Let The Cat Out Roadtest Album in Western Australia

Funky Melbourne five-piece Let The Cat Out will give Western Australian audiences a sneak peak at their new album at some upcoming shows in the state.

The band will play tracks from their soon to be released sophomore album Swimming Upstream as well as some old favorites at the gigs. Let The Cat Out’s lead singer and rhythm guitarist Jane McArthur says the album showcases the band’s lush new sound.

“We’ve added in extra instrumentation where we’ve thought it would add to the message and the vibe of the song, whereas in the first album, we were very much trying to stick to the raw sound of the five of us, and be faithful to how we could recreate the songs live. It’s still Let The Cat Out,” she assured fans, “but it’s got a bit more added fire, and a bit more complexity.”

You can see the way the band’s developed at the following shows.

27 January 2012 – Mounties, Mount Helena
29 January 2012 – Redcliffe on the Murray, Pinjarra
31 January 2012 – Perth Blues Club, Perth
1 February 2012 – Mojo’s, Fremantle
3 February 2012 – Whitestar Hotel, Albany
4 February 2012 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
5 February 2012 – Quindanning Tavern, Quindanning

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Q & A with Let The Cat Out’s Jane McArthur

Hobart-based groovesters Let The Cat Out are currently taking Australia by storm as they tour the country in support of “Lee Roy,” the first single from their debut album. Lead vocalist Jane McArthur recently took some time out to chat to Sounds of Oz about the tour, the album, and the wonders of the Hammond organ.

You’re in the middle of one of your biggest Australian tours. How’s it going for you?

The tour is going really well so far. We’ve had dates in Hobart and Melbourne. The standout gigs have been at the Royal Botanical Gardens concert in Hobart and probably the Transport Hotel in Federation Square in Melbourne – great crowds and great vibes.

What can people expect from your live show?

The funk, the blues, some soul, a massive amount of love and energy, tunes to sit back and listen to, tunes that hit your dancing nerve to get up and boogie to and the chance to take us home in the form of a complimentary CD, for the small convenience fee of $25!!

What do you love most about being on stage?

The feeling of being part of a group of five people who are creating something, weaving some energy together to create a vibe, the feeling you get when a crowd is loving what you’re giving and just the excitement of being part of live music! Music is a language that transcends all boundaries, and it’s pretty special to be able to speak that language.

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