Biography –
Exciting! Fabulous! Explosive! This is the buzz about “The Kool Katz” band and their unique and infectious sound they call Latin Pizzazz (a blend of Salsa, Latin Rhythms, Percussion, and Jazz). This group of seasoned professionals can really get a party started with their repertoire of cover and original tunes. With sultry vocals, searing guitar, a solid rhythm unit and screaming horn section – The Kool Katz will have you moving and grooving to guarantee any event will be a success. Once you hear our sound, you will find the Kool Katz to be very versatile and professional at what we do.
Based in the heart of Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA), The Kool Katz was founded in 1998 by guitarist Art Galvan and his wife, lead vocalist Kelly Galvan. Together, Art and Kelly combine their musical talents to compose The Kool Katz original sounds.
The band has released two CD’s “Your love just moves me” and “Me gusta como bailas” (I like the way you dance). They are now working on their third entitled, “Kool Katz & Friends” featuring Tower of Power horn section and other special guests.
The Kool Katz have had the privilege of being the back up band for major recording artists such as, Pete & Juan Escovedo, Richard Bean of Sapo, Joe Bataan and Azteca.
The group has also shared the stage with other major recording artists: Evelyn “Champagne” King, The Gap Band, Lakeside, Malo featuring Jorge Santana, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Sheila E, Redbone, Rose Royce, Brenton Wood, Mic Gillette formerly of Tower of Power, Ron Moton from Con Funk Shun, Marvin McFadden from Huey Lewis & The News, Rodney O & Joe Cooley, Errol Knowles of Azteca and more.
The Kool Katz are:
Art Galvan - Lead Guitar & Vocals
Kelly Galvan - Lead Vocals
Brandon Renteria- Drums
Eddie Jimenez - Congas/Timbales and Percussion
Gilbert Galvan - Bass
Mateo Friedmark - Piano
Oscar Pangilinan- Saxophone
Manny Angel- Trumpet
Jeff Walton - Trombone
Email: thekoolkatzband1@aol.com
www.myspace.com/thekoolkatzband1
For Bookings & Information: (408) 849-1180
Manager Lauri Rosa (408) 464-1725
THE KOOL KATZ BAND: Bio
If you love Latin Rhythms, Kool Katz is for you! We mix cool sounds of Salsa, Samba, R&B, Funk, Jazz, hot driving Latin rhythm and Rock n Roll influences to create a stlye of our own. Our band can really get a party started with our repertoire of cover and original tunes.
Kool Katz Band has released three CDs on ANK Records; all three received national radio play and press. In 2008 the Kool Katz were signed to Record Label Rampart Records. The group has been working on their fourth CD with music producer Mr. Ron Moton, saxophonist and vocals for the group Con Funk Shun. Kool Katz wrote one of their originals entitled “Gozando with Chico” for the online radio show East LA Revue. www.eastlareview.com
To date, its been played as their opening theme song and has received great reviews and hits from people all over the world!
Kool Katz has performed regionally and around the country at clubs, festivals, and concerts as well as live TV and Radio appearances throughout the United States.
Concerts –
·Kool Katz Jammin Celebration #1 @ the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds – 2001 (Musical Guests – Touch n Go, The Hitmen, Latin Groove, Max Cabello Jr.)
