THE BLUE CATS
Vintage Americana: Rock n Roll, Rhythm and Blues, Country, Soul
Paul Quarterman Vocals, Guitar
Simon Hayward Guitars, Mandolin
Tim Turan Drums
Nick Gibson Bass, Backing Vocals
Tim Porter Blues Harp
Jamie Webber Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Paul Quarterman is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He was previously singer and songwriter with Littleblood, and a current member of Anglo-French band: Past Imperfect. Since early days fronting British hard rock and blues bands, he has mellowed and developed into a versatile singer with influences ranging from Van Morrison through to John Hiatt, and Tim Hardin.
Simon Hayward is an accomplished guitar, banjo and mandolin player. He is steeped in the traditions of early rock and rock, country and blue grass. From masterclasses in Nashville, to playing with greats including Tommy Immanuel, he has developed as a great guitar-slinging exponent of Americana.
Tim Turan is a versatile drummer who has provided the rhythmic foundations for many bands in London and Oxford including: The Car Thieves, Giant Inflatables, Easy Tiger, and The Relationships. Tim has great ears for music, has produced several Oxford bands on their way to international success, and is a MOJO award-winning mastering engineer.
Nick Gibson started out on guitar in Guildford with The Golden Age of Metro in the 70s. His life has focused on music since those times. Since moving to Oxford in the 80s, he has played saxophone, guitar, and bass in several rockabilly, rock n roll, and rhythm and blues bands. Outside from the Blue Cats he’s a busy man, playing with 2 other bands in Oxford, and depping as a gun for hire.
Tim Porter has been blowing harp since the ‘80s and was a long-running member of Vacant Lot and The Workhouse Blues Band. As well as playing with the Blue Cats, he plays harp with The Porter Family and a number of touring blues artists. Tim also organises many music events including the Shipton Music Proms, Gloucester RnB Festival, and regular gigs in pubs and Clubs in South Warwickshire.
Jamie Webber is a keyboard player and singer with a passion for the rich, soulful sounds of the Hammond organ and Rhodes piano. He has dedicated much time to developing his Americanan magic and crafts. He takes his inspiration from keyboard legends Jimmy Smith, Billy Preston, and Booker T. Jones, Ray Manzarek, Keith Emerson. Away from the Blue Cats, Jamie plays keys and sings with The Groove Accord, and the Vodka Shots and is often found taking on all-comers on the Open Mic circuit.
Discography
The Blue Cats live - Video
The Blue Cats Showreel
The Blue Cats live
Mississippi Phone Booth