We love you, mans!
Thanks to all who came to Waxy O’Connor’s on Hartwell Ave in Lexington to keep the St. Paddy’s Day celebration going! So back-to-back gigs are tough, our first was March 2012, tonight was our second (a canceled Newport gig from last year would have been the third). But we did it! Thanks to Linda (the 8pm ones) and Wendy (the 9pm ones) for sharing their pics!
Because it was Saint Patrick’s Day, and because the crowd was threatening to burn the place down unless we played something Irish, we played “The Unicorn Song,” which is basically “Margaritaville” with a brogue. Jono was on fire on lead guitar (in Paul’s absence). And there is video evidence of Unicorn, in case we ever have to testify about it.
A last-minute sickness kept me from playing this gig, but the guys soldiered on without me!
Here’s how we promoted this gig:
A fun gig, especially the second set when the crowed cleared the tables and made their own dance floor. A loud but good rendition of “Love Shack” as well! A downside is that Paul’s guitar broke (but we hear that it is fixable).
Also “Wagon Wheel” was requested, by Darius Rucker, former lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish:
Maybe we should learn that one!
The MCats Band at Waxy v2 (feat. Rebecca Cazabon debuting Heartbreaker by Pat Benatar). Thanks to Carolyn Rosenthal for the pics!
Here’s how we promoted this gig:
The modern Irish bar welcomes the modern Irish band! Or at least an Acton band with an Irish lead singer.
Because nobody knows Waxy’s like Waxy’s, we stole this from their website:
“What makes Waxy’s different? It is more than fresh food, crafted cocktails and great times. It’s about sharing and always making room at the table for friends.”
The details:
Come to Waxy’s, The Modern Irish Bar in Lexington (http://www.waxys.com/locations/lexington/), on Fri 11/18/16 (9pm-11:59ish), hear some cool music, eat some good food, and definitely buy a round for the band!
This is not some cheap recording of The MCats Band.
This is not some tribute band imitation of The MCats Band.
This is the one, the only, ask-for-them-by-name: The MCats Band.We started playing in 2005 as a one-time gig, and we have never stopped playing!
Hope to see you on November 18th!
We finally got to play at an Irish bar! And we’re looking forward to playing there again! Thanks to Ed Sasena for sitting in on drums – we love you mans!
Here’s how we promoted the gig:
The MCats Band at Waxy’s I – A New Venue
The modern Irish bar welcomes the modern Irish band! Or at least an Acton band with an Irish lead singer.
Because nobody knows Waxy’s like Waxy, we stole this from their website:
“What makes Waxy’s different? It is more than fresh food, crafted cocktails and great times. It’s about sharing and always making room at the table for friends.”
The details:
Come to Waxy’s, The Modern Irish Bar in Lexington (http://www.waxys.com/locations/lexington/), on Sat 09/24/16 (9pm-11:59ish), hear some cool music, eat some good food, and definitely buy a round for the band!
This is not some cheap recording of The MCats Band.
This is not some tribute band imitation of The MCats Band.
This is the one, the only, ask-for-them-by-name: The MCats Band.We started playing in 2005 as a one-time gig, and we have never stopped playing!
Hope to see you on September 24th!
Set 1
1. (K & D) Breakdown (Am) – Eamon
2. (G) 500 Miles (E) – Eamon
3. (G) Born to be Wild (E) – Eamon
4. (A) Sultans of Swing (Dm) – Jon
5. (A) It’s All Been Done (D) – Erik
6. (G) Last Dance with Mary… (A) – Eamon
7. (K & B) Oye Como Va (A)* – Jon/ET
8. (G) Tequila (E)* – Jon
9. (G) Should I stay or should I go – Eamon
10. (D) Honky Tonk Women (G)* – Eamon
11. (G) Brown Sugar (C)* – Eamon
12. (G) What I like about you (E) – Erik
13. (K) Old Time Rock ‘n Roll (E)* – Eamon
14. (G) Gimme Three Steps (D) – Jon
15. (A) Bad case of loving you (E) – Eamon
16. (G) Same Old Song and…(E)* – Eamon
17. (A) Can’t Get Enough… (C) – Eamon
18. (B) Psycho Killer (Am) – Erik
Legend
* = songs with sax
(A) All in
(G) Guitar
(D) Drums
(K) Keys
(B) Bass
Set 2
1. (D) Love Shack (C)* – Eamon / Girls
2. (G) Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy (E) – Eamon
3. (G & B) You Wreck Me (D) – Eamon
4. (D & B) Just Like Heaven (A) – Erik
5. (G & K) Centerfold (G)* – Jon
6. (G) Look Sharp (C) – Jon
7. (G) No Matter What (A) – Eamon
8. (K & D) Bohemian Like You (B) – Jon
9. (G) Tush (G) – Eamon
10. (G) I will Follow (E) – Eamon
11. (A) Refugee (F#m) – Eamon
12. (G) 867-5309 (Jenny) (F#m) – Eamon
13. (A) Peace, Love and… (G) – Jon
14. (G) Runnin’ Down A Dream (E) – Jon
15. (A) Summertime Blues (A) – Eamon
ENCORE
16. (G) Already Gone (G) – Jon
17. (G & K) Rebel Yell (B) – Eamon
Others:
1. (G) You Really Got Me (G) – Eamon
2. (G) Dirty Water (E) – Jon
3. (A) I Want To Be Sedated (E) – Jon
4. (G & B) Sunshine of your.. (G) – Eamon
5. (A) Learn to Fly (B) – Erik
A fundraiser (we love doing fundraisers) was rained out for a “faux food truck” event at a local synagogue. Why is it that during the 2016 summer of drought we had so many gigs rained out?
