The Bodega CatsW/Ricky Byrd, Jeff Kazee, Bob Stander, Rich Pagano

The Bodega Cats is a New York City–based rock/pop unit that turns up at downtown rooms like The Bitter End with a rotating cast of seasoned players. Recent shows there have featured guitarist Ricky Byrd alongside pianist, vocalist, and songwriter Jeff Kazee, known for his long-running work as music director with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes and for projects like the Early Elton Trio.

The Bodega Cats are a Rock/Pop group heard in a post-punk-adjacent lane, with an emerging profile and a following of around 52K on Spotify. In New York City they perform at The Bitter End, a room that rewards tight arrangements and direct communication with the crowd.

Ricky Byrd is a rock-and-roll guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer with long-standing ties to New York City stages, including sets at The Bitter End. He spent more than a decade in Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, adding guitar work and harmonies across multiple major-label releases during the band’s peak touring years.

Jeffkazee.com is the official website for musician Jeff Kazee. Jeff is the longtime Music Director of Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Jeff is a pianist, vocalist, songwriter and producer for many artists. Kazee is a member of the Early Elton Trio.

Bob Stander is a New York–area rock/pop performer who appears at The Bitter End, a longstanding room in Greenwich Village’s live-music circuit. He is billed alongside The Bodega Cats with players like Ricky Byrd, Jeff Kazee, and Rich Pagano, a lineup that ties him to the Asbury Jukes and other working bands in the regional rock ecosystem.

Rich Pagano is a musician and producer recognized for his contributions to various musical projects and collaborations.