Artist Bio
Influences: Melissa Etheridge, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, Paul Williams, 10,000 Maniacs, Sarah McLachlan, Madonna, The White Stripes, Ghost, St. Vincent
she/her they/their
2016 - 12 songs
2017 - 14 songs, including 1 collaboration
2018 - 19 songs, including 8 collaborations
2019 - 25 songs, including 5 collaborations
2020 - 28 songs(3 were lyrics only), including 7 collaborations
2021 - 23 songs, including 4 collaborations (I had to stop on February 22 due to illness)
I am currently recording everything on a TASCAM DP-008EX and then importing it into Reaper.
All of my acoustic songs are done on my Tanglewood acoustic guitar though occasionally I will use my Yamaha Guitalele. For my softer, dreamier electric stuff I use my Tangelwood hollow body guitar. For the the more aggressive electric I will use my Fender Squire Strat. I have ukulele as well as a stylaphone which is used very sparingly.
I play some cajon so that appears from time to time as does the shaker and tambourine.
I also have small midi keyboard and have been learning to program samples to be able to experiment more and round out my sound.
I bit off WAY more than I could chew last year and am going to be more mindful of what I take on this year to prevent having unfinished songs this time around.
If you are interested in supporting my music you can head over to my Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/catherinewacha
Songs (22)
| #1 | Mulholland Runaway |
26 Feb 2022 |
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| #2 | I Have Two Kidneys   |
23 Feb 2022 |
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| #3 | Barbed Wire @cicpisces |
ZONG Feb 2022 |
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| #4 | A Victory Unearned |
14 Feb 2022 |
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| #5 | Time for Talk |
23 Feb 2022 |
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| #6 | The Prophecy Must Be a Lie |
15 Feb 2022 |
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| #7 | Film Score 1 |
11 Feb 2022 |
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| #8 | What Becomes of Us? |
23 Feb 2022 |
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| #9 | Give it to Me Straight |
18 Feb 2022 |
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| #10 | Next World |
17 Feb 2022 |
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| #11 | Home @kahlo2013 |
16 Feb 2022 |
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| #12 |  I Can't Overcome Myself |
24 Feb 2022 |
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| #13 | Need of Lost Minds |
26 Feb 2022 |
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| #14 | Barbed Wire @cicpisces
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13 Feb 2022 |
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| #15 | A False Profit |
13 Feb 2022 |
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| #16 | Razor Sharp @cindyrella |
15 Feb 2022 |
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| #17 | Tell Me I'm Crying |
18 Feb 2022 |
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| #18 | Home (Folk Version) @kahlo2013 |
10 Feb 2022 |
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| #19 | She Taught Cupid How To Shoot @mctown |
10 Feb 2022 |
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| #20 | Last Call @yewnorker |
10 Feb 2022 |
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| #21 | Warning Signs @cindyrella |
10 Feb 2022 |
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| #22 | Chasing Butterflies @zeekle1998
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11 Feb 2022 |
Soundboard
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@wolfkier Mar 2022
Great! FANTASTIC! Thanks.
Take a good look at the forum post with the rules (they've changed) if you're inspired to something, https://fawm.org/forums/topic/12981/ Then drop me an emai and run your ideaa by me for a green light (there's a kind of narrative growing and I'd like to make sure what you're doing fits. and/or you might like a little prompt idea to guide something.... I got a little beauty idea you might want to do, or in addition..... Great! Yay! -
@wolfkier Mar 2022
another GIMME15, maybe?
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@wolfkier Mar 2022
if there was just one more GIMME15 would you play again? asking for a friend.
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@marthie Mar 2022
Thank you for listening
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@bjunker Mar 2022
Lazy Morning was a fun little exercise! Glad you liked it!
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@bjunker Mar 2022
Thanks for listening to Second Chance! I found it difficult to find a place of honesty to write from, since I am privileged to (so far) have experienced very little of these kinds of hardship. I am really glad to hear that you think there is some honesty in it.
