Midtown Dreamers are a local Palo Alto folk-rock band with a passion to create music that's uplifting, expressive, and soulful. They came together as a response to the social isolation of Covid back in the summer of 2020, and bonded over musical influences spanning from Elvis to 80's alternative to 90's grunge and pop. They […]
Double Down Time is a blues-based stripped down and "raw" trio that performs their original music and a sprinkle of blues covers. With Julia JD on harmonica and keys, David on guitar and slide and Ms. Lisa on percussion, they "double down" on toe-tapping rhythms, memorable melodies and vocals that showcase textured harmonies. This trio […]
We are the Barrelhouse band. We play Classic Rock songs from the 70’s to the present from bands like Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, AC/DC, Free, Mountain, Lenny Kravitz, Stone Temple Pilots, just to name a few. We also play our set list acoustically unplugged. Let’s Rock!
Crossing Dana is a local Los Altos, Mountain View and Peninsula band. The band performs locally a wide selection of rock, contemporary and rhythm & blues music at a variety of venues from pubs and wine bars to private parties and corporate events. Please contact us at www.crossingdana.com
Altuna - a four piece band made up of high school students from Campbell Union High school district (Leigh, Prospect, Branham) that play smooth yet soulful funk and R&B. High energy guitar solos, funky slap bass, smooth vocals and tight drums come together to bring you a sonic experience you can’t get anywhere else!
The Sit-Ins are a rock cover band based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Originally formed as a one-time local supergroup, they have now been playing gigs together for well over a decade. The Sit-Ins are known for covering popular rock/pop songs while mixing in eclectic album tracks. The band members play multiple instruments while […]
Bay Area based Fossil Farm has been entertaining audiences with a fun and lively assortment of classic, folk, and alt-rock music for over a decade. The group puts their own modern spin on music from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Byrds, Lumineers, Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, Fleetwood Mac, Moody Blues, Traveling Wilburys, and more.
San Jose native Joe Ferrara has been entertaining audiences from Santa Cruz to San Francisco since 1968. Joe’s rich baritone voice and comfort with his audience have attracted fans of all ages. His repertoire includes over 1,500 songs from a variety of genres including Folk, Rock, Standards, and Show Tunes. Joe has been performing Sunday […]
Fossil is comprised of local music scene veterans with combined musical experience of over 150 years! Its members have been part of previous and current local favorites such as The Hitmen, Daze on the Green, The Breaux Show, 3.2 featuring Robert Berry, and Michael Gurley's Ultrasound Band (of dada fame). Fossil has been called "the […]
The Kavanaugh Brothers Band perform a variety of Celtic, folk, Americana, pub & rebel songs. They have been active in the SF Bay area music scene for the past 16 years (established in 2009). See their Youtube video from their St. Paddy's day performance in 2021.
Billy Reese & Trio will be performing at The Cats to help our guests celebrate Father's Day. Billy Reese is a Santa Cruz-based singer and guitarist. He plays around Santa Cruz and the Bay Area all year, playing country/Americana music at bars, clubs, restaurants, events, and, festivals with his backing band or as a solo […]
El Camino Revival Band (ECRB) provides an eclectic mix of classic pop and rock for your dancing and listening pleasure. Performing is the heart of rock n’ roll. We’ve been rocking the South Bay and Peninsula for over 10 years. We’ d love to share the beat with you.
J.A.M., led by North Dakota native Jeffrey A. Meyer, brings a vibrant blend of old-time feel-good funk rock music to the local scene. With a sound as warm as a California sunset, J.A.M. delivers infectious grooves and soulful melodies. Jeffrey’s latest album, "Colors of the Mind," features a special collaboration with the legendary G. Love. […]
Kara Hermann and Friends - Kara, Brian Patrick and Ananth Sankar, all solo artists, will join together for an evening of original music and sing-along classics as they collaborate on each other's songs. Brian Patrick is an accomplished guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. His album "Two by Two" highlights his authenticity and creativity as a solo […]
DJ Joe night features mix of Motown, R&B & Hip Hop. DJ Joe will be taking all song requests. Plus Karaoke on Demand - Feel like singing let DJ Joe know what song you would like to sing. Get ready for fun, singing and dancing the night away at our wide-open stage. DJ Joe aka […]
Third Rail - Come enjoy a night of electrifying music with Third Rail. The guys will get you charged up with alternative and classic rock from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s
“Songwriters in the Round” is a show featuring Gary Nobile, Nate Walker & Pete Sommer sharing original songs as well as some written by a few of our favorite writers. We do something a little different. Since we are individual artists, we each take a turn playing songs sitting on bar stools with just a […]
Bay Area based Fossil Farm has been entertaining audiences with a fun and lively assortment of classic, folk, and alt-rock music for over a decade. The group puts their own modern spin on music from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Byrds, Lumineers, Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, Fleetwood Mac, Moody Blues, Traveling Wilburys, and more.
