Biography

2013 is shaping up to be an even better year than 2012 for Sabrina Weeks and Swing Cat Bounce. In March, Sabrina Weeks et al will be releasing their much anticipated 2nd CD “Got My Eye on You” again produced by blues Legend Jack Lavin and will begin touring nationally to promote it. In 2012, most recently, Sabrina had the honour of performing at Massey Hall as part of the Women in Blues Revue. Prior to that, Sabrina Weeks and Swing Cat Bounce received the prestigious title of the “Best New Blues Band” in Canada after winning a Maple Blues Award in January. Since variety is the spice of life, this act tours as a duo, trio, five piece, or eight piece - you decide

Sabrina Weeks and Swing Cat Bounce are an act that needs to be seen. Offering up a generous helping of the Swinging Bouncing Boogie Blues is what Sabrina Weeks & Swing Cat Bounce do. The show is dynamic; the players are exceptional; and the grooves drive until you’re swingin’, bouncin’ and getting’ your boogie on. The songs are light hearted with a twist of naughty, the melodies are infectious, and it is abundantly apparent when watching this group that they truly love what they are doing. Hailing originally from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, this group collectively makes up over 100 years of musical expertise. The band members include Sabrina Weeks, Mike Hilliard, Ed Hilliard, Bill White, and Terry Strudwick.

The magic began in 2010 when Sabrina Weeks and Swing Cat Bounce released their debut CD “Tales from Lenny’s Diner.” The CD debuted at #1 in Canada, #12 world-wide on the Roots Music Report Blues Music charts, peaking at #6 on the world blues charts in March 2011. Further, the CD made the top 100 RMR list for most radio plays globally for 2011. “Tales from Lenny’s Diner” has been rated in the top 100 new CDs released in 2010/2011 according to the Real Blues “Top of the Charts” report and voted as the #1 CD released for 2010 by CFBX and best new artist for 2010 by the Blues Underground. Also, Sabrina Weeks and Swing Cat Bounce peaked at #2 on the Siruis XM “Picks to Click” blues charts with their song “Bad Boys” being the most played song on BB Kings Bluesville for March 2011. Also, Sabrina Weeks and Swing Cat Bounce have been nominated by BCIMA for the “Blues Album of the Year” Award in 2011.

Currently their CD “Tales from Lenny’s Diner” is getting airplay all over the world. The CD is available through CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon, Zune, Nokia and eMusic.

For more information, check out the website:

www.sabrinaweeks.com or contact us at swingcatbounce@shaw.ca