About Me
Cathy Kreger - singer, songwriter, guitarist - has been performing for more than 18 years. Her musical style is a unique combination of adult contemporary and blues, with an alternative folk flair. Noel Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul and Mary) once said "No doubt about it. She has a great voice and really has her act together." She has acquired a devoted fan base throughout the Northeast, especially in Connecticut, New York, and Long Island, where a thriving music scene exists. 2007 marks the release of her 4th CD "Pure Imagination". "Producer John Tabacco is extremely creative to work with!" says Cathy "I had a blast creating this CD!"Her Band WHAT IT IZ was recently formed in 2005 and has been in the studio working on their first Cd release. The band’s added a rock element to Cathy’s music and has brought it all to a new level. They have performed in venues like Brookhaven National Lab, The Great American Music Fest in NY as well as many other concert venues in the NY area. As of this year 2007 Cathy Kreger is releasing her 4th Cd “PURE IMAGINATION†which will include the bands first song RESCUE ME. Ken Talve (electric guitarist) is one of the band’s strongest songwriters and has extreme taste on guitar as you will notice in their recordings. On Bass is the youngest member Chris Elsener Jr. whose got experience in Jazz and Funk adds a solid groove to the band and will often surprise the listener with a nicely stated lick. Jamie Betty is the female drummer who’s more than 15 years experience, completes the band and with strength, grace and ease.Professional Highlights /Cathy opened for David Bromberg in 2003 at the IMAC. Bromberg told us that Cathy had really accomplished something that night by winning over his fans.
Cathy opened for G.E. Smith at Stephen's Talkhouse (2002)
Cathy recorded with the Last Hombres and Levon Helm (2002)
Cathy opened for Janis Ian at the Huntington Summer Arts Festival (June 22, 2001). One of the things Janis said backstage to Cathy was "It's nice to hear a woman play like that!"
Cathy did an interview and a live performance on Christine Lavin's show on WFUV-FM on Sunday morning, February 16, 1997. Christine always asks her guests for their favorite breakfast recipe, and Cathy shared hers on the show. Click here to see what it is.
In the Newsday Night Beat Column's Long Island Music's Best of 1996 wrap-up, Cathy was named best regional-only artist in the Best Folk Artist category. We thank columnist Robbie Woliver for selecting Cathy from among the many talented singer-songwriters in this area. The column appeared in the January 2, 1997 edition of Newsday.
Cathy performed with mandolin player Jim Allen at the Long Island Folk and Blues Holiday Revue presented at IMAC on December 21, 1996.
Cathy opened for Tuck & Patti at Five Towns College on December 7, 1996.
Cathy opened for Patty Larkin at Bodle's Opera House in Chester NY on December 6, 1996. Patty Larkin and Tuck & Patti on two consecutive days! Yesss!
Cathy appeared live on The Roy Abrams Show - WLIR (92.7 FM) on September 22, 1996.
On April 18, 1996, Cathy opened for Greg Brown (one of her favorite artists) at a benefit concert for WPKN Radio, Bridgeport CT.
The NightBeat column in the Thursday, March 14, 1996 edition of Newsday features an interview with Cathy. The article is on page 2 of the Part 2 section.
Cathy was invited to perform at the March 8, 1996 International Women's Day Conference at the United Nations.
Cathy appeared on the WLIW-TV Channel 21 program Metro Guide (February 7, 1996). The show featured a very nice interview with host Laura Savini.
Cathy opened for David Bromberg and the Band at Silver Cloud Bluegrass Festival (1985). Cathy was also invited to perform with Vassar Clements.
Cathy opened for Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal at Silver Cloud Bluegrass Festival (1984).
