2009 Blogs

Incredible 2009

Meow, I started trying to write a blog after each show in March of 2009 & now 20 blogs later it's  my final blog for 2009, where does the time go. I hope you have enjoyed my summaries & highlights of the Fatcat shows & little tid bits about this & that. My plan is to continue in 2010 if you have suggestions for a blog shoot me an email I'd luv to hear from you. I think maybe a guest blogger who was at the show for a different perspective might be kool! Fatcat has …

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"Cat Goes to ER"

Meow, If you missed last nights show at Jameson's it was one for the record books with a party that was off the hook, B-Days in the house, old & new friends in the "Hoilday Spirit"  & one Cat Goes to the ER! Wow what a night! First Happy B-Day to Lori & thanks for all you've done for FC I hope you enjoyed the "E" Medley. Happy B-Day to Mike, the "Groove Dr." is one year older & playin' better than ever!   The celebration at the final 2009 show …

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HQAA, Fatcat, & The BOURRE LOUNGE

Meow, The  "Holiday Celebrations" are in full swing & friday night was off the hook at the BOURRE! All our friends from HQAA were in the house celebrating another awesome year. Thanks to Mary & everyone at HQAA who worked to put on an awesome event. My wife Rhonda works at HQAA & I feel privileged to have made so many friends over the years. It was great to have everyone from out of town there to share in the celebrations that went into the wee hours, …

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TGIF at FANATICS!

Meow, TGIF at Fanatics is just what the Dr. ordered! We got to hang out with some old friends, made some new friends, & had a goodtime doing it. Thanks to everyone who came to the show especially "The Litter" you are our inspiration! There was a couple checking out FC for their March wedding, Mike Price told me he's putting together a country band, no one can touch Mike on country, I look forward to hearing them. Ryan Saul from CB & Company now ( Cliffhanger ) was in the …

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Awesome Show at BJ's Bar!

Meow, Saturday night was an Awesome Show at BJ's BAR the place was packed! There was a lot of "The Litter" in the crowd that always gets "The Cats" worked up for some R-n-R! I think there were 8 or 10 B-days in the house, I lost track & there were 3 Anniversary's including our own Mike & Deb Grover, it was a Blast! The staff at BJ's were great and handled the crowd like the pro's they are. The vibe was great at BJ's everyone just having one "Big …

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"MONSTERS BALL"

Meow, It's been awhile since I posted (me bad) but FC has a good run in the next two months so my little fingers wil be doing a lot of walking. Let's get started, last nights show at The "MONSTERS BALL" was a hoot! Laporte City was rockin' & the Full Moon was out it was a blast! (Be sure & check out the pics) Thanks to Shelly & everyone at "TWO FRIENDS" for a great party! I've performed at few of these over the years but the costumes this year were off the …

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The Spirit of the PUB!

Meow, The Spirit of "The PUB" was alive & well at Jameson's Saturday Night. The night started with a bang! when a Party Bus pulled up & a Bachelorette Party came in & blew the lid off for the night! The Cats cranked out some party tunes & I even gave up a sock for their scavenger hunt, what a great way to get the night started! All eyes were on the Hawkeye vs Penn St. game we got updates after each song & celebrated each score with a group drink, what a …

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September!

Meow, September! is here & FC kicked it off in style with last night's performance at "The HuB" It was a blast! We always look forward to shows at "The HuB" it has a vibe that you can't deny, I've felt it backstage before at festivals & can only compare it to what I've heard it's like at the Grand Ole Opry or Madison Square Garden, from a performer standpoint you feel it! You know all the great music that's been performed there & …

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Better Late Than Never!

Meow, I'm getting this post in a little later than usual "Better Late Than Never" FC was at The Rite Spot in Denver, Ia.  Saturday August 15th & our "Denver Experience" was top notch! Thanks to the owners Dusty & Jake for throwing a great party & to all The Rite Spot staff you guys ROCK & kept the party going! FC arrived around 6:30pm to set up for the show it was the first time using our indoor sound system since June since all the shows were outdoors for July …

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Block Party! - "Live To 9" - "BBQ In The Park" & "TRIPOLI DAYS"

Meow, Fatcat's 1st "Outdoor Party" of July was for a Block Party in Cedar Falls on West 19th Street & it was a blast! there's nothing better than makin' some sound outdoors. What a great neighborhood everyone made us feel at home, they blocked off the streets & had a pot luck, cold beverages, danced, & kicked back for a party on July 12th. This was after a storm had hit C.F. a few days earlier & trees were down and power didn't get restored until …

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Summer is Here!

