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RIP - Darren Stafford (Lead Singer) 1967-2010

A Brief History

*Catawompus was formed in Muncie, IN. in January 1994 by Douglas Gery.
*Band spent 1994 - 1996 playing the circuit in Indiana as well as Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Ohio, & Illinois.
*Relocated to Nashville, TN. in January 1997.
*Known for their dual-twin lead guitar sound.

Selected Accomplishments

*Receiving airplay on Indiana, Ohio & Tennessee radio stations.
*Won numerous Battle of the Band Competitions including Ernie Ball Strings Tennessee Competition.
*Musical endorsement deals with SIT strings, VHT Amplifiers, Gibson Guitars, & Fred Kelly Guitar Picks.
*Performed in TicketMaster showcase in Bloomington, IN.
*Recorded 1995 demo at Atlanta's Tree Studios with Rodney Mills who has also worked with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pearl Jam, Sheryl Crow, .38 Special & many others.
*Recorded 1998 demo with the help of producer Fred Coury & Tom Keifer (of Cinderella fame) at Project One Studio in Hendersonville, TN.
*Recorded 1999 CD "Well, It's About Time" at Charlie Daniels Twin Pines Studio in Lebenon, TN.*

CATAWOMPUS has also opened for other major artists such as:

Marshall Tucker Band
Molly Hatchett
Faith Hill
Sammy Kershaw
Edgar Winter
Dr. Hook
Screaming Cheetah Wheelies
Jackyl
Hair of the Dog
Great White
3 Dog Night
Starship
Lynch Mob
Leslie West (Mountain)

*Opened 1996 "Rock the Smokies" concert outside Knoxville, TN. with .38 Special, Travis Tritt, Marty Stuart, Charlie Daniels & Hank Williams Jr.
* Signed deal with Halycon Music (Germany) for release/distribution of "Well, It's About Time" CD.
* Released 2nd Halycon CD "It's Spelled... C.A.T.A.W.O.M.P.U.S." - January 2005

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