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7-25-2025 Rick Estrin & The Nightcats' sixth release, "The Hits Keep Coming," packs a powerful punch, with phenomenal musicianship and lyrics - both serious and humorous. The record captures the band’s chemistry and magic in what is certainly among their strongest, most urgent and most cohesive releases so far. The Hits Keep Coming is modern blues at its most potent, as Rick & The ‘Cats deliver twelve groove-heavy, hard-hitting songs - ten written or co-written by Estrin and two surprising covers (one obscurity from Muddy Waters and one from Leonard Cohen that Estrin would have liked to have written). The new album, CDs and VINYL LPs, will be available at this show and the band will be signing your purchases! In addition to Estrin’s celebrated songwriting and peerless blues harmonica playing, he and the band are among the most entertaining and colorful showmen around. Estrin’s signature streetwise vocals and hipster-cool look, Andersen’s eye-popping, off-the-cuff guitar pyrotechnics, Farrell’s mighty organ, piano and bass work and D’Mar’s dynamic, acrobatic drumming make every one of their live performances a must-see event. “People don’t go out to see people who look like themselves,” says Estrin. “They want to see something special. I was schooled in this business to be a showman, and that’s what you get when you come to see us perform. We know how to put on a show. I feel sorry for anyone who has to follow us.” Rick Estrin (harmonica, vocals) - Kid Andersen (guitar) - Lorenzo Farrell (piano, organ, bass) - Derrick “D’Mar” Martin (drums) “This band is the best in the land…superior songwriting infused with wit, humor, and streetwise insights, traditional and adventurous grooves, impeccable musicianship, creative arrangements, harmonica tutorials and savvy production…funky and original…always fresh and vital.” – Blues Music Magazine “Estrin defines his own brand of hip. Original blues and vintage rock-style tunes also harbor his superb harmonica work. Estrin emotes with just the right mix of kitsch and sincerity. The current litter of ‘Cats, including guitarist Kid Andersen, reigns as the best band anywhere.” – DownBeat “Rick Estrin & The Nightcats are America’s greatest musical showmen…foot-stomping, wise-cracking contemporary songs, a combination of rockabilly, jazz, blues, rock, and big band swing. Estrin is a world class musician…the most colorful and entertaining showman around.” – Forbes
