Catlike Thieves

This week's video is from a South African band called Catlike Thieves! I went to school with the guitarist, Justin. They are awesome!

About the band:

"Take a fresh breath of something so sweet you'll believe you need nothing else to feel complete. Take all your joy, love and good times and transform them into this very moment....

The moment you found the music that takes you back to those very memories you love to share, the moment you found understanding, comfort, and great "make-out" music. Catlike Thieves, the soundtrack to your life.

Stealing fans since mid 2008, rising to ever distant highs, The boys residing from the sunny shores of Durban have come up with a fresh outlook on what people should call music. With a target audience ranging from the trailers in Benoni, to the Lofts in Cape town, their "Old-school" meets "Britney" vibe reaches way beyond the roots of good old "care-free" Rock 'n Roll.

To some up an eternity of influences, making the shortlist are the likes of Green Day, Yellowcard, Beach Boys, Wolfmother, AC/DC, James brown and New Found Glory. Having mixed this with a life experienced in Africa they have swung a full 360degree cycle of skirt lifting, knee-slapping, sister kissing possibilities of "feel good" music. This is all soon to be materialised onto a compact disc with their up and coming album "Nine Lives".  

Currently the limited edition four track EP has made its way into the lucky hands of the few and has been heard on many campus radio stations. Speaking to the heart of the South African nation, "She Smiles" peaked at number three on Puk FM, knocking at the big wooden door that is the South African Music Industry.

In just several months the band have achieved many of their goals, playing at two consecutive Mr Price Pro 2009/2010 and White Mountain folk Festivals 2008/2009,Splashy Fen 2010, touring the coastline of South Africa on their "Cash In Transit EP" tour June 2009, They have played with some of SA's top acts and can boast about opening for the likes of Zebra & Giraffe, The Parlotones and even doing a short KZN tour with Stealing Love Jones.

Making waves wherever they go Catlike Thieves carve their mark into newspapers, magazines as well as the music websites of today. They take their performances to a whole new level each time they perform.

"They cross-pollinate the genres of old-school rock."

goingplacessa.com

"They have a very unique and explosive acoustic/rock mix, lots of energy, use of the stage and amazing connection with an appreciative audience."

mrpricepro.com

"Found guilty of stealing the hearts of fans nationwide!"

nearlyillicit.co.za

"Great determination to do what they love and get their music heard is channeling them to new heights."

six-love.co.za

"post-Catlike living" has been said to be the way forward. So embrace the change with Ear-Plugs in hand, dancing shoes worn in, and we will see you soon."

(Source:  http://www.catlikethieves.co.za/)

I heart this video, it's so fun! So check them out and show them some support! x