Meow, I hope everyone had an awesome 4th of July weekend, FC was at Jameson's thanks to Buck & the whole crew at Jameson's for a great time! This was the 2nd time FC has been at Jameson's both were on Holiday weekends, the next time we're there is the end of Sept. & we'll be calling all our FC friends & throwing a party! Summer is Here! & it will go by fast, all of the FC outdoor shows are in the month of July, coming up next is "Live to 9" in Cedar Falls …

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Voodoo!

Meow, It was great to see everyone at The Voodoo! Special thanks to Stacy & Bill, Tom, Jeremy & Christina, Deb, Vicki, & Rhonda you guys ROCK! "The Cats" had a great time! The audience was great! & we made a lot of new FC friends including Anne & her friends from Allison Ia. The next FC show is at The Butler County Fair (In Allison) Saturday June 27th (Small World) We'll see you soon! "The Cats" cranked out 3 new tunes by Van Morrison, George Thorogood, & …

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3 Dayer!

Meow, I hope this blog finds everyone enjoying the 3 Dayer , a lot of you found time to squeeze in some R -n- R Fatcat style! & made the show at JAMESON'S Thanks to "The Litter!" You truly are the Best! We've become good friends, shared great moments & we have some great memories for that day when the music quiets down. (Not Anytime Soon!) FC has wanted to perform at JAMESON'S for awhile & it wouldn't have happened without all of your support! Thank …

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Feels Like Summer!

Meow, We continued our Fatcat "Home Town" Tour Saturday night at "Two Friends Tap" in Laporte City. Thanks to everyone who came out it was nice to see you, thanks to owner Shelly & Everyone at "Two Friends" you made us feel at home & we had a great time. We're talking about doing a "Halloween Party" in October at "Two Friends" this is also Shelly's B-Day it sounds like a full blown BASH! Jimmy thanks for makin' the trip to Laporte & …

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Luvin' Every Minute of it!

Meow, We had another great time at The RiTE SPoT in Denver, Ia. this weekend. Thanks to owners Jake & Dusty and all The RIte SPoT staff we wish you continued sucess. We've only known each other a short time but I think the secret to your success is Great Service, Great People, & that "Home Town" touch where everyone is made to feel welcome! Thanks for another awesome time. Thanks to all our FC friends that made the road trip, your're the best! Special thanks to our friends at …

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Short & Sweet!

Meow, Great to see everyone at Fanatics this past Friday thanks for coming to the show & keepin' the dance floor hoppin' while "The Cats" Rocked the House! Thanks to Jackie & the staff at Fanatics for keepin' the drinks flowin' as always you guys are a blast to hang out with & the food is awesome! Rhonda & I recuperated enuff from Friday night & decided to check out the local scene Saturday night. The first stop whenever I'm downtown is always at "The Cellar" …

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The RITE SPOT The Right Place

Meow, Fatcat kicked off it's "Home Town" Tour at The RITE SPOT in Denver Ia. which proved to be the Right Place Saturday night. Denver is just 7 miles from Waterloo & you're at The RITE SPOT Great Food, Goodtimes, & FC. There was a large crowd for dinner & people kept coming in & stayed All Nite Long! Thanks to Dusty & Jake owners of The RITE SPOT you made everyone feel right at home & we can't wait to do it again. My Mom, Dad, & niece …

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My Wildest Dreams!

Meow, Not in my "Wildest Dreams" did I expect what happened at The HUB last night. Fatcat hosted it's first "After Work" Party & to say it was a success doesn't come close! Everybody came! & FC put on a show that the "Cats" will remember for years! Thanks to everyone who came to the show it was the wildest thing to see everyone ready for FC to hit the stage & it was your encouragment & energy that took the show to the next level! If you we're in the …

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"Baldiing For Kids Cancer"

Meow, What a great event! FC is proud to have been part of this fundraiser to benefit Iowa kids with Cancer. Cancer has touched everyones life in one way or another & myself being a suvivor can't express what it means when people come to you & your family's aid at a time when you're fighting this terrible disease. Everyone that was there and donated you are my hero you truly made a difference in someones life & God Bless! When Rhonda & I got to Fanatics Wildcard was on …

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I Survived!

Meow, Fanatics was the place to be Saturday night! There were multiple parties in the house & everyone had a blast! Thanks to Jackie, Rhonda, & The Fanatics Staff for setting it up so all the parties could have an area. Your efforts were greatly appreciated! It contributed to a great night that everyone enjoyed, Thank you. Congrats! to Sara, Gretchen, & Luke hope you had AWESOME! B-Day's & you Survived! I saw one of our party enthusiest get carried out! …

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