Kat Bass

Bio

I grew up in the Ruhr area of Germany and have lived near Arnhem (The Netherlands) for more than twenty years. I moved there to study bass guitar at ArtEZ Conservatory of Music, where I graduated in 2004. From then on I have dedicated my life to music, both as a performing musician and in my own projects.

As a bassist, I have played in numerous bands and collaborated with all kinds of artists, including the humorous Mambo Kurt, Mike Leon Grosch (winner of Idols Germany) and the American soul singer Marla Glen. Together with them I performed mainly in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and stood at well-known festivals such as Sziget (HU), Rock am Ring (D) and Jazz Festival St. Moritz (CH). I also played on Marla Glen's latest album, 2020's Unexpected.

In addition to my work with other artists, I have always had my own musical ambitions. Today the focus is on my indie-pop duo w o l k e, in which I write, sing and, of course, play bass. With w o l k e I released two albums, An Bord (2020) and Hinter der Unschuld (2024) and perform in both the Netherlands and Germany. My music is intimate, narrative and shows my deep love for both melody and groove.

In addition to her performances, I teach bass guitar and double bass, band coaching and song- and lyricwriting workshops. I also share my passion for music through my YouTube channel Kat Bass. Here I inspire others to enjoy making music and learn more on the instrument.