An Interview with New York Singer Kathy Craig

Myspace has revolutionized music industry promotion. As recently as five years ago, undiscovered talent had virtually no hope of showcasing their talents without representation. Today, singers and musicians dominate the site adding their songs, marketing future gigs and creating mailing lists.

Kathy Craig is one such singer who has taken advantage of Myspace. On her page, www.myspace.com/katcraig, Craig features original and cover material. She has performed at open mic nights in New York City and continues to work on new songs. She was kind enough to sit and talk with Associated Content about her career, the state of the music business and her goals for the future.

A.C.: When did you know you wanted to pursue singing?

Kathy Craig: I knew ever since I was about 5 or 6. My mom said I used to make my dolls sing when I played with them. When I started school I always said I wanted to be a singer when I grew up. People used to laugh at me so I started saying that I was going to be a vet instead. Years later, I stopped caring what people thought and did what was in my heart.

A.C.: How supportive are your family and friends?

Kathy Craig: They are pretty supportive of what I do. They're interested in different projects that I'm working on. When I recorded my first demo my mom was so excited she brought the CD into work and played it for everyone, like, 5 times. I guess that's what mothers are for right?

A.C.: You attended C.W. Post and studied music. Many music professors look down on popular music. What's your take on pop?

Kathy Craig: Well, pop music is very broad and people have different opinions about it. Pop music has roots in R&B, rock and even a little jazz. I think it paved the way for a lot of artists from the 60's to today. I mean, do you think Michael Jackson would have been as popular if pop music wasn't popular?

A.C.: As someone who is musically tone deaf I find the singers on American Idol Season 6 to be severely lacking in talent. There seems to be an increased emphasis on image. What is your opinion of American Idol?