Cathi is the lead vocals of No Excuses, the band’s first female vocalist and a powerful presence in the group. She started singing in church choir at age 7. She later joined a group of a capella singers who recorded harmonies for the Corvallis Theater. After moving to Hot Springs, AR, she fell in love with the blues.
“I was asked by a member of the Spa City Blues Association, ‘What does a girl from Oregon know about singing the blues?’ I answered, ‘The blues comes from within. If you’ve felt struggle or pain in your life, you can sing the blues.’”
She moved back to Washington state to be closer to family. Going to music jams and auditions, she met guitarist Lee Waddell and everything started falling into place. In the midst of writing blues and rock songs, Lee introduced her to drummer John Westfall and bass and keyboard player Ray Ryder. They all decided to reform Ray’s original band, No Excuses, and here she is, right where she belongs.
Major Influences
- Etta James
- Koko Taylor
- Debbie Davies
- Blondie
- Bad Company
- Judas Priest
dooobbeeerrrrmaan looks good ,you guys are on the right track.good luck will be in touch,your bro,pete
Hi Cathi…………..you guys sound amazing, I love your music! Mark and I will for sure have to come watch you in Kelso.
Cathi,
wow, I didn’t even know it was you until I started looking at the pictures…all blond huh? Do you guys play ever up in the Puyallup area, that is where I live now…
So how are you? its been a long time.
Lauri
Please contact Kyle at the Monticello Hotel a.s.a.p. Thank you.