Introducing one of Toronto’s most versatile, genre-blurring songwriters Katie Dauson whose newest single ‘Get Ready’ blurs together rock, blues and rockabilly into one swaggering sound. It’s both joyfully retro and fiercely present. The rhythm guitar chugs with infectious momentum, while the harmonica cuts through the mix with swagger and bite. Produced and engineered by James Nickle, the track continuously moves forward with an unmatched determination.
Inspired by blues greats Junior Wells and James Cotton, and sparked by Bob Seger’s Katmandu, Dauson‘s harmonica solos inject a restless, road-ready spirit that elevates the track beyond homage. Keeping up with that harmonica energy is Dauson‘s compelling vocal performance, which feels lived-in, self-assured and grounded in everyday experience.
Throughout the ‘Get Ready’, Dauson turns self-doubt into fuel and frames it into a catalyst for growth. It’s a defiance that’s almost celebratory and it acts as a powerful reminder that confidence doesn’t always arrive fully formed, it’s something we have to work at.
Before we leave you to dive into ‘Get Ready’, here’s a message from Katie Dauson:
“I was listening to a lot of 70s rock and roll and rockabilly music, which inspired me to write this song. Originally, there was no harmonica in the track, but after hearing Bob Seger’s Katmandu and his iconic harmonica solos, I knew I had to add them—and play them myself. The song is full of energy, from the vocals to the rhythm guitar and harmonica solos. Lyrically, it’s about self-doubt pushing me to do better, confronting detractors, and challenging them to rise up too. Even with its deeper meaning, I wanted to keep the song positive and upbeat.”
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