Catherine Backus

Roanoke, VA

$200 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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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

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Alicia C.

December 15, 2021
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I 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


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Giovanna C.

September 21, 2021
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Amazing 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

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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.

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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