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Whiskycats
Indie / Jazz / Pop

"Put us in a box if you think you're hard enough!"



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-
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Record LabelMedical Records
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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

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Mark Coverdale (album artwork and web design)

Label: Medical Records


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Megan

Megan Sellers



Nov 7 2009 7:37 PM

Elisa

Elisa Forest



Nov 2 2009 2:41 PM

Keep Music On Whiskycats !!

Bye

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Nov 2 2009 9:24 AM

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Elisa Forest



Oct 29 2009 10:29 PM

Hi Whiskycats !

I love your music !

Keep the music on : )

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Oct 29 2009 5:58 PM

Hello!
Keef Trouble

Keef Trouble



Oct 27 2009 3:08 PM

A belated thanks for becoming a myspace friend Whiskycats.

Much Appreciated.

Best wishes,

Keef.

Room Tones

Room Tones



Oct 27 2009 12:23 AM

Thank you!

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Jasper TX (Sweden), with a hefty back-catalogue of releases on labels such as Miasmah, and collaborations with buddy Machinefabriek, is an essential domestic appliance in the household of conceptual music. He is comparable to artists Fennesz, Sigur Ros, Múm and Tape.

Intricate and atmospheric songsmith, Danny Saul (UK) performs with different combinations of musicians, making each gig a unique event. His forthcoming release is "Harsh, Final", and he also performs with Greg Haines as Liondialer.

Fieldhead (UK) music delights in tape hiss, bleak landscapes and decaying analogue loops. He is also a member of The Declining Winter and Glissando. His debut album, "They Shook Hands for Hours" is released soon on Home Assembly.
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Oct 22 2009 10:46 PM

Remember sisters and friends, get down to the Oxford this Sunday (25th oct) at 9pm for the Real Jam Session! A night of free improvisation, straight up jammin, everyone involved. Bring your friends down for a good night so that they let us do it again! Free in, upstairs at the Oxford, opposite academy one, on the corner next to the old eye hospital.
Mel

Mel Lejones



Oct 21 2009 11:44 PM

whats sup, droping by to show some luv! <3<3

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Oct 20 2009 7:50 PM

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Elisa

Elisa Forest



Oct 16 2009 5:19 PM

Hi Whiskycats !

I love your music !

Keep the music on : )

Hoover Dams

Hoover Dams



Oct 13 2009 6:11 AM

Hi

Have you seen the trailer for our new single Go! yet?
Please let us know what you think

Full video and single out very soon

Moody Gowns

Moody Gowns



Sep 29 2009 9:28 AM

Looking forward to raise the roof- it will be beautiful! x
{ Anna }

{ Anna }



Sep 27 2009 6:30 PM

You guys were great at the witchwood last night!!!!!

fantastic!!

and i love the album!

x A x
GMMAZ LIVE

GMMAZ LIVE



Sep 21 2009 10:18 AM





Mel

Mel Lejones



Sep 21 2009 9:01 AM

Thanks for the add! you rock! <3<3
The Kayas

The Kayas



Sep 20 2009 4:34 PM

Yo, how ya doin??

was hoping ya mite check out some chav punk!! haha
if ya do like us and your on facebook , please hook us up on there too.. ;)
Rock on, The Kayas x
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Moody Gowns

Moody Gowns



Sep 14 2009 12:22 AM

Hello there-

just to let you know we have a sneak preview of the tracks from our debut EP 'Snakes & Horses' now on the player......

....they will be up in their entirity shortly and will be released on 10th October, available in independant stores through-out the country and online for just £2!

cheers
x
Mike

Mike Denton



Sep 11 2009 9:12 PM

I would pay good money for a whiskycats T-shirt! haha you should make some!

You guys were amazing, as always last week
Megan

Megan Sellers



Sep 6 2009 5:36 PM

eefee

eefee eefee



Aug 24 2009 11:13 PM

Hiya fellas,
I caught your sunday night gig at Kendal Calling. Absolutely forking mint. Nice one.
I like to move it move it. Mint :)
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