Riley Smith is a Singer and Guitarist with an deep love for songs that tell stories and stand the test of time. Covering a wide range of styles — from folk and classic rock to blues, country, soul and even modern indie and alternative — his sets pull from decades of music that spans both […]
Frank Thibeaux is a 2X GRAMMY NOMINATED Bass Guitarist and Songwriter. In the early 80s TEBO Co-FOUNDED the HOT East Palo Alto, CA BAND - “PRECISION” with Will Roc, Bob Dogg, Rabbit, Lakiba Pittman and others. For the past 25 years he has been doing what he loves and what he was blessed to do […]
JD & The Shout - JD, Bill, and Larry are the dynamic trio behind the energetic, danceable rock & roll sound of the band. Drawing inspiration from the music of the 1950s through the 2000s, we infuse a blend of rock, pop and country influences to create a high-octane, guitar-driven sound with tight vocal harmonies. […]
San Jose native Joe Ferrara has been entertaining audiences from Santa Cruz to San Francisco since 1968. Joe’s rich baritone voice and comfort with his audience have attracted fans of all ages. His repertoire includes over 1,500 songs from a variety of genres including Folk, Rock, Standards, and Show Tunes. Joe has been performing Sunday […]
Sundance Kid is an exciting project from the Johnny Reyes Band. It started as a power trio in the tradition of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, it has now evolved into a larger band with country influences and a Tex-Mex feel. Join us as we play the amazing new Cats roadhouse!
The Hot Rod Racing Club plays Rockabilly and Blues the way it should be played….with heart and soul and a little high octane for good measure.
There’s two sides to James Coon. Two shows to see. The BIG covers. BIG Voice of Fogerty, Cougar-Mellencamp, Seger…especially tributes to Neil Diamond. …And the more Classic, intimate stylings of his own songs sprinkled throughout — a little bit Cohen, a little bit Prine — the reason half the crowd is usually fellow musicians.
3 Mile Smile is where swagger meets soul — a genre-bending force that blends the grit of rock, the groove of disco, and the heart of country into a sound that’s uniquely their own. With foot-stomping rhythms, infectious melodies, and lyrics that hit like a shot of whiskey, 3 Mile Smile brings a high-energy live […]
Beggars Opera returns to the Cats with Debra & Mark Harville, Tom Siebenthal, & Robert Stemplinger to perform many favorites from Clapton, VanMorrison, Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Petty, The Pretenders, Dire Straits, Paul Simon, and even a couple of Beatles, Elvis, & Rickie Nelson thrown in.
Actual Proof is a Bay Area funk, jazz, and R&B band formed after a run of packed busking sets in downtown San Jose. The band features Ryan Grubee (trumpet), Kunaal Pendse (baritone sax), Elena Hsu (vocals), Jacob Park (guitar), Kai Imaya (piano), Jackson Takizawa (bass), and Roma Smith (drums). Drawing inspiration from artists like Marcus […]
Haz Bin is a very Santa Cruz band. Their music is compelling, combining an eclectic mix of ’70s funk, ’80s reggae and ’90s grunge for a sound that couldn’t come from anywhere else. With Joe Gray on bass, Dustin DiMauro on drums and Brent Witmer on guitar and vocals, Haz Bin is a unique mix […]
Flypaper Blues a Santa Cruz-based Americana band is straight out of your grandfather's rifle barrel. A little whiskey, coffee grinds, 2-in-1 oil, and a whole lot of fiddle, driving drums, and bass rhythms. This 100% homegrown, local band brings influences from traditional bluegrass, post-punk, ragtime, to alt-country genres. Songwriting is personal, comedic, and inspired by the existential […]