KOOL KATZ - Band Biography – Exciting! Fabulous! Explosive! This is the buzz about “The Kool Katz” band and their unique and infectious sound they call Latin Pa Zazz (a blend of Salsa, Latin Rhythms, Percussion, and Jazz). This group of seasoned professionals can really get a party started with their repertoire of cover and original tunes. With sultry vocals, searing guitar, a solid rhythm unit and screaming horn section – The Kool Katz will have you moving and grooving to guarantee any event will be a success. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA), The Kool Katz was founded in 1998 by guitarist Art Galvan and his wife, lead vocalist Kelly Galvan. Together, Art and Kelly combine their musical talents to compose The Kool Katz original sounds. The band has released two CD’s “Your love just moves me” and “Me gusta como bailas” (I like the way you dance). They are now working on their third entitled, “Kool Katz on the Prowl” featuring Tower of Power horn section and other special guests. The group has had the privilege of sharing the stage with major recording artists: Evelyn “Champagne” King, The Gap Band, Lakeside, Malo featuring Jorge Santana, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Pete Escovedo, Juan Escovedo, Sheila E, Sapo featuring Richard Bean, Redbone, Rose Royce, Brenton Wood, Mic Gillette formerly of Tower of Power, Ron Moton from Con Funk Shun, Marvin McFadden from Huey Lewis & The News, Rodney O & Joe Cooley, Joe Bataan and more. Introducing, the Kool Katz – Art Galvan – lead guitar and vocals Kelly Galvan – lead vocals Public Events – • The National Anthem performed by Kelly “The Kat” Galvan, MLB San Francisco Giants, 3COM PARK, San Francisco, CA • Morgan Hill Downtown Assoc Friday Night Music Series, Morgan Hill, CA • Antioch River Town Jamboree, Antioch, CA • A Taste of Morgan Hill, Morgan Hill, CA • Gilroy Garlic Festival, Gilroy, CA • Cinco De Mayo Music in the Afternoon, Oakland, CA • Carnival Primavera Festival, Huntington Park, CA • Summer Concert Series, Cupertino, CA • Independence Day Rally, Hollister, CA • Santa Clara County Fair, San Jose, CA • Latin Jazz Alive, Public Cable Television, San Francisco, CA • E Calma Benefit for Abuse Prevention with Sapo, Palo Alto, CA • Carnival, San Francisco, CA Corporate/Private Events – • Injex Industries @ the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA • Cisco Systems @ the Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose, CA • Cisco Systems @ the Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA • Cal State Real Estate Brokers Association @ the San Jose Fairmont, SJ, CA • Enlace Evergreen Valley College Fundraiser @ San Jose GI Forum, SJ, CA • Muy Bueno Mega Mixer @ The City Beach Club, Santa Clara, CA • Muy Bueno Mega Mixer @ the Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose, CA • HACEMOS Organization, Fremont, CA • LULAC Organization Black & White Ball, Salinas, CA • Concert in Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy, CA • NALEO Event Fairmont Hotel & Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose, CA • Ladies Hispanic League Black & White Ball, Santa Maria, CA • Various hall events, Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, Napredak Hall etc. Concerts – • Kool Katz Jammin Celebration #1 @ the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds – 2001 (Musical Guests – Touch n Go, The Hitmen, Latin Groove, Max Cabello Jr.) • Kool Katz Jammin Celebration #2 @ the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds – 2002 (Musical Guests – Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, Dr. Loco and his Rockin Jalepeno Band, The Hitmen) • Kool Katz Jammin Celebration #3 @ the San Jose GI Forum – 2003 (Musical Guests – Pete and Juan Escovedo, The Hitmen, Albert T and the Cool Breeze, Estilo Unica “La Nueva De Generation”) • La Raza Park Concert, San Francisco, CA (Musical Guests – Malo, Sapo, Mystique) • Club Miami 1st Annual Concert Series, San Jose, CA (Musical Guests Rose Royce) • LG Productions Concert Series @ GI Forum, San Jose, CA (Musical Guests – Brenton Wood, Rocky Padilla • MECCA Organization Halloween Ball, San Francisco, CA (Musical Guests – Evelyn “Champagne” King) • MEGA 97.9 FM Roots Fest 2001 Concert, Visalia, CA (Musical Guests – The Gap Band, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood) • MEGA 97.9 FM All Star Jam 2002 Concert, Fresno, CA (Musical Guests – Lakeside, Jorge Santana, Richard Bean from Sapo, Arcelio Garcia from Malo, Brenton Wood) • MEGA 97.9 FM 3rd Annual Car Show and Concert @ the Palace Indian Gaming Casino, Lemoore, CA (Musical Guests – Redbone, Rose Royce, Rodney O & Joe Cooley) • Kool Katz & Hitmen 1st Annual Pre-Christmas Celebration, Avalon Nightclub, Santa Clara (Musical Guests – Juan Escovedo from the Escovedo Family Orchestra, Ron Moton from Con Funk Shun, Marvin McFadden from Huey Lewis & the News, Richard Bean from Sapo) • Kool Katz & Hitmen Spring Celebration, Avalon Nightclub, Santa Clara (Musical Guests – Pete & Juan Escovedo from the Escovedo Family Orchestra) • Kool Katz & Hitmen Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Avalon Nightclub, Santa Clara (Musical Guests – Latin Affect and Jammin) • Kool Katz & Hitmen Halloween Bash, Avalon Nightclub, Santa Clara • Kool Katz Cinco de Mayo B-Day Bash, Avalon Nightclub, Santa Clara (Musical Guests –Jammin, Los Suenos/Luv Taxi, Midnight Breeze) Night Clubs, Bar, Lounges – • Park Plaza Hotel, Bamboo Lounge, San Jose, CA • The Golden Oak Restaurant, Morgan Hill, CA • Club Max, Double Tree Hotel, San Jose, CA • Avalon Club, Santa Clara, CA • Hard Work Café, San Jose, CA • Bronco Billy’s Saloon, Chandler, AZ • Tilly’s Night Club, Mesa, AZ • Club Ibex, San Jose, CA • Club Rio, San Jose, CA • Fats Bar n Grill, San Jose, CA • Café Cocomo, San Francisco, CA • Jack’s Steakhouse, Morgan Hill, CA • JJ’s Blues Lounge, San Jose, CA • Kleidon’s Lounge, San Jose, CA • Ruby’s Night Club, Santa Barbara, CA • The Arena Café, San Jose, CA • Pacific Palms Bar n Grill, Milpitas, CA • Krazy Koyote, Gilroy, CA • Almaden Feed and Fuel, San Jose, CA • Ceilito Lindo Restaurant, San Jose, CA • The Bold Knight Restaurant, San Jose, CA • Art’s Restaurant, San Jose, CA • The Ticket, Hollister, CA • Good Times Bar n Grill, Hollister, CA • Rookies Night Club, Manteca, CA • La Spranza, Stockton, CA • Tracy Bowl & Lounge • Torinos Bar & Grill Radio Airplay – • KHOL 89.3 FM Fremont, CA • KKUP 91.5 FM San Jose, CA • KNDI AM & FM Hawaii • KSJS 90.5 FM San Jose, CA • KXCI 91.3 FM Tucson, AZ • MEGA 97.9 FM Fresno, CA • WDNA 88.9 FM Miami, FL • www.chicojazzonline.com • www.kcaaradio.com • www.eastlarevue.com