Jack Garton & Kitty and The Rooster
Roots Rock/Surf
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Jack Garton is a musician and theater artist from British Columbia whose show is a rocking, sultry and fresh blend of roots, blues and doo-wop. His album 'Original Skin,' recorded with Vancouver surf legends Kitty and the Rooster, was released in December 2023. Kitty and The Rooster is a rock n' roll duo from Vancouver, BC featuring Jodie Ponto on the stand-up cocktail drumkit and Noah Walker on electric guitar, known for their surf-tastic hooks, clever lyrics, and ridiculously fun shows. The collaboration between Jack Garton and Kitty and The Rooster represents a perfect marriage of vintage rock 'n' roll sensibilities with contemporary energy. Jack is joined on stage by long-time friends and colleagues, with Jodie Ponto and Noah Walker from surf rock duo Kitty and the Rooster backing him on his album and live performances throughout Western Canada. Together they create a sound that is simultaneously nostalgic and fresh, drawing from rockabilly, surf rock, doo-wop, and roots music traditions. Their performances are characterized by tight musicianship, infectious energy, and a genuine love for the classic sounds of early rock 'n' roll, delivered with a modern twist that makes it relevant for contemporary audiences.