JESSE RAY AND THE CAROLINA CATFISH – “SWEET LIKE SUGAR”
A SPILL EXCLUSIVE MUSIC PREMIERE
Jesse Ray And The Carolina Catfish is a hyper-energetic rockabilly and blues band founded in 2013 by guitarist and singer Jesse Ray Cahue. The 2-piece band is based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan and has toured the country extensively through the years. The band is well known throughout the States for their signature, in-your-face Rock N Roll which pairs heavy in rock ‘n’ roll with some roots-style ballads and nods to early country and blues. The duo has a reputation for rambunctious, high-spirited performances.
Jesse Ray And The Carolina Catfish is Jesse Ray Cahue – Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica and Paul Jensen – Drums, Percussion.
“Sweet Like Sugar” is the first single from Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish’s upcoming album, Sick-N-Tired. The driving bass-line, bouncy drums, and the repeated catchy blues guitar lick work together to electrify the track and maintain its high energy throughout. Jesse Ray has a staggering voice along the likes of Elvis, whom he pays homage to through his rockabilly-style delivery, yet he manages to find a unique tone and makes it clear that he is unafraid to take risks. This steadfast approach couples brilliantly with the song’s lyrical message of self-confidence and intimacy. Jesse Ray comments on the track’s conception: “My wife and I were intimate one night, and I asked her how she liked my performance. She replied, ‘it was delicious.’ The song is an exciting blues song with rock and roll energy.”
Sick-N-Tired was recorded in March 2023 at Analog Time Machine recording studios in Montague, MI. The album brings the classic Jesse Ray “rock n roll” sound with tracks like “Sweet Like Sugar” and “Sick N Tired” but also showcases some new more exploratory and aggressive guitar playing from guitarist Jesse Ray Cahue in tracks like “Ring for my Baby” and “Highway Dream”. The album officially releases 9/29/23 with a supporting tour from the band throughout the United States the following months. The album Sick-N-Tired will be released worldwide through Onama Records / Onama Media Group in digital and physical formats (Vinyl LP, Compact Disc)
Jesse Ray And The Carolina Catfish
Sick-N-Tired
(Onama Records)
Release Date: September 29, 2023
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