Summary: Cathryn Beeks talks about her life, musical journey, and her commitment and innovative efforts in creating a platform for local songwriters and performers. By doing so Cathryn has created a model that by example offers a blueprint for local music promotion and support in any town.<br> What’s Covered<br> <br> * Where does music take you?<br><br> As a songwriter write what you live.<br> * Collaboration<br><br> How do you do it, do you write music, do you write lyrics, or both?<br><br> If you want to collaborate let people know.<br> * For a singer-songwriter or songwriter it’s important to be heard<br><br> <br> * Cathryn talks about her site, ListenLocalSD.com and her vision for its future<br><br> <br> * Genre, radio stations and the music biz<br><br> <br> * Life trajectory and the songwriter<br><br> Cathryn offers her advice to the singer-songwriter on performance<br> * Music and the larger community.<br> <br> Cathryn Beeks is a singer/songwriter who’s band The Cathryn Beeks Ordeal rocks acoustic Americana in San Diego. Cathryn has released six CD’s and is a San Diego Music Award nominee. She hosts a radio show featuring local music and touring acts performing in San Diego on ListenLocalRadio.com. She calls herself an entertainment coordinator. Go to her site at ListenLocalsd.com to see how involved that title really is. Cathryn Beeks is a tireless advocate for homegrown music and the needs of singer-songwriters.<br><br> <br> References and Resources<br> <a href="http://listenlocalradio.com" target="_blank">Listen Local Radio</a><br> <a href="http://listenlocalsd.com" target="_blank">Listen Local San Diego</a><br> <a href="http://cathrynbeeks.com" target="_blank">Cathryn’s Official Site</a><br> <a href="http://facebook.com/cathryn.beeks?fref=ts" target="_blank">Cathryn on Facebook</a><br> <a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/cbeeksordeal2" target="_blank">Cathryn on cdbaby</a><br> <a href="http://wishrockranch.bravesites.com/index" target="_blank">Wish Rock Ranch</a><br> <br> Thanks for stopping by and listening. If you like this podcast please share with your friends, we’d really appreciate it!<br>
