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BUT! There is a new single from Eric Din called Misinformed. The lead off track from Din’s upcoming album, it sets the stage for the rest of the CONTENT. It all makes sense. It’s important. We read it on a thing somewhere. Please share this content with your cats and hoomans. Thanks!
Why yes, Catalonia, a shiny new Xmas track from Matte Martin is under the tree ready for you to paw and chase about. We at BCR International Head-Living-Room are basking in the glorious Solstice morning as we share, without further ado, the first Christmas or “Holiday” themed Berkeley Cat Record in EVER!! That’s like, a long time – since Caesar thumped the elves, or whatever happened – in the amazing year 4 BCR (four years after the birth of Berkeley Cat Records), MErrrrY Christmaaaas, Happy ALL the holidays, yay, presents, yummy kitty treats and warm winter beverages to ye near and far, in short, CHEERS!! Thank you, Matte, for this splendid version, just in the St. Nick of time. And nice suit, btw. 🙂
In the words of the Maestro hisself:
My first official cover, first Christmas song, and the first song in a new style that I’ll be exploring over the next year or so, combining traditional pop, my off-kilter rock style, and romantic classical music.
– Matte Martin
Matte Martin: piano, drums, upright bass, vocals, keyboards and programming.
Vince Mazzella: guitar.
Written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane.
Cover art illustration by Matte Martin.
Designed by Matte Martin and Summer Swann.
But wait wait wait! More presents! Moar!!! A video (WHAT!?!) Why yes, Baroness. Santa’s feeling groovy and generous.
Amazing, no? Much love from all of us (including the cows!), and a splendid New Year to you and yours,
Eric Din
Berkeley Cat Records Cat-Herder In Chief
Incredibly, Berkeley Cat Records has made two actual CDs. Against all reason, we made nice physical packages with beautiful artwork for Russ Ellis’ Songs From The Garden and Eric Din’s Street Party.
For a wee limited time, you can order ’em BOTH for the amazing price of $18, all-in including shipping in the US. (For international shipping we’ll have to charge a wee bit, send a note with your order and we’ll work it out)
For added fun, you’ll also get access to these albums on Bandcamp so you may listen to them wherever you may roam, and we know, cats do roam.
Read about Russ Ellis and his album in the New York Times or check out his fab interview on KQED. Read about Eric Din and his album on Brooklyn Vegan. View some photos of these fab items below. Order the Berkeley Cat Records Holiday CD Bundle with this convenient space age button:
Pre-order available now! Release date is April 9. A Caturday, of course.
Kittyfriends! In order to escape, at least partially, the dark clutches of corporate social network dystopian hellfire, Berkeley Cat Records has launched an old school, low tech, super-simple no frills DIY EMAIL list! Remember email lists? Remember email? When the world was innocent, and young. You are at liberty to paw your way in through the cat door on your right (or if you’re on a smart-thingy, you will likely have to scroll down). This will give us a way to contact interested cats directly, unencumbered by the nefarious whim of diabolical algorithms which are destroying hoomans’ brains. Now, that’s sorted! Welcome, hello.
It’s Catursunday. And the Russ Ellis CD album is now available for sale thru our wonderful Bandcamp, campers. It’s the whole “Songs From The Garden” LP plus the Oom Chugga Challenge remixes, in a fab “eco-pack” designed by Katie Hawkinson with cover art by young Dex Ellis. A heartfelt Berkeley Cat thanks to all the marvelous musicians and singers who created this unique record album, and everyone who picked it up and gave ‘er a spin online. Did I say “record album?” I did. It’s all online for listening, and you can still download it for free, and now if ya like, you may procure one of the 300 physical units (did I say “units?” I did) in all of existence, in time for the holidays! That is all 😽
We are delighted to find this article in KQED’s site:
Russ Ellis Cut His First Album at Age 85, and It’s A Bop
It’s a Bop. It is most definitely a Bop.
Today, 9:40 AM, catch Russ Ellis interviewed live on KQED Forum!
88.5 FM in the Bay Area, or online at NPR.org.
(UPDATE 8-28-2021: The audio is there too, now. Give it whirl)
Here’s the paper copy of the Sunday Times I managed to find yesterday.
And the article remains online, presumably until the cows come home. That’s a long time, presumably. Go Russ!
