The Blue Cats were one of the pioneering bands of Britain's Neo-Rockabilly explosion, combining authentic Rockabilly with the energy and attitude of the New Wave era. Fronted by Clint Bradley, whose acclaimed solo career has since explored Western music and Americana, the band built a reputation as one of the finest live acts on the scene. Recorded before an enthusiastic home crowd in May 2013, On A Live Mission captures The Blue Cats in outstanding form, proving that their explosive live reputation remained completely intact more than thirty years after their debut.
Filmed in superb quality, this career-spanning performance features fan favourites including Wild Night, Fight Back, The Tunnel, Billy Ruffians, Man With The Mission and Lonesome Desperado, alongside exhilarating versions of Love Me and Train Kept A-Rollin'. Confident performances, razor-sharp musicianship and a band clearly relishing every minute on stage make this a fitting showcase for one of Britain's most respected Neo-Rockabilly groups.
Whether you discovered The Blue Cats during the original Rockabilly revival or have found them more recently, On A Live Mission is an outstanding live document from a band whose influence on British Neo-Rockabilly continues to be felt today. For longtime fans, it's also a reminder of why The Blue Cats remain one of the defining names of the British revival.
