Cat McLean

Cat has performed with Bob Weir, The Tubes, played according with Joe Walsh and Don Novello. Cat has opened recently for Heart, Peter Frampton, Robin Trower, Train, Sophie Ballantine Hawkins. Cat records with Tony Levin and Jerry Marotta from (Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, King Crimson) Prairie Prince (Journey,The Tubes, Todd Rundgren). Cat was featured in Guitar Player Magazine and has sold over 250,000,00 Cd's world wide. Cat wrote a hit sigle released in the UK. Cat's song "White Trash Girl" is featured in the independent film “In Lieu of Flowers". Cat delivers her most diverse album yet in "Situation Room", from the Americana sound of “Friend”, to the industrial heaviness of ''Tank Man". Cat’s multi-instrumental talents can be heard on guitar, keyboard, cello, drums, percussion throughout the album.. Tony Levin and Jerry Marotta provide the rhythm section to "You", bringing the sound that they are known for in their work with Peter Gabriel and King Crimson. Jerry Marotta’s and Tony Levin's amazing skills are also heard on the title track “Situation Room” and more. Prairie Prince, known for his work with The Tubes, Todd Rundgren, Chris Izaak also brings a huge dynamic sound to “3 Words”. The song "Deed" is the first time Prairie Prince and Tony Levin recorded on a song together, they bring a Pink Floyd sound and feel to Deed. This album has Americana, Prog, Folk , Industrial, Funk, Dance, Eastern influences.. "Hot For Spock" is a classic dance tune wherr Cat plays all the instruments featuring Stuart Hamm on bass (Joe Satriani) . This song celebrates Spocks character.. It's a short story of his unrequited loves and also celebrates Leonard Nimoy's life. "Leaf Blower", is one of Cat's fun Frank Zappa style songs featuring Prairie Prince who plays raggae, rock, punk drums styles all in one song. " Heroes Song" is a tribute to all the civilian heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to save others lives. From 9/11 heroes like Rick Rescorla who saved 2700 people from the burning towers, to Zaevion Dobson, a boy who shielded 3 girls from a drive-by shooting. So many great heroes that should never be forgotten. Cat believes heroes are the most sacred souls. They risked their own lives to save others. This song celebrates all heroes. Quotes,, “Cat sings and plays guitar like an angel with a sardonic streak. She'll break your heart with a stunningly musical passage and then mercilessly kick your ass all over hell with a fierce barrage of rock and roll aggression. Beware" Michael Molenda /Chief Editor - Guitar Player Magazine.

Santa Rosa, CA