“Mrs. Kate" Carpenter travels the world making families smile with her homespun folk music. A prolific songwriter, she has recorded 13 original CD's and several music videos. Mrs. Kate performs catchy songs to engage her audience, build character, promote environmental responsibility and spread joy.
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5 customer reviews
SonShine
Event Entertainment
We hired Mrs. Kate for our Mother's day event and our kids had so much fun singing and dancing with their moms. She even pulled some staff members to beat box with her. Very cute and fun!
Reply from "Mrs. Kate" Carpenter, folksinger, songwriter & storyteller
Thanks for the review! I'd love to come back!
Fran Myers
Event Entertainment
This experience was wonderful from start to finish. She contacted me in a timely manner; I explained the event and she tailored her program to suit. It was a delightful evening and all of the comments were positive. I highly recommend her. More...
Amy Paynter
Event Entertainment
Kate came to our nursing home and preformed for our memory care residents. She was fun, engaging and super easy to work with. Our residents loved her show and are anxious for her next performance. More...
Christine Fodrea
Event Entertainment
Mrs. Kate is so VERY easy to work with. She shows up on time is pleasant on the phone and in Person! Her songs and stories kept us laughing! Thank youMrs Kate for a wonderful afternoon!! More...
Diane J.
Mrs. Kate presents a program that is professional, family friendly, educational, inspirational and entertaining. She is a pleasure to work with.
What do you love most about your job?
I have a God-given gift for entertaining and motivating children and making people smile with my songs. I feel energized and joyful after performing a show.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I sang for my friend Susan's kindergarten class. She told me I was good enough to be a professional entertainer. I bought a book on "How to Make Money performing in schools" and developed a marketing plan. Now I have sung in over 600 schools and libraries worldwide!
Why should our clients choose you?
I love people. I love performing. I love kids. I have a gift for getting the audience to interact with me. I love making people smile! Often the shiest of children will warm up to me and get involved with the show. The audience is always a part of the show.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, but I prefer in person performing. I have done 3 remote shows.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I am fully vaccinated and boosted. I don't mind wearing a mask when I have to, but I cannot perform wearing a mask.
Children's entertainment
Mrs. Kate's original music and puppets shows are super-fun, interactive, educational and character-building. Using puppetry, riveting storytelling and unusual instruments, Mrs. Kate involves her audience in every song. Suitable for birthday parties, festivals, preschools, and elementary school assembly programs
Seniors Entertainment
"We've never heard anything like this before!" "You really know how to entertain!" are comments often heard after Kate delights a group of seniors. Her hour-long program filled with humorous songs and stories perks up the ears and memories of the audience. With Kate they travel back into the kitchen and remember the smell of Homemade Bread. They'll laugh as she belts out the Bifocal Blues. Porch Swing and ​Rocking Chair are examples of the heartwarming folk songs that will make your seniors smile. Her newest hit with seniors is a funny song called Nothing I can do about the Wrinkles.
Google It (The Smart Phone Song) and Bounce House bring out more chuckles!
Family-friendly festival entertainment
Mrs. Kate is a has been performing at events nationwide for over 30 years. Her strong point is an interactive show that brings all ages, from preschoolers to grandparents, together in a heartwarming family experience.
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"Mrs. Kate is full of excitement that draws the crowd in. The program had wonderful energy, her optimism and beneficial outreach is for all ages, which makes for a lightened heart after the show."
Tracie Culp, Big Bend Resort & Adventures, Study Butte-Terlingua, TX
Women's Events
Mrs. Kate will be glad to put together a unique program for your next women's event. Her songs reflect the feminine experience, from hilarious to homespun
and heartwarming, drawing from her experiences as a wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Kate has performed for MOPS, Teas, civic club meetings, retreats and missionary meetings. Contact Mrs. Kate to help make your next event unforgettable and inspiring for your ladies.
Motivational Assemblies for Elementary School Students
MOTIVATE WITH MRS KATE
Students are inspired to treat others with kindness and respect. Cheerful attitudes, good manners, truthfulness, determination, teamwork, orderliness and self-control are emphasized. Graduation from high school and a strong work ethic are also promoted. Mrs. Kate's "Bein' Clean" show inspires children to stay drug-free. Stamp Out Bullying, Mind your manners, multi-cultural shows and more are available!
