www.kingdogandthcatz.com You can't help but love KINGDOG & THE CATZ and the message they're sending. Influenced by artists such as Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Frank Zappa and Bob Dylan, KINGDOG & THE CATZ uniquely blend the genres of Funk,Folk and Soul. The bands energetic live performances, consisting of catchy songs, infectious vibes and enthusiastic dance floors has them currently making a name for themselves. Based in Kiama, a small surfing town on the South Coast of NSW, KINGDOG & THE CATZ received an arts grant from the local council to record their debut EP entitled (It’s Time to create) which was released in January 2014 to high acclaim and a record breaking crowd at The Jamberoo Pub. The band has also successfully toured Melbourne & the East Coast of Australia on 4 separate occasions, performed at several festivals including The Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival + The Love Culburra Beach Festival & received airplay from radio stations such as Byron Bay FM, Power FM, ABC Illawarra, Vox fm and Triple U fm. Always willing to lend a hand KINGDOG & THE CATZ have performed their music to help raise funds for important charities including Westmead Childrens’s Hospital and the RSPCA. They’ve shared the stage with acts including Lisa Hunt, Sticky Fingers, James Reyne and King Tide & just recently received a second successive Arts Grant from Kiama Council to film their debut Music Video. Members of KINGDOG & THE CATZ include Ian King (Vocals & Guitar) Ruben Shearer (Bass) Toby Lau (Guitar) Marty Malone (Drums) Absorb the words, return the love and enjoy being part of their weird and wonderful expanding fan base.