News
May 2009
KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL Just returned from the Kerrville Folk Festival, which is one of the most unique experiences I've had at a festival. Check out photos and stories on my blog. I went to the festival to compete in their New Folk songwriting competition and am incredibly honored to announce that I'm one of the six winners chosen to perform again at the festival! Thanks so much to the Rouse House, our amazing hosts while we were at the festival. We met such fine folks down in Texas, at the festival and touring around San Antonio and Austin. Look forward to returning next spring for a tour!
April 2009
KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL The esteemed Kerrville Folk Festival has a songwriting competition each year, and I recently learned that I'm one of the 30 finalists out of 800 submissions. I'm incredibly honored, and look forward to making it down to Kerrville, Texas to perform on May 24!
HAYLOFT HOUSE CONCERTS My house concert series has a busy month--I'm very excited to have my good friends Ann Vriend, Matt Epp, and Richard Carnegie performing. We're also hosting a girl's night with Betty-Ann Heggie (The Stilletto Chick) talking about womentorship. Check it out on the blog.
March 2009
FOLLOW THE NASHVILLE EXPERIENCE Lots of updates and stories coming from Nashville. Soon I'll be adding some demos that we're cutting down here and photos. Until then visit:
MYSPACE for blogs and stories from Nashville
TWITTER for the up to the minute report
YOUTUBE for video that has nothing to do with Nashville
March 2009
SONGWRITING IN NASHVILLE I'm currently spending two weeks in Nashville, songwriting with some fantastic writers, including Vince Melamed and Eric Bikales. I need to say a huge thank you to Jim Tract at Adroit Records for showing me around Nashville and introducing me to some great writers. I'll also be talking to Colin Linden next week about producing the next album, so the wheels are in motion. I can't tell you how inspiring and educational this time in Tennessee has been, and I know that will make for some interesting creative decisions for the next album. The scene down here is amazing! My blog is currently out of order, so all my updates are currently on my myspace page. Look there for stories and photos from Memphis and Nashville.
TOURING This summer, I'll be doing some touring in Western Canada, so if you're in Western Canada and want to host a house concert, please let me know here.
February 2009
FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE IN MEMPHIS I've just returned from the International Folk Alliance in Memphis, where I showcased with Sam Mitchell. We played, attended workshops, met incredible people from around the world, got totally inspired and left exhausted. The conference was invaluable for helping Sam and I expand our touring into the States this year! I want to say a huge thank you to FACTOR, SaskMusic, and SOCAN for supporting our work down in Memphis and to the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals for promoting and supporting us in Memphis--the Canadians were the buzz of the festival in large part thanks to these folks!
The conference was intense and amazing--music around the clock from around the globe. We got to hear and play with some crazy musicians! In addition, I went to the Rev Al Green's church and got schooled on soul music, visited Stax Records, and the Civil Human Rights Museum where Martin Luther King was shot. The experience was life-changing, and as soon as my blog is working again, I'll upload the photos and stories from Memphis!
NASHVILLE In less than two weeks, I'll be heading to Nashville to do some songwriting and get ready for the next album. Looking forward to music city!
January 2009
BOUTIQUE BE YOU TE FUL I'm very excited to partner up with Boutique Be You Te Ful, a gorgeous space in Saskatoon filled with organic, healthy cosmetic products and hair and skin care. Visit their website and hear Terry's story about being basically poisoned by some everyday health products on the shelves! I love using their products and look forward to bringing more people into her fold. Also, thanks to Deja Vu for their continued support. See both these businesses supporting local art at my next show....
PERFORMANCE AT THE CHERCH Read below if you haven't heard about the arts space that Curtis and I bought. It's a church in Saskatoon that will soon be occupied by visual artists needing studio space, transforming it into The Cherch: Place of Art Worship. But before the tenants take over, I'll be hosting a concert there on Sat, Feb 7 at 8pm. See the TOUR page for details. I'll be performing with Sam Mitchell, before we head down to Memphis for the International Folk Alliance conference.
December 2008
INTERNATIONAL FOLK ALLIANCE IN MEMPHIS We were just accepted to perform an official showcase at the International Folk Alliance Conference this February 2009 in Memphis, TN. Sam Mitchell and I will head across the border (um, if Sam finds his birth certificate, gets a passport, so we can get the visa, so we can.....) Anyway, details aside, we're so very happy to be heading to the mecca of music, bursting with the thoughts of the music we'll make and the music we'll hear in Memphis.
December 2008
The CHERCH: Place of Art Worship We are now the proud owners of an old church in Saskatoon, SK which we intend to convert into an art space. But before we rent out the space for artist studios, we held a huge party there on Dec 12. Sam Mitchell and I performed, along with another ten performers (poet, opera singer, fiddle player, dancer, performance artists, and more) in a show that blew our audience away. Check out the photos by Barb Reimer
December 2008
THE CHERCH: Place of Art Worship It's been great to be back in Saskatoon for awhile, furiously writing songs for the next album and hanging out in my home town. So my lover and I decided to kick things up a little... we purchased an old abandoned church in a colorful neighborhood (the kind that some fear, but artists love) and are transforming it into art space. And thus was born The Cherch: Place of Art Worship. Check out my blog for some pics and stories.
