Vocals: Katelyn Dawn
Acoustic Guitar: Katelyn Dawn
Backing Vocals: Rachel Smith
Electric Guitar: Ariel Posen
Bass Guitar: Dave Landreth
Drums: Aaron Edgar
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Influences
KT Tunstall, Jeremy Fisher, Fiest, Sixpence None The Richer, The Cranberries, Deathcab For Cutie, The Wreckers, Michelle Branch, Jewel, Chantal Kreviazuk, Sarah McLachlan, Leigh Nash, Vanessa Carlton, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Natalie Imbruglia, Anna Nalick, Stars, Tegan and Sara, Holly McNarland, Jann Arden, Rufus Wainwright, James Blunt, The Sundays, Frou Frou, Imogen Heap, The Corrs, Dido, Savage Garden, Plumb, Bon Jovi, Lifehouse, Coldplay
Katelyn Dawn-talented, energetic, ambitious, inspiring, committed, charismatic and accomplished. These are a few words that describe this young 18-year-old Winnipeg singer/songwriter.
Katelyn's first single from her debut album, ‘Open Your Eyes’ produced by John Paul Peters (the Waking Eyes), garnered immediate mainstream radio play across Canada. One of the singles, Private Eye, was 1 on Cashbox Magazine Indie Charts for 9 consecutive weeks. Katelyn was recently nominated for a Golden Kayak Award in the ‘Best Pop Song’ category for her single 'Private Eye'. Her music can be heard on various radio stations across Canada and the US. Katelyn has showcased at MIDEM 2007, NXNE 2006 and has performed at the Winnipeg Folk Festival 2005, 2006, and 2007. Katelyn has had a heavy performance schedule locally and abroad.
Katelyn recently released her 2nd album, 'The Window'. In preparation for this album, she spent time at EMI Publishing in Toronto where she co-wrote with several of their staff writers. The new album, produced by Chris Burke-Gaffney (Chantal Kreviazuk) & Dale Penner (Nickelback) combines an organic sunny roots-pop sound, with hummable melodies and jangly hooks which wouldn't be out of place next to Sheryl Crow or KT Tunstall on your playlist. With the use of eclectic instruments like harmonica, mandolins, banjo and accordion, 'The Window' provides a fresh take on a pop album.
Katelyn began writing and performing music at the age of 14. Her early influences include artists such as Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Chantal Kreviazuk, Sarah McLachlan, and more recently KT Tunstall, Feist and Jeremy Fisher.
The latest discovery of Katelyn Dawn’s music was made by that of Kenneth Hari, a world-famous portrait painter from New York City. "I was going to paint Grace Kelly once... I regretted that it didn't happen until I met Katelyn, because she's like an incarnation of Grace. You can't fake that kind of aura. Her CDs are one thing, but hearing Katelyn play alone with her guitar puts me in a trance, Manitobans are so lucky to have this talent." – says Hari in an interview with the Winnipeg Sun April 28, 2008
Whether Katelyn is performing solo with her guitar, or accompanied by a full band, she always leaves her audience entranced by her emotion and silky voice. On stage, she brings a strong sense of self and uses her music to communicate her messages honestly and passionately.
Saw you on the CTV News. Great that you received that publicity. This is very exciting. Mr. Hari's work is outstanding. Of course, the subject of his latest work is outstanding... that being YOU!! :-)
Saw your bulletin... I'm assuming, of course, that you'll have CD hard copies at the release party. That's where I'll get mine... and have the great privilege of finally meeting you, and the great joy of seeing you perform live.
Hey Katelyn!! thkx for invit' me Love your music Warm Kiss Karl Retrouvez mes chroniques sur www. franchuta. com My on-line cronicle @ www. franchuta. com
hola katelyn estuve viendo tus videos y realmente eres buena pocas personas que se llaman musicos consiguen lo que tu tienes naturalmente suerte y espero tu proximo disco!!! Hello Katelyne i was watching your videos and i see youre really good not many people that call himself musicians got the talent that you naturally have, good lock ill be waiting for you nexy single keep on rocking!!!
HELLO KATELYN JUST WANT TO SAY THANX FOR THE ADD AND THAT YOU ARE ABSOLUETLY AMAZING AT WHAT YOU DO, NEVER STOP AND NEVER GIVE UP. IT IS NICE TO SEE THAT WE HAVE SUCH A LARGE AND WIDE RANGE OF TALENT IN WINNIPEG. TAKE CARE AND I WISH THE BEST
GOOD-MORNING KATELYN...I wanted to say thanks for headlining my showcase on such short notice. I think you and your music are awesome and now my friends and visitors will know it too :) You rock my soulful socks Katelyn :)
Hi Katelyn, came by to "Cry In The Rain" with you and OMG girl, I just LOVE the way you bang them chords out in your cover of Black Horse & a Cherry Tree....frigg'n AWESOME :)
Ciao Katelyn, thanks for adding me! I like your lovely voice and your music . I wish you a week full of success, happiness and love. Kisses from Italy by Dedò
Hi Katelyn, thank you for your friendship. Hoping all the best to you this year. Please check out my music time to time for updates. Warm wishes from the Philippines. Keep in touch.