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@nahlej381 Mar 2022
Ayyyy! Look forward to this corpsy thingy…my email is aburozskiwork@gmail
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@mikeb Mar 2022
Thanks for the comment on 'Fire Inside'
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@coolparadiso Mar 2022
There is music to guardian angel here https://fawm.org/songs/136251/
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@nadine Mar 2022
You're welcome :)
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@wolfkier Mar 2022
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@nadine Mar 2022
You got a fan. Read the comments on "She's Contemplating" :)
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@mikeb Mar 2022
Thanks for the listen and comment on 'Lost and Found'!
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@mikeb Mar 2022
Thanks for the comment on my collab with Tams 'Running Out of Time'!
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@nadine Mar 2022
You're welcome! Listening to all of your songs I must say that you had a very strong year. Hope you will turn some of these songs into a final recording.
Thanks for your comment on "Take The Black". I just had to team up with these dudes again after the fun we had last year. I'm looking forward to produce it but it will a lot of work! -
@kahlo2013 Mar 2022
Dear Catherine,
Thank you so much for your comments and collaboration! I am so grateful for your music and all of your contributions to the FAWM community! I appreciate all that you do and all the talents you share! Maybe we can do a live collab during 50/90! -
@chrismyth02 Feb 2022
Glad you liked "The Getaway Pigeons" I am so happy with how that track turned out. @zeekle1998 threw so much awesome into that instrumental, it was an absolute playground for vocals.
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@andygetch Feb 2022
Hey Catherine, I actually somewhat politely declined to wrap up morph1 as I listened to all the tracks up to this point. No worries here and I hope that all is well. At least as well as well can be my friend :) .
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@ajna1960 Feb 2022
Hi there :) I am going to post your SuperSkirmish thread asap as there are only 37 minutes until it starts. I'll put your name on it, so you just let me know the topic when the time comes and I'll pop it in. Amanda x
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@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
Go for it! Thanks!
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@cindyrella Feb 2022
Great! If you can't get to them, that's okay too.
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@cindyrella Feb 2022
It's late in the game but I wondered about this https://fawm.org/songs/134591/
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@nadine Feb 2022
Wow, seems like your timer is your best friend. I work best when I have plenty of time, cause I usually finish long before deadline. I sometimes also correct too much... but I keep different versions of my project files, so I can jump back into the previous versions. My ears need a rest. And sometimes I ask friends if something's wrong in the arrangement. And thanks for the comment!
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@andrea Feb 2022
Thanks for checking out One Week Every Year. I appreciate your positive comments.
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@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
You are sweet. Thank you! Love your songs!
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@chroes Feb 2022
My song for the morph challenge is done! Your turn! :) https://fawm.org/songs/135050/
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@cindyrella Feb 2022
I'm so glad I asked you to do Razor Sharp!
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@yewnorker Feb 2022
Catherine, thanks for putting KBG out of it's WONG misery. I sent you one lyric, Last Call, but if another strikes your fancy, let me know. Or tell me what to write about.
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@greengrassgirl Feb 2022
Wacha, Thanks for commenting on In Love All Alone---two weeks ago! I responded to you ON MY OWN PAGE! Rookie mistake! Sorry! Didn't want you to think I was ignoring you!
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@boycetown Feb 2022
Thanks for listening to the Shores of Donadea and leaving your kind comments. I struggle with vocals but FAWM is helping me get lots of practice which can only help. Once again thank you for suggesting I join.
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@mctown Feb 2022
Dropped you an email.
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@paulharrison Feb 2022
Thanks so much for your generous comments about Time and Time Again. Yes, it was a fun collaboration. I played it for my wife who said that the lyrics (thematically) sounded like something I might write (which probably prompted my being drawn to the lyrics). I'm glad you enjoyed it and appreciate your checking it out!
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@boycetown Feb 2022
Thanks for your kind comments on Hereditary. I suspect that hours of listening to Blood on the Tracks in my teens has influenced me more than I thought.
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@nadine Feb 2022
Thanks for listening and commenting "Pedal to metal". Recording this song has been a lot of fun, but I have no idea if the final version happens, because the most important roles are still vacant. I can play the chords on guitar, but definately not the strumming pattern with all these stops :-(
When I produced electro, I also peeked through my sample libaries Sometimes I found some inspiration there. Bust most of the time I waited for a melody to come. -
@nadine Feb 2022
I'm glad you enjoyed "At your command". Thanks a lot for your comment! Yes it's the first time I worked with weird time signatures and I love how it turned out. I am not sure about a re-instrumentation cause playing these heavy palm mute riffs as tight as my VSTs is close to impossible. The intro riff sounds a bit awkward but in the later sections you don't notice the synth guitars. The brasses are multiple layers of tuba and horns. Guess it happened because the lyrics have something from military?!
