What is a Catherine DeNuvaring? Bonjour Silly Americans! SF-based Catherine DeNuvaring plays vintage trashy tunes in the original French, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, German, and Italian. We use toy-looking instruments, but we go hard and loud. Mais oui!
Where has Catherine DeNuvaring performed? Catherine DeNuvaring have been spotted invading legendary SF and Bay Area venues like Winters Tavern,Hotel Utah Saloon, the Knockout, Lucky Horseshoe, Otherwise Brewing, Thee Parkside, the Rite Spot, Lanesplitter Pizza, and the New Farm, and festivals including Noise Pop Summer of Music, Market Street Arts BUSK-IT!, SF Porchfest, Fiesta on the Hill, and Sonoma Wine Road. We've also infiltrated radio's "KALX Live!"
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Who are the members of Catherine DeNuvaring?
Darien (AKA "Catherine") climbed over the Berlin wall while it was coming down and still has a piece of it. She really does sing in 5 languages. With a voice full of soul and a heart to match, Darien also plays melodica and acoustic percussion.
Dave (AKA "Sven") plays the electric fuzz ukulele that gives Catherine DeNuvaring its uniquely spare, muscular sound. He also adds occasional acoustic percussion and programs e-drums.
Check out these live performance videos from Winters Tavern and the KALX Live radio show. Oh la vache!
Where can I see Catherine DeNuvaring live? 8/22/26 Mayes Oyster House, SF. Lineup TBA 9/19/26 Lanesplitter Pizza, Emeryville. Lineup TBA Merci for your support Silly Americans!