On Dec 12, we're gathering authors, musicians, poets, performance artists, actors, and dancers--and anyone else who wants to come--for a big party and celebration of the arts as we imagine what this space can be. It's my excuse to connect with artists from every discipline, get totally inspired and work on some unlikely collaborations. If you're in Saskatoon and interested in coming, buy tickets here.
SCHOOL WORKSHOP WITH JOHN CAPEK Last week I had the opportunity to accompany John Capek to a high school in Saskatoon to deliver a songwriting workshop, hosted by the Songwriting Association of Canada. The kids totally enjoyed hearing John and I jam, and it was certainly inspiring to work with the writer of some of pop music's cornerstone works.
October 2008
SONGS OF PRAIRIE KIDS TOUR This month, I'm touring the far reaches of Saskatchewan visiting schools in illustrious prairie towns such as Dorintosh, Edam, Lipton, Cupar, Goodsoil... the list goes on! Equipped with my new rubber boots from the Coop and CBC podcasts, this tour has introduced me to some amazing parts of the country. During the day, I work with various school groups. I teach them about songwriting, they teach about their community, and then we write a song together. I've posted their songs on a webpage, and you can check out some pictures and stories on my blog. The concert series is part of the Organization for Saskatchewan Arts Councils' Junior Concert Series.
STRIPPED DOWN Check out the Shaw TV series "Stripped Down." On October 14, the Carrie Catherine episode aired. Sam Mitchell and I had a fantastic time with host Curtis Anderson and decided that being on television is quite fun.
September 2008
A FEW DAYS WITH TOM JACKSON! This month, I got the opportunity to spend two days doing performance training with Nashville's Tom Jackson, one of the leading live music producers for tours, showcases and shows in the music industry. I am very grateful to World Vision for creating this opportunity, and helping us break in our new rehearsal space (The Hayloft!) with such an amazing producer. Sam Mitchell and I totally enjoyed the creative fire and passion experienced during those two days. Check out Tom's myspace page--currently I'm the featured artitst!
August 2008
RADIO SUPPORT ON WEST COAST TOUR I'm in the middle of my west coast tour right now, enjoying some fantastic shows and beautiful vistas. Thanks so much for all the support and love on this tour so far! See the tour schedule for upcoming shows in Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver and Kelowna!
At the Marquee Room in Calgary, we had Matt Schichter from Fuel 90.3 come out to the show. He's added some green-eyed soul to his own show called 16th Avenue. So listen to those folks at Fuel and let them know you'd like to hear more Green-Eyed Soul on the air by requesting Carrie Catherine songs! Just call
Main Office: (403) 271-6366
"On Air" Line:(403) 736-3835
or drop them an email here!
June 2008
The summer is well underway, with lots of shows, a few festivals, and some much needing songwriting time coming up! I'll be heading to the west coast in August, so check in on those tour dates.
ANANDA ARTS HOUSE Currently, I'm working on an interesting songwriting project for the 100th concert of the Ananda Arts House in Forget, Saskatchewan. This place is an absolute sanctuary and they host a great summer festival. Check it out! On Sept 27, the 100th anniversary show will feature myself, Jeff Straker, Eileen Laverty and other collaborations that I'm currently cooking up with artists from different disciplines across the prairies.
GREEN WEEK IN SASKATOON Also this fall, I'll be performing in Saskatoon on Sept 13 at the Refinery and partnering with local businesses and designers who are all about living green lifestyles! The show itself will bring together "green" people, products and ideas and will be a really original presentation inviting us to consider what living green is all about . . .(just wait until you see the yoga dancers....)
This show lead up to Green Week in Saskatoon (the last week of October) and the Building Saskatchewan Green conference. Start planning on attending the conference and thinking what you can do to celebrate Green Week!
April 2008
ON THE FOOD NETWORK Next week you can catch my television debut on the Food Network's "Fresh" with Anna Olson. In this series, Anna Olson (from Sugar and Kitchen Equipped) promotes eating fresh and eating local. Don Kerr and I perform on the house concert episode, airing on April 8 (12:30 and 6:30 EST) and April 11 (12:30 and 6:30 EST).
ON iTUNES Green-eyed Soul is now available on iTunes, eMusic, Rhapsody, Amazon and Verizon. So if digital downloads are your thing, order through your favorite e-store! Of course, you can also order albums through our own store (where you get an autographed postcard with your order)!
March 2008
HONOR EARTH HOUR WITH GREEN-EYED SOUL
EARTH HOUR is a really significant event where people across the world intend to raise awareness and take action on climate change by shutting off the power for one hour. This Saturday, March 29 at 8pm is Earth Hour, and I'll be performing with Don Kerr and David Celia at the Boathouse in Kitchener. Thanks to Don's brilliant idea and the cooperation of the Boathouse, we're going to honor Earth Hour by shutting down the power at the Boathouse at 8pm and playing an acoustic jam. Please support Earth Hour by coming out and joining us or by simply going without power. Visit the Earth Hour website to get more information on this global movement and to find out how you can participate.