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@andrea Feb 2022
Thanks for your kind comments on I Don't Want to talk :)
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@n24 Feb 2022
Thank you so much for the comment and watch! I’ve been really enjoying your stuff this month :)
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@gm7 Feb 2022
Thx Catherine I am glad you the Road is Long...I do like the blues!
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@cindyrella Feb 2022
Great! Can't wait to hear it!
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@bjunker Feb 2022
Thanks for listening to "Enough"! I was so tired when I did that; I guess it's a lullaby-to-self as much as anything!
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@cindyrella Feb 2022
I wondered if you might be interested in my Razor Sharp?
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@nadine Feb 2022
Thank you! I think this will be a banging track when it's done :)
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@nadine Feb 2022
I've updated "How are you". Take a look, if you wanna!
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@cindyrella Feb 2022
True. I'll just get creative :)
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@cindyrella Feb 2022
Thanks. I've started watching the 2019 one but so far the acting sucks.:)
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@ltunes Feb 2022
Thanks for your comment on Music from the Other Room. Much appreciated.
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@cindyrella Feb 2022
My movie Disappearance is the one from 2019, right?
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@nadine Feb 2022
7th fret? I never used more than 4th. Wowzers. Thanks thanks for the comment on the blues draft. I'm still trying to find my way...
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@audrey Feb 2022
Thank you so much for the kind words about my songs "Freedom" and my movie title piece "Disintegration".
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@nadine Feb 2022
Your comment on "She's contemplating" means a lot to me! Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to working with you :)
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@davidtaro Feb 2022
Thank you, Catherine - you rock!
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@scubed Feb 2022
Thanks for the comment on “Left Ankle Blues”!
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@mctown Feb 2022
Oh, thanks for dropping by. I enjoyed the sound quality of Mulholland Runaway btw... as a person that does some film/tv stuff ..I like to hear production qualities as well as songwriting/artistry... David
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@nadine Feb 2022
Seems like my music is running wild these days. Maybe it's because I suppressed writing new songs for 10 months because I was so busy with the album (I'm still not done yet). I have no idea about the style of the next song... and when all the noise in my head is going to stop.
Should I upload the rip off then? Maybe tomorrow... Too many songs at a time are a bit intimidating. -
@nadine Feb 2022
Your skirmish promot has been a lot of fun! So many different ideas and styles. Thanks for organising!
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@sorby69 Feb 2022
Thank you Catherine for your kind & thoughtful comments on my first FAWM offering! I really appreciate it!
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@nadine Feb 2022
I'm done. Check your mailbox :)
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@nadine Feb 2022
Thanks for your comments on "Diplomacy" and "Dorian Gray"! I'm glad you enjoyed the demos. Guess I was just in the right mood to rock out xD Let's see who we'll get as vocalist. I received my first on "Diplomacy" today. Hopefully both will finish as full production, cause I love punchy upbeat stuff!
I'm working on your rip-off. It's a tough exersize for me! Would you like to listen first before I upload? Could take a while though. -
@tiller2 Feb 2022
Hey, Catherine, you're really rolling ahead, have a great fawm! - Andrew
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@mctown Feb 2022
Hello Catherine... Yes, Deena is here...as is Vaughan. David Graham
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@richaaaay Feb 2022
Hi Catherine, thanks for the note and comment. Excited to hear what you post this FAWM. Seems you are off to a great start!
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@gm7 Feb 2022
Thx Catherine...i do like playing my Martin it does all the work for me.
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@cicpisces Feb 2022
Hi
I've added a lyric for our collab. Barbed Wire. You can change what you like , I'm happy for you to work your magic. Thanks -
@n24 Feb 2022
Hi, I loved your National Ukulele Day tribute! Keep up the good work!
