Jeff Kathan is a professional drummer who has had the honor of playing with such legendary rock artists as Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company, The Firm), Ronnie Montrose (The Edgar Winter Group, Montrose, Gamma), and Howard Leese (Heart) Now beginning his 10
th year of international touring experience as the rhythmic backbone of The Paul Rodgers Band, Kathan has earned his place as one of the world
's most respected touring drummers.

With a stature somewhere under 20-feet tall with arms the size of small oak trees the term power drummer is often used to describe the big man, but Kathan's talents are hardly limited to one style of skin bashing. Jeff has also brought a Blues/Funk groove to acts like Spike and the Impalers (featuring KZOK's Bob Rivers, Westone, Red Bear Cleaner, Holz, and Starflight cases.
                                
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Sex And Violins, was filmed in Las Vegas with Shane Valdez of Realm Films (Panic At The  Disco, Jet, Norah Jones, Tool) directing. Sex & Violins is expected to begin touring in support of the release by Spring of 2008.

After years of practicing and playing with several local bands in the Northwest music scene, Jeff soon found himself playing with some of the top bands in the Seattle region. The traction=he gained in the local music scene eventually led him to work with producer Mike Flicker of Heart, Spike And The Impalers, The Fabulous Johnsons, Magic Bus, and of course Sex & Violins.


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