I’ve been writing, recording and performing for over 15 years. As an independent artist, I’m also no stranger to day jobs. I’ve been fortunate to have had some rewarding ones, including my current work in Solar. But this bio is about my music path:

HIGHLIGHTS

• I was born in Los Angeles
• My Mom taught me how to play guitar
• My Dad is LA Daily News columnist Dennis McCarthy
• I have a BA in History from UC Berkeley
• I lived in Athens, Georgia where I was signed to an indie record deal that landed me on AAA radio with my first CD, Serendipity
• I moved back to California and recorded a new CD, Everyday Real
• Nothing Moves Me landed on a Sharper Image compilation along with Norah Jones and Diana Krall; and was also selected for a few more high profile compilations
• I played at Ryman Auditorium (the original Grand Ole Opry), in addition to a few other notable venues
• I recorded an acoustic CD with female trio She’s Out There (with Liz Pisco and Susan Z), and followed it up with some tours
• I recorded a holiday jazz CD, Winter
• I wrote a song for comedian Kathy Griffin
• Fold landed on two episodes of the TV show Army Wives
• My fourth full length CD, Modernity, was released February 2010
• I’m beyond grateful to my fans, who still let me know they’re out there
• I’ve been on hiatus from performing but plan to play again in late 2010

REVIEWS

“Every once in a while you hear a voice that makes you stand up (or perhaps sit down) and reflect…Christie McCarthy possesses such a voice…dulcet, golden.” - Jason Slatton of Flagpole Magazine

“The ranks of today’s best singer-songwriters will have to happily make room for one more…with such strong songs so ably presented, Christie McCarthy is an essential new artist.” - Daniel Aloi, Gannett News Service

“Rich, soulful, and tastefully understated. Indigo Girl fans would probably take to Christie instantly.” - William Friar, Contra Costa Times

“Listening to Winter is like reclining in the corner of your favorite jazz club while Christie performs just for you. It’s cool, straight-up jazz.” - Carol Swanson, Christmasreviews.com

DISCOGRAPHY

Modernity (2010), Original eclectic pop-rock
Winter (2006), Hip jazz renditions of Christmas classics
Everyday Real (2003), Original country-rock
The Fantasy Sessions (2000), Original 6-song EP recorded at Fantasy Studios, produced by legendary Wally Buck
Serendipity (1998), Original folk rock. Guest players Larry Klein, Denny Fongheiser, Norton Buffalo, Tim Capello and Nina Gerber

INFLUENCES

Old School: Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, The Beatles, The Who, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Steely Dan, Pete Seeger, Jackson Browne, The Kinks and many, many more.