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Catherine Backus
"Tomatoes" (Original)
"Prefabricated" (original)
"Free" (Patty Griffin)
Overview
Catherine is an award-winning singer-songwriter who often draws comparisons to Gillian Welch and Kathleen Edwards. A classically trained music therapist, she has an encyclopedic knowledge of American music from bluegrass to jazz standards to 90's pop. She plays just about anything with frets.
Reviews
2 reviews
Alicia C.
December 15, 2021I want Catherine to sing me lullabies.
Hired Catherine for an impromptu birthday idea and she came through! her videos don't do her voice justice. she sang Bob Dylan's Forever Young and it moved my friend and I to tears! Highly recommend her for whatever you need!
Hired as: Folk Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist, Singing Telegram
Giovanna C.
September 21, 2021Amazing Musician and Person!
Catherine is a shining gem of musician and person. She was brought on last-minute to play at my father-in-law's memorial service and she was nothing short of awesome, and a true professional. Catherine communicated extremely well and was quick to respond throughout the entirety of the process. She supported us through phone calls, zoom meetings and texts. She and my husband worked together to create the playlist that he had envisioned for the ceremony – Catherine was able to understand his wishes, her repertoire is VAST, and she had insightful suggestions and recommendations. Her music was lovely, a beautiful guitarist and voice. I can't recommend Catherine enough.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $200 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
What to expect
-punctuality and professionalism
-accommodation of specific song requests and musical genres
-quick and clear communication
-a wide variety of genres and artists at your fingertips
-quality musicianship with no fuss.
About
Catherine is an award-winning singer-songwriter who often draws comparisons to Gillian Welch and Kathleen Edwards. A classically trained music therapist, she has an encyclopedic knowledge of American music from bluegrass to jazz standards to 90's pop. She plays just about anything with frets, and completed a Trumpet major at the University of Georgia.
Additional booking notes
Can provide own sound system/amplification.
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2021
14
Tuesday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Durham, NC
September 2021
18
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Harrisonburg, VA
December 2017
02
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Lynchburg, VA
Set list
(This list is not comprehensive. My catalogue is easily over 1000 songs at this point.)
COUNTRY
-I Fall to Pieces (Patsy Cline)
-Jolene (Dolly Parton)
-Faded Love (Bob Wills)
-Give My Love to Rose (Johnny Cash)
POP/JAZZ
-You Really Got a Hold on Me (Smokey Robinson)
-Moon River (Andy Williams)
-Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (The Shirelles)
-The Way You Look Tonight (Frank Sinatra)
BLUEGRASS
-I Wonder Where You Are Tonight
-Making Believe
-Rocky Top
-Keep on the Sunny Side
GOSPEL
-I'll Fly Away
-Amazing Grace
-Old Gospel Ship
-Just a Closer Walk With Thee
70's/80's
-Time after Time (Cyndi Lauper)
-Dreams (Fleetwood Mac)
-Don't Dream its Over (Crowded House)
- Dancing in the Dark (Bruce Springsteen)
I do lots of stuff from the 90's-2000's and anything else you can give me a couple of hours to learn.
Influences and inspiration
Patsy Cline, Gillian Welch, Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Cash, Carole King, The Carter Family, Patty Griffin, Kathleen Edwards, Townes Van Zandt, Lucinda Williams, Nat King Cole, Kay Starr, Dolly Parton
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