Jimmy Catlett is a songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist from
Richmond, Virginia. After doing an album and touring the east coast
with Dirty Secrets, Jimmy formed the DumDums in the late 90's and
released two records with them. In 2001 he joined ex-Dirty Secrets
members to form Nat King Kong and released one album, Kong of
the Jangle, expanding his regional fan base and receiving national
airplay on XM Radio.
Choosing to focus his energy on a solo career and a new album, Jimmy
enlisted the aid of producer and drummer Kim Haynie to record 2005's
Waiting To Fall Off The Earth. A departure from prior work, listeners
travel a rootsy highway of twists and turns with Jimmy showcasing
an earthy array of acoustic and electric instruments to paint intimate
tales of relationships and life events. The songs stay grounded via
a steady staple of Catlett’s 6 &12 string acoustic guitars
and personal vocals. The Richmond Times Dispatch called it
“an accomplished record that stood out among 2005’s local
releases.”
With the same production crew intact, an extended set of 2006 sessions
yielded The Big Beat, a reflective look at life’s pulse
and the people woven through it. Using a different recording principle,
the band was tracked primarily live and with a stripped-down production
approach. The result is an energetic, guitar-oriented set of tunes
that have a raw and fresh energy. The album is highlighted by guest
appearances from Bob Rupe, Bruce Coursen and former Jayhawks guitarist
Stephen McCarthy. Catlett continues to focus on telling stories with
honest, interesting songs that pull listeners; AAA and Americana fans
will certainly draw connections to artists like Freedy Johnston, Peter
Case and Jeff Tweedy.
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