Hello loves, long time no see...wow, I haven't written one of these in awhile. I've almost forgotten how to navigate my profile. Bad Katrina!

No, I am not dead yet. This is a good thing, right? Right?

No, the EP is not completed yet...you know the one I talked about months and months ago? Yeah, that one. We started recording back in late September 2008 and had to put everything on hold due to some unexpected logistical issues, blah blah blah...but we are finally back at it and making a lot of progress. I think producer Tim Moore is going to do a lovely job on these songs.

In the meantime, I pulled all last year's piano/vocals from my page (since a lot of them will be on the CD) and replaced them with some older tracks...a couple from my 2004/2005 EP and some done live in the studio back in 2007. Ah, nostalgia.

I hope you are all well. I miss you.

Much love,
Katrina

Oh, and RIP to my favorite Golden Girl who played my imaginary grandma in too many fantasies to count. I absolutely adored her.

Whoever took the time to build, design, and film this - thank you. You've stolen my heart completely.

I've missed you. A new EP will be on the way soon (well by soon, I mean we start recording in August), and I'll be playing a Friday show at Tangier in September that I'm pretty excited about...also, sparkles, unicorns, and bubbles are on the horizon for everyone. Oh yes, Fall can bring good things.

I hope you're all enjoying your Summers immensely.

Love,
Katrina

Oh, you are? Well, lovely, cuz we have a Facebook Page now.

That's right. The Facebook - we're on it.

Feel free to stop by, peruse, comment if you're feeling particularly generous, and become a friend if you're feeling particularly super generous. We'd be happy to have you.

Good times, good times.

Love,
Katrina

That’s right, I said it - thrills AND chills...this Monday, April 7th, at the Republic.

We’ll have special guests on cello, violin, percussion, and guest piano on one cover tune.

This might be the most gorgeous venue I’ve played in the L.A. area....and I’m not just saying that to get you there. I’m serious. There’s a fireplace on the stage, people. No shit - a fireplace ON THE STAGE. That’s the kind of class I’m talking about here. No joke.

April 7th @ Republic Restaurant & Lounge
8:30PM, $15 cover
650 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
*Dinner reservations recommended*

Oh, and did I mention the lighting? The lemon drops?

How about the strings? Oh, I covered that already.

It’s going to be lovely. Hope to see you there.

Love,

Katrina

Happy Monday, loves.

I've posted some new piano/vocals on my page, all done live in the studio late Friday evening - This Is Not Us, A Lost Soul, & My Body Lays.

My best friend's determined that "A Lost Soul" is vampire related. I will not to confirm or deny this theory...but I will say I think she's highly influenced by the Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 2 discs we've been watching lately, so her theories cannot be trusted.

Your friend and neighbor,

Katrina

Two blogs in 1 week...this is record breaking.

I'm playing at the Pig'n Whistle this Friday (March 7th), and naturally you're invited to join us. It's going to be an intimate, acoustic set with piano/vocals only. The wonderful Joe Clopton plays at 8PM, and I go on at 8:30PM.

I love that name – Pig'n Whistle. I imagine a barn full of mini pot bellied pigs playing woodwind instruments every time I see it. Hmm, I probably should have kept that to myself.

Wait, no. That has to be the most awesomely good image ever, and I'm not afraid to admit it. I'll be forever indebted to anyone who can draw it for me. Pretty please? Do it for the children.

Have I ever told you about my Grandma's pet pot bellied pig? He was trained like a dog and would come when called. She named him "Porkchop." Horrifying (the name, not the piggie).

Love,
Katrina

We have a new song up…it's a ballad (shocker!), recorded live in the studio Friday evening. Feel free to give it a listen and add to your pages if you're feeling particularly generous.

It's the first of many new songs, so please keep an eye out for more.

We also have a new banner with artwork provided by the incredibly delicious Heather Lloyd. You can copy and paste the code below onto your page (in the "about me" section), and viola! You'll have this lovely graphic.



Copy this code to your website to display this banner!
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Come on now...you know you want one. Don't deprive yourself. You deserve it.

Your friend and lover,

Katrina

P.S. - I love that I can set my current mood as "dirty". It makes me happier than you could ever know.

Join me Thursday, January 31st for Don't Call Us Tori's 4th Anniversary show at the Derby!

Show up and thrill me. Go ahead, thrill me please.

The show will feature sets by myself, Andrea Marchant, Marina V, and Julie Neumark. See below for more details...

Don't Call Us Tori's 4th Anniversary Show
January 31st @ The Derby
8PM, $12 Cover
4500 Los Feliz Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90027
*Doors open @ 8PM; Katrina goes on @ 10PM*

Purchase $8 discounted pre-sale tickets online at Katrinaparker.com!

Your friend and lover,
Katrina