David Albright

Vocals and keyboards

David has been playing piano since high school and performing in bands since college, on keyboards and vocals. He has played concerts and clubs throughout the LA area with various bands, including including  Roaming Streets, Sleaztax, and Hooray Henry. Dave's passion is writing melodic songs with an energized rhythmic sense of expression, inspired by life’s ups and downs. His influences and inspirations include The Beatles, Oingo Boingo, The Doors, Frank Sinatra, The Cult, U2, and Burt Bacharach. When he’s not rocking, David is an architect and construction manager.

Eric Slifkin

Guitar and backing vocals

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John Powers

Drums

John hails from Phillips Ranch, California, and has been playing drums for the better part of 16 years. He enjoys many styles of music, with primary interests in jazz and rock. John’s greatest influence is Buddy Rich.

Erik Dahl

Bass and backing vocals

Erik brings the low tones of the kitty sound.  He has been playing with the band for the past ten years and provides an essential element – a place to practice.  Musical influences include Roger Waters from Pink Floyd, Flea from Red Hot Chile Peppers, and John Illsley from Dire Straits. Erik is a 5th grade teacher in Claremont and is currently training an army of ten-year-olds to take over the world.

Weston Thompson

Guitar and backing vocals

Weston is the newest Kitty, joining in February 2021 on guitars and occasional vocals. Weston has a wide-ranging musical past, including school band geek, garage rocker, and college chorister. He credits the rebirth of his guitar work to Rodrigo y Gabriela. Other influences include The Old 97’s, The Decemberists, R.E.M., Steve Ray Vaughan, and Fishbone. By day, Weston is an information architect and user experience designer.