Jay Funk Dawg Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Did I hear this right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I would look at their facebook status to find out.They did have a rousing set at Come Together over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I would look at their facebook status to find out.I've just learned that there are a LOT of bands/bars/things out there calling themselves Fat Cats. Got a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) I would look at their facebook status to find out.I've just learned that there are a LOT of bands/bars/things out there calling themselves Fat Cats. Got a link?There's a grouphttp://www.facebook.com/groups/228126923884884/for them, but I'm not sure if there's anything else.Aloha,Brad Edited September 5, 2012 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I'm not on facebook, I just thought that's what the kids do these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 yeah that's where i read it.why quit now? they just released the new CD and they don't play a whole bunch anyways... very sad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 They never said they quit, maybe they are semi-retired? I would bet we see some form of the Fat Cats down the road somewhere. I would also bet that edger would know more on this subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Thanks everyone. I guess I speak for the band when I say thanks to all of you. It's been a great 9 years for me and I'm sure it's been an even better 20 years for Todd, Gatch and Dave. I opened for the band at the Volcano in KW back in 1994 and was amazed by their music then. It gives me great pleasure to say that I was part of the Fat Cats. I hope there will be some sort of Fat Cats get together down the road. But for now, new adventures are being explored. Keep on keepin' on. It's been a slice.Stay tuned....FrenchyAloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Yeah I've been hesitant to speak on this whether personally or on "behalf of the band". I think the uncertainty and discomfort that comes from closing such an important chapter in their lives in part contributes to why they have chosen not make a big "final" deal out of their final show. The "unofficial" official word is that they are packing it in. I do not know what this means for the future. I am confident that the boys will continue to play music, just not so sure about the shape or form or who that might entail. Twenty years is a real long time...and its difficult to keep it fresh, real, energized, etc without feeling pressured by other's or one's own expectations, etc in the midst of day jobs, families, different priorities and geographical distance. Although it brings me great sadness to see an end of an era I am excited by the potential opportunity and magic that can come forth from space, time, and tentativeness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Man, I can't even imagine how my life would have turned out if I hadn't been dragged to fat cat shows in my early 20's (astronaut? physicist? plumber?). Cheers boys and thanks for the good times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookycanooky Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Thanks to the Good Rev for getting me to my first Hamilton show ever in 2003. NYE at Pepper Jack Cafe with DD support. Thanks boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunkyb Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 I'm stunned! Been seeing the boys since the 90's. Some of the best parties and after parties I've been to were in the Hammer for and after the Fatties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Man- So much love for the Fatties. I first heard them at the Comfort Zone almost 15 years ago. I loved the music and came back most weeks to catch their show. Hopefully we will see them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuleMomma Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I guess I'm guilty of taking the bands I love that've been around for so many years for granted. I'm so sorry that I didn't make the extra effort to see the beloved Fatties when I had the chance - like that last Toronto show for example, where I probably could've made it, but knew I had a big day the follow day so decided to go home after work instead! Oh well, that'll teach me...maybe. Anyway, The Fat Cats have been an integral part of my ongoing "jamband love" and I'm just hoping there's sporatic reunion shows to look forward to...please?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Bummer. I wish I had known. I would have made my way up to Frontier Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 The Fat Cats are/were a HUGE part of my life. One that defined who I am as a person in many ways. Much love lads and best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute_Route Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Yup what everyone else said. 20 years and 100's of shows later the great music and people the fatties brought together have shaped my life in too many ways to mention. Thanks Boys. (I for one will still hold out hope for the occasional reunion show!)Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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