Billy and the Barn Kats is a cover band that plays many of the well known rockabilly songs as well as some of the lesser known songs. Our band seeks out the versions of the songs as they were played by the original artists. We currently have over 100 songs in our repertoire and we are constantly adding new songs.
We currently play songs from Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, The Beach Boys, Stray Cats, The Go-Go's, Johnny Horton, Carl Perkins, Ronnie Self, Sid King, and many others.
Billy and the Barn Kats like to play for all groups, but we especially love to play for crowds that love to dance and have a great time.
Billy and The Barn Kats provided music for our 16th annual car show and shine. They were very attentive to our wants and adapted to our needs. They not only entertained and helped us with announcements, but engaged the audience on a level that kept everyone in great spirits. We want them back next time.
Price Range: $400 - $600
Gig Length: 180 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, French
We typically play 4 sets that are one hour each. The band typically takes a short break every hour and then returns to playing. The band loves to play music and entertain a crowd. We attempt to interact with the audience members as much as they are willing to interact and participate. We typically prepare up to 80 songs for each event and order them as they would fit best. If there are specific song requests that a client would like us to preform, we would need that information in advance to confirm that we already have that music, or to prepare it in advance.
Billy and the Barn Kats started in 2011 with four members; Tim Cox (guitar and vocals), Nick Testi (guitar and vocals), Andrea Testi (String Bass and vocals), and Jerri Lisk (drums and vocals). Jerri left the band in 2012 to pursue other artistic interests. That is when Andy Creech joined the band. He plays drums and sings vocals. In 2013 Tim moved away and open up a place for Ryan Smith to join the band.
We play for private parties, community events, and weddings. We also play regularly at local pubs. We are from the Treasure Valley. Billy and the Barn Kats is a cover band that plays many of the well known rockabilly songs as well as some of the lesser known songs. Our band seeks out the versions of the songs as they were played by the original artists. We currently have over 100 songs in our repertoire and we are constantly adding new songs.
We are always looking for a new group of people to entertain with some great Rockabilly Music.
Call with details about the available stage size, power locations, time needed to setup and sound check equipment. The band is flexible in getting equipment setup during times that won't interfere with other activities that are planned.
This is not a complete list of our songs, but it covers most of our songs.
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Aint I a Dog
All Shook Up
Almost Grown
Another Day Another Dollar
Aud Lang Syne/Tequila
Baby Let's Play House
Barking up the Wrong Tree
Barn Kats Bop
Be Bop a Lula
Big Boss Man
Blue Suede Shoes
Blues Stay Away From Me
Bony Maronie
Bop A Lena
Boppin' the Blues
Breakup
Bright Lights Big City
Bulldog
California Sun
Cat Music
Cheating Heart
Cherokee Boogie
Come Back Baby
Come On Everybody
Da Doo Ron Ron
Don't Be Cruel
Eager Beaver Baby
Everybody Trying to Be My Baby
Everybody's Rocking
Flip Out
Folsum Prison
Fowl Owl on the Prowl
Free Bird
Gone, Gone, Gone
Good Rocking Baby
Hello Josephine
Hip Shakin' Mama
Honkytonk Man
Hop, Skip & Jump
Hot rod Lincoln
Hound Dog
Hoy Hoy Hoy
I Fought the Law
I Hear You Knock'in
I Walk the Line
I wanna Be Sedated
I'm a Wild One
I'm sorry
I'm Sorry I'm Not Sorry
Ice Water
If It Wasn't For Love
Irish Washer Woman
Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie
Jive After Five
Johnny B. Goode
Johnny Got a Boom Boom
Just One Elvis
La Bamba
Last Date
Let's Have a Party
Little Honda
Lover's Rock
Match Box
Maybelline
Memphis
Milk Shake Mademoiselle
Mind Your Own Business
Move it on Over
Mystery Train
Not Fade Away
Now That's Country
Pipeline
Purr Kitty Purr
Red Hot
Ring Of Fire
Riot in Cell Block #9
Rip It Up
Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp
Rock N Roll High School
Rock N Roll Ruby
Rock N Roll Senior
Rock this Town
Rock Your Baby
Rock-a-billy Boogie
Rocky Road Blues
Ruby Baby
Runaround Sue
Set 'em Up Joe
Shake Rattle and Roll
Shake This Shack Tonight
Shake Your Money Maker
Sleepwalk
Stray Cat Strut
Stroll (The Stroll)
Stuck On You
Summertime Blues
Surfin and Spyin
Suzie Q
Tear It Up
Telestar
Tennessee Waltz
Tequila
That'll Be The Day
That's All Right Momma
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
There is Something on Your Mind
Think I'll Just Stay Here And Drink
To Be With You
Train Kept A Rollin
Train Kept A Rollin
Train of Love
Try Me
Tulane
Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Star
Walk Don't Run
What I like about you
Whistle Bait
Wild Child (Real Wild Child)
Wild One
Wipeout
Yakety Yak
| Nick Testi | Lead Singer & Guitar Player |
| Andrea Testi | Backup Singer & String Bass |
| Ryan Smith | Backup Singer & Guitar Player |
| Andy Creech | Backup Singer & Drummer |
We enjoy all Rockabilly music, the groups that have influenced us the most is Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, The Beach Boys, Stray Cats, The Go-Go's, Johnny Horton, Carl Perkins, Ronnie Self, and Sid King.
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