Artist description Carrie Katz's eclectic Pop-rock sound has been dubbed a cross between the Cranberries meets P.J.Harvey meets Ani DiFranco. They have just released an 11 song independent CD and will be heading into the studio this summer to work on new material. A tour of Ontario and Quebec is in the works. Be on the lookout for their next stop.

Music Style Eclectic Pop-rock

Similar Artists Cranberries, P.J. Harvey, Ani DiFranco

Artist History Carrie Katz picked up her guitar at 17 and secretly began writing songs. She studied classical voice, dance and improv theatre all in the attempt to overcome her extreme shyness. She began to hone her craft at coffee houses and events throughout southern Ontario. Seeking adventure Carrie embarked on a musical-juggling tour of Europe's finest streets. She was a busker who learned how to engage an audience. Back home she plunged right into Montreal's music scene as backup and then as a lead singer and passionately embraced music styles that she now draws on such as Reggae, World Beat and Rock. Opening for The Box, the International Reggae Festival and a musical in Los Angeles, she continued to explore her own voice & innate song writing ability. She draws her inspiration from personal experience seen through poetic eyes. Music and Carrie's muse kept her busy, performing in established venues such as Theatre Gesu, Theatre Lavadure, and Lion D'or Carrie Katz formed her band 4 years ago. The band has grown to include Michel Maillé (drummer), J. Marc B&eacuterubé (base and vocals), and the newest member, blues-rock guitarist Alain Tremblay. She is ecstatic that the chemistry between the musicians has finally solidified the groove & spirit of her songs. Since their debut concert at Le Building Danse, they have performed at Club Zone, Clyde's, Le Swimming and played the Festival du Marathon du Musique Mondial. The band was thrilled to be one of the select few invited to perform at Le Swimming's 10th Anniversary Bash, sharing the stage with local favorites such as Crazy Rhythm Daddies, Parkside Jones, Pigeon Hole, Shades of Culture, Sky Juice, Stop Ska Allstars and Soul Fish. Her sensitivity to the injustices of the world and those less fortunate embroiders her lyrics, which are often laced with social commentary. When asked to participate in the 1st annual Ovaries in Overdrive (also held at Le Swimming), a fundraising event for Ovarian Cancer on International Women's Day, she was honoured to be amongst those invited to perform in this bilingual, all female musical showcase hosted by Christine Long(CFCF). This musical extravaganza included Jo Bocan, Marie Chantal Tupin, Stephanie Biddle, Gabriel Destroismaisons, Jai and Pigeon Hole. Carrie Katz's eclectic Pop-rock sound has been dubbed a cross between the Cranberries meets P.J.Harvey meets Ani DiFranco. They have just released an 11 song independent CD and will be heading into the studio this summer to work on new material. A tour of Ontario and Quebec is in the works. be on the lookout for their next stop. For further information you can contact: Desireé Toussaint: mystyx@qc.aibn.com carriekatzband@yahoo.co

Albums Carrie Katz - (self-titled)

Location Montreal, Quebec - Canada

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