Serrano's second CD bound to be hit

By D.D'Angelo

Little did Cathy Serrano know picking up a guitar in law school would someday lead her into a studio as opposed to a court room. Also, little did she know she would be moving from Louisville to Fort Wayne and releasing not one but two CDs.

Just as most of us who grew up in the '70s, Cathy was influenced by such folk artist as Joan Baez and Carly Simon, to name a few. Upon her arrival here in Fort Wayne Cathy began to play in local pubs and, if need be, for free. Her selftaught style of guitar playing and great vocals brought a refreshing style to her folk songs that remind me of days and years gone by. The more Serrano played, the more the Who's Who of Fort Wayne's music world paid attention. Serrano was now establishing herself.

After numerous successful performances locally, she decided to release her first CD called "Native Flute: Share the Wind." The CD was a success. Played by her instrumentally on a Native American flute, it was a haunting and a spellbinding collection of songs that earned her great reviews. Her new CD, "Dark Hearts Simple Treasures" has the makings to be another success.

"Dark Hearts Simple Treasures" is collection of 12 songs/stories done in a way that only Serrano could do. She is accompanied by Mike Andrews on percussion, Michael Patterson on electric guitar and upright bass, and as Serrano says, "the older then dirt" Duane Eby on acoustic guitar and effects. Recorded at Digitracks in Fort Wayne, the CD's stunning cover was done by Jeff Anderson of Anderson Design.

I recommend Cathy Serrano's "Dark Hearts Simple Treasures" to anyone who enjoys great stories and down to earth folk songs. "Dark Hearts Simple Treasures" can be purchased at our local Borders Books Music & More, Wooden Nickel or at Cathy Serrano's website, www.cathyserrano. com and online at cdbaby.com.

This is part of the August 20, 2008 online edition of Frost Illustrated.

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