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Q: Where is the band from?

 

A: Technically we all met in New York City, but as far as the IRS is concerned, Fantastic Cat is based in the Cayman Islands. And it’s a church.

 

Q: When are you eligible to be nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

 

A: We’ve been told repeatedly (and, the last few times we asked, quite rudely) that we’ll only become eligible for nomination 25 years after the release of our debut album, ‘The Very Best of Fantastic Cat.’ Since that came out in 2022, we’re looking at 2047 at the earliest here. We know that’s a ways off and we know everyone’s busy, so we made t-shirts to help you remember. 

 

Q: Why did Rolling Stone call Fantastic Cat “the supergroup you need to know?” They don’t seem that super to me. They’re barely even a group.

 

A: Our band is made up four different songwriters—Anthony D’Amato, Brian Dunne, Don DiLego, and Mike Montali—from four different projects. Think CSNY if none of them were famous, or The Traveling Wilburys if none of them were famous, or the Eagles if they really didn’t get along.

 

Q: I saw Fantastic Cat live and they all kept switching instruments during the show. What’s up with that?

 

A: Studies have shown that it takes listeners roughly 4 minutes to determine that a musician genuinely has no idea what the fuck they’re doing on any particular instrument. The average Fantastic Cat song is 3:46. If we keep switching enough, we’ve found we can essentially get away with murder.

 

Q: Why not just hire a drummer?

 

A: Oh, sure, why don’t we just “hire a drummer,” and “learn our songs,” and “take pride in our work.” Grow up.

 

Q: Is ‘Cat Out Of Hell’ a Meat Loaf reference?

 

A: We can see how you might jump to that conclusion, but as we’ve explained to the executors of Mr. Loaf’s estate numerous times, this is simply a classic example of parallel thinking, and any insinuations otherwise are downright libelous. If Mr. Loaf’s legal team continues to harass us, we will be forced to hand over all communications to our attorney, Meowin’ Dershowitz (also located in the Cayman Islands). 

 

Q: I work in the music industry and need access to real bio for Fantastic Cat. Do you have one?

 

A: Yes, you can find it here. But to be perfectly honest, it’s not that much more helpful.

 

Q: Fantastic Cat owes me money. Who I do I contact?

 

A: Due to our (most) recent bankruptcy filing, Fantastic Cat will unfortunately not be able honor any debts, IOUs, or bar tabs we may have agreed to in the past. But there’s a whole list of people you can get in touch with about the band here if you’re so inclined. 

 

Q: I’m the world’s biggest Fantastic Cat fan. Can I book them to play at my birthday party?

 

A: Depends. Will there be cake?