Richard Stratton, a member of “Palmetto Catz”, was born in Westfield, NJ but grew up in Atlanta, GA starting at age nine. That’s when he began playing the guitar. He studied music at the University of Georgia, where he received his bachelor’s (1980, cum laude) and master’s degrees (1981) in music composition. He attended the doctoral program in music composition at the University of Iowa 1981-1984.
Besides being a freelance musician he worked as a jingle writer for regional midwestern radio advertisers (1982-84), owned a guitar store/school in Iowa City, Iowa (1984-1995) and a fine dining restaurant on Amelia Island Florida (2000-2003). See Richard’s Agent Friendly Website for more information and to listen to a sample of their music.
http://www.strattonmusic.com/
“Palmetto Catz” Quartet Members
- Richard Stratton – Guitar & Lead Vocals
- Tommp Gilstrap – Bass Guitar & Backup Vocals
- Peter Miles – Drums
- Barry Kelsey – Keyboard
“Palmetto Catz” Trio Members
- Richard Stratton – Guitar & Lead vocals
- Tommy Gilstrap – Bass Guitar and Backup Vocals
- Peter Miles – Drums
“Palmetto Catz” Duo Members
- Richard Stratton – Guitar & Lead Vocals
- Tommy Gilstrap – Bass Guitar & Backup Vocals