Nightmare and the Cat was a five-piece British-American

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band that formed in 2010. The band consisted of Django Stewart (vocals), Samuel Stewart (guitar), Claire Acey (vocals), Scott Henson (bass) and Spike Phillips (drums).

History

The band was formed in Los Angeles by brothers Samuel Stewart and Django Stewart, sons of musician/producer Dave Stewart and

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. Samuel and Django had both been involved in previous bands in London and Los Angeles, including

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and Django James and the Midnight Squires, respectively. The band built a considerable following on YouTube posting covers and acoustic performances. The band self released the ''Nightmare and the Cat EP'' and soon garnered the attraction of major management companies and labels, signing with In De Goot Entertainment in 2011 who found them a home at

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in 2013. Their debut release ''Simple EP'', produced by

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was released on

on September 17, 2013. The band collaborates with artist

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in their artwork and some live performances. They are looking forward to the release of their first LP, also titled ''Simple'', in July 2014. On May 15, 2014 Nightmare and the Cat performed "Undercover" on

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. On October 28, 2015 Django took to Facebook to announce that Nightmare and the Cat "is no more".

Touring

In 2013 the band toured across the United States supporting label mates

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with Little Daylight. In 2014 they were on tour supporting

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with

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Band members

* Django Stewart – lead vocals, tambourine * Samuel Stewart – guitar * Claire Acey – backing vocals, guitar, drums * Scott Henson – bass guitar * Brandon "Spike" Philips – drums * Julie Mitchell – bass guitar

Discography

Singles

Undercover - Capitol Records (2014)

EPs

* Nightmare and the Cat EP - Self Released (12 July 2011) * Simple EP - Capitol Records (17 September 2013) NATC Undercover

LPs

* Simple - Capitol Records (22 July 2014)

References

External links

* * {{Authority control Indie rock musical groups from California Musical groups from Los Angeles Capitol Records artists Musical groups established in 2010 2010 establishments in California