Freemasons with Amanda Wilson and Katherine Ellis to perform at Channel Islands Pride
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United Kingdom Katherine Ellis is an English electronica vocalist and songwriter, known for her contributions to house music and her role in the band Bimbo Jones.
Katherine Ellis was the vocalist for the Gaviscon 'What A Feelin'' advertisement in the UK.
Bimbo Jones, with Katherine Ellis as a member, was signed to Tommy Boy Records, which released their album 'Harlem 1 Stop' in late 2008.
Katherine Ellis collaborated with Freemasons on the track "When You Touch Me," released on Loaded Records in 2008.
Katherine Ellis collaborated with 7th Heaven on the track "Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent," released on Hard2Beat in 2008.
An acoustic version of Katherine Ellis's 'Hideaway' was featured on New State Music's _UnClubbed_ Album in 2009.
Katherine Ellis has collaborated on tracks such as 'Let the Beat Hit 'Em' with ASBO and 'Stand Up' with Wilder & Clarke, both released on Hed Kandi Records.
Katherine Ellis's track 'Live Again' with My Digital Enemy received support from Tiesto and was featured on Hed Kandi Miami 2015 CD. She also collaborated with Testone on 'Perfect' and with Lee Dagger on 'Stronger Together' for Swishcraft Music.
Katherine Ellis was the vocalist for the Utah Saints vs Drumsound & Bassline Smith track 'What can you do for me,' released on Ministry of Sound in 2012.
Katherine Ellis was the vocalist for the title track 'Gravity' on the Oscar-winning 'Gravity Original Motion Picture Soundtrack,' released by Water Tower Records in 2013.
Katherine Jane Margaret Wood, known professionally as Katherine Ellis, was born on June 21, 1965, in Bromley, England. She began her career as a vocalist at the age of 15, performing both lead and backing vocals for various artists. Her early career involved touring with notable musicians such as Belinda Carlisle, Chaka Khan, Boy George, and Roger Sanchez. Ellis records under several aliases including Kathy Wood, Arrola, and K. Ellis, in addition to her maiden name Katherine Wood. Her family has a background in entertainment; her mother, Elizabeth, trained as an actress, her grandmother, Joy, was a violinist and pianist, and her great-grandmother, Elizabeth Haslam, was an opera singer. These early experiences provided a foundational background for her extensive career in the music industry.
Ellis has established a significant presence in the dance music scene. From 1997 to 2000, she was the lead vocalist for Ruff Driverz, contributing to tracks such as “Deeper Love,” “Don’t Stop,” “Shame,” and the international hit “Dreaming.” She also wrote the Spanish topline for “Dreaming” under the alias ‘Arrola.’ In 2008, significant releases included “When You Touch Me” with Freemasons and “Ain’t Nothin’ Goin’ On But The Rent” with 7th Heaven. Her collaboration with Cerrone, “Laisser Toucher,” was featured in the French film, Disco!. She continued to collaborate with various producers and artists, releasing tracks such as “You’re Mine” with Solitaire and “Time 2 Play” with Soulshaker in 2009. She also wrote and performed on two tracks, “Control” and “You Make Me Crazy,” for Lee Coombs’ 2009 album, _Light & Dark_.
One of Ellis’s significant career aspects is her involvement with the band Bimbo Jones. As a member, she contributed vocals and co-writing to their debut album _Harlem 1 Stop_, released in late 2008 by Tommy Boy Records. The album’s lead single, “And I Try,” reached No. 1 on the US Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs chart in October 2008. Beyond her music releases, Ellis has also lent her voice to commercial and film projects, including the Gaviscon “What A Feelin'” advertisement in the UK. She sang the title track on the Oscar-winning soundtrack for the 2013 film _Gravity_, showcasing her versatility across different media. Her career spans decades of consistent work in electronica, house music, and broader entertainment.
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