The San Diego Reader had this to say about DESERT MUSIC released in 2006:
"Desert Music is a great album. It's tight and professional. The album has a cohesive motif without all the songs being too similar. Beeks's voice is a mixture of Bonnie Raitt and Jewel, whose music can also be compared to Beeks's. Some of the songs lean toward acoustic and folky; others use more electric guitar and pedal steel to drive home a rockin' country sound. The first three songs explore the topics of traveling, aging, and becoming successful. "Drive America" is a good road-trip song. "Special Words" and "Good to Be" are uplifting, inspirational tunes without being schmaltzy or saccharine. "Special Words" features hand-clapping and a chorus of voices lifting to a sentimental tone without being overdone."
Desert Music was: Cathryn Beeks, Matt Silvia, Will Bonnar, Jef Johnson, Rob Garbo, Becky Fleming and Marcia Claire PLUS cameos from Jeff Berkley, John McBride, Dave Beldock, Deadline Friday, Hilary Chambers, Lizzie Wann, Chris Dale, Mark Decerbo, Tim Flack, Simeon Flick, Heather Janiga, Johnny Janiga, Steph Johnson, Myrna Kail, Erica Mantone, Barbara Nesbitt, ken Rahn, Joe Rathburn, Lisa Sanders and Nicki Walker.
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Cathryn is the Host of The Homegrown Hour, a local music radio show that airs every Saturday at 9pm on 102.1 KPRIfm or www.kprifm.com. For information about The Homegrown Hour or about how to get involved in Cathryn's live local music showcases, visit ListenLocalSD.com
The Cathryn Beeks Ordeal is groove laden folksey rock that takes you on a musical road trip. Combining a little bit of every genre, the music's catchy hooks and heavy harmonies stay with you long after the party is over. The group consists of Cathryn Beeks and long time writing partner, Matt Silvia on guitar/vox, plus The Reverend Stickman, Marcia Claire and Rob Garbowski.
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Congrats last night!!! Wish I could've stayed longer but I had to jet out right after your set. I am in awe of your sound! Love the album and wish you nothing but the best. Thanks for the invite last night and I hope you can make it to this shin-dig!
SO excited for you! I miss you and love you so much! Wish I could be there on your special day, but Jack and I will just have to watch from a distance and know how incredible and amazing you are.
But more importantly, you're loved more than you know!
My band is playing an awesome halloween party at the wit's end bar and
grill in hillcrest. on halloween night. EVERYONE IS INVITED!!! (as long
as your 21) :( IT's FREE!!! and there will be candy....yum! and you can order food there too
here is the cool part.
9pm- the canton mudders
10pm- diana's death
11pm- my band the touchies....ya!!!!!
i will be there super early...around 830ish and i promise not to be too drunk by time we play!
the wit's end is in that little mini strip mall in hillcrest-420 robinson between 4th and 5th
cheers!
mishey
the touchies
oyeah and if your still a part of the living the next night or you are under 21 :
11/1/2009 6:00 PM at M.T.M.G. ART GALLERY at the QUEEN BEE in north park/ ALL AGES!
3925 Ohio St (and university near 30th), San Diego
My band is playing an awesome halloween party at the wit's end bar and
grill in hillcrest. on halloween night. EVERYONE IS INVITED!!! (as long
as your 21) :( IT's FREE!!! and there will be candy....yum! and you can order food there too
here is the cool part.
9pm- the canton mudders
10pm- diana's death
11pm- my band the touchies....ya!!!!!
i will be there super early...around 830ish and i promise not to be too drunk by time we play!
the wit's end is in that little mini strip mall in hillcrest-420 robinson between 4th and 5th
cheers!
mishey
the touchies
oyeah and if your still a part of the living the next night or you are under 21 :
11/1/2009 6:00 PM at M.T.M.G. ART GALLERY at the QUEEN BEE in north park/ ALL AGES!
3925 Ohio St (and university near 30th), San Diego
Hi Cathryn! Your music is really special! . . . I would be so thrilled and honored if you would play my music! Thank you! I will get it to you asap. Laura
I am totally jamming out to your CD right now! Awesome singing, songwriting, lyrics, instrumental, production... SO GOOD! Thank you! I really like "Desert Music" and my Dad really likes "Two Beer Buzz". :) Thank you so much for tonight and for playing "I Don't Want You Anymore" on the radio. :)
Thank you for the support and assistance in our quest to share our music with everyone! We'll be at our show at the time of your show but, going to be listening to the session at a later time. Rock to ya later Jae - vox - Dantes Boneyard
P.S. Congratulations on the San Diego Music Awards :)
Awesome!! Thanks for the support! We're big fans of your show and are honored to be a part of it. Hope to see you at a show soon. Project: out of bounds
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