Palmetto Catz
is an exciting upbeat cover variety band that leans heavily on pop/rock hits from the 1960s and 1970s plus carefully selected songs from more recent decades;
perfect anytime you want to entertain a diverse crowd; lots of high energy songs with great harmony vocals that everyone knows and loves. If you want great music for your party we'll keep the happiness factor high. Palmetto Catzbegan performing together in 2001 in the lobby of the Ritz-Carlton hotel on Amelia Island. Since then Richard, Tommy and Rick have performed for hundreds of events throughout Coastal Georgia and NE Florida.
Sea Island Saint Simons Jekyll Island Amelia Island Jacksonville Ponte Vedra
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R i c h a r d S t r a t t o n
guitarist / vocalist
R i c h a r d S t r a t t o n
guitarist / vocalist
Palmetto Catz 2 minute demo
Palmetto Catz at OMNI Amelia Island Plantation
Palmetto Catz at Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
Palmetto Catz at Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Palmetto Catz at Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Palmetto Catz on Jekyll Island
Palmetto Catz @ RitzCarlton Amelia Island
Palmetto Catz at Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
Palmetto Catz at OMNI Amelia Island Plantation
Tommy Gilstrap (bass guitar/vocals) played on his first record label release by 'Felt' in 1970 and has performed with country artist Pam Tillis, Mary Wells (My Guy), R&B singer, songwriter, producer Cecil Womack, Eddie Floyd (Knock on Wood), and blues/soul artist O.V.Wright. He has opened shows for Archie Bell and the Drells, Kenny Rogers and B.J.Thomas. He has worked for many years as a freelance studio musician and is currently first call bassist for several Jacksonville area bands.
Rick Kirkland, the founder and musical director of the Rick Kirkland Orchestra, was the drummer and a featured soloist with the Ray Charles Show during the 1980’s and has performed with Benny Goodman, Della Reese, Diane Schuur, Chet Atkins, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Doc Severinsen, Glen Campbell, Mickey Gilley, Dottie West, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Lionel Hampton, Lou Rawls, Diahann Carroll, Shirley Jones, Englebert Humperdink, Joe Cocker, The Ink Spots, The Four Freshman, The Temptations, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Red Skelton, George Burns, Bob Newhart, Freddie Hubbard, Louie Bellson, Ed Shaughnessy, Buddy DeFranco, Terry Gibbs, Milt Hinton, Ross Thompkins, Marian McPartland, Keter Betts, Major Holley, Herbie Mann....In addition to performing with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Rick is in constant demand as a free-lance concert and studio musician. As an educator, Rick has inspired generations of north Florida performers and instructors, serving as artist-in-residence at several Jacksonville area schools and universities.
Rick Kirkland, the founder and musical director of the Rick Kirkland Orchestra, was the drummer and a featured soloist with the Ray Charles Show during the 1980’s and has performed with Benny Goodman, Della Reese, Diane Schuur, Chet Atkins, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Doc Severinsen, Glen Campbell, Mickey Gilley, Dottie West, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Lionel Hampton, Lou Rawls, Diahann Carroll, Shirley Jones, Englebert Humperdink, Joe Cocker, The Ink Spots, The Four Freshman, The Temptations, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Red Skelton, George Burns, Bob Newhart, Freddie Hubbard, Louie Bellson, Ed Shaughnessy, Buddy DeFranco, Terry Gibbs, Milt Hinton, Ross Thompkins, Marian McPartland, Keter Betts, Major Holley, Herbie Mann....In addition to performing with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Rick is in constant demand as a free-lance concert and studio musician. As an educator, Rick has inspired generations of north Florida performers and instructors, serving as artist-in-residence at several Jacksonville area schools and universities.
Palmetto Catz at Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
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