I invited bassist Dan Kleederman to join me for the wonderful opportunity to support a great cause, a benefit concert for Habitat for Humanity in Hudson, NY at Club Helsinki. Dan and I were the opening act. It was a great night that featured great musicians who also call Hudson home: Tommy Stinson, Melora Creager, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Melissa Auf der Mauer. Hence the name for the benefit Home Bass: 4 Strings, 4 Hearts. It was fun performing with another musician on stage.

Comin' Back To Me words and music by Cathy Grier SESAC singerfish publishing

edited by Dan Kleederman

by Nousha Salimi

I met Mithun in the Grand Central Shuttle station where he filmed me for his series "Back Of The Busk" he came the following day to Union Square and interviewed me in the park during the farmers market. Later he came down to my gig and filmed me singing the song I wrote for historian Rebecca Price for her ChickHistory series HerStory.  The song is called "HerStory Not Forgotten" That's me sporting my Left On Red t-shirt from friends + subway musicians Liah and Kelly.

filmed and edited by Mithun Bhat

words and music by C. Grier SESAC Singerfish publishing 

During the time I was writing this song, I learned of Eve Ensler's new initiative project 1 Billion Rising a massive campaign to get people into the streets on February 14, 2013 to dance, sing shout our against violence.  I had the melody of the HerStory song in my head and quickly adapted the lyrics to a new version for 1 Billion rising.  It is called Rise Against Violence. you can listen to an audio of it here.

February 14 has been since 1998 the day V-Day celebrates it's continued efforts to end violence towards women. I am empowered by Eve Ensler's tireless work and the millions who have joined her in support of such an important mission. To End Violence.

The best way I know to show why I perform in the subway and in public spaces, is to share some of my experiences.

I am usually the one performing and filming so I don't get a chance to show you what I do.  these clips were taken in various locations around NYC above and below in public spaces. With some surprise spontaneous guest performers.

Performing songs Question Of Desire, Dedicate, Cool Trick, Comin' Back To Me, words and music Cathy Grier Singerfish publishing SESAC with Amazing Grace-traditional, Love Is In Need Of Love Today-Stevie Wonder

WGXC Community radio in Hudson, NY: I was interviewed by program director Tom Roe and teen DJ Jack Ross-Pilkington June 8, 2012 the day before my Hudson Opera House gig. Jack surprised me with his questions and quick mind. Here's a little excerpt including my song "What Fools Do"

click here for the full audio of the interview

Richard Green stopped by and took this clip.  I asked what inspires him for my What's Your Inspiration Project.  What Inspires Richard? 

I performed at the 15th annual Winter Walk in Hudson, NY in the store of a friend from NYC who recently opened her own shop. This clip really shows the spirit and energy of audience. People walked up and down Warren St, closed off to traffic for the event.

audio: recorded live with Cathy Grier vocals, guitar and Richard Green: guitar, Kevin Holsapple: drums, Dr. Jeff Arp-Sandel: bass, and Chris Ferrone: sax