Kimi Hayes- Singer/songwriter/guitarist from Chicago. "Being" is her debut CD release (2000) A deeply honest musical memoir..."moving, intense, and soulful," and at the same time "catchy and melodic." Staff reporter from the Chicago Tribune writes: "Evening Prayer(track #1) reflects a lot of artisic maturity and depth,"and adds:"The CD is well recorded and tastefully arranged." Radio Belgium's Ray Pieters (103.0fm)says:"Kimi has a very hypnotizing voice,I will feature her songs on my radio show for a long time." Kimi's musical influences cover a wide spectrum of singers and guitarists including: Van Morrison, Etta James,Melissa Etheridge, John Prine, Ani DiFranco, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Though the best way to really experience Kimi's raw and passionate energy is to catch her at a live show,"Being" intimately reveals her unique artistic awareness of the world around her, and openly shares her life experiences in song.