again, with a new album ready to be recorded with her dream producer, Jamie Candiloro. Surprise bundles, birthday presents, and fan-requested cover songs helped fund this latest effort, recorded in LA and complete with a chance encounter with the Kid’s favourite songwriter, Ryan Adams.
Billy the Kid’s songs have appeared in A&E’s Biography, Miami Ink, American Idol, My 600 LB Life, Gene Simmons’ The Family Jewels, Chelsea Settles, Sweet Home Alabama, 16 and Pregnant, Exes and Ohs, One Angry Juror, Alienated and Canada In The Rough. Most recently her music has been featured in the Showcase science fiction series Continuum and the movie Foreverland featuring Juliette Lewis.
Billy’s new album “Stars, Exploding” in now available on iTunes and www.billythekidonline.com. Catch her live at the UK and Europe on her “Long Way From Home” Tour in January and February of 2013.
Billy the Kid – Official Website
http://www.billythekidonline.com/Billy the Kid - Reverbnation
http://www.reverbnation.com/bilythekid
Billy the Kid - MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/billythekid
Billy the Kid - Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/#billy-the-kid
Billy the Kid - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/BillyTheKid
Billy the Kid - Twitter
https://twitter.com/billypettinger
Billy the Kid - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Pettinger
Billy the Kid - Tumblr
http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/billy+pettinger
Billy the Kid - World United Music
http://worldunitedmusic.blogspot.com/2011/06/billy-kid.html
Videos!
Billy the Kid – YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/billythekidofficial
Buy Music!
Billy the Kid – Official Store
http://billythekid.spinshop.com/
Billy the Kid - Bandcamp
http://billythekid.bandcamp.com/
Billy the Kid - iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/billy-the-kid/id158374769
Billy the Kid – Lost Records
http://lostrecords.ca/
PRESS:
“I have a feeling this kid doesn’t know what “impossible” means.”- Alan Cross
“Billy the Kid is an amazing talent.”- Patrick Zulinov, Shore FM
“Her music is the perfect combination of edgy sweetness that ventures into the grittiness of the life in the city.”- Tamara Stanners, The Peak FM
“Precociously gifted.” The Georgia Straight
“One of Canada’s rising stars.” – See Magazine
“Prolific and incredibly talented.” – The Leader-Post
“It’s not enough to say that Billy The Kid is a talented artist. It isn’t enough to say she’s successful. It isn’t even enough to say that Billy and her band of Lost Boys have a stage–presence worth seeing over and over again. Billy the Kid exemplifies the essence of the independent spirit, charisma and inspiration for artists on the rise or for those hoping for the chance to make it that far. ” – Echo Weekly
“Always stood apart from the pack with true street-level integrity, an almost Mennonitish indie-rock work ethic and outstanding musicianship.” – Nerve Magazine
“With her popularity spreading and in no sign of waning, her many musical endeavours are beginning to pay off and no one deserves it more. After a chat with this winsome pixie, it would be difficult to dislike her.” – The Gauntlet Magazine
“I bought her independently produced CD on the spot and have been trying to find out as much as I can about her because I know she is going to be huge one day soon.” Canoe Live
“One of the best female guitarists I’ve ever met.” – The Daily Nar
“(Billy)’s the kind of thorough, do-it-yourself poster girl that will go to hell and back in order to put out a good record.” – Beatroute Magazine
“Bespectacled singer/songwriter and D.I.Y. poster girl Billy the Kid possesses an impressive arsenal, including an enchanting voice, strong musicianship, and well-crafted tunes. Expect Billy to wear her heart on her (tattooed) sleeves.” – A Lawyer
“If you need any inspiration to keep your New Year’s Resolution “I shall cast off the shackles of procrastination and actually do something with myself…” look no further than a young lady who goes by the name of Billy the Kid.” – Chartattack
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