Artist Profile: Tim Fite

By Broadside Staff Writer Marian McLaughlin

Each time Tim Fite performs, his audiences are in for a unique treat.
Fite has been called a chameleon, changing from genre to genre and blending different musical sounds together with his distinct crooning voice. In between songs at his shows, Fite will sometimes share home movies, short animations and bedtime stories.

His imagination has led him to be a genuine, intimate songwriter, a fervent performer and a wholesome entertainer.

His brother, Dr. Leisure, usually accompanies him when he performs. He creates different beats and samples while providing backup vocals and nonsensical blurbs during Fite’s numbers.

Some of his Fite’s songs, such as those from his Over the Counter Culture album, are strewn together with rap lyrics and hip-hop beats.

Other songs, like “Away From the Snakes” or “Yesterday's Garden” are more gentle acoustic, folk songs. His latest album, Change of Heart, was released on Valentine's Day as a free downloa and features content that deals with heartbreak.

In his own words, Fite asks his listeners to “handle these songs with care, as they are very fragile.”

To share his new songs, as well as his collection of older ones, Fite will be touring the East Coast in February.

He'll be making an appearance at the Black Cat this Saturday in Washington, D.C. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT, online at www.ticketmaster.com or at the venue.