Category IV

Artist Information

Biography

Donnie Kuhn...
Meet Donnie Kuhn. The lead singer, rhythm guitarist and “Front Man” for Category IV. Donnie started playing guitar in 1982. A self-taught guitarist he built his first two guitars himself. The King himself, Elvis Aaron Presley and pioneering rocker, Jerry Lee Lewis, has influenced Donnie. With a powerful stage presence that has been finely tuned over the years, Donnie leads Category IV with a tremendous set of pipes and an uncanny ability to write music. Donnie’s stage energy seems to go on and on with no real signs of letting up...when others would simply collapse. Donnie also has a unique talent of being able to play just about any instrument that he puts his hands on, but excels at guitar, bass, and get this… fiddle!
Jon Hawks...
Meet Jon Hawks. Jon is the bassist for Category IV. Jon has been playing the bass for “many a year”. He got his first bass at a garage sale whilst still a
youngin’. Jon loves the rock stuff!!! With visions of stardom, and a desire to live out his rock-n-roll fantasy, Jon set out to start a band. Not just any band, but a band that would be fantastic. Jon is an explosive bassist with an innate ability to deliver the bottom line sound for the band. Together with drummer, Mike “Gibby” Gibbs, they are an unstoppable rhythm section. With his trademark sunglasses and “old school” 4 string, “Dr. Thunder” is sure to have you rockin’ for many years to come.
Jay Ott...
Meet Jay Ott. The lead guitarist of Category IV. Jay started playing guitar at the age of 14 while visiting his uncle in Michigan. His uncle had given him his first guitar, a 12-string that had been thrown out to the trash. Although formally trained on the saxophone, Jay’s passion is the guitar. While in Michigan and right after getting his first guitar, another talent was uncovered...songwriting. Jay is a prolific songwriter, with a flair for melodic and soulful compositions. Jay is a powerhouse guitar slinger who in reality is a show all by himself. He is fun to watch as well as hear.

Steve Davy…
Meet Steve Davy born and raised in Southern California were Steve started playing drums in a marching band at the age of seven. Steve has had some formal training in percussion with wind ensemble and orchestra since. Steve played in his first band at the age of 16 and has since played in numerous local bands in Southern California where he played with a very successful 3 piece band called Falconeer.
Now a BUCKEYE Steve is the newest member of the band and plays drums as well as backup vocals

Instrumentation

Donnie Kuhn - Rhythm, Lead vocals
Jay Ott – Lead, back-up vocals
Jon Hawks – Bass, back-up vocals
Steve Davy - Drums, back-up vocals

Discography

The Storm a CD consisting of 11 great new rock songs that sound classic. On over 100 websites and counting.

Links

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• Cd Baby

Audio

• Bleed
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• Wherever You Go
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• The Chair
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• Dreams
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Lyrics

• Bleed
• Dreams

Video

Category IV Rocks to Bleed

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Press

• WOW [+ Show ]
  

  Well, i have to say, as soon as i saw the title, i thought i was going to hate it. but was pleasetly...Well, i have to say, as soon as i saw the title, i thought i was going to hate it. but was pleasetly supprised. Catchy and well produced. Some solid freakin tunes. keep it up. Monster vox.com

• Amazing [+ Show ]
  

  You sound amazing!!!!! Bleed is a mindblowing track, but I'm sure you can make LOTS of them, keep it...You sound amazing!!!!! Bleed is a mindblowing track, but I'm sure you can make LOTS of them, keep it up with the production, it's great! Greets and blessings..Shermin..http://www.numberonemusic.com/categoryiv/

• Indieshowcase [+ Show ]
  

  I came across your music through music submit and would love to play you on IndiShowcase. IndiSho... I came across your music through music submit and would love to play
  you on IndiShowcase. IndiShowcase and awesomeradio work together to help Indie and unsigned artists get heard. We are an independant internet radio station. I would be thrilled to play you as I believe that my listeners would love your music as much as I do. We will add you to our playlist within the coming weeks. Radio/IndiShowcase (DJ - Skys) http://www.awesomeradio.net 3422 Cedarille Dr. S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T2W 5A9
  

• That classic rock sound [+ Show ]
  

  This foursome from Columbus, Ohio makes no apologies for producing a debut Cd that is very rooted in...This foursome from Columbus, Ohio makes no apologies for producing a debut Cd that is very rooted in classic rock sound. They shouldn’t have to apologize, because they do it very well. Elements of bands like Bad Company and REO with a nod towards Bowie vocally, there are some very strong songs here. It is good solod rock and roll created by musicians who have enough talent to make it interesting

• Various reviews [+ Show ]
  

  nice production and band sounds very good. Solid vox and song has an 80's metal feel. Nice work. ...nice production and band sounds very good. Solid vox and song has an 80's metal feel. Nice work.
  
  ......of the Bon Jovi sweepstakes.
  Just kidden.Great tune!!!
  
  i had to listen twice my mind was in its own world about the hooker and the chair ...after a while the tune came thru yeah its rockin does sound 80'ish 90'ish but that not a bad thing we need more band like you guys
  to living up the rock atmosphere its so bland these days a worthy listen .
  

• Thanx for sharing [+ Show ]
  

  great song all around. has an older feel to it but not too dated. i like the guitar work and the dru...great song all around. has an older feel to it but not too dated. i like the guitar work and the drums are very good. nice vocals too. thanx for sharing.

• Powerful Sound [+ Show ]
  

  A very powerful sound, big, arena like. guitars sound real thick, great tone on the solos Voca...A very powerful sound, big, arena like.
  
  guitars sound real thick, great tone on the solos
  
  Vocals are solid and confident
  
  Bass and drums lay down a great foundation
  

Setlist

Smoking in the Boys Room
I Hate Everything About You
Brainstew
Johnny B Good
Sunday Morning Coming Down
Living After Midnight
Breaking the Law
Never Been to Spain
Long Way Down
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
TNT
Me and Bobby McGee
Beth
Keep Your Hands to Yourself
Love Stinks
Run Around Sue
New Girl Now
Ain't Talking About Love
Chevy Van
Talk Dirty to Me
The Chair
Dreams
Storm
Dirty Bonez
Please Me
Took Nothing
Still Be Loving You
Bleed
Wherever You Go
Highway Heaven
Waited
Walkin’
Stay Awhile
Take Your Train
Yesterdays
The Past
Westside Conflict
Broken Glass
Time Stand Still
Tear Your Walls Down
Stood By You
Smart Ass
Still Be Loving You
Bleed
Wherever You Go
Highway Heaven
Waited
Walkin’
Take Your Train
Lust

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