Kat and the Hurricane

From folk-rock to synth-pop, Kat and the Hurricane can do just about everything. With their cutting lyrics and catchy hooks, singer-songwriters Kat Farnsworth and Benjamin Rose, along with drummer Alex Nelson can deliver a genre-bending live music performance of original indie tunes, all of which are guaranteed to make you sad in the best possible way.

The trio has a discography of two original EP's, a recently released single (as part of an upcoming 2021 EP release), and plenty more unreleased original material to play -- plenty for a short intimate set, or a 2-3 hour gig. They can also play some covers upon request.

Kat, Alex, & Ben have played a wide variety of gigs and are committed to being timely, professional, and polished musicians. In addition to bringing the tunes (with a side of feels, of course), KatH can bring their own mics/PA system or stage lighting rig upon request.

Kat and the Hurricane is a genre- and gender-bending synth-rock project from Madison, Wisconsin. Lead singer/guitarist Kat Farnsworth (she/her/hers), keyboardist Benjamin Coakley (they/them/theirs), and drummer Alex Nelson (they/them/theirs) deliver a unique blend of pop and haunting indie rock - which they dub as "Sad Lesbian Music."

Kat and the Hurricane have been rising in the indie music scene having been named Best New Artist of 2020 by the Madison Area Music Association and Best Alt/Indie Band of 2020 by Madison Magazine. They've also played with the likes of Partner, Yam Haus, Apes of the State, RENT STRIKE, Telethon, and more!

Their debut album Miles Away was released in 2017. A departure from that album's folk-rock sound, the band's second album, Libra, was released in February 2020.

"Sorry That I'm Like This" is their latest single, released November 13, 2020. Self-deprecating, but fun, Sorry is the trio's most energetic song yet.

Depending on the needs of the client and nature of the event we will play, we can be flexible regarding our technical needs.

Electric set needs:
-Stage surface big enough for a 4-piece drumset & electronic drum pad, keyboardist with keyboard stand, and lead guitarist/vocalist.
-power source for electronic drumpad, electric guitar amp, keyboard, synth
-2 vocal microphones and mic stands (ideal if 3; can bring own upon request)
-drum mics (not a problem if not)
-PA (can bring one upon request) & 3 DI boxes (can bring 1 if needed)

Acoustic set needs:
-Stage surface big enough for a 2/3-piece drumset or cajon, keyboardist with keyboard stand, and lead guitarist/vocalist.
-power source for guitar amp, keyboard, synth
-2 vocal microphones and mic stands (ideal if 3; can bring own upon request)
-PA (can bring one upon request) & 3 DI boxes (can bring 1 if needed)

KatH can bring their own stage lighting rig upon request.