Cathi Walkup: Home
Hi, Welcome to the site, have fun, browse around. See photos, hear sound clips, etc.
Leave a note in the guestbook and let me know you were here and what's up with you.
Be sure to check out the calendar page - LOTS happening in May/June 2012
A new recording has begun! new clips are up NOW on the music page, check them out!
NEWSFLASH!! I just uploaded 2 new videos of 2 new songs, "DAVE DON'T MIND THE RAIN" AND "FAREWELL MS. MOSEKA" ON YOU TUBE! JUST GO TO YOU TUBE AND TYPE IN MY NAME
BIRD'S NEST JAZZ PARTY - CHECK THE BIRD'S NEST PAGE
SINGING WITH STYLE - DEFINING YOURS - CLASS CONCERT JUNE 2, 2012
PAM LORENCE, JOE COHEN, MARGIE HALLADIN & JON ZAX!
$12 ADVANCE, $15 AT THE DOOR for ticket info, click on Linda Kosut's name below.
This series is a collaboration for me with Linda Kosut of Jizel Music and Benny Watson of 'Bout Time Productions, both great singers and teachers. Benny will also be the accompanist for He is an accomplished accompanyist, singer and recording artist in his own career. he classes will be held at his home (directions below) and will culminate in a live concert at Bird's Nest Jazz (2875 Glascock Street, Oakland, CA 94601)
What is that elusive thing called “style”? What is it that makes you recognize a singer within the first few bars of a song? How do you find your own unique voice and define your style?
Finding one's own singing voice is much like finding that single thread in a finely woven fabric that makes it stand out from all the rest.
Join vocalists Cathi Walkup (www.cwalkup.com, Shanna Carlson (www.shannacarlson.net) and Linda Kosut (www.lindakosut.com) for eight three hour sessions of exploration, exercises and examination of what defines your own authentic personal style. Take the first steps on this fascinating journey.
Our work together will explore the differences between jazz and cabaret styles of singing in a concentrated, focused and extremely supportive environment. Our goal is to help you rise to the next level in your own musical quest.
MAX. 10 students. COST: $385.00 for the eight three hour classes
For more information contact lindakosut@earthlink.net
OR
Leave me a note in the guestbook & I will get back to you - I love to hear from you and what you're up to.
DIRECTIONS TO SINGING WITH STYLE CLASSES, WHICH TAKE PLACE AT BENNY WATSON'S HOUSE IN OAKLAND
Benny Watson
other news
THERE ARE THREE TRUE STORIES ABOUT MY LIFE - CHECK THE BLOG PAGE
Different projects I'm involved in:
WANT TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CONCERT SERIES? GIVE ME A CALL AT (510) 534-6163
TAKING FLIGHT (formerly Women of Song) - FOUR INDEPENDENT AND HIGHLY ORIGINAL SINGER/SONGWRITERS, CATHI WALKUP, JENNIFER LEE, LEANNE WEATHERLY & MELISSA DINWIDDIE PERFORM SHOWS TOGETHER IN THE ROUND. SIGN UP THROUGH THE GUESTBOOK AND YOU WILL GET EMAILS TELLING YOU WHEN AN D WHERE.
WE HAVE A SHOW COMING UP AT THE SAN JOSE JAZZ FESTIVAL SATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 2PM AT THE 48 HOUR STAGE - SAVE THE DATE!
SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY I & II (I is based around composers and II is based around singers). A Vocal Tribute to the Big Band Era with my partner in crime,wonderful vocalist/pianist SHANNA CARLSON, YES
Hire us for private parties - we are expandable from duo to quintet
- email me at cathi@cwalkup.com
Other other news..... GREAT QUOTE FROM A SATISFIED CUSTOMER "Cathi Walkup played for my 60th birthday party held at Irish Monkey Cellars. The group was great to dance to as well as being background music. They played a variety of music pleasing the tapestry of people at my party. I am looking forward to checking out one of their concerts. I would highly recommend them for any event that needs a band for either dancing or entertainment. Thank you Cathi, and all for making my party a night to remember - my goal was to dance the night away - which is exactly what I did." Lynn
ALWAYS HAPPY TO PLAY FOR PARTIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS if you or an organization you belong to need some swinging jazz - EMAIL ME AT cathi@cwalkup.com for a quote
NEW SONG CLIP ON YOU TUBE DON'T TOUCH MY BISCUIT! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91NKwFi5B8c (You can just go to You Tube and type in Cathi Walkup - that will get you to the clips as well.) A clip from ALMOST FAMOUS - Jazz with a Plot, the new jazz musical, written and performed by myself and Shanna Carlson (with piano - Benny Watson & bass - Fred Randolph) is now on you tube - check it out by typing in my name or follow the bouncing link http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Cathi+Walkup&search=Search
We're looking for more small theaters to put this in so if you have any to recommend send me an email (cathi@cwalkup.com) or leave a note in the guestbook section. If it pans out, you get two free tickets to the show!
YOU CAN HEAR CLIPS FROM ALL OF MY CDs NOW ON THIS SITE UNDER THE MUSIC CATEGORY - CHECK IT OUT. YOU CAN ALSO DOWNLOAD ANY OF THE SONGS ON MY ALBUMS on iTunes (except Quint-Essential or ...And a Songbird in a Pear Tree, which are compilations) WANT TO BE ADDED TO THE MAILING LIST? to find out about BIRD'S NEST JAZZ PARTY "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY", OR ALMOST FAMOUS shows, just click on the "join" link at the top of the page, right. And leave a message or a comment in the guestbook - Lemme know what you think and what's happening with you.
Have fun! Get out and hear live music! You'll be glad you did.
See you soon!
Cathi