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Whiskycats
Indie / Jazz / Pop

Obey the musician's law. If it feels good, do it.



Manchester, Northwest
United Kingdom

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Member Since11/8/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.whiskycats.co.uk
Band MembersMATTHEW WHITAKER, Guitar & Vocals..... SAM DRAPER, Drums..... PIERS MOTH, Bass Guitar & Double Bass..... FELIX HUGHES, Saxophone & Percussion..... DAVE CHAPMAN, Trumpet & Percussion
InfluencesAhmed Jamal - Ali Farka Toure - Antonio Carlos Jobim - Aphex Twin - Argy - Art Blakey - Austin Barrios - Autechre - Avro Part - Azymuth - Baraka Som Systema - Beach Boys - Beatles - Beck - Bernard Hermann - Bill Evans - Bjork - Bob Dylan - Bobby Conn - Bobby Womack - Buddy Rich - Buena Vista Social Club - Cal Tjader - Chaka Kahn - Charles Mingus - Charlie Parker - Chet Baker - Chick Corea - Cinematic Orchestra - Clifford Brown - Cobblestone Jazz - Cream - Curtis Mayfield - Daft Punk - Damon Albarn - Dave Walsh - Dave Weckl - David Bowie - Debussy - Digitalism - Dizzy Gilespie - Django Reinhardt - Duke Ellington - Eddie Palmieri - Elvin Jones - Eric Dolphy - Eric Satie - Flaming Lips - Fleetwood Mac - Four Tet - Frank Sinatra - Frank Zappa - Freddie Hubbard - Gideon Conn - Gil Evans - Gil Scott Heron - Gilad Atzmon - Gomez - Gorillaz - Gogol Bordello - Greenskeepers - Gypsie Kings - Herbie Hankock - Hot Chip - Ian Dury - Jack Dejohnette - Jaco Pastorius - James Brown - James Holden - Jaques Le Cont - Jazzanova - Jeff Mills - Jim Wallace - Jimi Hendrix - Johnny Cash - Joao Gilberto - Joe Bataan - Johann Sebastian Bach - John Coltrane - John Martyn - John Schofield - Joni Mitchell- Justice- Keith Jarrett - Kraftwerk - Led Zepplin - Lee "scratch" Perry - Lemon Jelly - Leo Brouwer - Louis Armstrong - Love - LTJ Bukem - Luke Flowers - Luke Solomon - Machine - Marvin Gaye - Matronamy -Matthew Herbert - Matmos - Max Roach - McCoy Tyner - Miles Davis - Milton Banana - Minnie Riperton - Misty’s Big Adventure - Mitch Mitchell - Momir Papalescu & The Nihilists - Nick Drake - Outkast - Paul Simon - Pink Floyd - Plaid - Portishead - Radio Slave - Radiohead - Rage Against The Machine - Rashaan Roland Kirk - Ray Barretto - Ritchie Hawtin - Ricardo Villa-Lobos - Robert Johnson - Roots Manuva - Roy Ayres - Sebastian - Skee Lo - Sly & The Family Stone - Soulwax - Squarepusher - St Germain - Stan Getz - Steely Dan - Stereolab - Steve Gadd - Stevie Wonder - Stockhausen - Stochelo Rosanberg - Stravinsky - Sun Ra - Super Furry Animals - Syclops - The Alchemists - The Bees - The Clash - The Doors - The Go! Team - The Meters - The Sea And Cake - The Soft Pink Truth - The Temptations - Thelonious Monk - Tito Puente - Tom Jones - Tony Williams - Tortoise – Trente Moller - Tribe Called Quest - Varese - Vampire Weekend - Velvet Underground - Vincent Gallo - Wes Montgomery - Willie Bobo - Xenakis - Yound Blood Brass Band - Yousef Lateef-
Sounds LikeWhiskycats
Record LabelMedical Records
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Private Party Lancaster
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
Spinningfields festival Manchester
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Private Party Penrith
Jul 31 2009 5:00P
Y-Not Festival Matlock, Derbyshire
Aug 1 2009 1:00P
Kendal Calling Festival Penrith, Cumbria
Aug 15 2009 8:00P
Private Party Sussex
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
Private Party Ruithin
Aug 29 2009 8:00P
Concrete Carlisle
Sep 25 2009 8:00P
Bird in Hand Stafford
Sep 26 2009 8:00P
Witchwood Ashton-U-Lyne

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   About Whiskycats
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In an age of music where everything seems formulaic and pop music is constantly regurgitated for ‘safety’ reasons, Whiskycats provide a hazardously original Vaudevillian alternative. Their authentic sound and unique theatrical approach to performing has prompted people into saying that they are one of the best live acts in the country. Their sound is so diverse that ex-Blur bassist Alex James said Whiskycats ‘don’t sound like anyone else in the world’.

WhiskyCats have gigged relentlessly around the UK, converting audiences into fans and fans into devotees. They were the first unsigned band to sell out Manchester Academy 2 and to headline Academy 1.

