Artists:Jimmy Catlett

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 90s and released two records on Glass Tube Records. In 2001 he joined ex-Dirty Secrets members to form Nat King Kong and released 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 recording project, Jimmy enlisted the aid of producer and drummer Kim Haynie. Waiting to Fall Off the Earth was recorded and released on in August, 2005. A departure from prior work, listeners traveled 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, a true-to-form theme that inspired many of the original demos. 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. read more.