“Fabulous, remarkable original material,” raves BILLBOARD. “Infectious, captivating, powerful blues…” states LIVING BLUES. “Estrin is an amazing harmonica player, a soulful lead vocalist and a brilliant original songwriter. Estrin’s harmonica sings alongside blues tunes that entertain audiences like no other in the genre,” says the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. “The instrumental “Cupcakin’,” in particular, lends credence to claims that the current litter of Cats, including guitarist Kid Andersen, reigns as the best band anywhere,” claims DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE (2019 Album Review of ‘Contemporary’). “The Nightcats are at the absolute top of their game throughout…definitely a strong contender when next awards season rolls around. Pick it up. You won’t be disappointed,” states BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE (2019 Album Review of ‘Contemporary’).
3x-Blues Music Award-Winners & 12x-Blues Music Award Nominated RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS fittingly titled new album ‘The Hits Keep Coming’, will be released May 2024 (Alligator Records). The band won the Blues Music Award for “Band of the Year” in 2018 & 2021, while also being Nominated in 2023 & 2024! 3x-Blues Music Award Winning Harmonica Player & Vocalist RICK ESTRIN has won 2 Blues Music Awards for “Harmonica Player of the Year” (2013 & 2020) and once for “Traditional Blues Male Artist of the Year” (2018). 12x-Blues Music Award Nominated Guitarist CHRISTOFFER “KID” ANDERSEN has been Nominated 8 years in a row at the Blues Music Awards for “Guitar Player of the Year” (2017-2024)! 5x-Blues Music Award Nominated Dynamic Drummer DERRICK “D’MAR” MARTIN has been Nominated 5 years in a row for “Drummer of the Year” (2020-2024). The band also includes Acclaimed Organ Player LORENZO FARRELL. “Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, one of the best blues bands in the world,” raves ROCK & BLUES MUSE.