Cry a little feat. Kate Bankston

You're about to hit play on another episode of the Raising a Ruckus Podcast—the show that's all about rule-breakers, change-makers, and risk-takers, and the leaps of faith, sleepless nights, disasters, and big decisions they made along the way. So let's get after it, y'all. If you've spent any time in Charlotte's music scene, you probably know the name Kate Bankston. Kate's debut album "Cry A Little" is packed with dynamic vocals, catchy arrangements, and lyrics that linger long after the last note fades. Her sound? Like Norah Jones, Lake Street Dive, and Carole King all jamming together in a Queen City living room.  Kate moves boldly through genres—pop, jazz, folk—always driven by her background as a pianist and vocalist, and always with a knack for making you feel every word. Whether she's playing to a packed festival crowd or an intimate local stage, Kate's music is the kind that makes you want to sing along, dance a little, and maybe, just maybe, cry a little too. On this episode, Kate Bankston talks about finding her voice in Charlotte, writing songs that stick with you, and what it means to carve out your own path in a city full of sound. Cheers!