the Catillacs

The Catillacs came together in early 2007 when local blues guitarist/singer Richie Bean decided to diversify by adding some rockabilly to his sets. He found kindred spirits in drummer/singer Susan Costa and bassist George Burton. They started out with rockabilly and blues, then sixties rock, honkey-tonk and outlaw country soon followed, as well as some well-crafted originals. They found this to be a crowd-pleasing combination of styles, and quickly started adding to their following. They are currently gigging steadily and have just released their debut CD "Meow Mix".
25 years of gigging, Waterfront Blues Festival, 3-Clark Co Fairs, Sunbanks Blues Festival, Blues By The Sea,Taste of Tillamook, Ghirabaldi Crab Races, Kalama Blues Festival, International Blues Challenge Semi Finalist, and hundreds of gigs. Richie was a founding member of The Hudson Rocket Band and the leader of King Juju & The Beats
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The Catillacs are a great party band- they've got a fun, rockabilly vibe... yet it doesn't just stop there. They are rounded out by thoughtful lyrics and tasteful musical arrangements too. They're also one of the most professional and courteous bands out there. I love the Catillacs!
---Lisa Mann
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The Catillacs are a trio that is versatile and can play blues, roots and rockabilly and a taste of country without breaking a sweat.
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For our electric set, following the break, we will be welcoming back another good friend, Richie Bean as he brings to us his new group the Catillacs. If you like to hear some fun old time Blues mixed with Rockabilly, Honkey-Tonk, 60's-style Rock and Outlaw Country, then you're definitely in the right spot, because the Catillacs will be blending all those sounds into their exciting and enjoyable presentation.
Richie has been kicking aroung a number of bands in the Portland area for many years which includes being a founding member of the Hudson Rocket Band and leading the popular King Juju groupings, offering his sizzling guitar. In the Catillacs, he is joined by bass playing George "Mr. Martini" Burton who has also been seen around the Rose City for quite a spell, often working with the likes of Steve Bradley and Jim Mesi. Rounding out the trio is drummer Susan "Crash" Costa working her way around the globe in bands from Great Falls, Montana to England, Chicago and Boston before landing here in Portland. If you saw these guys at Journey to Memphis competition back in June, or at a club near you, then you're already aware of what a jumping good time you'll have with the Catillacs. .
------Greg Johnson, CBA President - BluesNotes
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