Kathrine has played fiddle and some piano for contra, square, and English dances and dance camps since the mid-80s. Some of her early mentors were Cathie Whitesides, Jeremy Kammerer, and Barry Shultz. She credits Cathie with teaching her how to fit tunes to dances, Jeremy with how to live the itinerant musician's life on a low budget and with honor, and Barry with helping her master the slippery and offbeat ways of Southeastern American fiddling. Lark in the Morning camp deserves mention for providing some of her first opportunities to play for dancing, and for the inspiration to try to make life a nonstop music party.
Today she plays with the Contrabandits, whose music is known for its wacky surprises and irresistible drive. She also plays with The Guppies and the KJammers. Kathrine lives with husband Kit Nelson near the beach at Half Moon Bay.
For bookings or lessons, call Kathrine at 650-726-3495, or e-mail kathrineg@earthlink.net.
