Artist description A 9 piece ensemble of highly experienced musicians providing high energy driving rhythm and blues.

Music Style Rhythm and Blues, Pop and Rock

Musical Influences Joe Lewis Walker, Tower of Power, Rufus Thomas, Tommy Castro

Similar Artists Tommy Castro, Tower of Power

Artist History Formed in 1998, this collective of working stiffs decided to put together a group of local northeast Florida musicians to satisfy thier own need to groove. This amalgamation of musical tastes resulted in the formation of the locally acclaimed Area 51 Rhythm & Blues Band. Shortly before the release of their debut CD the name was changed to RetroKats to better describe thier styles and influences.

Group Members Brian McElrath- Lead Guitar and Vocals, Steve Koufos- Rhythm Guitar and Lead Vocals, Gary Griffis- Drums,Percussion and vocals, Steve Beaton- Trumpet and flugelhorn, Rob Walters- Bass guitar and vocals, Dave Carey- Sax and Flute, Matt Vance-Baritone Sax, Jim MaKaba- Hammond B-3 organ and piano, Saboria Lamar- vocals

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Organ, Piano, and plenty of Horns.

Albums Retrokats

Press Reviews 1999 Second Runner Up in the Regional Finals for the International Blues Competition held in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Location Jacksonville, Florida - USA

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