Music helps Kim Ritchie see things in a different light

Kim is a Country and Variety singer with a difference. Although she came into the world blind, a love of music and performing has given her a clear view of the world around her.

Music has been an integral part of Kim’s life since her early years.   She grew up on a farm just out of Pyramid Hill, where she learnt to play the Piano, Violin, Guitar and Organ all by the age of eight. When Kim was only 11, she began her performing career by entering talent quests, having won two grand finals by the time she turned 15.

Kim is a regular performer at many clubs, pubs and country music festivals throughout Central and North Western Victoria, Southern New South Wales and South Australia, where she captivates her audiences with a mixture of country, gospel, rock and even a touch of comedy now and then… “Is anybody interested in a blind date?”

Kim has five albums under her belt. Her first CD Ambition, released in 2004, featured her favourite country songs and was recorded in New Zealand.  2010 saw the release of From Me to You, which was recorded in Bendigo by internationally recognised country music artist Doug Bruce, followed by her 2013 album, The Power of Love.  In 2014 Kim released A Different Side of Me featuring her favourite rock ’n’ roll songs.  Now 2015 sees Kim team up with Doug once again for Suds in the Bucket, a twelve-track album featuring an eclectic mix of beloved country songs.

Kim currently resides in Bendigo where she is ably assisted firstly by her sidekick and long time travelling companion, John and secondly (or perhaps the other way around) her beautiful black Labrador Guide Dog, Jed.

It’s an absolute delight to watch Kim perform; music is her life. This becomes obvious when you attend one of her shows, you’ll see the pleasure she gets from sharing her music with others.

In her own words:
“God didn’t give me sight, but he gave me the ability to sing and play guitar and that obviously makes up for what I haven’t got"

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