Set 1
1. (G) Good lovin’ – Jon
2. (G) Centerfield (G) – Eamon
3. (A) It’s All Been Done (D) – Erik
4. (B & D) Stray Cat Strut (Cm) – Paul
5. (A) Sultans of Swing (Dm) – Jon
6. (G) 500 Miles (E) – Eamon
7. (G) No Matter What (A) – Eamon
8. (K & B) Oye Como Va (A) – Jon / ET
9. (K) Old Time Rock ‘n Roll (E) – Eamon
10. (A) Summertime Blues (A) – Eamon
11. (B & D) Pump it up (B) – Jon
12. (G) I will Follow (E) – Eamon
13. (K) Stand (E) – Jon
Set 2
1. (K) Breakdown (Am) – Erik
2. (G) Look Sharp (C) – Jon
3. (A) Learn to Fly (E) – Erik
4. (D & B) Just Like Heaven (A) – Erik
5. (K & D) Bohemian Like You (B) – Jon
6. (A) Peace, Love and… (G) – Jon
7. (G) Twisting by the Pool (A) – Jon
8. (G) Stay or Go (G) – Eamon
9. (A) Bad case of lovin you (E) – Eamon
10. (G & B) You Wreck Me (D) – Eamon
11. (G) Runnin’ Down A Dream (E) – Jon
12. G) You Really Got Me (G) – Eamon
13. (G) Already Gone (G) – Jon
Legend
(A) All in
(G) Guitar
(D) Drums
(K) Keys
(B) Bass
One of the things we love about playing at The Tiki Bar is that they let us play with golf carts! And occasionally loosen up the crown by providing and opening act! (Just kidding, thanks to Mickey Lorden for sharing the stage while we set up!)
Here’s how we promoted the gig:
If you are thinking that the titles of these gigs remind you of Star Wars, then whatever we are doing is working. (And, for the record, our sax guy didn’t actually go anywhere. And these are not the droids you’re looking for.)
In any event, the Tiki Bar venue is great, and we hope you’ll join us for food, friends, and fun. Bonus points if you noticed both the alliteration and the alphabetical order.
The details:
Come to Nashoba Valley’s outdoor venue, The Sunset Tiki Bar (https://
www.skinashoba.com/), on Thu 08/18/16 (7:30-10:30ish), hear some cool music, eat some good food, and definitely buy a round for the band! This is not some cheap recording of The MCats Band.
This is not some tribute band imitation of The MCats Band.
This is the one, the only, ask-for-them-by-name: The MCats Band.We started playing in 2005 as a one-time gig, and we have never stopped playing!
Hope to see you on August 18th!
Set 1
1. (K & D) Breakdown (Am) – Eamon √
2. (A) Margaritaville (D) – Jon √
3. (G) 500 Miles (E) – Eamon
4. (A) Sultans of Swing (Dm) – Jon
5. (A) It’s All Been Done (D) – Erik √
6. (G) Last Dance with Mary… (A) – Eamon √
7. (K & B) Oye Como Va (A)* – Jon/ET √
8. (G) Tequila (E)* – Jon √
9. (G) Should I stay or should I go – Eamon
10. (D) Honky Tonk Women (G)* – Eamon √
11. (G) Brown Sugar (C)* – Eamon √
12. (G) What I like about you (E) – Erik √
13. (K) Old Time Rock ‘n Roll (E)* – Eamon √
14. (G) Gimme Three Steps (D) – Jon √
15. (A) Bad case of loving you (E) – Eamon √
16. (G) Same Old Song and…(E)* – Eamon √
17. (A) Can’t Get Enough… (C) – Eamon √
18. (B) Psycho Killer (Am) – Erik √
Legend
* = songs with sax
√ = songs in quick succession
(A) All in
(G) Guitar
(D) Drums
(K) Keys
(B) Bass
Set 2
1. (D) Love Shack (C)* – Eamon / Girls
(‘When will I be Loved’ – Rebecca?)
2. (G) Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy (E) – Eamon √
3. (G & B) You Wreck Me (D) – Eamon √
4. (D & B) Just Like Heaven (A) – Erik √
5. (G & K) Centerfold (G)* – Jon
6. (G) Look Sharp (C) – Jon √
7. (G) No Matter What (A) – Eamon √
8. (K & D) Bohemian Like You (B) – Jon √
9. (G) Tush (G) – Eamon √
10. (G) I will Follow (E) – Eamon √
11. (A) Refugee (F#m) – Eamon √
12. (G) 867-5309 (Jenny) (F#m) – Eamon √
13. (A) Peace, Love and… (G) – Jon √
14. (G) Runnin’ Down A Dream (E) – Jon √
15. (A) Summertime Blues (A) – Eamon √
ENCORE
16. (G) Already Gone (G) – Jon √
17. (G & K) Rebel Yell (B) – Eamon √
Others:
1. (G) You Really Got Me (G) – Eamon
2. (G) Dirty Water (E) – Jon
3. (A) I Want To Be Sedated (E) – Jon
4. (G & B) Sunshine of your.. (G) – Eamon
5. (A) Learn to Fly (B) – Erik
On or about 08/12/16, the band (minus Erik and Josh, but plus Tony) allegedly played a last-minute gig at The Tiki Bar. Since there is no recorded evidence of this gig, it shall be ever known as The Phantom Gig.
