Year: 2016

Here’s how we promoted this gig:

One month from today, Erik turns 50!

One month and 4 days from today, The MCats Band rocks the Tiki Bar!

So come to Nashoba Valley’s outdoor venue, The Sunset Tiki Bar (https://www.skinashoba.com/), on Fri 06/10/16 (7-10ish), hear some cool music, eat some good food (try the steak tips!), and maybe buy a round for the band!

Oh yes, and remind Erik that he is starting his 51st year!

The band has promised to play a short set of “no keys” songs (in honor of Erik’s birthday) to allow for mingle time with family and friends.

This is not some cheap recording of The MCats Band.
This is not some tribute band imitation of The MCats Band.
This is the one, the only, ask-for-them-by-name: The MCats Band.

We started playing in 2005 as a one-time gig, and we have never stopped playing!

Hope to see you on June 10th!

The gig was epic! Thanks to all who came out to support the band and celebrate my birthday!

Set 1

1. It’s All Been Done (D)
2. Centerfield (G)
3. Breakdown (Am)
4. Stray Cat Strut (Cm)
5. 500 Miles (E)
6. Margaritaville (D)
7. Moondance (A)*
8. Spooky (E)*
9. Mustang Sally (C)*
10. Oye Como Va (A)*
11. Tequila (E)*
12. Honky Tonk Women (G)*
13. Brown Sugar (C)*
14. Old Time Rock ‘n Roll (E)*
15. Just What I Needed (E)
16. Sultans of Swing (Dm)
17. Gimme Three Steps (D)
18. Bad case of loving you (E)
19. Can’t Get Enough… (C)
20. Lonely Boy (E)
21. Psycho Killer (Am)
22. Same Old Song and…(E)*

* = songs with sax

Set 2

1. Love Shack (C)
2. When Will I Be Loved (F) (with Rebecca)
3. Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy (E)
4. You Wreck Me (D)
5. Centerfold (G)
6. Tush (G)
7. Look Sharp (C)
8. Just Like Heaven (A)
9. 867-5309 (Jenny) (F#m)
10. Runnin’ Down A Dream (E)
11. Already Gone (G)

The MCats Band is sorry to say that the 03/19/16 gig has been canceled due to lack of snow. Damn this nice weather!

But, for the record, here’s how we promoted it:

There are many reasons (après-ski) to come to Wachusett Mountain. For example, if you like downhill skiing (après-ski), then Wachusett has lots of trails to offer for not a lot of driving. If cross-country skiing or snowshoeing is your thing (après-ski), then you’ll also have a great time at Wachusett. And in the sunny months (après-hike), try some of the hiking trails. But we’re not talking about summer here, we’re talking about winter (après-ski)! Or at least the snow-less (or less snow) winter of 2015-2016! Maybe just skip the slopes and head straight to the après-ski!

The MCats Band LIVE in the Coppertop Lounge at Wachusett Mountain
(Sat 2016-03-19 8-10pm)

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
499 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA 01541
http://www.wachusett.com/TheMountain/ResortServices/FoodBeverage/tabid/70/Default.aspx

In February 2005, just after winning his third Super Bowl ring and returning from the NFL Pro Bowl in Hawaii, New England Patriots legend Tedy Bruschi suffered a stroke. Bruschi later joined forces with the the American Stroke Association (ASA) to create Tedy’s Team, a group of runners raising money for the ASA and training to complete local and destination races.

On 03/12/16, Team Brielle, founded by Brielle Cormier under the umbrella organization Tedy’s Team, held a fundraiser at Mt. Pleasant Golf Club in Lowell. Brielle started her fundraising efforts (which also include running half and full marathons) after her father died suddenly from a stroke in 2013.

The MCats Band (itself founded as a fundraising band) was honored to play at this great event. Thanks, Brielle!

Set 1

1. Good Lovin’
2. It’s All Been Done
3. Centerfield
4. Breakdown
5. Stray Cat Strut
6. 500 Miles
7. Oye Como Va
8. Look Sharp
9. No Matter What
10. Just What I Needed
11. Sultans of Swing
12. Lonely Boy
13. Psycho Killer

Set 2

1. Margaritaville
2. Last Dance with Mary Jane
3. Smoking Gun
4. Just Like Heaven
5. Bohemian Like You
6. Honky Tonk Women
7. Brown Sugar
8. Old Time Rock ‘n Roll
9. What I Like About You
10. Mustang Sally
11. Love Shack
12. Already Gone

When The MCats Band arrived at Nashoba’s Outlook Restaurant to setup for our gig, we immediately created a human wall between the incredibly hot fireplace and the restaurant’s many fine patrons, saving countless souls from overheating in the process. Eamon and Josh took the brunt of the blow and have been nominated for Congressional Medals for their valor.

As the fire cooled down, the band heated up, again saving the patrons from certain death (this time due to freezing).

A hearty group of several dozen Actonians came out for the event, consuming many solids and liquids in the process, and creating an impromptu dance floor in the ‘look. Rumor has it that The MCats Band is a lock to play Nashoba’s Tiki Bar this summer. What can I say but, “We love you, mans!”

Set 1

1. Good Lovin’
2. It’s All Been Done
3. Centerfield
4. Breakdown
5. Stray Cat Strut
6. 500 Miles
7. Oye Como
8. Look Sharp
9. No Matter What
10. It’s a Shame about Ray
11. Sultans of Swing
12. Lonely Boy
13. Psycho Killer

Set 2

1. Margaritaville
2. Old Time Rock ‘n Roll
3. Last Dance with Mary Jane
4. Smoking Gun
5. Bohemian Like You
6. Just Like Heaven
7. Honky Tonk Women
8. Brown Sugar
9. What I Like About You
10. You Wreck Me
11. Love Shack (feat. The Women of Acton)
12. Come As You Are
13. Tush
14. I Will Follow
15. Refugee
16. 867-5309 (Jenny)
17. Peace, Love, and Understanding
18. Already Gone