I'm still working on putting this page together;
currently recording some stuff to upload.
I'm really a closet songwriter who keeps toiling because I believe in my potential.
My confidence is building and I'll come out when I'm ready.
We each have a destiny.
LIFE IS ALL ABOUT TIMING
My dad was a musician. Played guitar and he sang like Perry Como. He and his brother played in "beer joints" when they were kids to help feed the fatherless family during the depression. He played in a combo when I was little.
[Added 2-1-07... I recently found some old 78s of my dad's recordings and was stunned to learn he had written so many songs.
So in shock I never knew.]
I have been singing and playing something since I can remember. Starting banging on things to accompany my dad on his green Gretsch. He bought me bongos when I was 5ish. Get this: they wouldn't let me play drums in school band. "Girls dont play drums." Played clarinet. Gave that up long ago! Piano lessons as a kid for a couple of years. Was frustrating though, because I hated learning to read music. Was easier to play by ear.
Love to sing more than anything else. Been singing my whole life since my dad taught my brother, sister, and me to harmonize. Church choir in grade school. High school choir, etc. Played piano and sang for my family and friends since. Wrote poetry. In high school started writing songs on the piano.
Bought a guitar when I was 19. Self taught. Learned songs of the day on the guitar that I wanted to sing. The first was "Landslide" then "4 and 20." Feel head over heels for Joni Mitchell. Got really into alternate tunings. Made playing the guitar with these short stubby fingers much easier, and I could concentrate more on vocals. Plus, my range fits Jonis. Started writing songs on my Takamine shortly thereafter.
My brother and I played the small town upper middle class lounge scene for about 2 years in the early 80s. Was writing more songs on the piano then, too. My dad taught my brother to play the Uke as soon as he could hold it. He eventually picked up a guitar and has played day and night ever since. Also plays drums, bass, and keys. So, big time thank yous to MY BROTHER for ALWAYS playing his guitar, for "coming through like gang busters," and for encouraging me when I bought my first guitar.
My mom, dad, sister, brother, and me. We all played the piano. So, I grew up with singing and a guitar and/or piano being played in the house almost constantly. And, records, of course!
Sang on the worship team at church for about 15 years during my 'wife and mom' phase. One of the drummers left, so I moved over and played percussion, with my son on the set. Talk about some of the best years of my life! He was 16. Did that for about 5 years.
A few years ago I started going to open mics in my town, playing my guitar and singing. Backed up others with vocals and percussion. Was asked to play percussion in a new band. Did that for about a year when it became obvious we were a "Dead" cover band, so I left. Don't want to be in a cover band. Especially a 'dead'one going no where. Nice guys, though. Still friends. myspace.com/theotherunit
Presently concentrating on perfecting all the songs Ive written over the last few years. Making a demo for a studio. Want to record something top quality. Not for distribution, just for my own pleasure. A journal. Chronology. Occasionally go to an open mic here and there. If the right people came along, Id jump on board and have a blast gigging.
Btw, I'm not bad. But, I'm not what I would define as really, really, really good. My best gift is the ability to communicate during the performance. Do a lot of improv. Makes recording excruciating! At my best as a supportive musician particularly back up vocals. LOVE to harmonize and make fun sounds with all my toys!
I'm a big time networker. Comes naturally. I'll talk to just about anyone no matter what they look like. I know people... have friends in low places and friends all the way to the top.... those uncomfortable talking to the 'weird' looking people in low places... those who avoid the people that look normal. (Whatever that is.)
People are people, to me.
MY NETWORKING PAGE:
MySpace.com/ChatCat
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