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Jon Catler
» label: FreeNote Records
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The Catler Brothers play instrumental music in the tuning system known as Just Intonation, using refretted guitars with 64-tones to the octave as well as fretless guitar and bass. The music uses notes, chords, and melodies never heard before. The Catler Brothers have been playing together for many years, and their telepathic interplay is evident on recordings like 'Crash Landing'.
They have toured the world with legendary composer La Monte Young in the Forever Bad Blues Band and have appeared in many festivals in Europe and the U.S.
They have toured the world with legendary composer La Monte Young in the Forever Bad Blues Band and have appeared in many festivals in Europe and the U.S.
Why this name?
Guitarist Jon Catler and bassist Brad Catler are brothers
Do you play live?
The Catler Bros. have performed live together for many years. The band first formed in Cohasset, Mass., one particular highlight was at the Angelica Festival (Bologna, Italy)
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Folks from all over the world can be exposed to new music which might be too cutting edge to be considered 'mainstream'.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Possibly
Band History:
The Catler Bros. started in Massachusetts in 1970. They became the town band and performed all over the East Coast. Brothers Jon and Brad moved to NYC in the early 80's and played in the band The Microtones, using 31-tone equal temperament and releasing the vinyl 'Cowpeople'. Jon hooked up with La Monte Young in the 80's, and in 1990 the Bros. became founding members of the Forever Bad Blues Band. In 1996 the Catler Bros. released the CD 'Crash Landing' on FreeNote Records ij49-tone Just Intonation tuning.
Your influences?
Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, La Monte Young, Harry Partch, Thelonious Monk, Jaco Pastorius, John Coltrane
Favorite spot?
Here
Equipment used:
Refretted electric guitars made by G&L and FreeNote using 64-tones per octave of Harmonic Series pitches, 12-Tone Ultra Plus guitars, fretless guitars and basses, Warwick JI bass
Anything else...?
See more at the website: www.microtones.com