Moody Cat brings the funk to The Green Room

Stacey Vreeken

News release

“Moody Cat isn’t content to dole out garden variety funk. (The group) is a riveting musical journey with a striking balance of covers and originals. Elements of rock and jazz fold fluidly into the mix. This new incarnation is far more experimental than before, exploring the sonic corridors in exotic,” describes Tyler Blue from Crazy Horse Saloon.

Hear this musical journey live at The Green Room Social Club in Downtown Placerville this Friday.

Drummer/vocalist/songwriter David Lee demands nothing short of excellence from every project he’s involved with. A few years ago he and longtime collaborator/bassist Brett Sanders decided it was time to start a funk/soul/jam band that would tap into old school vibes while pushing those genres forward. They both play in Shotgun Sawyer and Jambassadors.

Moody Cat made a big splash with a number of performances in the region, lighting up dance-floors and expanding minds. Through multiple lineup changes, the vibe has stayed true to its roots. Following a significant reboot, Moody Cat is back and better than ever.

In addition to Lee and Sanders, the new lineup features Danny Roholt (Sean Lehe Trio, Dellow) on guitar and vocals, Jesse Jennings (The Higgs/Jambassadors) on keys and Trevor Hollingsworth (Lantz Lazwell/Mojo Green/J Ras and Higher Elevation) on sax/flute/percussion/vocals. Roholt is a Berklee School of Music grad who has been earning praise from his work with acclaimed artists including Joe Craven, Jonny Mojo, JJ3, Pete Grant and Jessica Malone.

The band plays at 8 p.m. Friday, April 21, at The Green Room, 251 Main St., Placerville. Visit tickets.clubgreenroom.com.