The Bob Cats rock the Dylan songbook, in the ballroom at Colony Woodstock, this Wednesday at 7! The Rolling Thunder of Dylan’s classics and deep cuts takes on new life in the hands of legendary rock drummer Jerry Marotta, and Woodstock cats Kyle Esposito, Rob Stein, Doug Yoel, Gary Solomon and Bruce Milner.
“A thrilling mix of authenticity, musicality and re-interpretation.” – Sal Cataldi, NYS Music
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Based in Woodstock, NY, where Dylan and The Band forged their explosive folk-rock sound, The Bob Cats bring to life the rock ’n’ roll essence of the Dylan classics, with passion and authenticity.
Featuring Jerry Marotta – world-renowned drummer from the great bands of Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates and Paul McCartney – and his band of Woodstock all-stars, The Bob Cats rock the Dylan songbook with soul and fire!
Formed officially in 2021, The Bob Cats have become a regular attraction all around NY state – packing rooms with enthusiastic audiences of Dylan devotees, and followers of their own.
In the past year, The Bob Cats brought their rolling thunder to some of New York’s great listening rooms, including Colony Woodstock, The Towne Crier, My Father’s Place, The Falcon and The Warwick Winery Dylan Fest.
Jerry Marotta propels The Bob Cats with his undeniable groove, and that powerful rock ‘n’ roll heartbeat that drives his timeless bangers like “You Make My Dreams Come True” and “Still the One.” Life-long Dylan interpreters Doug Yoel and Kyle Esposito dig deep into the lyrical and vocal feeling of these classic songs. Kyle, the band’s resident guitar hero, along with pedal steel and slide guitar master Rob Stein (The Mammals), bring the fireworks and the dreaminess to the music. Bruce Milner (Every Mother’s Son) plays piano and organ, and sings beautifully in the group. The Cats are delighted to welcome back Gary Solomon from The The Band Band and Solomon Plays Dylan for this show on bass and vocals.
Together, The Bob Cats explore Dylan’s best loved tunes and deep cuts, and all of the sonic variations that made Bob’s concerts so engaging throughout the decades. The result is a thrilling mix of classic sounds, fiery re-interpretations, and some epic instrumental moments.