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Catherine North MashUP: Karyn Ellis + Ian Smith

by Michael August 16, 2010

At long last… we’ve released our very first official MashUP video, and we’re now hard at work planning the next MashUP slated for September 10, 2010. Stay tuned for more information. On June 11 we invited songwriters Karyn Ellis and Ian Smith to participate in the first ever Catherine North MashUP. Karyn and Ian wrote, rehearsed, and [...]

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Catherine North remains a place ‘for the artist’

by Michael July 14, 2010

Nice piece in the Hamilton Spectator by Graham Rockingham today.

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Tribute to Dan Achen released

by Michael July 13, 2010

Shortly after Dan passed away in March, Ian Smith (Spirits/The Miniatures) wrote a song in Dan’s memory called Passing Trains. Ian and drummer Nick Skalkos performed the song at Dan’s wake in March. A few weeks later we were talking with Ian about the future of Catherine North, and decided that recording “Passing Trains” should be our first new project after Dan’s passing.

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Sneak peak at MashUP video

by Michael June 28, 2010

Video from MashUP number one featuring Karyn Ellis and Ian Smith, taped on June 11, 2010.

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Catherine North MashUP brings a new song into the world

by Michael June 18, 2010

On June 11, Ian Smith and Karyn Ellis were brave enough to collaborate and write a song in front an audience of curious onlookers. Head in the Clouds was their creation. For the final take, Marcone joined them on Wurlitzer.

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