Greg Heumann
2579 posts
Feb 02, 2014
8:47 AM
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One of our local videographers shot this of Nic and Brad (and the Fat Cats) at IBC. Nice stuff... And check out the choreography :)
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Last Edited by Greg Heumann on Feb 02, 2014 8:51 AM
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robbert
269 posts
Feb 02, 2014
9:14 AM
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Those guys really got it goin' on!
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Rick Davis
2928 posts
Feb 02, 2014
11:48 AM
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Nic's singing has come a long way. He started singing only a couple years ago. He's added some style.
Nic is 18. Alec the drummer (Brad's little brother) is 19, Brad is 22. Bill Shannon on bass is the old timer at about 30. They have room to grow.
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Frank
3785 posts
Feb 04, 2014
2:04 PM
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I knew these guys were GOOD - but this really shows they are striving to be the whole package, that was well done...GREAT performance, I felt entertained - there is no where but UP for these Cats, hope they continue playing the blues and win that competition down the line :)
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bigd
516 posts
Feb 04, 2014
4:28 PM
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They've got some infectious verve going on there!
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JInx
726 posts
Feb 04, 2014
11:32 PM
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it's all a bit too cheesy for me. a guy like rick estrin can pull off cheese, but it aint easy. these guys need to find an contemporary youthful and authentic vibe if they're going to progress, imho
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Rick Davis
2938 posts
Feb 05, 2014
6:10 AM
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Jinx, it's the finals of the IBC. Have you ever been there? Cheese is what works.
In their regular club shows there is none of the over-the-top choreography.
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bigd
517 posts
Feb 05, 2014
6:54 AM
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I think the music, the choreography, and the vocals all add up to a very audience friendly package. I also think that such a package requires an earnest professionalism which I respect. After seeing/hearing all the solos that Nick has been doing with his monster tone it is great to hear him and his bandmates in a more expansive musicality, i.e the whole package put together!
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Tuckster
1390 posts
Feb 05, 2014
1:05 PM
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I got to see them twice while in Memphis. Both shows were great. I did not see them at the finals,but that kind of grand standing is pretty much standard at the finals. It's as much about glitz as it is about musicianship (maybe more so).
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Rick Davis
2941 posts
Feb 05, 2014
1:28 PM
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Here is a cut from their new album. It is "live in the studio"... all in one take. Nic borrowed my Mission Delta Sonic amp for this session.
This album was released right before IBC.
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Last Edited by Rick Davis on Feb 05, 2014 1:30 PM
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JInx
728 posts
Feb 05, 2014
1:58 PM
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not bad, it almost has that infectious boogie thing going on.
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Jehosaphat
680 posts
Feb 05, 2014
3:50 PM
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"almost"
I have just listened to it two times in a row,I am well infected.
Nic sounds like Blind owl on this.
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harpwrench
768 posts
Feb 05, 2014
6:53 PM
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There's a second harp player on it too, Gregg Mackenzie.
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capnj
186 posts
Feb 05, 2014
7:34 PM
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Yeah Baby them guys are razor sharp.Blind Owl had that boogie riff like a stallion in gallop,hard to get away with the endless boogie without john lee hooker.Down the line they can hire a hip shaker,denvers got plenty,for the big paying gigs.
Last Edited by capnj on Feb 05, 2014 7:49 PM
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Rick Davis
2942 posts
Feb 05, 2014
7:46 PM
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Gregg MacKenzie is a good player and a great guy. He moved here from the Boston area about a year ago.
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Jehosaphat
681 posts
Feb 05, 2014
8:52 PM
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Yeah i could hear two harps at once at times but i thought that must of been because of sloppy post editing
Lol
Greg fitted in well then.Great band and it is hard to believe that they are so young.
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