Live highlights in the band’s early career included two performances at the 40,000 capacity Fruitstock festival in Regents Park and a sell-out show at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. They have appeared alongside bands and DJs as diverse as Arctic Monkeys, Arrested Development, Mystery Jets, Misty’s Big Adventure, Bad Manners, Quantic Soul Orchestra, Vince Vincent and the Villains, The Proclaimers, Gilles Peterson and Norman Jay.

WhiskyCats released their debut single In This Chair, in November 2005 on their own imprint Medical Records, followed by the widely acclaimed EP’s Image N All The People and Put Your Title Here. Each release enjoyed airplay on numerous local and national radio stations, with Phill Jupitus backing the band on BBC 6 Music's breakfast show and Clint Boon playing their tracks on XFM Manchester.

"Whispering" Bob Harris, meanwhile, described their sound as "excellent...so original" on his Radio 2 programme and Radio 1’s champion of new music, Huw Stephens, was one of the first people to play one of their tracks on his evening show in summer 2007.

WhiskyCats completed production on their eponymous debut album in late 2007. It was recorded at The Charlatans’ Big Mushroom Studios and at legendary guitarist Johnny Marr’s clear studio. At the controls was veteran Manchester producer Jim Spencer, renowned for his previous work with Black Grape, New Order and The Charlatans.

Slipped Disco, the first single from the album, was released in March 2008 as a limited edition 7 inch and earned them Shaun Keaveny’s ‘Band Aid’ Band of the Week accolade on BBC 6Music. The track picked up over 100 radio plays, with spins from Nemone (6 music) and John Kennedy on XFM London. Regional support came from BBC Raw Talent in Hull, 96.2 The Revolution, BBC GMR’s Manchester Music Show, Juice 107.6 in Liverpool and ALL FM amongst others. This was followed by a string of festival appearances over the summer including Solfest, Kendal Calling and Y-Not.

The album reached the shops in December 2008 and prompted positive reactions from national and regional press:

“Whiskycats have hammered together there own crackpot mosaic of retro-jazz and cocktail-pop...Matthew Whitaker can really sing when he can find some room and the horns and rhythm section are pin sharp” Adam Sweeting, Uncut

“A debut that’s actually bringing something fresh to the table.” Molly Jones, The Fly

“A rumbustous melange of ska, swing-jazz and polka that you can’t help but like.” Dave Esson, Scottish Sunday Express

“This is good-time music whose exuberance masks the exceptional intelligence of it’s conception” Paul Taylor, CityLife (MEN)

“Whiskycats are a breath of fresh air…If you miss this you are really missing out” Matt Merritt, Subba-Clutcha.com

WhiskyCats are planning to further promote their album in 2009 with another single release and a UK tour. They will be working in conjunction with TV and Radio plugger Chris Young of Nurture music and Rob Kerford of Sonic PR (Moby/Depeche Mode).

Further streaming and info: Whiskycats.co.uk

Regional Press: Rob Kerford, Sonic PR

Radio and TV: Chris Young, Nurture Music

Distribution: Zen

Artists: James Lammond

http://jclamond.blogspot.com/

Mark Coverdale (album artwork and web design)

Label: Medical Records


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Jul 10 2009 8:52 PM

Thanks for the Add!
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Jul 9 2009 11:57 AM


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Jul 7 2009 4:52 AM

hi! how are you doing?! hit me up, ok? cheerios ...


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Jul 6 2009 12:14 PM


Loving your vibe!
Welcome !
Greetings from Germany
Neutral Density Skateboards





Jul 6 2009 9:52 AM

The three new neutral density T shirts are here!

They are all available here at the neutral density online skate shop.

The shirts are all hand screen-printed using water-based inks so they have a lovely soft feel and they don't hurt the Earth quite as much as solvent-based inks.





also available as a hoody


also available as a hoody

Thanks for looking,

Johnny

Johnny@ndskate.com



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Jul 5 2009 9:08 PM

Cheers for the add lads - I like your sounds, hope you like mine too:)!
Good luck & all the best from Paul:)!

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Jul 4 2009 10:59 AM

New website is up and running.


Check it out here - neutral density skateboards



It is a complete redesign and it has many things to keep you occupied.
Including an online shop with all neutral density products available.
Weather forecast for UK cities.
Team profiles,
Media section with photos and videos,
and lots more to come such as free downloads
It will be updated regularly with skateboarding photography, videos of skating and general funny fun times!

Lots more media and general stuff will be added to the team section.

There will be many more locations added to the weather forecasts section, let us know if you want your area added and we will quite happily do it for you.

Hope you like it,

Johnny

Johnny@ndskate.com

SA Promotions





Jun 28 2009 11:54 AM

SA Promotions presents
GREEN BOHEMIA @ The Green Room
Sat 4th and 11th July – FREE ENTRY – 8pm til late!

GREEN BOHEMIA is one of Manchester’s most well-respected and longest running live music nights, now well into its 5th year! Twice a month, GREEN BOHEMIA presents the absolute best in live original music at the wonderfully intimate Green Room venue.

