"spark" (live at genghis cohen) filmed by annmarie cullen
(SAUCY MONKY) directed by annmarie cullen Superstar Video
my first LA band.. :-) ITCH directed/produced by troy Okoniewski.
"down on me" directed by flo vinger (aka flow)
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Influences
ani difranco, chrissie hynde, p.j. harvey, bell x1, imogene heap, elliott smith, aretha franklin, ann wilson, heart, bono, the edge, john frustiante, aimee mann, tad wadhams, jimmy gnecco, jeff catania, annmarie cullen.. in no particular order.
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cynthia catania was born in northern n.j., to 1st generation, american born sicilians.. culturally diverse, middle-class, earnest folk, cynthia’s dad joe played the mandolin and brought music into the catania family home. cynthia’s brother jeffrey, became the first of the brood to formally take up music. cynthia followed in his footsteps, at the age of 13, with piano lessons. (cynthia’s older brother, now stays away from live music – in general, because of all the noise they made as kids!)
cynthia’s real gift was her singing voice. which didn’t become apparent until months later, when she started performing in garage bands. “actually it was jeff’s 1st band – and i had to weasel my way in! i really need to thank his best friend at the time, who played drums, for getting me in the group.”
and so her musical journey began..
after growing up in the nyc music scene, cynthia relocated to sunny, southern california. she started writing & performing around town as a solo artist – something brand new for her. during one of her first LA partnerships, she began writing & recording a solo album with well-known bassist, tad wadhams. tad, famous for his work with sheryl crow, produced & co-wrote her eponymous debut.
a few years later, cynthia teamed up with annmarie cullen to form saucy monky. a band comprised of 2 singer-songwriters (annmarie is originally from dublin, ireland), saucy monky has released 3 albums on it’s own olivoiL records label (cynthia started olivoiL after being introduce to ani difranco’s indie – do it yourself- spirit). over the past few years, saucy monky have toured ireland, the uk, central europe & shared festival stages with contemporaries like pj harvey, pink, black eyed peas, maryanne faithful, the gypsy kings and wilco, to name a few. their previous album, turbulence, garnered a AAA top 40 single with the track “disco ball (boulevard remix).”
the LA times said this about the band: "saucy monky shares a lot of the qualities of pop’s classic female-fronted bands — irrepressible melodicism and smart lyrics..”
in september of 2008, saucy monky released "between the bars," an emotional mini-album filled with catchy hooks & snazzy guitar lines. notably, the band recorded their rendition of “superstar,” the classic 1970’s carpenter’s hit. cynthia, a long time carpenter’s fan, remembers singing along to karen’s albums in her parents living room. “i’ve always had a special place for the carpenter’s music. karen carpenter & ann wilson were my fav’s. their voices made me want to become a singer. i also had a barbara streisand phase…and everyone in the house suffered! but it’s how i learned how to sing, busting a lung along with those girls” (she smiles).
since it's release, “between the bars” has been spun on irish radio, and the video for “superstar” has been featured on various european music television shows. (yes, the girls are a one stop shop! annmarie directs and films the videos, and cynthia records & produces the albums..)
recently, after cleaning out her closet - cynthia released a collection of unreleased tracks, entitled “missing venus.” said title track has had great exposure on the nickelodeon tv series “zoey 101.” “i started getting emails from the shows audience asking where they could buy the song. that was my motivation for the cd..”
in addition to songwriting, solo work, saucy monky (and pouring the occasional pint), cynthia has been producing records & composing for tv & film.
Hey Cynthia: You sound just as soulful and sultry as ever! I enjoy stopping by your page and taking a walk down memory lane. Stay wonderful! Remember when we played the Bitter End? Check out this picture :)
Hey Cynthia! How are things with you? The new layout is really cool! I really like the video of the Sugar Junkies. How long did you stay together as a band?
If kisses were water, I'd give you a sea. If hugs were leaves, I'd give you a tree. If LIFE was a planet, I'd give you a galaxy, If friendship is life, I will give you mine. "Worlds best friends week" Send this to all your good friends.
I'll cheer loud so it'll feel like there are 6 people there! Things are so good, I just moved to West Hollywood...so much better then the Valley! Looking forward to seeing you next week, if not before!
Hey my dear... I'm V... How's doing? So I'm so happy that you use my advice about the razor and I'm so happy you like my advice..I tried my best to tell you a beautiful solution...So Wow I comment ur pic...I love so much it...You're really cute and really beautiful as always...It's a cool look... Take Care girl, Vale(teddy)!
Hey kiddo! Things are ROCKIN' for you guys!!! Way to go. What a fantabulous review of Between The Bars by Hot Press. YAY NIALL! :-)
Canada, watch out! Saucy Monky's gonna knock us on our ass in '09.
BTW, Cyn...thanks for posting that Karen Carpenter vid. I ADORE her. Always. I hear her in your voice - I believe you're living your dream...on many respects.
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