LICENSING DEAL
KATYA’s song “Hey Sister” was featured in the finale of the ABC hit series “Reef Break” starring Poppy Montgomery. Her music video, “Laying In My Bed” was licensed out to, and used for the opening sequence of the MTV show, “Damage Control.”
KATYA’S INTERNATIONAL TOURS
KATYA has toured Japan eight times. She performed at the Hard Rock Cafe Osaka, Hard Rock Cafe Universal City Walk Osaka, Tokyo and the Kansai Music Conference. The Kansai Music Conference nominated KATYA for the “Hiram Bullock Award” and the “Performer of the Year Award”. KATYA opened for Queensryche in Detroit, MI. She was invited to play the world-famous Venice Boardwalk Carnevale Festival, where her performance drew comparisons to 70’s Rock Icons. She rocked the Inkslinger’s Ball at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Later, KATYA headlined at the E World Music red carpet launch party at the Knitting Factory.
TOUR SUPPORT AND ENDORSEMENTS
Katya receives tour support from D’Addario, Planet Waves and Yelp Japan. She is sponsored by Cold Cock Whiskey, Noir Leather and DirtBag Clothing. Legendary John Carruthers, of Carruthers Guitars provided her with a phenomenal endorsement of three custom-built guitars with her own signature logo. Additional endorsements were provided by Egnater Amplifiers, Clayton USA Guitar Picks, Anvil Cases, Coffin Case, TKL (Custom Cases), Red Jones Amplification (Custom Amps and Mods), Visionary Optometry and Get’m Get’m.
TV APPEARANCES
KATYA has appeared on NBC, KTLA, VH1 Classic, E Channel, MTV, and Japanese TV. KATYA is a cast member in the Mark Burnett Production Reality Television Series “ROCK AND ROLL FANTASY CAMP” on VH1 Classic. The show featured Paul Stanley (KISS), Marky Ramone (RAMONES), Phil Collen (DEF LEPPARD), Mark Hudson, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum (GUNS N’ ROSES). KATYA performed on the Ryan Seacrest produced show “Bank of Hollywood” featuring Candy Spelling. She has also appeared on Simon Cowell’s “America’s Got Talent” starring Sharon Osbourne, David Hasselhoff, and Pierce Morgan. She was featured in a commercial for “Wave” products that aired on Japanese TV, and has been recognized on NBC NEWS and KTLA’s “The People’s Court”.
KATYA’S SELF-PRODUCED/WRITTEN SINGLE “IF YOU CAN’T BEAT ‘EM JOIN ‘EM SUCKER!” FROM HER 2ND STUDIO ALBUM “FREEDOM ROCKER!”
KATYA’S 2nd studio album “FREEDOM ROCKER!” features Ralph Serafino, Mark Childers (Carrie Underwood), Garrett Goodwin (Carrie Underwood), Tony Strat P-Funk Thomas (George Clinton Parliament, Kid Rock), Kelly Garni (Quiet Riot), Jordan Marchini (Dave Matthews, GWAR), Ronnie Ciago (Bill Ward, Moody Blues), DieTrich Thrall (Doyle of the Misfits) and Scott Fuller (Morbid Angel).
KATYA’S DEBUT ALBUM “ROCK LIVES!”
The LA Music Awards nominated KATYA for “Female-Singer Songwriter of the Year”. Her self-produced/written, debut album, “ROCK LIVES!” consists of internationally known guest stars: David Campbell, Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction), Gonzo Sandoval (Armored Saint), Jerry Peterson (Eric Clapton), Adam Cohen (Ray Charles), Paulo Gustavo (Graham Bonnet), John Philip Shenale (Tori Amos) and Eliza James (Burt Bacharach). The album was mixed by Skip Saylor/Ian Blanch and mastered by Bernie Grundman. Her single, “The Power of Rock and Roll,” (featuring Gonzo on drums of Armored Saint) has broken into international radio. KATYA is a featured artist in the bestselling Musicians Atlas Resource Book, and spotlighted on the “musiciansatlas.com” homepage. Planetary Group has distributed the compilation CD to more than 750 radio stations in the United States and Canada; this CD features KATYA’s song, “The Power of Rock and Roll.” Katya signed a distribution deal with Music One in the Philippines, and received international airplay. She was chosen out of 300 performers by Chris Douridas and Gemma Dempsey in Los Angeles for an internationally released compilation CD called “2623 Main Street.” Her song, “Bitch & Moan,” which was aired on KLOS. Her video “Laying In My Bed” was placed on Mike Galaxy’s compilation DVD, “Can’t Dance Version 3”, which was screened and distributed at the Sundance Film Festival.
