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Katrina
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Katrina ex Katrina & The Waves



London, England
United Kingdom

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   Katrina: General Info
Member Since6/22/2008
Band Websitewww.katrinasweb.com
Band MembersElio Pace - Keyboards

Darren Loveday - Guitars

Jack Pollitt - Drums

Andy Coughlan - Bass

Paul Newton - Horns

Management

Sher Harper +44 (0)7968855112

management@katrinasweb.com

KATRINA LESKANICH: Turn The Tide
InfluencesMama Cass Eliot, The Raspberries, The Shirelles, Nina Simone, Bonnie Raitt, Kirsty MacColl, Nat King Cole.
Sounds LikeSearch iTunes music store for Katrina Leskanich, and Katrina & Sleazesisters
Record LabelKatrina's Web
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Mar 12 2010 8:00P
Ettelgem Belgium
Mar 19 2010 8:00P
Blackpool England
Mar 20 2010 8:00P
TV Show Cologne Germany
May 1 2010 8:00P
Polo Lounge, Glasgow Scotland
May 8 2010 8:00P
Oslo Norway
May 28 2010 8:00P
Isle of Wight U.K.
May 29 2010 8:00P
West Sands Holiday Park, Chichester U.K.
Jun 12 2010 8:00P
Stromstad Sweden
Jul 14 2010 8:00P
15, 16 & 17 Blankenberge Belgium
Jul 24 2010 8:00P
25 & 26 Blankenberge Belgium
Jul 29 2010 8:00P
30, 31, 1 & 2 August - Blankenberge Belgium
Aug 5 2010 8:00P
6, 7, 8 & 9 - Blankenberge Belgium
Aug 12 2010 8:00P
13, 14, 15 & 16 - Blankenberge Belgium
Aug 19 2010 8:00P
20, 21, 22 & 23 - Blankenberge Belgium
Aug 26 2010 8:00P
27 & 28 - Blankenberge Belgium
Sep 3 2010 8:00P
4 & 6 - Blankenberge Belgium

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   About Katrina

Katrina is an American living in London and is one of the few women from the 80s who is still performing and recording.

Born in 1960 in Kansas, U.S., Katrina Leskanich moved to England in 1976. Growing up with the West Coast sound (Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Heart) she, together with fellow American and future Wave, Vince de la Cruz, formed the band Mama's Cookin'.

As a singer, Katrina was inspired by Motown, Dusty Springfield and girl groups such as The Shangri-Las and The Shirelles. In 1983 Katrina and Vince joined The Waves (a Cambridge based band with ex Soft Boy, Kimberley Rew) and she picked up on some of their musical influences such as Etta James, Velvet Underground and the Stones.

The band became Katrina and the Waves, and after two albums and five years washing dishes she became an International pop star with the massive hit Walking On Sunshine, which has become a timeless summer anthem. During the same year Katrina and the Waves were also nominated for a Grammy for best new artist.

Walking On Sunshine has been used in countless films - American Psycho, Secret of My Success, Look Who’s Talking and Hi Fidelity to name a few, and numerous commercials. It was even covered by Dolly Parton and used by John Kerry for the Democratic Party in 2004.

Ironically it was written in the depths of an English Winter in 1981 and was a dance floor emptier until Katrina & The Waves teamed up with a hot American producer and an equally hot American summer.

The band toured worldwide with artists such as Wham, The Beach Boys, Don Henley, Pointer Sisters, Chaka Khan, The Kinks, Fleetwood Mac, Coolio and Run DMC. They released a further 6 albums charting 10 top 30 singles with performances at Madison Square Garden, The Mall, Washington DC, The Marquee Club and CBGBs where Katrina sang with Joey Ramone. Katrina was also the featured vocalist on albums made by Holly Vallance and Hanoi Rocks and on Natalie Imbruglia's 'Torn'. She recorded 'We Gotta Get Out of This Place' as a duet with Eric Burden and sang a guest track on Rick Wakeman’s 'Return To The Centre of the Earth'.

In 1997 Katrina and the Waves' Love Shine A Light won the Eurovision Song Contest with the largest ever margin, followed by an unprecedented four consecutive appearances on Top Of The Pops.

The following year, Katrina and the Waves split up and Katrina pursued an alternative career on radio and TV. She was a TV presenter on Watchdog on BBC1 with Anne Robinson and was then offered her own show on BBC Radio 2 –where she presented a three-hour show, five days a week for the next year and a half. This was followed by a stint in musical theatre, when Katrina landed the lead in Leader of the Pack, singing some of the songs that had influenced her as a young singer. Ellie Greenwich (who wrote the songs in the show, 'Be My Baby', 'Baby I Love You', etc.) came over from New York to see the London production and joined Katrina on stage to sing 'Da Doo Ron Ron', as a duet.

In 2001, Katrina began a solo career, performing live in the UK and in Europe and resumed writing and recording. Her first solo album, 'Katrina Leskanich' was released in October 2005. Katrina wrote and produced many of the songs on the album, which includes collaborations with Phil Thornalley, ('Torn') and a stunning acoustic cover of Kirsty MacColl's, 'They Don't Know'.

In 2006, Katrina put together a new band with Darren Loveday (guitar), Elio Pace (keyboard and newly appointed MD of BBC Radio 2 Weekend Wogan), Jack Pollitt (drums), Andy Coughlan (bass) and Paul Newton (horns), performing their first gig at The Borderline in London.

