Fran Cathcart:
Clients of Eastside Sound and Fran Cathcart include: K Drew (kdrewmusic.com) Les Paul, Joaquin “Joe” Claussell, Lou Reed, John Zorn, Mariah Carey, Sting, Eric Clapton, Joss Stone, Jeff Beck, Herbie Hancock, Peter Frampton, Johnny Rzeznik, Buddy Guy, Santana, Sevendust, Beyonce, Aaron Carter, Norman Hedman, Edgar Winter, Richie Sambora, Brian McKnight, Dujeous, Toni Braxton, Meshell Ndegeocello, Pat Metheney, Chico Hamilton, Louie Vega, Roy Hargrove, Ustad Sultan Khan, Christina Milian, Clark Terry, Deepak Chopra, Ann Dyer, Kenny Dope, Marlon Saunders, Adema, Rosey, Bennett Paster, Jessica Lurie, Todd Sickafoose, Anais Mitchell, Janis Siegel, Manhattan Transfer, NY Gypsy All-Stars, The Violent Femmes, Twisted Sister, Gravity Kills, System of a Down, Misia, Sex and the City, MTV, VH1, HBO, Target Stores, Omarion, and others.
Quick Bio:
Fran Cathcart is a two-time Grammy-winning producer, guitarist and engineer. Hailing from Orono, Maine, Fran moved to New York to attend NYU, living in and around NYC’s Lower East Side and various Brooklyn neighborhoods. He spent his early years playing jazz and rock guitar in bands around town while honing his production and engineering skills, eventually taking an entry level position at Eastside Sound, working for future partner Lou Holtzman. After opening a commercial project studio, and running that for three years, Mr. Holtzman approached Fran about opening a new facility, under the name Eastside Sound. Agreeing to the idea, Fran and Lou completed the new facility on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 2003.
In 2005, Fran had the good fortune to connect with American music legend Les Paul and fellow producer Bob Cutarella. Through that experience, Fran was able to work with artists such as Joss Stone, Sting, Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, to name a few. The project culminated in success at the Grammy Awards in 2006, being recognized with two awards. Mr. Cathcart’s base of operations is Eastside Sound (www.eastsidesound.com), in New York City, where he is co-owner with Lou Holtzman. Eastside Sound is also the home base of engineers Marc Urselli and Eric Elterman.
Also in 2008, Fran founded Automatik Musik, a music production company. Having success soon after, landing the song “This Gift” featuring R&B star Deborah Cox on vocals, on the soundtrack to the Tyler Perry film “Meet the Browns” The song was co-produced with partner Izaiah de Marco. Also affiliated with Automatik are: Rahmel McDade, Nickelz, Matt Modula, Wolfmuggz (Danny Graciano), and Mac Leo.
Recent artists Fran has produced music for: Nickelz, Kevin Drew (kdrewmusic.com), Juliana Joya. It’s a very exciting time! Check out K Drew asap. Lotta good music coming from the kid!
Fran Cathcart’s Groups:
NARAS, AES
Fran Cathcart’s Honors:
Grammy Winner: Producer, Best Rock Instrumental Performance “69 Freedom Special” from Capitol Records 2005 release Les Paul and Friends. Grammy Winner: Producer/Engineer, Best Pop Instrumental Performance “Caravan” from Capitol Records 2005 release Les Paul and Friends. Grammy Nominee: Producer/Engineer2004 Roy Hargrove “Strength” Best Contemporary Jazz Album
MacGregor Leo:
Producer/ Engineer
Clients:
Red Bull, Vurb Moto, Glowfest, Sully, Brice Fox, Jillian Chatoff, Corey Frye, Nickelz, Indie Music Group, Atlantic Records, Bishup the Traveling Salesman, Jim Jones, Byrdgang Records, De’rek, Annamarie Hosei, J royce, Jaeheatz
Bio:
Hailing from Connecticut, his obsession with music began at an early age teaching himself the basics of music by playing the guitar and bass. His career took a professional turn when he met Fran Cathart at Eastside Sound who invited him to join the Automatik Musik Team. MacGregor specializes in Hip- Hop, Pop, RnB, Dance, and Electronic productions.
Matt began playing music at the age of 8 and continued his passion of performing up through the collegiate level studying percussion, guitar, and piano. During his high school years his focus shifted from music performance to production and engineering. After high school, Matt went on to earn his bachelors from SUNY Fredonia in Sound Recording Technology during which he also interned and studied under famed producers/engineers; Hugh Padgham, Mick Guzauski, and Dave Fridmann. During this same time Matt also took on many freelance engineering and production jobs in all genres from rock to pop and even classical as well as mixing live sound honing his craft. Matt came to Eastside Sound shortly after graduating from college and quickly began engineering and mixing projects with Fran Cathcart which lead to him becoming an active part of the Automatik Musik team.
Matt’s worked with: Omarion, Victor DeLorenzo (Violent Femmes), K Drew, Nickelz, Bishup, Antics, The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Tina Williams, The Lost Society(UK), Chapters(UK), Longitude, Erie Saxophone Quartet, Producer Armand Petri, Producer Cesar Gimeno Lavin (UK), and many more.