About Catherine

There are two bands by the name Catherine. 1. Metalcore band from Sacramento, California 2. Alternative rock band from Chicago, Illinois. 1. A five-piece band from Sacramento, CA who put a new spin on metal, by combining the catchy with the epic, and the honest with the brutal. Through clever riffage, pounding drums and a few hot leads, Catherine's anthems speak of a powerful drive to better oneself and the scene. Being a Metalcore band, Catherine has came very far. After recording their self-released album called: A Call To Entropy, in 2005, Rise Records quickly picked them up with no hesitation. Quickly after signing with Rise Records, Catherine recorded their 1st Album under Rise Records in 2006 called: Rumor Has It...(Astaroth Has Stolen Your Eyes). In 2007, they recorded and released their 2nd Album under Rise Records called: The Naturals, after new band members were introduced. 2 years later, with yet again new band members, they recorded and released their 3rd album under Rise Records called: Inside Out. Catherine has Toured throughout the US and also Internationally. Catherine had a major impact on Fans and most importantly, Today's Music Scene. As of July 16th, 2009, Robby Lee and Justin Salinas are rumored to have a new project in the works. Most Recent Band Members: Nick Bradwell Robert Lee Tobin Taylor Rearick Steve Barboza Justin Salinas (MyChildren MyBride, Scars of Tomorrow, Inked In Blood) Former Band Members: Jesse Alejandrez Chase Bratton Aaron Brekky Sam Cowan Andrew Franz Julio Garcia Bryan LeMasters (RIP) Paul Vickery 2. Alternative rock band from Chicago, Illinois. They were active from 1985 until 1998. The bands original line up included Neil Jendon, Jerome Brown, bassist Cliff Fox and a drum machine - which was later replaced by Kerry Brown on drums. The band's first EP titled Sleepy, was produced by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins. Throughout the band's lifetime, the line-up constantly changed. None of the original members remained in the band for the whole period that it was active. The band were dissolved in 1998 after they failed to secure a new contract with a record label. Early years In the early phases of their career, the band was frequently dismissed as being "little more than a second-rate Smashing Pumpkins knockoff". The fact that drummer Kerry Brown was married to Smashing Pumpkins bassist D'Arcy did little to weaken this allegation, along with the notable point that the two bands would occasionally borrow members from one another in the recording studio. Although their earlier releases bore a slight resemblance to The Smashing Pumpkins, Catherine eventually discovered their own sound over time. The original band lineup slowly came together during the late '80s and early '90s, with founding members Neil Jendon and Jerome Brown providing the band with their name (for reasons unknown; even to them). Along with a drum machine, they were joined by bassist Cliff Fox for their first release, the Sparkle/Charmed 7" single, which was put out on the local Limited Potential label. Public debut With the addition of drummer Kerry Brown (no relation to Jerome) soon afterward, the drum machine was shelved. New guitarist Mark Rew also came aboard, and the group released the Billy Corgan-produced "Sleepy" EP in 1993. The EP was embraced in college markets, which prompted the group to sign with TVT for their debut album, "Sorry!", later in the same year. Due to touring constraints, Fox left the band shortly after the release of Sorry! and was replaced by Keith Brown (Kerry's brother). Catherine's tour in support of the album found them opening for the likes of The Smashing Pumpkins, Hole, Suede, Dig, and Letters to Cleo. As a result of this widened exposure, Sorry! went on to become a largely appreciated college hit. Final album In 1996, Neil Jendon and Jerome Brown both left the band, leaving Mark Rew and Kerry Brown as the primary singer/songwriter for the final Catherine release, "Hot Saki and Bedtime Stories". Bass player Keith Brown also contributed, writing songs on the CD. While Mixing the CD in Chicago, the band met audio engineer Todd Tatnall, and later recruited Tatnall to play percussion and keyboard on tour. The band also recruited Scott "Fever" Evers (former bass player for the Urge Overkill) to play lead guitar on tour. Shortly after joining for tours, the band asked Tatnall and Evers to remain as full members. Final tour In 1997, Catherine toured the US and Europe, opening for bands like Garbage and the Lemonheads in the US, and playing several large festivals in Europe, including Reading (UK), Bizarre (Cologne), and Rocknacht (Leuven). Break up After their 1997 tour, the band began recording a new LP in the studio they built in a remodeled barn outside Watervliet, Michigan. Meanwhile, TVT Records would not return the band's phone calls. Opting out of their contract, Catherine was unable to secure a contract with another label. Although a total of 13 songs were written and recorded, none of the songs from those sessions were ever released, although at least one, "Flight 518" was re-recorded in a later project by Rew. The original "My Friend the Snake" sessions have only been heard by a few friends and fans of the band. Discouraged by the lack of progress in securing a new contract, Evers and Tatnall left the band, followed by Keith Brown. Mark Rew recruited a few young musicians to continue playing, but eventually permanently dissolved the band. Rew and Jendon reconvened in 2007 and currently play a couple of the 'lost' Catherine songs in the Chicago-based band "Bugglette", and independently released a new album, "Shame On You, Shanga Flowerdell" in late 2008. After a break from music, Jendon was a member of Zelienople for 3 years and appeared on several of their albums. In addition to playing with Bugglette, he is currently performing and recording electronic music under his own name. His first solo CD, "Invisibility", was released on BloodLust! in late 2008.