July features 2 superb line-ups on 4th and 11th July, bringing you, as always, some GREEN BOHEMIA favourites, and some excellent newcomers. Artists are in order of appearance....

Green Bohemia Part 1 – Saturday 4th July

Lucy Jane
Butler Williams
Fusileers
Kamal Arafa & The Moonlight Band
Deerstone County
Echo Deck

Green Bohemia Part 2 – Saturday 11th July

Maddison
Rory McKee (acoustic)
John Mackie
Skinny White & The Goods (formerly Mitsu’s Run)
Dr Tid & The Triple Eights
Onions

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Enjoy!! Best wishes

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Clockwork





Jun 23 2009 1:06 PM

Hey guys, just thought we'd drop by and say hello. The musician's law is fantastic! Forgotten where I first heard it... Mitchell and Webb by any chance?

Clockwork
Mancunian Way





Jun 22 2009 10:44 PM

New Tunes up now!
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Cheers
Mancunian Way
SA Promotions





Jun 18 2009 1:58 PM

INDIGO - Manchester's best Live Music Clubnight!
Friday 3rd July 09

INDIGO is Manchester’s biggest new live music clubnight, on the first Friday of every month at Moho Live. With all the atmosphere, community-feel and madness of a night out clubbing, INDIGO’s main focus is on high calibre and high energy live bands, cut together with non-stop music from our resident DJs THE GADABOUTS and RED DJs, across two rooms until 4am!!

Regularly attracting capacity crowds of 600 people, INDIGO was quickly crowned City Life indie club of the week. It is the best party in central Manchester on a Friday night for anyone who expects loud lively music from their bands and indie-tinged electro breakbeat party tunes from their DJs!

Entry to the night is just £5adv from www.ticketline.co.uk or www.ticketweb.co.uk!!

INDIGO – Friday 3rd July features:

THE SCORE
THE MANYANAS
LOST CALM
OPTIONAL WALLACE
ELEANOR LOU
WHERE’S STRUTTER
JIM HUNT
SEARCHING FOR SERAPHIM
DISCO NASTIES
MODERN ALARMS
LO CLASSICS
Resident DJs The Gadabouts (Room 1) til 4am
Resident RED DJs (Room 2) til 4am


More info at www.myspace.com/sapromotions.

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Enjoy

SA Promotions x

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Jun 14 2009 5:50 PM

You recently got a mention on our preview of the weekend!:
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Liking the site by the way!
The Swings





Jun 7 2009 9:38 PM

Thanks so much guys for last night you went down storm with loads of great comments from the crowd. Hope it did you some good.
Cheers
Pete and the Music in the Marsh gang x
Room Tones





Jun 7 2009 8:56 AM

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Svarte Greiner (Deaf Center/Miasmah/Type) explores deep into a dark, mysterious and disturbing universe. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Earth, Volcano the Bear, David Darling & Deathprod, the music is draped in Lynchian mysticism and horror film cinematics. "The music of Svarte Greiner is practically perfect. It's like that sound in our heads we've been imagining for ages but had never actually heard." - Type Records.

The Sight Below (Rafael Anton Irisarri/Miasmah/Immune) draws as much on modern genre progenitors like Brian Eno, Robin Guthrie and My Bloody Valentine as it does from the more historic traditions in neo-classicism from Erik Satie and Olivier Messiaen. His album Glider has appeared on Thom Yorke's radar in making the Radiohead's lynchpin's top ten playlist.

His debut album Navigare soon to feature on the Miasmah label, Simon Scott (former Slowdive) is set to be a household name in conceptual music. Simon is the former Slowdive drummer, co-producer of Televise, producer of Seavault, and owner of KESH Recordings label.

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Jun 4 2009 8:02 AM






Angie





Jun 3 2009 8:54 PM

Hi, thanks for the add xxx

Thanks for the add
CONTROL (1st Track up)





May 31 2009 10:13 PM

How do guys.
Your tunes are sounding MINT!
We've just started to upload of new demo onto our page, so come and take a look if you've got a minute? Let us know what you think.

Peace and love
CONTROL
xxx
Mark Wilmott





May 26 2009 3:49 PM

Alright guys hows it going? noticed your playing the water rats this weekend and i'll be in London that weekend and was looking for a top gig to go to, so we'll be there. any chance of getting us on a guestlist?? no worries if its a problem, give my regards to tony and jane. and i hope you guys are well!!
Bailey Sisters





May 23 2009 10:48 PM

Really enjoyed your set earlier today (first time I'd seen you) - just disappointed it was so short!

Shelley
xxx
Colyn





May 21 2009 5:16 PM







thanks, i'm at the link below as well

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enjoy your weekend,

,
Hungry Pigeon





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CONFIRMED BANDS FOR 2009 INCLUDE...
NINE BLACK ALPS
KID BRITISH
WAVE MACHINES
MISTY’S BIG ADVENTURE
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May 15 2009 5:59 PM

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