Kimberly Cofer has quickly become a key part of the Coachella Valley music scene. Thanks to her vocal twang and knack for writing killer country tunes, Cofer has performed her originals across the desert and beyond, from Audiowild Studios to the Red Barn. She’ll be performing around the Coachella Valley in October building up hype for her debut album, Cottonwood, slated for release on Nov. 1; she’ll celebrate that day with a show at the Red Barn, at 73290 Highway 111, in Palm Desert. Her single “Cottonwood” blends the best of classic country into a hooky gem, channeling Dolly, Willie, Patsy and others. For more information, visit www.kimberlycofer.com.
What was the first concert you attended?
The first concert I attended was with my mom, and it was a Neil Diamond Christmas concert!
What was the first album you owned?
One of the first I remember is The Best of The Animals, the original vinyl from 1966, which was a gift from my uncle.
What bands are you listening to right now?
I’m listening to Future Islands, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, and Sierra Ferrell.
What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone love, but you don’t get?
Pop. I don’t understand Taylor Swift. I tried to listen to her last album, The Tortured Poets Department, and couldn’t get through it.
What musical act, current or defunct, would you most like to see perform live?
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.
What’s your favorite musical guilty pleasure?
Enya!
What’s your favorite music venue?
The Boogaloo Stage at the Joshua Tree Music Festival!
What’s the one song lyric you can’t get out of your head?
“Helplessly hoping, her harlequin hovers nearby awaiting a word,” from “Helplessly Hoping,” by Crosby, Stills and Nash.
What band or artist changed your life? How?
James Horner’s score of the movie The New World. It was the soundtrack to a very important time period of my life.
You have one question to ask one musician. What’s the question, and who are you asking?
I’m asking Dolly Parton how she stayed strong with her creative vision when it comes to her performance attire amidst the criticism.
What song would you like played at your funeral?
“Promontory” from The Last of the Mohicans soundtrack.
Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time?
Pink Floyd’s The Wall.
What song should everyone listen to right now?
“Rise” by Herb Alpert.
