Cat Catalani began to perform and write songs a few years ago at the age of 40, after following her youthful dream of earning a Masters degree in writing poetry, having her first book of poetry published, and teaching writing for five yearts at Stanford University.

Throughout her thirties, Cat worked in the corporate world, all the while longing to return to a more creative life. When she began writing and performing her own songs, she felt she had found her true calling. Cat can get you laughing with her songs such as "Bingo City," about an old woman's hilarious adventure on her way to play her favorite game, or move you to tears with "Crossing Over Shenendoah," about a mid-life journey. Cat is always engaging and warm on stage, bringing audiences together with her charismatic storytelling and presence.

Cat performs around the Midwest and has been featured twice on cable television, including Media One's show "The Scene," broadcast to over 450,000 households in the Chicago area. Her music has received radio airplay on the folk program "The Midnight Special" (WFMT--Chicago) and its 60 syndicate stations nationwide, as well as WDCB--College of DuPage, WNUR--Northwestern University, WXOU in Michigan and WXJM in Virginia.

Cat's CD, self-titled, has been released recently by Enthused Music.