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Catherine Taylor-Dawson - Vocal/Guitarist

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Solo Singer/Guitarist + Acoustic Duo Act

About Catherine Taylor-Dawson - Vocal/Guitarist

Versatile and conscientious of her audience Catherine Taylor-Dawson delivers a personally tailored and powerful performance every time.
With an impressive CV and references (please see below) she has proved a fabulous entertainer for all occasion.

Adapting for individual taste from an eclectic repertoire Catherine has something for everyone please see repertoire below.
She performs as a solo artist (singing & playing guitar)...
For special birthday's/ceremony singing and alike, if there is a favourite song that would make the day all the more special that is not already in her repertoire, put a request in up to month prior to the event.

Catherine uses a 'Taylor 610se Guitar' and a quality 'Yamaha PA system'. The Taylor guitar creates a bright, crystalline timbre with strong projection and warm overtones, harmonizing beautifully with Catherine's soulful vocal performance.

HISTORY THUS FAR...

Following her scholarship from Lord Lloyd Webber at 'Arts Educational London Schools' Catherine took to playing the guitar, as a passion to perform and also write her own songs took over.

Having a powerful voice and stage presence Catherine has worked as part of the 'Music Box' team singing at some of London's finest music venues performing with artists such as Lee Ryan (Blue), Vula (Basement Jaxx), Angie Brown and Patrick Alan.
Also on her journey thus far she has done radio shows, charity work, live club P.A's, festivals, teaching and session work.

In one of her latest performances Catherine was proud to help raise money for Help for Hero's and Cancer Research, at a high profile charity event at London's Comedy Store in which Catherine also duo-ed with Billy Franks from the critically acclaimed 'Faith Brothers'.

Currently Catherine is taking a special direction with her music in that she is channeling her singer songwriter skills into a band that will assist in raising awareness of the charity 'Peace Unlimited'.

As a session artist her latest session jobs include working for the worlds number one sample replays company 'Scorcio'. She has thus far recreated the vocal sound of 'Katy Perry', 'Joss Stone' and 'Bjork' for television adverts and re-mixes.

Other people Catherine has worked with to date are:
Rat Pack and Baby-D, Lee Ryan, Jamie T, Angie Brown, Vula, Billy Franks, Jon Douglas and the team at 'Sarmwest Studios','Matrix Studio's', Music Box, True Ingredients, P-Theory, Mikey McCleary (musician/producer), Ronni Carroll, Blu Rum 13, Hot Coffee Productions.

Catherine can also be booked as an acoustic duo...
http://www.lastminutemusicians.com/cgi-bin/listing.pl?id=11445

Catherine can also be booked in a duo format with piano - see:
http://members.lastminutemusicians.com/vocals_and_piano.html

Example Repertoire
  • Ain't No Sunshine .... Bill Withers
  • All You Need is Love ... The Beatles
  • Angels ... Robbi Williams
  • American Boy ... Estelle
  • Baby One More Time ...... Britney Spears
  • Brown Eyed Girl ... Van Morrison
  • Black Magic Women ...... The Doors
  • California Dreaming ..... Mamas & the Papas
  • Country Roads ... John Denver
  • Crazy .... Pasty Clien
  • Come Away With Me ... Norah Jones
  • Daydream Believer .... The Monkeys
  • Dock Of The Bay ..... Bill Withers
  • Don't Speak ...... No Doubt
  • Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree .. Andrews Sisters
  • Faith ... George Michael
  • Feeling Good ....... Nina Simone
  • Feels Like Home ........ KT Tunstall
  • First Time Ever I saw Your Face ...
  • Girl from Ipenema ... Astrid Gilberto
  • Hey Joe ... Jimmy Hendrix
  • Here Comes the Sun ... The Beatles
  • Hotel California ... Eagles.
  • I'll Be Your Baby Tonight .... Bob Dylan
  • Ironic ..... Alanis Morrisette
  • Isla Bonita ...... Madonna
  • I Gotta A Woman... Ray Charles
  • Itchycoo Park ...... The Kinks
  • It's My Life ... No Doubt
  • Isn't she Lovely ... Stevie Wonder
  • I Wanna be Like You ... King Luis & Baloo 'the Jungle Book.
See full repertoire...

 
Recent Clients
  • 'Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou' St Barts
  • 'Banqueting Hall' Whitehall, London
  • 'The Palace Hotel' ... Manchester
  • 'ABAC' Michelin Star Restaurant Barcelona...
  • 'Gentry Launch Event' Living Room, Manchester.
  • 'Comedy Store' Piccadilly Circus.
  • 'Hollyoaks' Liverpool
  • 'Scorccio' Replay Sample Company.
  • 'Abode' Launch Party Manchester
  • 'Cafe de Paris' - London.
  • 'Pigalle Club' London.
  • Tin Pan Alley Studios London.
  • Boodles Tennis Week-end- Stoke Park. - Slough.
  • Ian Botham Golf Day Evening Event- Mere Country Club - Cheshire.
  • The Bubble Room.
  • Alchemia Studios London.
  • Mama Langis - London.
Technical Requirements

Power socket near the performance area
Parking
Refreshments
Changing Room
Chair / Stool

 

Setup / Performance Times

30 mins set up.
15 mins pack down.

