Best 25 dollars I've spent in a long time: Fantastic Cat
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I want to give a heads up to all of you here that Fantastic Cat is the real deal and you would be foolish if you didn't catch a show when they come around your way. I've known and worked with the four members, Don DiLego, Anthony D'Amato, Brian Dunne and Mike Montali for a number of years in past projects and solo work. A little over a year ago on a lark they decided to get together in the studio and see what come out. What came out is Fantastic Cat. I saw the first few show last year and was impressed on how they meshed so well and after last night at Danny Clinch's Transparent Gallery in Asbury Park I was expecting a good to very good show. I severely underestimated the show. They were, like their group name, fantastic. Each member plays guitar or bass or drums or mandolin or... whatever the song needs. They switch instruments almost every song. Their stage banter is hilarious. Their vocal harmony is flawless. Their instrumental prowess is solid. A big plus in my book is that they really don't take themselves too seriously. A point made well with their slogan: Folk music for pussies.
Last weekend they made their network television debut on CBS Morning and there is a buzz happening for more of the same. Below are a few links
Not a lot of dates right now but it looks like they will be opening up for Mother Hips in Dec and there probably be other west coast date around then.
Enjoy.
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Strangha
Thanks for the head's up,
Thanks for the head's up, Tony. Sounds like something I'll look out for and take a chance on if they're out here in Motown (SLC).
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Thanks Anthony....
Thanks Anthony....
Listened to a few tunes, and they brought my wife from the kitchen : "What is this?" and she hung around for the next 2 tunes.
Good stuff
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Full album up on da
Full album up on da yootoobses. Poke around.
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Aw this isn't a kitteh
Aw this isn't a kitteh adoption thread?
Carry on
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Best $25 I ever spent, this
Best $25 I ever spent, this hooker on Cherry St back in the day, I think her name was Crystal.
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Cherry St. was where the
Cherry St. was where the hookers were at in my town too, Canton Ohio
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: 19.5 Degrees
Aw this isn't a kitteh
Aw this isn't a kitteh adoption thread?<<<
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thumbkinetic
Seems a few were up for
Seems a few were up for taking in pussy.
[ba-dump-bump]
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C'mon Armageddon <<<
C'mon Armageddon <<<
Sounds Tombstone Blues-ish
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur
Sounds Tombstone Blues-ish
Agree. If you are going to lift something from another song, might as well lift it from something really good. :-)
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Just to be clear, even if you
Just to be clear, even if you like the songs and video linked above, seeing them live is where it is at. The blew away everyone in the house the other night. It is one of those bands that completely gels on stage.
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I like what I hear. Thanks
I like what I hear. Thanks for the tip!
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Agree. If you are going to
Agree. If you are going to lift something from another song, might as well lift it from something really good. :-) <<<<
Yeah, I agree ... although still holding out hope of the stars aligning that does not include "derivations".
Likewise, to be able to see several shows in a row without hearing the same set. Not sure if this is the case with FC?
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Likewise, to be able to see
As with any new band on the road promoting their debut album, most set lists will feature a core of songs from the album. There really isn't anyway around that. With that being said, the fact that each of the members have many solo/band projects behind them that contribute to their repertoire as well as a deep well of covers that come with many years performing, set lists won't be nearly as static as many bands in the same part of their journey. I don't see many going ot FC tour yet, so I don't think that is a real issue.
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Their sophomore album is out
Their sophomore album is out now and is just as good as their debut. Can't wait to see these guys live!
Here's a good writeup/interview about the second album...
https://atwoodmagazine.com/fcnc-fantastic-cat-now-thats-what-i-call-fant...
One of the new songs features Adam Duritz of Counting Crowes...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7OMEesx2HE
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Thanks for the bump Joe. I
Thanks for the bump Joe. I missed this first time around. Intriguing band. I would go see them, but they are avoiding Cal on this tour. Portland too far. For anybody. But they are now on my radar.
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Fiona -
Fiona -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDO6iu1_Pgo
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I'm curious too. Good
I'm curious too. Good enough to check them out but not coming in my direction at the moment.
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There should be a Kitty Kitty
There should be a Kitty Kitty Bang Bang Tour:
Fantastic Cat
Cat Stevens
Doja Cat
Cat Power
Free Kitten
Nashville Pussy
Felix the Cat doses in the lot.
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No love for Rainbow Kitten
What, no love for Rainbow Kitten Surprise?
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^^You forgot Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
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I don't think they're still
I don't think they're still together, but Faster Pussycat and Pussy Galore could reunite.
Tacocat is a Seattle Indie Rock band, and Supercat is a Dancehall Reggae performer.
The festival could have litter boxes for restrooms, with cleaning provided by the Insane Cat Posse.
Free catnip for all!
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I'll just wait for Tapecat's
I'll just wait for Tapecat's tape.
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Meow, felling a case of cat
feeling a case of cat scratch fever coming on, meow
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really great, been listening.
really great, been listening. thanks!