Musical Resume:
WEDDING VOCALIST
(1989-Present)
• Prelude vocals as well as various songs during the wedding ceremony.
• Full Catholic mass cantoring.
• Experience with performing first dance songs, accompanying myself on guitar.
• Able to provide music during cocktail hours.
SINGER-SONGWRITER
(2001-Present)
• Perform songs from low-key to crowd-rousing, accompanying myself on guitar.
Lake Isabella Friday Night Grill Outs
Baum Pottery Open House
Empty Bowls Benefit
Allyn’s Café
Showcase Cinemas
Milton’s Prospect Hill Tavern
Fusion Martini Bar
Whitewater Winery
The Blind Lemon
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Starbucks Coffee
Former Borders Bookstore
CINCINNATI REDS NATIONAL ANTHEM VOCALIST
(2004-2005)
• Two-time performer of the National Anthem at a Cincinnati Reds baseball game.
I come from a musical family so I have genetics to thank for my talents. I’ve been playing guitar since I was 12, when I began six years of lessons that taught me the basics. In 1989, I performed my first wedding and who knows how many I've done since. I still love doing weddings ... especially after my own wedding in June of 2007.
In the spring of 2000, I began taking voice lessons at CCM (College Conservatory of Music) at University of Cincinnati. I took enough lessons to improve my range and vocal abilities. I learned some valuable skills but in the end, my teacher became frustrated with "my sound". I like to think that's what makes me unique!
I used to make tapes for people as presents when I was in college and had no money. A few years ago, a friend said to me, “Katie, my tape is wearing out. Can I have a new one?” I told her I’d do one better and proceeded to record my first CD of cover songs. In the following year, that CD made its way from Ohio to Portland to Australia and elsewhere. In the spring of 2002, people started getting itchy for another CD so I went into the studio and recorded another CD for friends, family and beyond. I have since recorded a Christmas album.
My songwriting path began in 2003. I’ve heard that something good or something bad has to happen to write your first song. During a trying time, I wrote my first original song, “Time for Goodbye”. Since then, I’ve written more songs – most of them with a happier theme – that have been fun to introduce at the live shows.
A few years ago I released a CD of all original songs. I have always loved playing other people’s songs but these are close to me because they came from my heart.
I’ve been playing guitar and singing at various clubs in Cincinnati for over 10 years and singing for weddings for more than 20 years. Like many people, the reason I do this becomes crystal clear when I play for a live crowd. To watch people’s reactions and see them sing along is worth all of the sound checks, lugging gear and money spent on equipment.
I continue to perform at weddings and also in various locations around town.