·Kool Katz Jammin Celebration #2 @ the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds – 2002 (Musical Guests – Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, Dr. Loco and his Rockin Jalepeno Band, The Hitmen)
·Kool Katz Jammin Celebration #3 @ the San Jose GI Forum – 2003
(Musical Guests – Pete and Juan Escovedo, The Hitmen, Albert T and the Cool Breeze, Estilo Unica “La Nueva De Generation”)
·La Raza Park Concert, San Francisco, CA
(Musical Guests – Malo, Sapo, Mystique)
·Club Miami 1st Annual Concert Series, San Jose, CA
(Musical Guests Rose Royce)
·LG Productions Concert Series @ GI Forum, San Jose, CA
(Musical Guests – Brenton Wood, Rocky Padilla
·MECCA Organization Halloween Ball, San Francisco, CA
(Musical Guests – Evelyn “Champagne” King)
·MEGA 97.9 FM Roots Fest 2001 Concert, Visalia, CA
(Musical Guests – The Gap Band, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood)
·MEGA 97.9 FM All Star Jam 2002 Concert, Fresno, CA
(Musical Guests – Lakeside, Jorge Santana, Richard Bean from Sapo, Arcelio Garcia from Malo, Brenton Wood)
·MEGA 97.9 FM 3rd Annual Car Show and Concert @ the Palace Indian Gaming Casino, Lemoore, CA
(Musical Guests – Redbone, Rose Royce, Rodney O & Joe Cooley)
·Kool Katz & Hitmen 1st Annual Pre-Christmas Celebration, Avalon Nightclub, Santa Clara
(Musical Guests – Juan Escovedo from the Escovedo Family Orchestra, Ron Moton from Con Funk Shun, Marvin McFadden from Huey Lewis & the News, Richard Bean from Sapo)
·Kool Katz & Hitmen Spring Celebration, Avalon Nightclub, Santa Clara
(Musical Guests – Pete & Juan Escovedo from the Escovedo Family Orchestra)
·Kool Katz & Hitmen Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Avalon Nightclub, Santa Clara
(Musical Guests – Latin Affect and Jammin)
·Kool Katz & Hitmen Halloween Bash, Avalon Nightclub, Santa Clara
·Kool Katz Cinco de Mayo B-Day Bash, Avalon Nightclub, Santa Clara
·(Musical Guests – Richard Bean of SAPO, Jammin, Los Suenos/Luv Taxi, Midnight Breeze)
·Kool Katz with Joe Bataan, Avalon Nightclub, Santa Clara (Musical Guests –La Ventana)
·Kool Katz A Tribute to the Music of AZTECA, Avalon Nightclub, Santa Clara
(Musical Guests –Pete Escovedo, Juan Escovedo, Errol Knowles of AZTECA, Ron Moton of Con Funk Shun and HIPSTREET with Francisca Bravo “American Idol Finalist!”)
·Kool Katz with Mystique, Jammin, Avalon Nightclub, Santa Clara
·Music in the Park – Pete Escovedo Headlining – Kool Katz opening the show
·Kool Katz with Joe Bataan, Avalon Nightclub, Santa Clara (Musical Guests –Ruckatan, Sapo
Kool Katz *TV and Radio: Live appearances throughout the United States, including
·KNTV 11 San Jose, CA
·KGO 7 San Francisco, CA
·KHOL 89.3 FM Fremont, CA
·KKUP 91.5 FM San Jose, CA
·KNDI AM & FM Hawaii
·KSJS 90.5 FM San Jose, CA
·KXCI 91.3 FM Tucson, AZ
·MEGA 97.9 FM Fresno, CA
·WDNA 88.9 FM Miami, FL
·www.chicojazzonline.com
·www.kcaaradio.com
·www.eastlarevue.com
Composed and recorded theme music for "Gozando with Chico," for East LA Revue.
*Discography:
The Kool Katz
"Your love just moves me" (1998)
The Kool Katz
"Me gusta como bailas" (2000)
The Kool Katz
"A new Chicano groove"
featuring Ron Moton from Con Funk Shun (2009)
"Gozando With Chico"
Original Theme Song for
East LA Revue www.eastlarevue.com
Tracks streaming
Dazed and confused
Love of mine
Kool summer
Me gusta como bailas
Please baby stay
Style of our own
Here I am baby
I can't let go
I will do most anything
Kool Katz
Your love just moves me
Time to party
Now I Have You
Body & Soul
The Boot
Dreamin
How long until I see you
I just wanna share
Steppin Out
Here I am Baby
Don’t say goodbye
Gozando with Chico
Dance to the music
Keep in touch with us for all your kool info. Have a great day and be kool katz!
www.koolkatzband.com
(Main Site 1)
www.myspace.com/thekoolkatzband1
(Main Site 2)
www.sonicbids.com/TheKoolKatzBand
(Electronic Press Kit)
www.facebook,com/arthurgalvan
(Fan Base Site)
Email: thekoolkatzband1@aol.com
(Booking and Info)
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