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This profile has been reviewed by 12 users.


10 / 10
Hi Sarah-Jane, just to let you know (as if you didn’t already) Catherine was fantastic. I hope she enjoyed herself as everybody at the party loved her! It wasn’t long before she had formed a five or 6 piece band with the kids. Gorgeous girl, gorgeous voice and gorgeous personality. Thank you so much for pointing us in her direction.

Andy added this review

10 / 10
Hi Sarah-Jane Can you let Catherine know that everyone really enjoyed her performance and I will recommend her to anyone looking for a musician

Selwyn added this review

10 / 10
She has it all: the good looks, a charming, easy going manner, outstanding voice and feel for the audience. Catherine well exceeded expectations and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She strongly contributed to making the evening so special and one to remember for a long long time. The only downside is that all good things come to an end …but memories will live on. Thank you Catherine!

Gunnar Stevens added this review

10 / 10
I would recommend Catherine to any occasion, a lovely friendly girl with an amazing voice, she wowed the audience with her musical talents and a fantastic night was had by all, we would book again!!! Thanks Catherine x

Nickie Schofield (NACO - President's Dinner) added this review

10 / 10
Please pass on to Catherine our thanks for her music on the 22nd Jan 2011. She looked and played beautifully - and it was our regret that Cliveden did not allow a personal microphone, because we would have enjoyed the music even more. However, Catherine improvised and became a 'roving minstral' which was a great way to overcome the sound issue. Please thank her very much for her contribution to the evening!

Lindsey & Steve added this review

10 / 10
Catherine you are an acoustic Diva! You arrived at our party and immediately everyone was mesmerised by your presence and fabulous repertoire. This was a private family gathering of all age groups and there was something for every one. Most poigniant was the opening song which holds special meaning for us and played on the heart strings! Wonderful!! You made our party such a memorable occasion for everyone and we couldn't have been more delighted if Alicia Keys or Stevie Nicks had turned up! Your album is fab and we have been listening to it and looking back at the special memory.Many thanks and much love from your new fan club in Manchester. Brilliant!

Julie & Karen added this review

10 / 10
Thank you so much Catherine for performing at our wedding. You made the evening! You got everyone of all ages up on the dance floor. You judged your audience and the tone of the evening perfectly. We were so impressed that you even learnt 2 special songs for us that weren't on your repertoire list. Great for our special day. Thank you

Simon & Catriona (Wedding 2nd Oct 2010) added this review

10 / 10
Catherine, what can I say? You were nothing short of AMAZING on our wedding day. Thank you so much for learning our special song and playing it SO well, that we would have your version over the original any day! You completely blew us away. Everyone was talking about you and asking me where did I find you? lol! Hope to see you again some day but for now, keep singing and making everyone around you smile. Lots of love, Kate and John.

Kate Simpson added this review

10 / 10
Thank you so much for performing at my Mum's birthday party last week. Everyone thought you were brilliant! Really made the night special for her :) Thanks again. x

Hannah Rackliffe added this review

10 / 10
Just wanted to say a massive thank you for Friday night. I had a great evening and you were brilliant. Lots of people have said how much they liked you. Thank you

Kate HInkley added this review

10 / 10
"Thank you Catherine for playing on our special day, you are a real star with such a great voice! Everybody was commenting on how great you were and asking where we found you? Learning that special song for us was magical and has left us with some great memories! Thanks! Si and Katie."

Katie & Simon added this review

10 / 10
We were looking for a live Jazz / Soul performer for my birthday party June 09, checking out all the available musicians and stumbled across Catherine. We listened to a few of her tracks and there was no doubt this was the performer for my party! Catherine's voice is very soulful but yet different she made every track her own and looked stunning on stage where she played the guitar beautifully which added to the ambiance of the evening. The guests took a warming to Catherine's personality and charms and Catherine really engaged with my guests, once the dinner was over the guests started a sing-a-long with Catherine, they sang on stage with her and they all had a real ball! I would definitely recommend Catherine for any occasion be it birthdays, engagements or corporate events. My party was the talk of the town and people still comment on how much they enjoyed Catherine's performances. So what 3 things can I say to sum up Catherine??? Fab Singer... Great Personality... and Absolute Stunner... Regards, Anwar Razvi

Anwar Razvi (Royal Bank Of Scotland ) added this review

Average rating for Catherine Taylor-Dawson - Vocal/Guitarist: 10 out of 10 (based on 12 ratings & 12 user reviews)

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