The "\;Songbirds"\; of Cape Cod are an all female quartet of recording artists\, singer songwriters and musicians. As seasoned performers on their own\, this talented group of women perform together in a Nashville "\;in-the-round"\; style\, sharing songs and stories of the meaning behind the songs. This will be a special concert of \; classic and original Christmas and holiday songs with their own unique takes.... all sprinkled with multi part harmonies.
\n\nBand members\, instruments\, and short bios: \;
\n\nCaroline Brennan: Vocals\, Guitar\, and Guilele
\n\nCaroline (Henry) Brennan is an award-winning singer/songwriter from Massachusetts. In 2014\, after buying a new guilele\, she started writing songs again\, and they began flowing from her. From life experiences she'\;s had and those she has seen her family and friends go through\, her songs string together the relatable themes of love\, heartache\, and hope\, while her music\, with its soulful melodies\, has a unique blend of country\, rootsy folk\, and island-flavored acoustic pop. \; \;
\n\nKathleen Healy: Vocals and Guitar
\n\nKathleen Healy is a hard-working musician &\; songwriter living on Cape Cod. She draws from her experience of living and raising a family near the beach for many of her songs. Some say saltwater runs through her veins. Kathleen writes from the heart and her honest lyrics and often poignant subject matter lend themselves to the unique quality of her voice. She admits to being a live music junkie but is currently not seeking treatment for her addiction.
\n\nCatie Flynn: Vocals and Guitar
\n\nCatie Flynn is a singer songwriter born and raised on Cape Cod. She attended Berklee College of Music in Boston where she studied vocal performance and music business. Upon graduating from Berklee\, Catie moved to Nashville\, Tennessee. While in Nashville she toured with an Americana group and spent countless hours refining her songwriting skills. Now back on the Cape\, Catie can be seen playing locally and around the Northeast region. Catie also teaches private lessons in Chatham\, MA. \;
\n\nKathi Taylor: Vocals and Drums
\n\nKathi&rsquo\;s music career began in Los Angeles in the 1980s. She played drums with several local rock bands before joining up with The Mustangs\, an all-girl\, country rock group with strong songwriters and a big vocal sound. The band was together for several years\, performing regularly on the L.A. country roots scene\, including frequent appearances at the legendary Palomino club. They showcased with the top acts at the time including Lucinda Williams\, Jim Lauderdale\, Jeffrey Steele\, and Rosie Flores.
\n\nRecently\, Kathi has been performing with The Songbirds. She also performs regularly with her husband Bob Dunlap (RedKat Duet\, Bob&bull\;Kat)\, and in the rocking trio\, The Skiffs\, with Sean Brennan. The Skiffs have been playing Tuesday nights at the popular O&rsquo\;Shea&rsquo\;s Olde Inne in West Dennis on Cape Cod for the past 13 years.
\nParking Note: \; There is no parking at Thacher Hall. Parking is available just across Route 6A from Thacher Hall around the Common\, as well as at the Post Office and Chapter House Inn. Crossing attendants will be available to assist with crossing Route 6A at the designated crosswalk in front of Thacher Hall. If you need accessible parking information\, please email events@thacherhall.org.