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Thom's ever changing motion brings to life music that is rarely heard. His hands flow over a fantastic guitar that is played with intelligence and aims to move your mind. His fingers run over the large guitar frets like neurons through the brain; the flow of music never ends.
-Tobias Devor, The Boiler Room [Port Townsend, WA] - The Boiler Room
A rare breed in the music scene, this 12-string guitar player brings an element found no where else. Working a bass line with one hand and a lead with the other, it's nearly impossible not to stare at him while he works his magic. - Nick Boone [The Nick Boone Band]
Discography
City Sounds [2005]
21st Century Trio [2007]
Detective Honey [2008]
Tracksuit [2009]
EP One [2011]
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Bio
Wielding a giant guitar with a big sound, Thom Catts effortlessly blends different styles of rhythm while weaving melody lines to make a musical tapestry. Mesmerizing audiences with a unique musical experience, he mixes originals and familiar covers songs to create an intimate atmosphere and a unforgettable show.
Thom plays the touch guitar. A guitar with the octave range of a piano, which facilitates the performer in playing bass and guitar simultaneously by touching (or tapping) the strings. Nearing his 20 year mark as a touch guitarist, Thom is part of a small community of musicians who exclusively play this style of guitar.
In addition to being an alumni of the Hartford Conservatory of Music [Hartford, Connecticut], he additionally studied at the University of Limerick, Ireland, and the University of the Arts [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]. During his musical career he has performed solo across the United States, Europe, and the Republic of Ireland. He has also performed as a member/sideman/touch guitar-for-hire with numerous acts.
For booking info: contact@thomcatts.com
mobile: 1-717-215-7369
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