Billy Catfish
36 Years Old
Singer-Songwriter, Songwriter, Lyricist
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"Lookin for other singer/songwriters to play shows with and record with in the Midwest and South"
BIOGRAPHY"(Billy’s) music became more personal, deeper and full of honesty. It developed a serrated edge that tore at the very essences of all that 'real' surrounding him, varied in every approach to his music … like a lost document from Gram Parsons, Neil Young or Willie Nelson."
Shawn Abnoxious, CityBeat
I do the laid-back Country-Folk Singer-Songwriter thing, and I try to have a lot of good times along the way. I've been at it for a real long time and you should hear the stories I can tell.
My latest release is "Half A Jug Full = NO DEAL," available on Cincinnati-based Tokyo Rose Records. In 2009, I was nominated for a Cincinnati Entertainment Award (CEA) in the Singer/ Songwriter category. In 2008, a band I was part of (and a songwriter for) was nominated for a CEA as Best New Artist. I've been a solo performer for years now, and I've also been part of the Lonesome Tumblers and The Chauncers.
Over the years, I've played with people like Hasil Adkins, Wil Cope, Tim Easton, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Neil Hamburger, Heartless Bastards, MC Chris, Chris Crofton, El Vez, Buffalo Killers, Our Lady Peace, Chuck Cleaver, Murder City Devils and a whole bunch more.
I'm always looking for new projects and collaborations, and especially new drinking pals.
"Musically energized … a solid, electrified collection of sometimes spare, sometimes rollicking tunes … big chords in front of a rhythm section vibrant and rocking enough to make the whole experience feel like classic AltCountry."
Alex Weber, CityBeat
"Reminds me of Gerald Collier (and) brittle bits of id, an insight into Catfish. The set as a whole is rather eclectic, (and) there are quite a few gems sparkling in the wash."
Aiding & Abetting
"This country crooning catfish is a catch! A cool-assed cowboy in command of his folk country tunes."
Rocktober
Shawn Abnoxious, CityBeat
I do the laid-back Country-Folk Singer-Songwriter thing, and I try to have a lot of good times along the way. I've been at it for a real long time and you should hear the stories I can tell.
My latest release is "Half A Jug Full = NO DEAL," available on Cincinnati-based Tokyo Rose Records. In 2009, I was nominated for a Cincinnati Entertainment Award (CEA) in the Singer/ Songwriter category. In 2008, a band I was part of (and a songwriter for) was nominated for a CEA as Best New Artist. I've been a solo performer for years now, and I've also been part of the Lonesome Tumblers and The Chauncers.
Over the years, I've played with people like Hasil Adkins, Wil Cope, Tim Easton, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Neil Hamburger, Heartless Bastards, MC Chris, Chris Crofton, El Vez, Buffalo Killers, Our Lady Peace, Chuck Cleaver, Murder City Devils and a whole bunch more.
I'm always looking for new projects and collaborations, and especially new drinking pals.
"Musically energized … a solid, electrified collection of sometimes spare, sometimes rollicking tunes … big chords in front of a rhythm section vibrant and rocking enough to make the whole experience feel like classic AltCountry."
Alex Weber, CityBeat
"Reminds me of Gerald Collier (and) brittle bits of id, an insight into Catfish. The set as a whole is rather eclectic, (and) there are quite a few gems sparkling in the wash."
Aiding & Abetting
"This country crooning catfish is a catch! A cool-assed cowboy in command of his folk country tunes."
Rocktober
LEVELsemi-pro
GENRESSinger/Songwriter, Folk, Country
Contact
Booking: billycatfish@gmail.com
P.R.O.BMI
INSTRUMENTSbass / bongos / congas / drums / acoustic guitar / electric guitar / guitsteel / harmonica / keyboard / percussion / piano / synthesizers / tambourine / vocals
INFLUENCESJohn Prine, Todd Snider, Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, Townes Van Zandt, David Crosby
DAY JOBSouthgate House, Music Hall
I AM INTERESTED IN
in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal
I WRITE:For a living
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SONG PLACEMENTSWhiskey Pistolero (Film)
AWARDS & ACCOLADESCincinnati Entertainment Award nominations:
Best New Artist (The Chauncers, 2008) and Singer/Songwriter (2009)
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