Artist description “The things that happen around us daily can be symbolic of what is going on inside us. I like to interpret life as if it were a dream.” For Mccullough, a longtime photographer, the music of Alpha Cat, is a lyrical and melodic expression of the visual through alternative rock/folk songs. Fellow members Angela Babin, Lori Bingel, and Derek Dragotis add their own unique contributions to the sound, through searing and unexpected guitar work, alternately floaty and substantial bass playing, and powerful and ethereal backing vocal work, respectively. :The band Alpha Cat are Alternative Rock artists from New York and New Jersey, consisting of Elizabeth McCullough, songwriter, vocalist, and acoustic rhythm guitarist, Angela Babin, lead and electric guitars, Lori Bingel on bass, guitar, and Derek Dragotis, backing vocals. I am Their new CD entitled, “Pearl Harbor” is enclosed along with their Artist Profile.Their first cd, the ep Real Boy (11/99) charted, on college and community radio all over the U.S. and Canada, making the CMJ National Top 200 chart for six weeks in 2000. Pearl Harbor is now in rotation at over 250 stations around the country and in Canada, charting at many of them, and landed the #19 spot in the National CMJ Add Charts the week of February 12 2002. Pearl Harbor, like Real Boy, was co-produced by Fred Smith (Television) and McCullough, and features a number of surprises, including sound effects, subtle hints at electronica, impressive drum work from both Matt Johnson (Jeff Buckley, Lucinda Williams, Beth Orton) and Clem Waldman (Loser’s Lounge, Blue Man Group), djembe and percussion from Tom Devito, lovely slide guitar and mandolin from Rich Feridun, and gorgeous bowed upright bass work from Matt Gruenberg, as well as the members of Alpha Cat.

Music Style alternative/pop rock

Musical Influences the two Elvi (P & C) Beatles,Neil Young, Cure, Stranglers, Squeeze, Sugar, Bonnie Raitt, Replacements, Aretha etc, etc

Similar Artists Beth Orton, Garbage, Matthew Sweet,Hole,Pretenders, kd lang, Aimee Mann, , Garbage

Artist History "Pearl Harbor", like it's successor, the ep Real Boy, was co-produced by Fred Smith (Television) and McCullough, and features a number of surprises, including sound effects, subtle hints at electronica, impressive drum work from both Matt Johnson (Jeff Buckley, Lucinda Williams, Beth Orton) and Clem Waldmann (Loser's Lounge, Blue Man Group), djembe and percussion from Tom Devito, Rich Feridun's lovely slide guitar and mandolin, and gorgeous bowed upright bass work from Matt Gruenberg, in addition to that of Alpha Cat members McCullough:vocals and acoustic guitar, Angela Babin: electric/lead guitar, Lori Bingel:bass and Derek Dragotis:backing vox.

Group Members Elizabeth McCullough,s musical project Alpha Cat with fellow members Angela Babin, Lori Bingel, and Derek Dragotis add their own unique contributions to the sound, through searing,unexpected guitar work, alternately floaty and substantive bass, and powerful yet ethereal backing vocals, respectively.

Instruments acoustic & electric guitars, drums, & bass

Albums PEARL HARBOR - Aquamarine, REAL BOY - BlindSide Records

Press Reviews Altar Native music reviews: March, 2002 Alpha Cat--- "Pearl Harbor" (Aquamarine) Jersey's Elizabeth Mccullough takes on what artists like Joni Mitchell and Chrissie Hynde were known for, and builds on it on "Pearl Harbor." And although she uses the term adult alternative (music for 18+?), it doesn't make it any less humdrum, as the tag might suggest. If it's gifted songwriting that one is after, one needs to go no further than "Pearl Harbor," where the opening "Southern of Value" blooms with a driving beat and some country twangs thrown into lush choruses. Mccullough's rich, deep vocals --- which echo those of Hynde---chronicle tales of everything from losing family ("Snow") to one's vulnerability ("Pearl Harbor"). "Monsters (You Can't do It)" stands as a dark pop anthem, while "Across the River Twice" bears a Mazzy Star quality. Like a well-woven garment, "Pearl Harbor" stands the elements and doesn't wear thin. --- Omar Perez Hard to make out if this is a band or a collective of like minded musicians as about fifteen participants are listed and in alphabetical order making it hard to distinguish who's more involved than the rest. One thing� for sure - this is not Americana or country in the least. This is sprightly new wave pop circa the late '80's and is bouncy and clever as hell. While this might confuse more country-oriented consumers those interested in quirky pop are recommended to give this a listen. Those interested in fiddles and pedal steel are invited to look elsewhere. Pretty good album though, with some great lyrical twists and very compelling music. from www.freightrainboogie.com, Reviewed by Scott Homewood

Additional Info Horse to Water/ DAM cd

Location Jersey City, NJ - USA

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