U.F.Production Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Media Release For Immediate Release January 9th, 2004 The Fat Cats Saturday, January 17, 2004 10:00 PM w/guest The Gratefully Deadicated Sound System The El Mocambo (up stairs) 464 Spadina ave. Toronto On ph. 416-777-1777 The Fat Cats are a veteran hard-working five-piece roots/rock act from Hamilton. Formed in 1993, the band spent it's formative years touring much of Canada and quickly attracted a legion of loyal fans from across the country. Mirroring the touring and improvisational practices of Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers, The Fat Cats spearheaded the development of a brand new grassroots improvisational rock or "jamband" music scene in Canada. Their second album "Daredevil," released in 1999, showed the Fat Cats' chemistry at it's finest with collaborations with guest musicians Steve Adams, Katin Kiss and The New Deal's Jaime Shields. Incorporating a global approach to songwriting by combining elements of folk, country, funk and blues "Daredevil," shows off the band's muscular instrumental penchant for groove and harmony. The success of the constant touring and well-received album catapulted the band to a non-stop festival and club concert circuit for much of the 90's playing bills with Merl Saunders, moe., JGB and more recently with Little Feat. As their fanbase grew, other improvisational bands began to follow and a fresh new 'jamband' scene grew into a underground phenomenon in Canada. Constant touring and months of weekly shows and some line-up changes exhaustion set in and some personal differences arose. After taking a few months off sporadically throughout the winter and spring of 2003, the band decided to mutually part ways in April of last year. Inspiration was at an all time low and it was clear that the group was in dire need of a vacation. The Fat Cats said goodbye to the community that they had helped form to sit back, reflect and watch from the outside for a few months. Luckily, the dedication of the fans and of the musicians to keep the music alive has brought the Fat Cats back, and with the addition of new keyboardist and drummer, original members guitarists/vocalist Todd Gillies and Chris Gatchene with bassist Dave Hill have been playing with a resurgence of energy, performing strong shows in Southern Ontario. Back with confidence after a sold-out New Years Eve performance in Hamilton, The Fat Cats mark their return to Toronto on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at the Legendary El Mocambo Tavern with special guest DJ The Gratefully Deadicated Sound System . With a new double album in the works, The Fat Cats seem to be back in the saddle again, and the band played on... Fat Cats current line-up Chris Gatchene - guitar & vocals Todd Gillies - guitar & vocals David E. Hill - bass Adam King - drums Josh Williams - keyboard, harmonica & vocals www.thefat-cats.com -30- For photos, updated tour dates, to hear MP3 clips from new album or further information visit: http://www.fat-cats.com http://www.gratefullydeadicated.com Or contact Publicist: Jay Cleary, 360 Degrees Artists and Touring/U.F. Productions (416) 255-7773 360@canoemail.com * jay.cleary@sympatico.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay sanislo Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 OH YEAH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Please bring the Fat Cats to Ottawa! And soon! We're starving, here. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 Wahoo! I can't wait! Fatties don't make it to Toronto too often, at least not like back in the day when they were at the cozone every wednesday. (the good old days) So in light of this special occasion, is there a special heady fatties poster for this event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.F.Productions Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 quote:is there a special heady fatties poster for this event sorry not for this event feel free to make your onw lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 The Fat Cats Saturday, January 17, 2004 10:00 PM w/guest The Gratefully Deadicated Sound System The El Mocambo (up stairs) 464 Spadina ave. Toronto On Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.F.Productions Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 nice why don't we make this a contest for those with to much time on there hands. funny poster or fat cat pic wins +1 on the guest. get to work trev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 How's this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 quote: Originally posted by M: How's this? I so do not want to see the next picture in that series... Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boy Posted January 9, 2004 Report Share Posted January 9, 2004 He may not be the biggest, but he definitely has attitude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 dear lord, that is one FAT CAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MamaPink Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 is that your cat Fat Boy? That picture is hilarious. Here's my own FatCat.. we tell him he's big boned though. He's very sensitive about his weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 Oh my gosh, your cat looks like ours: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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