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The Catillacs are a great party band- they've got a fun, rockabilly vibe... yet it doesn't just stop there. They are rounded out by thoughtful lyrics and tasteful musical arrangements too. They're also one of the most professional and courteous bands out there. I love the Catillacs!
---Lisa Mann ~ 2 Time Muddy Winner for Best Bass Player
* * * * *Outstanding Old School Voodoo Blues CD
author: Ross & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
Portland, Oregon trio The Catillacs have come with their claws out on their excellent debut album, “Meow Mix.” Guitarist Richie Bean, drummer Susan Costa, and bassist George Burton performed on and produced the entire album, skillfully jumping between and combining Americana, rock, alt-country, blues, honky tonk, and surf rock genres. The entire album features nice musical layering, excellently crafted guitar solos from Bean, and great toe-tapping beats from Costa. The vocals are consistent with the genres and reminiscent of classic artists like Creedence Clearwater Revival, Neil Young, and Canned Heat, adding a certain timelessness to their sound. The lyrics vary as well, from dark lyrics about death and exacting revenge to sappy love ballads to just plain fun upbeat songs about living. The Catillacs self-produced “Meow Mix,” and it sounds excellent and professionally done. “Boogaloo” is a great introductory track with a fun upbeat voodoo blues sound, a great hook, and superb guitar work. “True Love Figurine” is a Chicago blues track with a New Orleans flavor that features great storytelling lyrics and a great blues arrangement. With their dynamic musical arrangements and timeless sound, the cats and Catillacs alike will be happy to know that “Meow Mix” has delivered. Fans of Americana, blues, and classic rock should certainly pick up The Catillacs' debut
For our electric set, following the break, we will be welcoming back another good friend, Richie Beanas he brings to us his new group the Catillacs. If you like to hear some fun old time Blues mixed with Rockabilly, Honkey-Tonk, 60's-style Rock and outlaw Country, then you're definitely in the right spot, because the Catillacs will be blending all those sounds into their exciting and enjoyable presentation.
Richie has been kicking around a number of bands in the Portland area for many years which includes being a founding member of the Hudson Rocket Band and leading the popular King Juju groupings, offering his sizzling guitar. In the Catillacs, he is joined by bass playing George "Mr. Martini" Burton who has also been seen around the Rose City for quite a spell, often working with the likes of Steve Bradley and Jim Mesi. Rounding out the trio is drummer Susan "Crash" Costa working her way around the globe in bands from Great Falls, Montana to England, Chicago and Boston before landing here in Portland. If you saw these guys at Journey to Memphis competition back in June, or at a club near you, then you're already aware of what a jumping good time you'll have with the Catillacs.
---Greg Johnson, CBA President - BluesNotes
The Catillacs are versatile and can play blues, roots and rockabilly and a taste of country without breaking a sweat.
---Kurt "Swingcat" Johnson - POSITIVELY ENTERTAINMENT