KATYA’S BOOK “How To Calm And Tame Your Dog Naturally!”
KATYA’s book, “How To Calm And Tame Your Dog Naturally!” and her flashy, hand-made clothing, pet gear, and accessory line ROCK WEAR FOR DOGS (& humans too!) will be in a chain of well-known pet stores. Her established online store has provided her with the ability to expand into retail storefronts.
KATYA’S MUSICAL BACKGROUND
Her roots are Russian and her music is revolutionary. KATYA’s music career started at the early age of 5, when her grandmother insisted on giving her classical piano and voice lessons. She was born in Ossa, Russia and was a trained classical pianist and singer. At age six, KATYA’s interests expanded to the guitar, which led her to be a songwriter. The keys to the golden kingdom were granted, and KATYA’s whole world became about music. Today she is an accomplished musician playing piano, keyboard, rhythm, and lead guitar as well as being an incredible vocalist and a high-energy performer. Connect with this amazing artist and experience her transforming and extraordinary music!
カティアはロックンロールのラブ・ チャイルド!
カティアはロシアの血を引くアメリカ生まれのファースト・ジェネレーション・ロッカーである。彼女は並外れたシンガーとギタリストであり、ピアニスト、作詞家、そして作家である。
海外でのツアー
2012年9月に初めてのジャパン・ツアーを行いてから、毎年来日してツアーを行っています。関西ミュージックカンファレンスとハード・ロック・カフェ大阪でライブをしました。そして、「日本でツアーができました」という知らせを発表すると、2013年の春に有名なロックバンド「Queensryche」のオープニング・バンドとして出演しました。
また、KMC Music Award 2つ(ハイラム・ブロック・アワード、2013年の最も人気なアーティスト・アワード)にノミネートされて、そして有名なヴェニス・ビーチでライブをするチャンスもできました。
彼女の6回目のジャパンツアーは2017年の秋に行います。
スポンサーとサポートする会社
カティアは、D’AddarioとPlanet Wavesからの支持を得って、Cold Cock Whiskey, Noir Leather and DirtBag Clothing. Legendary John Carruthers, of Carruthers Guitarsの会社が提供しています。さらに、この会社の後援も受ける。Egnater Amplifiers, Clayton USA Guitar Picks, Anvil Cases, Coffin Case, TKL (Custom Cases), Red Jones Amplification, Visionary Optometry, Get’m Get’m.
テレビ番組に出演する経験
VH1クラシックチャンネルのマーク・バーネットプロダクションテレビシリーズ、“ロックンロール・ファンタ ジー・キャンプ”のキャストメンバーの経験を持つ。同番組の出演者には、ポール・スタンリー(キス)、マーキー・ラモーン(ラモーンズ)、フィル・コリン(デフ・レパード)、マーク・ハドソン、ダフ・マッケイガン(ガンズ・アンド・ローゼス)やマット・ソーラム(ガンズ・アンド・ローゼス)のような世界的なアーティストが含まれている。
バックグランド
カティアの音楽はロシアのルーツとして、革命的なことである。5歳のとき、おばあさんがボイスレッスンとピアノレッスンを受けると主張しました。それから、6歳よりギターと作曲のことに興味を持っていました。
現在、彼女はプローミュージシャンとして、いろんなところでキーボード、ピアノ、そしてギターを演奏し、パワーフルな歌声で盛り上がるパフォーマンスをする。