| Biography: RoXi and the Blue Cats are a 5 piece blues / rock band playing an eclectic, raunchy and dynamic mix of old and new mainly blues / rock covers and original songs with shades of jazz, country or anything else with a blues vibe that takes their fancy.
Dynamic vocalist RoXi has appeared in venues throughout the UK, Europe and the USA as solo artist and frontwoman for a variety of bands. With appearances on Radio and TV, her powerful, versatile range and raunchy style has been likened to such artists as Janis Joplin, Etta James and Stevie Nicks. From the gruff growl sliding into mellow sexy tones through to stratospheric notes, Roxi was born to sing the blues!
Versatile lead guitarist Martin, has accompanied a range of artists including his opera singer wife and multi-instrumentalist / singer daughter as well as being a well respected teacher with students who have toured and released albums with their own bands.
Singer-songwriter Rick wrote and played his own songs and acoustic blues in North London folk clubs and festivals before joining the Blue Cats as rhythm guitarist. His quirky style and vocals provide an interesting mix to the bluesy feel of the band.
Master of the Bass Guitar Phil has spent his life playing professionally with a number of bands including Stomu Yamash'ta, Mike Heron's Reputation, 'Woody' Woodmansey's U-Boat. His playing is on several albums and film soundtracks, including 'The Man Who Fell To Earth'. With a wealth of touring under his belt, he has returned from a long needed break to wow the audiences again with his unique and solid style.
Drummer Brian has played, deputised and performed in recording sessions with various pro and semi pro bands, orchestras and artists of all styles and genres over the years including supporting some of the biggest names in the music business!
Together, their influences fuse into a unique blend of blues, country, folk, jazz and rock with a powerful and lyrical feel that gets the feet tapping.
Their debut album released on 28 August 2011 is a mix of covers and original tracks that reflect the diversity of their musical style.
(Free album download available for Radio Stations, Programs and DJ's see AirplayDirect Link) |
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Release:
Moody, mellow, emotional, gruff, upbeat, it's no surprise that the album teaser by RoXi and the Blue Cats is already climbing swiftly up the Reverbnation Charts with the single Lotus Elise Blues already receiving airplay since it's release on 28 August 2011.
The teaser single with snippets from the album is packed with a small selection of tracks from the bands wide repertoire of blues orientated music which includes a mixture of their own original songs alongside covers performed in their own inimitable style.
From the opening Blue Cats Strut with it's pounding drums followed by the driving beat of the single Lotus Elise Blues shows the band are taking no prisoners. The vocals souring into the stratosphere on Ball & Chain and emotional slow blues ballad When Baby Gets The Blues catch the breath and provide a glimpse of singer RoXi's range and power whilst the uptempo jazzy Blue Cats Boogie gets feet tapping and bodies bopping...
The single Lotus Elise Blues (written for their appearance at the Lotus Festival) is a stomping blues rock song with a country flavour that moves along as swiftly as the car round the track with great dynamics and energy.
The single and album are available to purchase from CD Baby and the audio CD will be in all good stores soon!
www.bluecats.co.uk |
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