Goby Catt
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Goby Catt was born and raised in Sydney
, Australia
where he was a respected bass player and vocalist in the city's jazz scene for more than a decade.
Goby has toured extensively in countries ranging from Australia and New Zealand to Canada and the United States. He has performed at the Manly International Jazz Festival (1995–2000), Sweetwaters Music Festival
(Auckland) in 1998 and, in 2000, he opened for music legends Tony Bennett and Al Jareau, both at Sydney's Star City Casino
.
Now living in Vancouver BC, Goby Catt continues to entertain crowds as a bass player and vocalist with his band, the Catt Pack. Together, they create a unique musical experience taking on classic standards by the greats, including Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald and Dean Martin. Later sets include selections by Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, The Jackson 5, Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, Prince, and James Brown.
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
where he was a respected bass player and vocalist in the city's jazz scene for more than a decade.
Goby has toured extensively in countries ranging from Australia and New Zealand to Canada and the United States. He has performed at the Manly International Jazz Festival (1995–2000), Sweetwaters Music Festival
Sweetwaters Music Festival
Sweetwaters Music Festival was a series of events held between 1980 and 1999, at venues such as a farm in Ngaruawahia, then further north on a farm near Pukekawa, and finally at South Auckland, New Zealand.- Events:*1980 - Ngaruawahia*1981 - Ngaruawahia...
(Auckland) in 1998 and, in 2000, he opened for music legends Tony Bennett and Al Jareau, both at Sydney's Star City Casino
Star City Casino
The Star Sydney Casino & Hotel in Pyrmont, Sydney, is the second largest casino in Australia after rival Melbourne's Crown Casino. Overlooking Darling Harbour, The Star Sydney Casino features two gaming floors, eight bars, seven restaurants, 351 hotel rooms and 130 serviced and privately owned...
.
Now living in Vancouver BC, Goby Catt continues to entertain crowds as a bass player and vocalist with his band, the Catt Pack. Together, they create a unique musical experience taking on classic standards by the greats, including Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald and Dean Martin. Later sets include selections by Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, The Jackson 5, Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, Prince, and James Brown.