In 2007 Katrina covered 'Hitsville UK' on 'The Sandinista! Project' - a new compilation and tribute to The Clash Sandinista! Album. And toured Australia on the Countdown Spectacular tour and Norway with Gylne Tider. Katrina's single 'They Don't Know' was included on the Gylne Tider 2 album which went platinum in Norway.

Katrina had a couple of UK club hits - in 2008 with a dance version of ‘They Don't Know' and in 2009 with a new club mix of 'Walking on Sunshine' (Sleazesisters Anthem Mix). During the last year Katrina has been singing as a solo artist and playing with her new band in the U.K., America, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and Holland.

In February 2010 the Glee Cast had a top 10 hit with a mash up of Beyoncé’s ‘Halo’ and ‘Walking on Sunshine’.

Katrina is currently working on a new album in Scandinavia and another compilation – ‘Katrina Live in Concert’ an album of previously unreleased live material from recent shows.

Management

Sher Harper +44 (0)7968855112

management@katrinasweb.com

Heia Festival, Norway August 2009 photo: Lasse Jangas Live in Germany






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Holly

Holly Turner



Mar 9 2010 8:37 PM

Hi, Katrina!
Just wanted to say that I think you're amazing. Thanks very much for the add.
I also wanted to ask if you would sign my petition for the Orcas and Dolphins of SeaWorld. I'm campaigning to have them released into sea pens. http://www.petitiononline.com/spfsw1/petition.html
Loads of love
Holly
The Publicist

Christine Thompson



Feb 25 2010 8:02 AM

Hi Katrina!  Thanks for the add.  I remember you and your sisters at AFCENT
Cary

Cary



Feb 22 2010 9:58 AM


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I Hope You Find Love -
Where Ever You May Be...

xoxo

Cary


Flying Snake

Flying Snake



Feb 22 2010 9:58 AM

Thanks for the add:)

Much Love and friendship !

FS x
Uwillknow2

Zadie Rosenthal-Gray edmond



Feb 16 2010 12:04 PM


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Andy☺ (aka LSB2) (new song up!)

Andy☺ (aka LSB2) (new song up!)



Feb 12 2010 9:16 AM

Hi Katrina, greetings from Kent!
Many thanks for the friendship, comment, and great music! :)

All the best, and have a fantastic weekend,
Andy x
Marcus.

Marcus.



Feb 11 2010 9:59 PM

You are the best
 

Love your Love Shine A Light:)
Put it on my player !! xx
Rokk Rilla

Rokk Rilla



Feb 11 2010 9:59 PM

Thanks for accepting my request. I have always enjoyed your music and would to work with you in the future. Have a great and productive year!!
April

April



Feb 9 2010 10:01 PM

Found you on Face Book- Hope to get up there again this year for some shows. 
The Bopp

The Bopp



Feb 7 2010 12:05 AM





David

David Malcolm



Feb 7 2010 12:05 AM

Katrina, Wishing you a WONDERFUL WEEKEND.
HAVE A FANTASTIC 2010.
Love and Best wishes David X X X
Kalla

Kalla Brunen



Feb 7 2010 12:04 AM




Have a great weekend Kathrina...
Love & Peace
KALLA
Kevin Wright

Kevin Wright



Jan 31 2010 2:01 PM

It's late but have a happy and bright new year.

Peace,
KW
Fiorenza-Dowlin

Fiorenza-Dowlin



Jan 22 2010 8:36 AM

good luck this year.
F-D
'tan, rested & ready in 2010"
Michael Henderson's...Electric Miles

Michael Henderson's...Electric Miles



Jan 15 2010 12:45 PM

THANK YOU
 

lone_groover

Lone groover



Jan 10 2010 11:23 AM

Katrina. Please get on FACEBOOK. It's not good without you!




Tony DiLorenzo

Tony DiLorenzo



Jan 4 2010 4:44 PM

Hi Katrina,

May your new year be filled with health, happiness and good fortune.
Have a wonderful 2010.

All The Best,

Tony DiLorenzo
www.myspace.com/tonydny
www.tonydilorenzo.com

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Larry Scharff

Larry Scharff



Jan 1 2010 11:05 PM

I wish you the very best in 2010! Rock on!
Kalla

Kalla Brunen



Jan 1 2010 11:04 PM





I read the news today oh boy...

Best wishes
KALLA
LadySoniaL

Sonia Lorraine



Jan 1 2010 11:04 PM

MUCH LOVE! @-}-- AND, SMILES, YOUR WAY.: 0)"et urie urie.
HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAYS!
 
 

HAVE A PURRRFECT HOLIDAY SEASON.: 0)

Toillet Trace

Toillet Trace



Jan 1 2010 11:04 PM

Happy New Year




Joel

Joel



Dec 26 2009 11:54 AM

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Johann Klassen

Johann Klassen



Dec 24 2009 8:53 AM

I wish you a merry christmas, and a haappy new year, many blessings from above!
Greetings from Germany
Johann
geli

Angelika Towae



Dec 24 2009 8:20 AM

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GB Pics - Weihnachtliche Grüße

Tears of Technology

Tears of Technology



Dec 23 2009 1:09 PM

Happy Holidays!

Tears of Technology
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