Cat the Dog
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Cat the Dog is an English indie rock
band formed in Brighton, East Sussex, in 2005. Formed by Christopher Melian (vocals/guitar), Andy Newton (drums), Dan Logan
(bass guitar), and Daryl Pruess (lead guitar), all who attended Brighton Institute of Modern Music
.
Christopher Melian and Andy Newton moved in 2004 from Toronto
, Canada
to England
. The band signed with Virgin Records
after only 3 shows and BMG Music Publishing signed Cat the Dog to a long-term publishing deal. The Brighton-based band was managed by Rob Swerdlow, Mark Nicholson and Dave Nicoll, who are also behind UK rock act The Kooks
.
Cat the Dog supported rising Welsh act the Automatic and The Kooks. The band which recorded with producer Jack Douglas at Hook End Studios in Reading released singles "I'm a Romantic" and "Gotta Leave". They were played on MTV's Spanking New Music. In November 2007 the band were involved in a near fatal car crash while traveling to their gig and had to escape from their van by breaking a window and climbing out. They split up shortly after in Dec 2007 after a tour with Zico Chain
. Bassist Dan Logan
joined local Brighton band The Kooks
and replaced Max Rafferty
after his departure in 2008.
In 2008, Cat the Dog drummer Andy Newton and Kooks guitarist and song writer Max Rafferty formed the band The Third Man.
In 2009, Cat the Dog vocalist Christopher Melian joined the group The Hot Melts.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band formed in Brighton, East Sussex, in 2005. Formed by Christopher Melian (vocals/guitar), Andy Newton (drums), Dan Logan
Dan Logan
Dan Logan is an English musician. Formally bassist with The Kooks and is the former Cat the Dog bassist....
(bass guitar), and Daryl Pruess (lead guitar), all who attended Brighton Institute of Modern Music
Brighton Institute of Modern Music
BIMM Brighton & Bristol Institutes of Modern Music in England is an independent college of popular music based in the cities of Brighton & Hove and Bristol...
.
Christopher Melian and Andy Newton moved in 2004 from Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
to England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The band signed with Virgin Records
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
after only 3 shows and BMG Music Publishing signed Cat the Dog to a long-term publishing deal. The Brighton-based band was managed by Rob Swerdlow, Mark Nicholson and Dave Nicoll, who are also behind UK rock act The Kooks
The Kooks
The Kooks are an English indie rock band formed in Brighton, East Sussex, in 2001. Formed by Luke Pritchard , Hugh Harris , Paul Garred , and Max Rafferty , the lineup of the band remained constant until 2008 and the departure of Rafferty...
.
Cat the Dog supported rising Welsh act the Automatic and The Kooks. The band which recorded with producer Jack Douglas at Hook End Studios in Reading released singles "I'm a Romantic" and "Gotta Leave". They were played on MTV's Spanking New Music. In November 2007 the band were involved in a near fatal car crash while traveling to their gig and had to escape from their van by breaking a window and climbing out. They split up shortly after in Dec 2007 after a tour with Zico Chain
Zico Chain
Zico Chain are a rock band from London, United Kingdom, formed in 2002. To date, they have released one full album entitled Food and one self titled EP. The band opened the main stage at the Download Festival on 8 June 2007...
. Bassist Dan Logan
Dan Logan
Dan Logan is an English musician. Formally bassist with The Kooks and is the former Cat the Dog bassist....
joined local Brighton band The Kooks
The Kooks
The Kooks are an English indie rock band formed in Brighton, East Sussex, in 2001. Formed by Luke Pritchard , Hugh Harris , Paul Garred , and Max Rafferty , the lineup of the band remained constant until 2008 and the departure of Rafferty...
and replaced Max Rafferty
Max Rafferty
Maxwell Lewis Rafferty was an author, educator, and politician.-Early life:...
after his departure in 2008.
In 2008, Cat the Dog drummer Andy Newton and Kooks guitarist and song writer Max Rafferty formed the band The Third Man.
In 2009, Cat the Dog vocalist Christopher Melian joined the group The Hot Melts.