Nightmare and the Cat

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Nightmare and the Cat
OriginLos Angeles, United States
GenresIndie rock, alternative rock
Years active2010–2015
LabelsCapitol
MembersDjango Stewart
Samuel Stewart
Claire Acey
Scott Henson
Brandon "Spike" Phillips

Nightmare and the Cat was a five-piece British-American indie rock band that formed in 2010. The band consisted of Django Stewart (vocals), Samuel Stewart (guitar), Claire Acey (vocals), Scott Henson (bass) and Spike Phillips (drums).

History

The band was formed in Los Angeles by brothers Samuel Stewart and Django Stewart, sons of musician/producer

Blondelle and Django James and the Midnight Squires, respectively.[1]

The band built a considerable following on YouTube posting covers and acoustic performances.

The Late Show with David Letterman.[5]

On October 28, 2015 Django took to Facebook to announce that Nightmare and the Cat "is no more".

Touring

In 2013 the band toured across the United States supporting label mates Bastille with Little Daylight.[6] In 2014 they were on tour supporting Neon Trees with Smallpools.

Band members

  • Django Stewart – lead vocals, tambourine
  • Samuel Stewart – guitar
  • Claire Acey – backing vocals, guitar, drums
  • Scott Henson – bass guitar
  • Brandon "Spike" Philips – drums
  • Julie Mitchell – bass guitar

Discography

Singles

EPs

  • Nightmare and the Cat EP - Self Released (12 July 2011)
  • Simple EP - Capitol Records (17 September 2013)
7" red vinyl single for the song Undercover

LPs

  • Simple - Capitol Records (22 July 2014)

References

  1. ^ Hasty, Katy. "DJANGO JAMES & THE MIDNIGHT SQUIRES". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
  2. ^ Chance, Michelle. "Nightmare and the Cat Interview". Virgin.com. Virgin. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Indie Spotlight: Nightmare and the Cat". BMI.com. BMI. 8 March 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
  4. ^ "Gary Baseman - The Door Is Always Open - Exhibit at Skirball Cultural Center". LA Weekly. LA Weekly LP. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
  5. ^ "Nightmare and the Cat perform Undercover on The Late Show with David Letterman". YouTube. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  6. ^ "Nightmare And The Cat Autumn 2013 Details Tour With Bastille & Little Daylight". Contact Music. contactmusic.com, LTD. Retrieved 20 November 2013.

External links

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