Kittens (band)

Kittens

Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	1992
Founder	Shawn Fedorchuk, Russ Desjardine, Steve Kellas
Defunct	1999
Fate	Disbanded
Headquarters	Winnipeg , Canada
Products	Music albums, singles, EPs

Kittens was a noise rock group originating from Winnipeg, Canada. They gained recognition for their powerful performances and a unique sound that incorporated elements of country music.

History

Following the breakup of their former band Batsweat, Shawn Fedorchuk, Russ Desjardine, and Steve Kellas established Kittens. They added drummer David Kelly to the lineup and produced the cassette album Like A Plough. After Desjardine and Kellas departed, Jahmeel Russell took over bass duties.

Throughout the late 1990s, Kittens issued multiple albums through Sonic Unyon. Their vinyl LP catalog includes 1997’s Bazooka and the Hustler and a joint release with Shallow North Dakota. Additional works were distributed on cassette and CD formats. The group dissolved in 1999.

In 2006, Kittens briefly reassembled for two concerts with Jesse Matthewson of KEN mode stepping in on bass in place of Russell. Subsequently, Russell became a member of Red Vienna_(band) following periods with Projektor and Actors. Drummer David Kelly passed away in Los Angeles in March 2008.

Blunderspublik issued Kittens and Shit in 2014, a tribute album featuring covers that celebrated Winnipeg’s 1990s music scene, including songs by Kittens.

Members

• Jahmeel Russell – bass, vocals (1995–1999)
• Shawn Fedorchuk – guitar, vocals (1992–1999, 2006)
• David Kelly – drums (1992–1999, 2006)
• Russ Desjardine – bass (1992–1995)
• Steve Kellas – guitar, bass (1992–1995)
• Jesse Matthewson – bass (2006)

Studio albums

• Doberman (1994)
• Tiger Comet (1995)
• Rhinoceros Love with Shallow North Dakota (1996)
• Bazooka and The Hustler (1997)
• The Night Danger Album (1998)

Singles & EPs

• Like A Plough (1992)
• Pony (1993)
• Grizzly (1993)
• "Calico" (1995)
• Hawaii (1997)

Compilations

• Low-Fi Classics & Other Rarities (1998)