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@nadine Feb 2022
Would you mind if I try to rip-off your style? This would be a real challenge for me!
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@boycetown Jan 2022
Hey Catherine - thanks for the recommendation :-)
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@apolez3 Jan 2022
Happy FAWMing~
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@deena Jan 2022
Hey Catherine!!! Happy FAWMing!
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@arthurrossi Jan 2022
Hey! I am happy to see you will be aboard here again! I am looking very forward to your new songs...
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@tabitha Jan 2022
Likewise! Awesome to meet you, thanks for your time.
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@cicpisces Jan 2022
Hey, we're down for the random collab. Any thoughts on what lyrics I should write? Thanks.
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@kovbleu Jan 2022
Happy FAWMing!!!!
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@willyviste Jan 2022
Hey, thanks for your comment! You've got some good stuff to, I especially liked Reflection from you SC. I like the drums and the cool vibe with the whole track:)
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@dreamscuba Jan 2022
Thank you for the movie title challenge. Funny thing is, I started watching my movie last night. Reminds me how super cool Dolly Parton is. Thanks for that.
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@elesimo Jan 2022
Hi, Catherine! Thank you for taking the time to listen to "Step One", and for leaving such a nice comment!
Looking forward to more of your songs this year! Have an amazing FAWM! -
@kahlo2013 Jan 2022
Catherine! What the FAWM?! Can’t wait to hear your newest music and look forward to connecting and collaborating! Happy FAWMing, friend!
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@cloudboy Jan 2022
Hey hey, Catherine. Happy to see you're up and running here. Happy FAWM.
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@cts Jan 2022
Hi there! Happy FAWMing. I've got some ideas for the compilation and I'm going to wait until FAWM starts to get started on it. Hope to have it ready before the 20th. Thanks for the invite!
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@jackdawfactories Jan 2022
Hello! I listened to Stagnate and I loved it, very brooding. I love those driving harmonics. Looking forward to your FAWM!
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@tamsnumber4 Jan 2022
Bring the music Pittsburgh, I can't wait!!
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@nicetrip Jan 2022
Hey, have a nice FAWM! I’m looking forward for your new songs!
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@elainedimasi Jan 2022
Great, do you see the FAWMlab invitation?
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@carleybaer Jan 2022
Happy FAWM! Looking forward to hearing you again :)
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@katestantonsings Jan 2022
You definitely should bust out that stylophone! What a cool gift. I’ve since listened to one and think it sounds like old school Zelda. Love it. Happy experimenting :)
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@zeekle1998 Jan 2022
Happy FAWMing @wacha really looking forward to hearing your new FAWM songs.
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@nadine Jan 2022
Thanks for the mention! I'm happy to hear that this song means a lot to you and that I could help you :)
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@crisp1 Jan 2022
Looking forward to listening to your music, Catherine!
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@tabitha Jan 2022
G'day! Thanks for reaching out on my forum post. I'd love to interview you. If it's alright, I'll flick you an email either later tonight or tomorrow with more details so we can arrange a time. Happy FAWM
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@quork Jan 2022
Hey Catherine, I’m so happy you downloaded AND liked it. It’s a keeper, for sure, one that I’m learning to play again and hopefully perform. I’m looking forward to hearing you rock out in February, and I hope the album raises lots of money. Keep doing what you do.
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@andygetch Jan 2022
Lets. Do. This.
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@vivalarayna Jan 2022
Welcome back! I hope you have a great FAWM!
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@gm7 Jan 2022
Catherine I have a AT2020!!!..great mic. Rock on.!
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@writeandwrong Jan 2022
Happy FAWM 2022! Looking forward to hearing what you do again this year!! :)
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@wolfkier Jan 2022
:)
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@quork Jan 2022
Hey Catherine, hope you have another great FAWM. If you're still interested in Dreaming of Mars I've locked it down (no downloads). I could open it up for you if you wanted to download it.
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@dragondreams Jan 2022
Hi Catherine.
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@katestantonsings Jan 2022
Hi Catherine! Happy FAWM!! I look forward to hearing your new songs--I hope you have a wonderful time!
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@gm7 Jan 2022
I will do a collab any time with you. I hope your feeling better these days...pace your self.