The Beatles, The Pixies, Gang of Four, Suzanne Vega, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Husker Du, Neil Young, P J Harvey, The Smiths, Radiohead, Jimi Hendrix, Davy Graham, REM, 10,000 Maniacs, Gillian Welch, The Pogues, Bjork, Sugarcubes, U2, The Chameleons, late Jonny Cash, Patsy Cline
I'm a singer/songwriter based in Sheffield UK. I play acoustic guitar, but my style crosses over from pop to folk to alternative.
I used to be in indie power pop band Moreau's Island - you can check out their songs and one of the videos we did here.
If you see me live I mix some eclectic covers with my own material, including Joni Mitchell, Bjork and the Pet Shop Boys.
Anyway, take a listen and see what you think.
"impressive........if you see Kathy Cookson playing a gig near you, after listening to this potential and imagining what it would be like from this CD, it would be a treat" Matt Whalley, Sandman magazine.
Hi Kathy Cool to hear from you. Sorry for the slow reply but that’s cos ive been neglecting myspace too! I haven’t been on the net for ages & only just got round to reading my e-mails for the last month. The backlog of spam was painful to say the least! It’s great you’ve got gig requests. It’s amazing how a bit of interest can inspire motivation. I should be ok to come to any future gigs you do as I’m now back in sheff more often, though still rather ill but getting gradually better (I think!) By the way i'm not surprised you haven't written any new songs for a while - isn’t Neighbours on about 3 times a day now? heh heh. Not that I’d know or anything cos I haven’t watched it for years (ahem) - not since I used to have my rather fetching Charlene perm back in the 80's... Anyway now that’s my street cred ruined I just wanted to tell you that Jamie has managed to wangle a really great new rehearsal room that we can use for free. I had a look at it today & compared to the dives i'm used to it’s amazing! It’s even got an ensuite loo! Anyway best get some sleep now, see you soon I hope. Jill xx
Hey Kathy, Hope you're well, just thought I'd let you know i have a new track up on my page. It's called 'The Butterfly' so please have a listen if you've got a spare minute!x
Hi Kathy, how’s it going? I’m really enjoying listening to your latest songs – Just wanted to wish you a happy Xmas & hope to see you sometime in the new year. Let me know when your next gig is, & fingers crossed I will make it this time! Jill xx
Welcome to Sheffield Songwriters circle. You dont need to weait to have new songs to come along : - something old , something new , something borrowed , something blue - welcome anytime
Issue #5 features interviews and music from Slow Down Tallahassee, The Chiara Ls, The Hair, Atoness, Rotary Ten, Hands & Knees, Dave Woodcock and many more.
Get it in the following shops:
Rough Trade, London Pure Groove, London Jacks Records, Sheffield Forever Changes, Sheffield Record Collector, Sheffield Action Records, Preston Jumbo, Leeds Piccadilly, Manchester
Hi Kathy! Hope you are all ok up there! I'm ok down here but still lonely and poor :( Um, I'm not on Facebook anymore.... Leave it to the kids. What good is it really? Take care, keep warm! Love Louise xxx
Hey Cathy, a pleasure as always! We've recorded your set, and mat has mixed and mastered it for you, if you want it, then feel free to come down the office with a cd or usb. All the best, and thanks again you were amazing!
hey Kathy, thanks for yr message. The new songs sound great! I'm hoping i can make it to the Green room on weds, but I'll send you an e-mail in a bit so i won't waffle on here. Jill x
Hi Kathy - Thanks for the positive comments, really enjoyed your set too, you have a really nice voice - I especially enjoyed your penultimate song (can't remember what it's called) - I'll make sure I catch you too at some point - All my friends have gone home for the uni summer holidays so I'm hoping to go to more local gigs over the next coming months - Thanks again; Rob
Hi Kathy, Thanks for the add, hope you're having a good week and it isn't too wet where you are. Could you add me on to you're Moreaus Island list as well so I can put it up on my top list. Cheers Stuartxx
thanks for the add, we really liked your set at the greenroom last week, you have a really lovely voice. hope to see you again. best wishes, the marygreenes
Excellent gig tonite at the Green Room! You're better than all the rest! Thanks for the EP - I'll take it with me darn souf and play it lots!! Oh, you look sooo cute in the cover pic! Love Louise xxx
Just to let you know that my new EP, "5 songs" is now available. It features 3 original tracks as well as acoustic versions of "Joga" by Bjork and "Rent" by The Pet Shop boys.
