Cathy’s music has been described as gothic Americana – for fans of Calexico, Jesse Sykes, Giant Sand and, um … Stevie Nicks.
“gothic Americana… Frequently shrouded in deep reverb, the sonically distant layers here are chilling when played at a high volume. The stark presence of Cathy Rivers’ husky voice is engaging and reveals a spirit that’s seen trouble and hard times.” – Miles of Music
“Cathy Rivers…smoky but powerful voice shines like a beacon on her latest disc, Ascension, and gives the punk rock set something to listen to when they go home alone at 4 in the morning.” – Albuquerque Journal
“Rivers won the crowd all by herself with her archetypal new ‘Tennessee Gentleman,’ a country song with the heart of pure punk metal.” – Review of Cathy’s live performance opening for Neko Case – No Depression
“Rivers is powerful, poignant, introspective, and reflective. She is an undeniable feminine force whose lyrical and smoky, sultry vocal talents rival that of Tucson’s male dominated music scene…” – Downtown Tucsonan