Catch Of The Week: Catherine Roche
Meet: Catherine Roche from Haverhill, MA
She may be only 24 years old, but Catherine Roche is an old soul, at least she has the voice of an old soul. There’s a classic tonality and natural traditional delivery pouring out of her youthful exuberance. It makes perfect sense that Catherine’s debut EP, Beautiful Surprise, was produced by Dolly Parton’s producer. She grew up listening to everything from Janis Joplin, to Billy Joel, Johnny Cash and Miranda Lambert. Roche often connects with those influences in her writing and singing styles. Roche says she has been singing as long as she can remember, whether it was family parties or school talent shows. There was no stopping Catherine the performer. And there still isn’t! This singer/songwriter has become a New England favorite, and you will sometimes see her performing at Country 102.5 sponsored events.
The Roche Recordings
Catherine joined us in the Country 102.5 studio to share two of her originals.
“You’re Gonna Find Me” was written with a friend in Nashville
Catherine bares her soul in “Gypsy Soul,”
Here’s the official studio produced recording of the beautiful “Gypsy Soul”
Catherine Components
- What lead you to music: The fact that music allows me to have the creative freedom to express any emotion I am feeling while either singing, writing or performing. I also have always loved helping people, and I can do that through music. It’s the best of both worlds.
- How old when you started: I was 4 years old when I starting putting on concerts for stuffed animals and family members. That lead me to talent shows, open mics and now at 24 I have an EP and I’m performing my owns songs at shows.
Instruments played: vocals and guitar
How would you describe your sound: folk with grit - Who inspires you: All the female artists who have paved the way and are still paving the way for us future artists
- All- time favorite country song(s): I love so many of them from way back to now but I’m currently loving Eric Church’s new album and Loretta Lynn’s new song Ruby Stool.
- Favorite country concert: Dolly Parton and Kip Moore put on the best shows!
- What songs do you like now on Country 102.5: Jimmie Allen- “Best Shot,” Rachel Wammack-“Damage,” and Tenille Townes-“Somebody’s Daughter.”
- If you weren’t a musician, what would you be doing: Definitely something in the music business or Skin Care
- Most proud moment: Having my own song sung back to me so loud at my show was really cool.
- Other things you like to do: I love working out, baking, hiking, and going on adventures
- Fun Facts: I’m really good at interior design, making my own skin care products and I love being barefoot when I garden lol…
Catch Catherine Live
- 10/26/18: Sidelines Bar and Grill in Salem 8-10 with Country 102.5
- 12/1/18: Moonshiners Bar 9p-12a in Haverhill
- 12/15/18: Crescent Yacht Club 8-10:45pm
The Road To Roche
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