CBC RADIO Thanks so much for the support from CBC radio. They've been promoting the tour and album, and on Saturday, March 29 I'll be featured on "Fresh Air." The show starts at 8:30am (ET) and if you're not in the area, you can listen to the streaming broadcast on CBC's website. For half an hour, Jeff Goodes and I will chat about the album, life on the road, and listen to some tracks from the album. Hope you can join us!
March 2008
NATIONAL TOUR Lots happening these days! Right now, I'm on a national tour promoting the new album. A huge thank you to all the fans who are helping to make this the best tour yet--your support at the shows has been incredible. Lots of shows left in Ontario and Quebec, so check out the tour dates and come out to support some Green-Eyed Soul. Also, I've added lots of pictures and stories from the road to my journal. Enjoy!
The success so far is also largely owing to the support and/or sponsorship of the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Great Canadian Hotels, and dace. These are incredible organizations, and I encourage you to support them as a thanks for supporting local, independent Canadian artists.
I'm indebted to those folks helping to promote the new album and tour, including CBC Radio. Check out the bio page to see press clippings and reviews from the tour.
WORLD VISION On my national tour, I'm very honored to be representing World Vision and giving audiences an opportunity to sponsor a child at the shows. I became a sponsor of Prince from the Democratic Republic of Congo not too long ago, and the experience has been really profound. Only half way through the tour, seven children have been sponsored at my shows, not to mention the generous donations collected. I'm so grateful to those new sponsors and urge you all to check out World Vision's website and change someone's life right now.
VIDEO Thanks to Plan 9 Films, I have some video footage from my concert at the Refinery in Saskatoon this November 2007. Check out the media page to see excerpts from the concert!
Jan 2008 - National Tour
This February, I'll begin a national tour promoting the new album! I'm very excited to bring a live show that involves a theatrical set, video projection, and some lively storytelling that tells the story of "Green-eyed Soul."
In the west, I'll be performing as a duo with the sensuous sounds of Sam Mitchell on flute and percussion. Don Kerr will join me in Ontario for a few shows as well. What fun!
I have to offer a tremendous thank you to the Saskatchewan Arts Board for supporting this tour! Thanks to the Great Canadian Hotels for putting us up along the way. And all along the way, we'll look pretty styling wearing the funky fashions of dace.
Check out the tour page for updates on shows and please do come out and say hello!
Nov 2007 - New Partnership
I'm very excited about a new partnership with dace, a fashion designer based in Vancouver. The clothing is beautiful and the story behind this company is inspiring, so please check them out. Thanks to dace for the support!
Oct 2007 - Welcome to the new website!
WCMA The Western Canadian Music Awards are approaching. I’ll be showcasing at the festival (see the tour page for details). I’ll also be recording a show with CBC radio which will be aired on Sat, Oct 20. Stay tuned for details!
The new album The new site is just a glimpse of what’s new and coming up. My new album, entitled Green-eyed Soul and produced by Don Kerr, is being launched in Saskatchewan this November, followed by a national release in the new year. The album will be distributed by Festival Distribution so we’ll keep you posted on where you can get your hands on Green-eyed Soul. Of course, you can always pick it up at a live show.
The live show In November, I’ll also be introducing my new live show to audiences across Saskatchewan. The show is a collection of sassy songs written specifically for the stage. Together with an intriguing set, they narrate a search for soul music in the unlikely setting of the harsh, cold, flat prairie! Writing this show has been a soul-searching experience in itself and I can’t wait to share the songs, the video, the whole works with you all! Check out the tour dates to see when the show comes to you. I’m very thankful to the Saskatchewan Artsboard for supporting this project.
Canadian tour This winter, I’ll be introducing the live show and the new album to the rest of Canada. So if you’re interested in hosting a house concert or bringing Green-eyed Soul to your city or town, contact me at carrie@carriecatherine.com!
The prairie school tour Next year, I’ll be taking green-eyed soul into Saskatchewan schools with a tour in October 2008 supported by the Organization for Saskatchewan Arts Councils. I’ll be conducting workshops with kids of all ages, writing songs and recording the final result, so the kids can share their song with children from other schools across the province. For more information or to support this tour as a sponsor, contact me at carrie@carriecatherine.com.
Sept 2007 - Back in Saskatoon
Back in Saskatoon after an inspiring tour in Toronto, where I ravenously explored, performed, and collaborated for the month of August. Check out my blog and photo pictures for some tidbits. There I did a television appearance with Don Kerr on a new show on the food network: “Fresh with Anna Olson.” I’ll keep you posted with details about when the show is aired.
I'm also very excited about a new partnership with Vada World which is an all natural skin and hair care line. Check out their website to see their products and hear a great story! I'll be celebrating with the folks at Vada on Sept 11 in Saskatoon�see the shows page for details.
And of course, the fall means gearing up for an album release. Things are getting pretty exciting around here, so stay posted about the digital release of “Green-eyed Soul” followed by the physical release. I also did some recordings in Toronto that will be available soon! Lots of music to share with you!