Cathryn is the new host of The Homegrown Hour on 102.1 KPRI every Saturday night at 9pm. Sign up for the Homegrown Mailing List!
Desert Music was:
Cathryn Beeks, Matt Silvia, Willy B, Jef Johnson, Rob Garbo, Becky Fleming and Marcia Claire PLUS cameos from Jef 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. Wow.
Influences
My day job is hosting local music showcases several nights a week via ListenLocalSD.com. I'm influenced by all the amazing musicians who live in (and travel through!) our beautiful city. Thank you for sharing your gifts! You are my constant and ever changing inspiration.
Sign up for Listen Local Music Mail to stay connected to The Cathryn Beeks Ordeal and all of San Diego's best music.
The Cathryn Beeks Ordeal is groove laden acoustic folk 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 a revolving cast of some of the most talented characters you'll ever hear.
The San Diego Reader had this to say about the new album:
"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."
NEWS AND UPDATES
2/09 - New song posted. Sven-Erik Seaholm and Cathryn co-wrote a theme song for Jay Allen Sanford's comic strip "Overheard in San Diego"
2/09 - New old songs are posted. Check out songs from just about every band Cathryn has played with over the last 15 years. Want the whole CD? Just ask!
1/09 - Work has begun on the new Cathryn Beeks Ordeal collection of game songs, due out this Spring/Summer. Stay tuned for details...
10/08 - Nominated for BEST AMERICANA by the San Diego HAT Awards!
8/08 - Nominated in the BEST ACOUSTIC catagory, San Diego Music Awards, baby!
7/08 - Cathryn's song CANDLES is covered by Nashville hottie Cheryl Luquire. Listen now at http://www.myspace.com/cherylluquire!
7/08 - 8 months with no updates? Due to marriage, drummer babies and lack of gas money, The Ordeal has been predisposed and we've decided to take the summer off. Don't dispair! Matt and Cathryn will be doing some duo gigs here and there to test out the new songs. See you at a show!
11/04/07 - San Diego Union Tribune music critic, George Varga writes about The Cathryn Beeks Ordeal! Read all about it! Tune into George's new segment on SignonRadio.com!
11/01/07 - Cathryn Beeks featured on the cover of The Troubadour Magazine, great story by Simeon Flick! Check it out! We love The San Diego Troubadour!
10/27/07 - The Cathryn Beeks Ordeal was given a HAT Award (honoring acoustic talent) for Best Americana... thanks for voting for us!
9/13/07 - Desert Music and Keep Walking got a little play on the Jeff and Jer show on Star 94.1! Take a listen to the segment! Thanks to Hilary, Tommy, Jeff and Jer!
9/01/07 - THE NEW CD is nominated for BEST AMERICANA/COUNTRY Album by the San Diego Music Awards! Get your copy of DESERT MUSIC today!
4/01/07 - NEW SONG! I wrote KEEP WALKING for THE GAME, inspired by the folks who walk in the breast cancer 3 day. Jeff Berkley played guitar and donated studio time to record it, Gavin Lurssen mastered it for the cause, Nucci played drums, Matty Bass from Tubby gave the funk. The Traveling Tree added amazing harmonies and Justin and the mandolin were the finishing touch. Thanks, you guys! May this song inspire everyone to join Angela Shodeen and Team Listen Local in November's 3 day! KEEP WALKING!
11/20/06 - LISTEN LOCAL COOKS! CHECK OUT THIS COOL COMPILATION!!featuring recipes and songs from San Diego's BEST artists, a portion of the proceeds benefit the San Diego Rescue Mission. This Compilation makes a great gift, only $20 and only a few copies left!
10/4/06 - Check out our BELLY UP show, thanks to Tim From Idynomite Media for hooking us up with this VIDEO!
Hey lady! i've been hiding i guess! would love to come out and play some of the new venues and see you too! I'll hit up the website! Thanks for playing my music chica! xoxo
I tried out for American Idol today...I didn't make it in American Idol!!! lol they were passing all the people dressed up weird though... Oh well, I will be heading out that way in September! just wanted to say hello! Keep up the good work, U know I love your music!!! Peace!
I had planned on coming down there today. Unfortunately, my husband went out of town and things are not looking good for me to get away. I hope the Release Party is a huge success. I'm thinking about everyone.
THANKS C YOOOOOU ROCK!!! I'M STILL RANKED IN THE TOP 10 NATIONWIDE AND #1 REGIONAL ON "ROCK THE SPACE"!!! LET SAN DIEGO KNOW THIS IS NOT A GAME...I STAY FOCUSED!!! YOU DO THE SAME...
Yay we got played! Thanks darlin! It was awesome seeing at The Bitter End. You looked great! Congrats on the new gig (KPRI). You will rock it! Hope to see you soon.
Hi, Cathryn, Dang, it's been a while. I love "You Know." That song does it for me. Harmonies are awesome. And "Nothin' But Happy" is a kick! And had nothin' to do with Ron. I've posted a couple of new ones on my page. Give 'em a listen and let me know what you think. Thanks, Paul
The Cathryn Beeks Ordeal is groove laden acoustic folk 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 a revolving cast of some of the most talented characters you'll ever hear.
