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Member Since: 01/01/2007
Band Website: www.caitlinharnett.com
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I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music. - George Eliot
BIO
"Caitlin Harnett is one of the freshest talents I've heard in a long time. Her EP is extraordinarily good. I'm sure that an enormous career is going to grow from this Tiny Spark" - Jeff Jenkins (Inpress, RRR)
2009 looks set to be a busy year for Sydney Singer/Songwriter Caitlin Harnett. Caitlin is releasing her debut EP ‘Tiny Spark’ . The beautifully crafted 6 track EP, which was recorded with Matt Fell at Love Hz Studios, contains 5 originals and a cover of the June Carter & Johnny Cash classic "Jackson".Â
Caitlin is just 18 years old, but the maturity and credibility of her songwriting has quickly captured the attention of audiences and music industry insiders. Following on from her Young Songwriters Award at the 2008 Apollo Bay Music Festival and grand final appearance in the Telstra Road to Tamworth, the young artist has been signed to a publishing deal with Australia's largest independent publishing company, Mushroom Music Publishing.
March saw Caitlin make her first appearance at the Port Fairy Folk Festival, perform shows in Melbourne and two songs from the EP were played on ‘Home & Away’. In May and June Caitlin will be supporting both Karl Broadie and The Huckleberry Swedes as they tour and launch their new albums.
Caitlin has a natural stage presence that draws you in and a beautiful voice that compels you to listen. Her performances reveal a wisdom and warmth that belies her youth. It’s “fantastic, fragile pop†with a touch of folk and suggests early-life exposure to somebody's really good record collection.
May 2009 - Supports with Karl Broadie - I'll be doing lots of gigs this month and in particular a run of support shows with Karl Broadie. Karl is releasing his new album "Branches". Check out the gig guide to see where we are playing. Karl has supported and helped me so much over the last few years so please try and get along to one of his shows.
April 2009 - Met Glen A Baker Played at the launch of ASONG where I met Glen A Baker who told me I reminded him of young Joni Mitchell. I smiled in the car the whole way home. Played at the Museum of Contemporary Art which is very cool. Got to do another gig with a full band which was heaps of fun. .
March 2009 - Caitlin on the Radio Tuesday 3rd tune into FBI radio 94.5 FM between 12pm and 1pm. I’m a guest on Stuart Coupe’s Tune Up show which specialises in playing cover songs. I’ll be playing a song live in the studio as well as spinning a few of my favourite cover songs. Thursday 5th I’ll be chatting to Vincent Simonetti on his alt country folk and roots show Outpost. It’s on 2SER 107.3 FM between 12 and 1.30pm. I’ll be talking up my launch and other musical topics, as well as playing live in the studio.
Feb 2009 - Signed to Mushroom Music Publishing Great News!!!! I have been signed to a publishing deal with Mushroom Music Publishing which is Australia's biggest independent publishing company. Thanks to Bill Page for believing in me.
Things really busy at the moment as I try to get everything organised for my EP Launch on the 11th of March at the Supper Club. It's going to be a full band show with a few very special guests who've helped me get to this point. Hope some of you can make it.
Jan 2009 Just back from another great Tamworth Country Music Festival. Met a great bunch of guys from a band called The Wildes who hail from Melbourne. My favourite gigs during the festival were my support spot with The Huckleberry Swedes and my Songwriters in the Round with Karl Broadie. Check them all out you won't be disappointed.
Nov 2008 EP Tiny Spark available to purchase on line from CD Baby or Big Cartel via secure paypal or credit card. In store at Laughing Outlaw Records (8 Victoria Street, Lewisham) or at my gigs, prior to the official release in early 2009.
Caitlin wins Storm the Ridge Heat 3 at The Vanguard
August 2008 - Caitlin performs at The Basement to celebrate 7 years of "Pop Tarts" a collective of female independant singer/songwriters and the launch of Pop Tarts TV
April 2008 - Caitlin wins the Apollo Bay Music Festival Young Songwriters Competition
Tamworth 2008 - Caitlin selected as Top 8 Grand Finalist in the 2008 Telstra Road to Tamworth.
Caitlin performs with Karl Broadie at New Age Songwriters Showcase.
18.12.2007 - Caitlin performs live on FBI Radio
Caitlin performs the Perry Keyes song ’Joe Strummer’on Stuart Coupe’s ’Tune Up’ show .
18.10.2007 - Caitlin at The Vanguard
Caitlin secures support act for Sydney singer/songwriter Perry Keyes Album Launch. Perry’s album ’The Last Ghost Train Home’ was subsequently named Radio National’s Album of the Year
01.08.2007 - 2007 ASA Songwriting Top 10 Finalist
Caitlin is a Top 10 finalist in the Ballad Section of the ASA Songwriting. She was also shortlisted in the Country section.
22.07.2007 - Studio 301 & Artist Development Services Prize
Caitlin wins a day at Studio 301 with Artist Development Services
14.07.2007 - Telstra Road to Tamworth
Caitlin is a finalist in the Telstra Road to Tamworth and will perform at the festival in January 2008. Recorded live at The Supper Club in Sydney Australia
Caitlin Harnett - Losing Control
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Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Indie