Cathy Riverslegends / cathy rivers
Performer, radio personality, rock manager (Cracker!) and down-to-earth human, Cathy's well-loved despite the rough-and-tumble of the rock biz. She knows the perils of taking a stand in a volatile and male-dominated culture, but she handles her encounters with such panache that we have yet to hear any smack-talk. And in Tucson, that's saying a lot. That great smile and gritty 'tude can't hurt. Cathy actively supports local music (by playing gigs as well as showing up and buying drinks for struggling musicians) and local arts via groups such as MOCA. Buy her a drink next time you see her. She deserves a lot more. A toast to Ms. Rivers. NAME:"Cathy Rivers." TYPE:"O Positive, singer/songwriter." QUOTE:"If I could remember all the things I've forgotten, I'd know a lot." BANDS OR MAIN GIG:"Cathy Rivers." OTHER CO-CONSPIRATORS:"Teddy Morgan, Dicki Gold, and Jason Steed." LIFE STORY IN BRIEF:"Oh, boy...read my arms. It would take a while." BORN IN:"Kansas City, Kansas." HOW LONG IN TUCSON:"Eleven years." ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE TUCSON:"Bewildering." WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN ON THE LOCAL SCENE:"I love it the way is, but I would love to see more folks get more recognition and compensation for the things they do to make it so special." CONNECTING POINTS:"Red Room at the Grill, Plush, Club Congress, the Rialto Theater." ARTIFACTS:CONTACT: |