Come and see me at one of my gigs and get a copy from me for £3:-
13th June at The Green Room Sheffield 19th June at West Street Live, Sheffield 27th June at The Holly Bush Inn, Sheffield 12th July at Coffee Moco, Sheffield.
Opus vs. Word Life Present a night a mixed, varied and genuine entertainment for just £4.
Kicking off the night In true Opus style we have hooked up with Word Life, Sutco and Shrimps who will showcase some of the most interesting up and coming talent on the Sheffield live literature and comedy scene. Proceeds are going towards taking original SutCo play 'Dissexions' to The Edinburgh Festival this summer.
To Headline we have the honor of welcoming The PeteBox for the first time in Sheffield. Voted Radio 1's Champion Beatboxer. This man uses a loop peddle and his voice to create a Beatbox show like no other taking you through the genres of Jazz, Hip Hop and Drum & Bass. To be fully convinced type 'Petebox' into YouTube, sit back and be amazed.
(myspace.com/thepetebox)
2nd on the bill we have a band called Worriedaboutsatan. Think Explosions in the Sky, The Cocteau Twins and an ambient 65Days. Bring your dancing shoes!
(myspace.com/worriedaboutsatan)
To end the night Opus DJ's such as DJ4D and Mr Mercer will bring you a blend of many artists featured on the impressive Warp and Planet Mu roster, ending with and eclectic mix of New Jungle and liquid D&B to dance away the wee hours.
This is night is like no other in Sheffield so come down and support these artists that would not normally be found on the same bill. We hope nights like this will expose people to art forms and music that they may not normally come into contact with in an attempt to show the similarities in different genres and styles.
We're playing our last Sheffield gig, before we move to London, at The Red House (168 Solly Street) this Saturday (June 2nd) at 8pm. There’ll be guest appearances, and support slots from Dave Truran and Nick Henderson. If you can come along, that'd be great.
Our first birthday is upon us and it will be dropping like... well like a bomb!
To celebrate we have invited back some old friends. The line up is as follows: -
Wednesday 30th of May @ Upstairs of DQ, Sheffield City Centre
THE BROKEN DOOR (Live, improvised drum and bass)
The Broken Door is a collective from Liverpool that is made up of many talented players from the city's mighty fine music scene. This band is completely improvised which makes sure that every performance is individual and exciting to watch. Playing in whatever key the audience decides, they touch on drum and bass, hip hop and funk to bring to you an unstoppable stage show!
www.myspace.com/thebrokendoor
MEAN POPPA LEAN (Live Funk)
The Brighton funksters are back by very popular demand! Stunning crowds wherever they play with their strong stage presence and catchy licks - Opus are pleased to announce the boys return to the steel city...
www.myspace.com/meanpoppalean
OOJAMAFLIP
Sam and his band of merry men have been seen at Opus in many different forms. This time there will be a variety of improvised drumming and percussion and a mighty fine scratch dj to boot!
DJ4D
Dj4d is Opus' very own resident, playing his selection of choice cuts of drum and bass in 2007.
www.myspace.com/dj4d
MR MERCER
Sheffield's funk and soul godfather will be gracing Opus with bass lines like only he knows how!
LITTLE JON
Jon plays his selection of music from around the globe. Expect smooth as you like tune selection from this experienced dj.
Hi Kathy. Cheers for the comment. We like your stuff too. We're just finalising a couple of dates at the moment. We'll put them up on the myspace page as soon as they're sorted. X
We've been recording some new tracks with our recent member Matt on piano/vocals, if you have a moment please listen to one of our new tracks at http://www.roadtov.com/profile/15499
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