The Cathryn Beeks Ordeal is groove laden acoustic folk rock that takes you on a musical road trip. Combining a little bit of every genre, the music's catchy hooks and heavy harmonies stay with you long after the party is over. The group consists of Cathryn Beeks and long time writing partner, Matt Silvia on guitar/vox, plus a revolving cast of some of the most talented characters you'll ever hear.
The San Diego Reader had this to say about the new album:
"Desert Music is a great album. It's tight and professional. The album has a cohesive motif without all the songs being too similar. Beeks's voice is a mixture of Bonnie Raitt and Jewel, whose music can also be compared to Beeks's. Some of the songs lean toward acoustic and folky; others use more electric guitar and pedal steel to drive home a rockin' country sound. The first three songs explore the topics of traveling, aging, and becoming successful. "Drive America" is a good road-trip song. "Special Words" and "Good to Be" are uplifting, inspirational tunes without being schmaltzy or saccharine. "Special Words" features hand-clapping and a chorus of voices lifting to a sentimental tone without being overdone."
NEWS AND UPDATES
10/08 - We're nominated for BEST AMERICANA for the San Diego Hat Awards... vote for us?
8/08 - We're nominated for BEST ACOUSTIC catagory, San Diego Music Awards, baby! Voting starts on 8/15! We'll find out the winner on 9/17 at Viejas... wish us luck!
7/08 - Cathryn's song CANDLES is covered by Nashville hottie Cheryl Luquire. Listen now at http://www.myspace.com/cherylluquire!
7/08 - 8 months with no updates? Due to marriage, drummer babies and lack of gas money, The Ordeal has been predisposed and we've decided to take the summer off. Don't dispair! Matt and Cathryn will be doing some duo gigs here and there to test out the new songs. See you at a show!
11/04/07 - San Diego Union Tribune music critic, George Varga writes about The Cathryn Beeks Ordeal! Read all about it! Tune into George's new segment on SignonRadio.com!
11/01/07 - Cathryn Beeks featured on the cover of The Troubadour Magazine, great story by Simeon Flick! Check it out! We love The San Diego Troubadour!
10/27/07 - The Cathryn Beeks Ordeal was given a HAT Award (honoring acoustic talent) for Best Americana... thanks for voting for us!
9/13/07 - Desert Music and Keep Walking got a little play on the Jeff and Jer show on Star 94.1! Take a listen to the segment! Thanks to Hilary, Tommy, Jeff and Jer!
9/01/07 - THE NEW CD is nominated for BEST AMERICANA/COUNTRY Album by the San Diego Music Awards! Get your copy of DESERT MUSIC today!
4/01/07 - NEW SONG! I wrote KEEP WALKING for THE GAME , inspired by the folks who walk in the breast cancer 3 day. Jeff Berkley played guitar and donated studio time to record it, Gavin Lurssen mastered it for the cause, Nucci played drums, Matty Bass from Tubby gave the funk. The Traveling Tree added amazing harmonies and Justin and the mandolin were the finishing touch. Thanks, you guys! May this song inspire everyone to join Angela Shodeen and Team Listen Local in November's 3 day! KEEP WALKING!
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Cathryn
