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Katrina Chester is ready. This incredible performerís entire life has been a musical journey that has lead to this moment in time, when all the facets of her talent shine in a brilliant solo career.

Katrina Chesterís fans are ready. Her already sizeable and quickly growing following has been waiting in sweet anticipation of the inevitable day when her name becomes a household word.

Katrinaís new self-titled EP has already sold out.! A tantalizing glimpse of her forthcoming album, of a sultry and intoxicating blend of Neo-Soul, R&B, and Funk, all tinged with the distinctive vocal intensity that critics have called ìhypnotic, yet accessibleî. Says Katrina, ìI couldnít have imagined the response to be as positive and excited as it has been. Industry-wise, I think the materialís refreshing. And with Joss Stone breaking the Neo-Soul market for a lot of us, itís bringing an old form of R&B/Soul back to the forefront, with a new twistî.

Katrina penned the tunes with help from such songwriting luminaries as Daryl Pediford (Kool & The Gang), Marty Fredrickson (Faith Hill, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne), and John Margolis of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. And her band is no less impressive, headed by co-writer/producer Ian Hatton, guitarist for Bonham, Paul Rogers, and Robert Plant's Honey Drippers and Drum chores are handled by Godsmackís/LoProís Tommy Stewart.

Daughter of the legendary session drummer Gary Chester, Katrinaís creative odyssey began in the most musical of environments. "I still can't believe it, as I look back, at some of the people that had been very regularly at my home when I was a kid: Jim Croce, Patti LaBelle, Burt Bacharach," Katrina remembers, "Some of the great R&B and Soul legends were my father's colleagues and personal friends.î

To quench her passion for performing, Katrina began fronting bands at age 12. At a young age she took advantage of the vibrant New York music scene and unleashed her original music when most kids were worried about passing their driver's test. Playing all-original music, her band Luxx did 300 dates a year for three years across the USA and overseas. Katrina's powerful voice and tornado-like intensity drove Luxx's sound, garnering them opening slots for Godsmack, 3 Doors Down, Fuel, and Saliva.

Katrina has recorded extensively as well, and has the platinum albums to prove it. In addition to three albums with Luxx (BMG), she performed her own brand of vocal magic on Godsmack's double platinum album Awake (Universal/Republic), as well as two double-platinum recordings with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Atlantic Records), also appearing as featured vocalist on two TSO national tours. In early 2002, Katrina won the lead role in "Love, Janis", the smash Off-Broadway musical about the life of Janis Joplin. Critical acclaim was immediate and unanimous. The "Love, Janis" producers even decided to give Katrina her own "Saturday Night Late Show," with creative freedom. The resulting notoriety won her appearances on The Howard Stern Show, WB Morning News, and on Radio Q104.3. In many ways, "Janis" brought Katrina home, paving the way for the material she would write for her burgeoning solo career. The timing seems right now for her particular blend of Neo-Soul, R&B, Blues, and Funk; with a flavor and trademark all her own. "I would leave the show so inspired, I just kept writing!" she remarked. Katrina has continued to land other notable acting roles, most recently on the final season of the HBO smash Sex and the City.

Katrina is also thrilled to be invited back to Thunderbay, ON Canada this year after an amazing reception in last years Blues festival! June 16th Katrina will be supporting legendary artists ìHeartî for the ìRock the Fortî festival! Day after Katrinaís Thunderbay appearance in July 05, her face graced the cover of the local paper with overwhelming responses to have her back next year! Thanks to everyone there, she will be!

In 2005 Katrina landing the role of Janis Joplin in the national tour of the off-Broadway show ìLove Janisî. Already a veteran of the off-Broadway run in NYC, Katrina was actually chosen by the producers as the best vocalist to play the role. Janis left behind some hard shoes to fill, and Katrina has risen to the top of the heap, winning the chance to portray this American icon in the very first national tour of this smash hit. Presented jointly by the Joplin family estate and Tony-nominated director Randy Myler, the ìLove Janisî tour began in July 2005 in Louisville-Kentucky, headed to Cincinnati, Ohio and then on to Cleveland. Perhaps the most news was Katrina being asked to launch Love, Janis in San Francisco, CA from June 2006 till Sept 2006! Katrina has won rave reviews for her past year of touring in this production and was really honored to accept this role.

Katrina now heads back to New York to start writing her second solo CD, due out in 2007. Yes, Katrina Chester is ready. And the world is ready to embrace her unique contribution to the ever-evolving genre of Soul in all its popular forms and flavors. Addictive. Intoxicating. Exhilarating. Donít say we didnít warn you.

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Management and PR

For more information on Katrina Chester, contact the Business Office at KatrinaChester@gmail.com.

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Booking Agent

To book Katrina Chester, call Mark Hyman at Paradise Artists (www.paradiseartists.com) at 734-477-6677 or e-mail superbooking@aol.com

Fan Mail

Fan mail can be sent to: KatrinaChester@gmail.com