The Cats and the Fiddler began their musical debut at just 6 years old. Now all at the age of 12, they have become a local legend bringing their powerful style of roots music  into the next generation. Reviews "A rare fusion of youth and tradition occurs when the Cats and the Fiddler hit the stage." ~Clarkston News "The Cats and the Fiddler are hot and everyone who hears this young mix of talent raves about them." ~Livingston Community News. "The Cats and the Fiddler are wowing audiences with their musical talent...The musical aptitude of this prepubescent threesome seemingly belies their tender ages ." ~Milford Times

Remarks "Amazing skill and performance maturity. The audience at the Oakland Community College bluegrass concert gave them rousing applause throughout their showcase." ~Tom Laing of Oakland Community College Bluegrass Concert Series "Certainly a group to watch. Their unique material and well crafted singing and playing sets them apart from many of the other talened bluegrass youth bands today." ~Pete Wernick (Dr. Banjo), Author, Songwriter, Banjoist, and former IBMA President. "I saw the Cats and the Fiddler play at The Ark with Neil Woodward and thoroughly enjoyed their performance. What talent they have; fine playing/singing and what poise they have on stage!" ~Ben Culver, Director of the Saline Fiddlers.

Since 2001 the Cats and the Fiddler have been performing for dozens of venues each year throughout the Metro-Detroit area and beyond. Parade of Stars Bluegrass Festival, The Ark of Ann Arbor, Mama's Coffeehouse, Farmington Founders Festival, Milford Memories, and Whispering Winds Bluegrass Festival are just a handful of the many places where the Cats and the Fiddler have amazed audiences with their exceptional musical talent. In addition to appearing on television and radio stations such as WDIV, WJR, WDET, WCXI and WCSX, the Cats and the Fiddler were the winners of the 2005 Meijer Kid Talent Quest. The Cats and the Fiddler released their first CD Just Warmin' Up in 2005 when they were all just 10 years old. Their second CD, Down the Fast Lane, was released in 2007. http://www.catsandthefiddler.com Click on the CD to Order!