About The New Feral Cats
The New Feral Cats are a Twin Cities–based band bringing together R&B, soul, blues, Americana, and roots rock. With soulful vocals, swampy grooves, and a healthy dose of musical spontaneity, the Cats deliver music that feels right for the moment.
For more than a decade, we've built our reputation by connecting with audiences and knowing how to fit the setting. It could be an easy afternoon or a packed dance floor.
Our approach is simple: read the situation, shape the vibe, and deliver music that enhances the moment.
Meet the Cats
Lindsay Mattson
Lead Vocals
Lindsay brings a soulful voice and an instinctive feel for the music. Moving easily between blues, R&B, and roots rock, she brings each song to life with warmth, personality, and emotional depth.
Nick Zwack
Drums | Founder & Booking
Nick is a longtime Minneapolis drummer. His musical roots stretch back to the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps and his teenage years as a house drummer at the Holiday Inn. Drawing on decades of experience in funk, R&B, blues, and rock, Nick keeps his focus on the groove.
Nick also handles booking and serves as your primary contact when bringing The New Feral Cats to your venue or event.
Ross William Perry
Guitar | Vocals | songwriter
Ross has been a fixture on the Midwest blues scene since the late 1990s. A guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter with a lifelong passion for music, Ross has developed a distinctive sound blending blues, rock, soul, and jazz influences. His expressive guitar playing and original songwriting bring a unique musical voice to The New Feral Cats.
John Garden
Bass | Vocals | Song Writer
John is a standing member of the Midwest Music Hall of Fame. He was one of the founders of the Twin Cities band Raggs and the founder of the legendary Rhythm Roosters, a Twin Cities R&B combo that features John's award winning original songs. John is a highly respected bass player, an award winning songwriter as well as an all around nice guy. And he's still standing...
John also lends his songwriting to the New Feral Cats funk!