Inspirations/Teachers: Billie Holiday, Hank Williams, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Edith Piaf, Dolly Parton, Etta James, Rufus Wainwright, Patty Griffin, Jeff Buckley, Sarah McLachlan, Ed Harcourt, Jonatha Brooke, Imogen Heap, Over the Rhine, Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Bjork, Patsy Cline, Patrick Wolf, Stacy Jagger, Kenny Rogers, Neil fucking Diamond, indie films and classic cinema, friends and lovers, rainy nights, vodka gimlets, dreams, nightmares, all the musicals I grew up watching (Annie, Funny Girl, the Sound of Music, Singing in the Rain), and so much more...
Sounds Like
Something old and something new at the same time...
"There were always in me, two women at least,
one woman desperate and bewildered,
who felt she was drowning and another who
would leap into a scene, as upon a stage,
conceal her true emotions because they
were weaknesses, helplessness, despair,
and present to the world only a smile,
an eagerness, curiosity, enthusiasm, interest."
- Anais Nin
"There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion. "
- Sir Francis Bacon
Katrina Parker is a recovering Southern Baptist and small town escapee, a former North Carolina to Nashville girl now scraping her way through the Los Angeles music scene, striving to find beauty in the farthest corners and most hidden places.
See Katrinaparker.com for show dates and news on the new EP planned for 2008.
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Here's what some VERY nice people have said about Katrina's music...
“...A smoky, show-stopper of a cabaret voice.”
-Tulsa Weekly
“...Haunting and expressive...poignant and lovely...”
-The Patriot News
“…Listening to Katrina Parker’s music is like taking a journey back to the vintage days of WWII. The payoff culminates in powerful songs that produce a connection with the present.”
–Music Connection
“…A wonderfully talented new singer-songwriter…[Katrina Parker’s] music, voice, songwriting, and production are stunning. Her debut CD stands alongside impressive major label debuts on all counts, and there is no reason her next effort will not exceed her first offering.”
–One Way Magazine
“…Katrina Parker provide(s) moments of truth and grace…”
-The Houston Chronicle
“...Intelligent lyrics and vocal capability...”
-Paste Magazine
“…[Katrina Parker] sings love songs, but she sings them with realistic optimism and an adult perspective on her own emotional world, capturing the heart and spirit of the women of her generation in a way that other singer-songwriters often fail to accomplish.”
-Northeast In Tune Magazine
“…Los Angeles based artist Katrina Parker will softly steal in and capture your deepest listening desires…”
–Women Rising Music
“…Arming herself with a haunting voice and cleverly penned lyrics, [Katrina] Parker writes poignant songs with vocal jazz underlinings and a determined pop exterior...”
–Smother Magazine
“…Katrina Parker is definitely an artist worth watching.”
-The Music Edge
“…Sultry and commanding and inviting without even the slightest hint of pretentiousness…”
-1340 Mag
“Only Dreaming is an EP that incorporates a dreamy intimacy into adult pop music… If Katrina Parker has more songs in her, [this] may be the start of something very, very big."
-Phantom Tollbooth
Katrina, your music is like a balm..soothing, beautiful, inspiring and yet so mysterious...i love your voice...i love your words...and you're a beautiful woman to boot...much love..hope you have a delightful week ahead...
You have such a wonderful voice. I'm so glad I went last night. you are gorgeous! love the lashes. I wanna see all your shows now!:) xo ps - your hair is fabulous!;)
Katrina, Thank you for very your kind words. I adore your music, it brings to a wonderful place. Thank you for sharing your magic with the world. Lots of hugs to you my friend... Cheryl
Thanks for the invite... If I'm better I will come and see you play. Only if you return the favor--just kidding... Once again hope I can come, your music is beautiful:)
thanks katrina! your stuff is terrific! if you ever need tenor saxophone on a live gig or recording session let me know. also, i'm working on some solo music i plan to record later this year and would like female vocals on a couple of numbers. kind of like the style of the song haunted with shane mcgowan and sinnead o'connor, nick cave and pj harvey. i did vocals for a rock band project (www. myspace. com/bloodpenny) but it's not my style. take care, ric
Hi Katrina... Thanks for the invite for Thursday night, but I'm in the studio producing Nick Daugherty's debut CD. I'd love to come out another time to see you, so please keep me posted about future gigs. Hope you have a great night on Thursday! Peace, love & light... Mandi
Loved the Bitterest of sweets song! It has a certain... theatrical/cabaret-ish swing to it I find irresistable. (downloaded it for my iPod already)
Your yorkies look beastly adorable. Had one as I was growing up. Actually she was growing up along with me too... Loving and protective little beasties.
Your bulletins are sparklingly refreshing and much-awaited! Cheers :)
Hi, Thanks for your request to add me to your list of friends. Your music is great ! At http://kreislauf. org/v10/?p=41 you can it download for free.!! greez from germany dennsensein
