Welcome to the RudeKat online catalogue...

lookout land lubbers, the new sonic depth charge from the dubmarines is upon us... four tracks of hard rockin ragga dub and dancehall riddims fresher than roasted sea slugs and twice as tasty. get yours now!

Hey geezers! don't forget earlybird tix are on sale now for Island Time 07 from Butter Beats, Shire teaHouse, Gooble Warming, Rockinghorse, Grooven and a stack more shops and from www.oztix.com tix all come with a special Rudekat compilation of artists from the fest that you pick up on the gate - free!

The world famous gathering of soul. dub reggae, roots and island culture is upon us once again! The 2nd Island Time Festival by the beach on Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island) is set for the weekend of October 19 - 21.

Island Time features three stages and over 40 mighty acts including the hottest live acts and DJ's in Australia and Aotearoa. This year will see a strong indigenous and south Pacific dance contingent as well as circus performers and an emphasis on environmental sustainability. 

Early bird tickets will go on sale from July 31 and will be limited to 2000 pre solds.

Stay tuned to this site for more info or check the website www.islandtimefestival.com

Mister Laneous, the avatar of impro soul and beatnik mayhem has just finished his debut Soul Sampler CD on Rudekat Records.

The five track sampler features studio tracks from Drewid ( Doc savage) and Flyshakker (Fallen and Risen) and live tracks from the Shire Tea House in West End.

Mr Laneous's excellent vocals and arrangements are stylishly backed by his all-star band to enhance the moods and themes of some of the best soul r'n'b to come out of Brisbane.

Catch Laneous in the flesh at his famous Monday night residency at the Shire Tea House and see for yourself  the legacy of Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield live in action!