Artist description Built on the foundation of bassist and Boston music scene veteran Erick Ellison and drummer Karl Haas, vocalist/guitarist Mark Bates' songs are an edgy blend of power pop and alt-rock.

Similar Artists Cracker, Pearl Jam, Buffalo Tom, Elvis Costello

Artist History Catapult, a melodic power pop and alt-rock band, puts on a fun show of mostly original work inspired by the likes of Elvis Costello, Cracker, The Counting Crows, The Black Crowes and U2. Originally formed in the Summer of 2002, Catapult has taken a foothold in the Boston/Cambridge/Somerville music scene by delivering memorable performances at the area's notable local rock clubs including T.T. The Bear's Place, The Abbey Lounge and Harper's Ferry. Mark Bates (guitar & vocals), Catapult's front man, is an audience-engaging performer, often filling the time between songs with comedic banter. Mark's energetic singing and edgy songwriting have earned him the title of "Elvis Costello of Somerville." Erick Ellison (bass) is the band's steady, straight-man. Erick, a veteran of the Boston music scene, has been performing in regional rock bands since 1993 including Blanket Party (1994 Paint Chip Records - Albany, NY "Compilation Album"), Yukon Death Drop and prior to joining Catapult, Ultra Jones (2001 "Three Minute Window"). Karl Haas (percussion & rhythm) taught himself to play the drums at age 15 and uses his training from the Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music to create unique rhythms for Catapult that weave together rock, the folk music of Latin America and Africa and the classical traditions of India and the Middle East.

Group Members Mark Bates, Erick Ellison, Karl Haas

Albums 42, Broken Nursery Rhymes

Location Boston, MA - USA

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