SEEKING
Band to Join, Other, Harmonica, Background Singer, Piano, Keyboard, Saxophone, Trumpet, Other Percussion, Drums, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist.ABOUT
Hi, my name is Katherine Shirley. I am a 30 year old singer and actress. I enjoy singing in a variety of styles, and listen to all kinds of music. I also write poetry and lyrics to order, and play the trumpet.
- Screen name:
- katherineshirley
- Member since:
- Apr 26 2006
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
I listen to music I enjoy, and I perform music I love. A list of the artists and groups who have influenced my performing style and career would be neverending. I have tried to condense it into some old favourites:
Jazz, Blues and Soul:
Billie Holliday, Wilson Pickett, Percy Sledge, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Bessie Smith, Lena Horne, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, and some of the Big Bands.
Solo, Choral and Gospel:
Janis Joplin, Motown, Aretha Franklin, Manhatten Transfer.
Opera:
Maria Callas, Placido Domingo, Caruso, Lucio Dalla, Pavarotti.
Rock'n'Roll:
Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Cream.
Metal/Goth:
Evanescence, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Marilyn Manson, Linkin' Park, Electrickery.
