2008's '14 Hour Techniclour Dream: The Virtual Band Project' produced the song and video "Reasons & Rituals" (available on Amazon.com). Project members included: Steve Nardelli (The Syn, co-lead vocals; songwriter), Steve Nicholas - keyboards; Kevin Still - pre-production, bass guitar; Kelly Child - drums; Cary Clouser - flute, backing vocals; and me, Steve Sikes-Nova/Tuxedo Cat Sings! (co-lead vocals; project executive producer); with special guest artist Brett Kull of Echolyn on electric guitar; Brett was also project engineer & finishing producer...
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Jellicle Cats that are white and black,..
Jellicle Cats that are of moderate size;..
Jellicle Cats that jump like a jumping-jack,..
Jellicle Cats that have moonlit eyes.
Influences
Darrell Scott, John Cowan, Yes, Aqualung, Cats: The Musical/Andrew Lloyd Webber, Neil Young, Harry Nilsson, Richard Thompson, Pink Floyd, Sparklehorse, Queen, Mercury Rev, Richard Brautigan, Patti Smith, I See Hawks In L.A., Monty Python, The Firesign Theatre, The Beatles, Jeff Mangum and many, many, many more!
2000+ Eclectic and Progressive Listeners WorldWide; Since 2003
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2009+ Independent singer/songwriter, Music PR and Webcaster:
'Tuxedo Cat Sings! and The Mothers of Innovation'
2008: Co-lead vocalist & Executive Producer - '14 Hour Technicolour Dream: The Virtual Band Project' on Umbrello Records.
2005-2008: Progressive Music Interviewer. Interviews with Sam Bush, Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), John Cowan, Chris Squire, Alan White, Carl Palmer, Darell Scott, Pat Flynn, Jamie Hartford, The Strawbs, and many, many more in both the progressive rock and progressive bluegrass/newgrass genres...
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Tuxedo Cat Sings! refrigerator door reminders...
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* Always give generously. A small bird or rodent left on the bed tells them that you care. ..
* Climb your way to the top. That's why the drapes are there. ..
* Make your mark in the world. Or at least spray in each corner...
* Never sleep alone when you can sleep on someone's face. ..
* Variety is the spice of life. One day ignore people, the next day annoy
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Tuxedo Cat's LAWS OF CAT PHYSICS:
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Law of Cat Inertia
A cat at rest will tend to remain at rest, unless acted upon by some outside force - such as the opening of a can.
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Law of Cat Magnetism
All black sweaters attract cat hair in direct proportion to the darkness of the fabric.
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Law of Cat Thermodynamics
Heat flows from a warmer to a cooler body, except in the case of a cat, in which case all heat flows to the cat.
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Law of Cat Elongation
A cat can make her body long enough to reach just about any counter table that has anything remotely interesting on it.
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First Law of Energy Conservation
Cats know that energy can neither be created nor destroyed and will, therefore, use as little energy as possible.
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Second Law of Energy Conservation
Cats also know that energy can only be stored by frequent and extensive napping.
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Law of Refrigerator Observation
If a cat watches a refrigerator long enough, someone will come along and take out something good to eat.
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Law of Bag / Box Occupancy
All bags and boxes in a given room must contain a cat.
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Law of Furniture Replacement
A cat's desire to scratch furniture is directly proportional to the cost of the furniture.
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Law of Cat Disinterest
A cat's interest level will vary in inverse proportion to the amount of effort a human expends in trying to interest him.
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Law of Pill Rejection
Any pill given to a cat has the potential energy to reach escape velocity.
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Law of Cat Composition
A cat is composed of “Matter” plus “Anti-Matter” plus “It Doesn't Matter”.
Your song is great! And so are cats!!! It's funny how many bands put cats in their name. But who wouldn't?! I really like that track though. Are there more? -Dylan
Hi Tuxedo Cat Sings Thanks for the req, appreciated! Nice vocal performance...especially liked the Queen adaptation...since I, for some reason, couldn..t play the other two ; ) Best /Xinema
Pleased to virtually make your acquaintance! I'm delighted to welcome you into my circle of cyber friends. Always willing to listen to New Music ~ Artists especially "PROG". Good Sound and Vibes!! ~K E E P ~ O N ~ P R O G I N '!! All the Best of Luck and Thanks for the invite. Take care my friends, be safe and God bless you and yours. Have yourselves an inspiring week and a relaxing weekend ahead.
Nice job on "Riders", Tux, and I like the echo effect at the end. I also listened to all of your tracks again, and enjoyed "What's So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding". Elvis Costello, hey? I'll have to check him out. I know I've heard some of his songs on the car radio. Thanks for spreading the word about Courage. 4,000 people -- wow... CB
You're sure lookin' dapper there Tuxedo cat! We're (me and the cats) are crazy wild about your new song! I think they want to follow in your pawprints and be mewsical cats too.
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