Kate Rogers
Encyclopedia
Kate Rogers is the cousin of Grand Central Records
head, Mark Rae
. She was born just outside Toronto
, Canada
and as a child studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music
.
She later attended Fashion Design College and during this period she recorded her first song at Grand Central's studio, entitled "Fine". The song was later released on the compilation album Central Heating 2
(2000).
In 1999, she appeared on a track for Aim
's debut album, Cold Water Music
, which was followed by appearances on the records of a several other Grand Central acts.
Rogers has recorded three albums of her own, the second, Seconds
(2005), consists of cover versions of artists including The Smiths
, Radiohead
, The Pixies and Green Day
.
In 2006, Rogers performed with Toronto indie band, The Coast
.
Rogers' third album, Beauregard will be released under the group name "Kate Rogers Band". The other band members are:
The album will be released on Rogers' own independent record label. Recording of the album is complete, and it was due for release in October 2008, but has been delayed.
Grand Central Records
Grand Central Records was an independent record label based in the Northern Quarter of Manchester, UK. It was started in 1995 by DJ Mark Rae . Rae started out working as manager of the Fat City Records' store...
head, Mark Rae
Mark Rae
Mark Rae, born in Ashington, Northumberland, England, is the head of the highly revered independent record label Grand Central Records and one half of DJ and production duo Rae & Christian.-Grand Central and Rae & Christian:...
. She was born just outside Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and as a child studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music
Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto)
The Royal Conservatory of Music, also known as The Royal Conservatory, is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world...
.
She later attended Fashion Design College and during this period she recorded her first song at Grand Central's studio, entitled "Fine". The song was later released on the compilation album Central Heating 2
Central Heating 2
Central Heating 2 is the 4th compilation from Grand Central Records. The 2 disc album was originally released on 17 April 2000 and re-released with alternative sleeve art on 12 January 2004.-Disc one:# "Fame" - Gripper...
(2000).
In 1999, she appeared on a track for Aim
Aim (musician)
Aim is a British musician, DJ and producer, who was born in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Aim's sound is a blend of funky electronic music and hip hop beats, a sound which typified the Grand Central Records label...
's debut album, Cold Water Music
Cold Water Music
-Track listing:# "Intro" – 0:55# "Cold Water Music" – 5:44# "The Force" – 4:05# "Sail" – 5:14# "Downstate" – 4:14# "Ain't Got Time to Waste" – 4:08# "Fat City " – 0:38...
, which was followed by appearances on the records of a several other Grand Central acts.
Rogers has recorded three albums of her own, the second, Seconds
Seconds (Kate Rogers album)
Seconds is the third album released by Kate Rogers.Her first album was a compilation of her guest appearances as vocalist on Grand Central Records releases, entitled Kate Rogers Vs Grand Central. This was followed by St...
(2005), consists of cover versions of artists including The Smiths
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
, Radiohead
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway .Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992...
, The Pixies and Green Day
Green Day
Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
.
In 2006, Rogers performed with Toronto indie band, The Coast
The Coast (band)
The Coast was a Canadian indie rock group, based in Toronto, Ontario. The Coast is Ben Spurr , Ian Fosbery , and brothers Luke and Jordan Melchiorre .-History:...
.
Rogers' third album, Beauregard will be released under the group name "Kate Rogers Band". The other band members are:
- Matt Bannister - acoustic/electric guitar, vocals
- Blue Dunlap - acoustic/electric guitar, lapsteel guitar
- Tom Howell - piano, fiddle, vocals
- Joanna Borromeo - piano, fiddle, vocals
- John Dinsmore - upright/electric bass
- Jake Wilkinson - Trumpet
- Joshua Van Tassel - drums
- Ryan Granville Martin - drums
The album will be released on Rogers' own independent record label. Recording of the album is complete, and it was due for release in October 2008, but has been delayed.
Discography
- Kate Rogers Vs Grand CentralKate Rogers Vs Grand CentralKate Rogers Vs Grand Central is a compilation album of various Grand Central Records artists. It brings together most of the tracks upon which Kate Rogers appeared as a featured vocalist, up until 2003.It was released just before her solo debut album, St...
(October 2003) (This is a collection of all of Rogers' appearances on other Grand CentralGrand Central RecordsGrand Central Records was an independent record label based in the Northern Quarter of Manchester, UK. It was started in 1995 by DJ Mark Rae . Rae started out working as manager of the Fat City Records' store...
artists' records.) - St. EustaciaSt. EustaciaSt. Eustacia is the second album by singer Kate Rogers, and her debut album of original material. It was recorded in her native Canada. The album title takes its name from the Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius....
(February 2004) - SecondsSeconds (Kate Rogers album)Seconds is the third album released by Kate Rogers.Her first album was a compilation of her guest appearances as vocalist on Grand Central Records releases, entitled Kate Rogers Vs Grand Central. This was followed by St...
(April 2005) - Beauregard (October 2008)