The Phat Katz Band 

Tom Taylor ( Lead Guitar and Vocals)

Tom has been playing Guitar and Singing in the Tri-State area in several two, three, four and five piece projects for over 23 years, covering New Rock, Blues, Country and Originals also hosting Open Mic Jams as well and never misses a show!

Past Projects Include: Eclipse, Wavelength (AKA: Jinx), Harmony Road, Rudy & the Blurfish, Tree Blue, Spoonfinger, Ain't Misbehavin', and currently since 2003 The Phat Katz Band.

Musical influence: Steely Dan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Wilson Pickett, Hank Williams SR, Aerosmith and many more

You will enjoy hearing Tom's Blend of Musical Styling in his perfomance.

Spence Lechliter  (Bass)

Coming from Washington DC, Spence has toured the USA and Canada providing the essential Bass lines for numerous acts through the years. Including but not limited to The Tommy Lepson Band, The Mary Shaver Band and Smokin Joe Kubricks Band and Rudy and the Bluefish. Spence delivers the rock solid commitment to keep the music true that is necessary. You are going to enjoy hearing him as much as we enjoy having him as a part of our band.

 Kent Olson ( Drums)

Kent started playing drum's in 1970 at age 15, jamming with friends in the Frederick MD area for 3 years. After being away from the area, he returned in 1998 bringing with him his incredible talent on the drums. He also blows a trombone quite well. Kent's favorite saying is "  Don't mean a thing if it ain't got no swing"

Influrnces and Heroes: Butch Trucks ( The Allman Bros), John Bonham, Charlie Watts, Chris Layton and Levon Helm (The Band).

Previous Bands: Local expierence with Ronnie Ray and the Coolers, Fast Eddie, Sick Ricky, Two Easy and Ain't Misbehavin.

Ted Chapman (Guitar and Vocals)

Ted began performing at age 8 in 1965 playing guitar and singing in tent revivals and store fronts in the southeast USA as the only son of a traveling evangelist. A love of down home grass roots music is always what fuels the desire to perform. Gospel, country, blues and folk music was what was always on his mind. As he grew older and discovered southern and classic rock it was an easy transition to that genre of music.

Influences from performers like Charlie Daniels, Greg and Duane Allman, Delbert McClinton as well as Country Greats like Johnny Cash, Jerry Reed and George Jones all combine to create a singing style that is fun to listen to. Formerly a member of the local duo Yesterdays Wine and a solo career he has a vast catalogue of songs to provide an enjoyable blend of music.