Hepcat

04/01/2026

03/24/2026

🎉 Happy SKA-nniversary!🎉 😸

Today marks the 36th anniversary of Hepcat’s very first LA show, in 1990, opening for The Toasters at the infamous Country Club in Reseda. We hit the stage right at 8PM as the doors opened. As our drummer recalls:

“I remember counting off Exodus as soon as the doors opened. I could see people coming in, but I wasn’t sure how the crowd would react to us. It was our first real show in our hometown, out of the comfort of impromptu backyard party shows that some people knew us from. It was also a slower, swingier traditional ‘60s ska tune, molasses syrup compared to the frantic tempo of modern ska arrangements. I saw a few people come right up to the front of the stage with curious glances, then eventually nodding in acknowledgement and getting into the rhythm. It wasn’t more than a dozen people, but I knew at that point that we’d made some fans.”

This original show flyer art (also by ) also presented the debut of what would become the official Hepcat mascot; an icon that would find its way onto flyers, patches, stickers, and even tattoos of loyal fans throughout our career.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all for your undying love and support over all these years. Without you we would have never made it this far. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️🍻

And now the big question: Who was at this show, and what do you remember from it? Tell us in the comments below!

#1990

03/19/2026

Hepcat visits the east coast for 3 shows! Friday April 10, 2026 at and Saturday April 11, 2026 at the with ; Sunday April 12, 2026 with and . Hope to see you there!

03/17/2026

We played our first official show 36 years ago yesterday, at a Teriyaki House in Fontana. Our drummer did the flyer art—the original art shown here, which served as a “master” from which we made copies at Kinko’s. If you look closely, you can see the paste up and the pencil sketches used to make the hand-drawn art. Note also the $1 off coupon and the map… no internet back then, kiddos!

This was also the first appearance of our Hepcat mascot. initially had the idea of a gritty alley cat, but Greg Lee commented on its legs, wondering why they were so “scruffy” and unkempt, when they should be slick. Narvas made the change, but it’s uncertain whether or not that version was reproduced for this show. If anyone has this flyer, that’s the only way we’ll know!

As Narvas recalls, “There were probably about 2-3 people there. Such a random venue—a Teriyaki House?? It was in the middle of nowhere. We’d all packed into a utility van with our gear to make it out to Fontana. No seats, nothing. We were all sitting on bare metal in the back, with everything sliding around while we flew down the freeway.” Good times! 😸

This is the first in a series of original flyers that we’ll be sharing over the following weeks, commemorating the beginnings of our band. Enjoy!

01/20/2026

Hi Everyone! Since we’ll be on the east coast with Dance Hall Crashers on April 10, 2026 at the Irving Plaza and April 11, 2026 at the Warsaw, we decided to add one more!

Hepcat will be in Boston, MA at the Paradise Rock Club on April 12, 2026. Ticket info below. Hope to see you there!

Ticket Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0100642FF160D6D4

Pre Sales:
 
Citizens Live – Wednesday 1/21 @ 10AM - Thursday 1/22 @ 10PM EST. No password, all you need to unlock this presale is the first six digits of your Citizens Banks card. 

Live Nation – Wednesday 1/21 @ 10AM - Thursday 1/22 @ 10PM EST, password is available through All Access. 

TicketMaster – Wednesday 1/21 @ 10AM - Thursday 1/22 @ 10PM EST, password is CROWD.
 
General on sale Friday 1/23 @ 10:00 Am (eastern).

09/17/2025

We’d love to see your photos and videos from Saturday at HOB 🎵
Please do share’em if ya gott’em!

09/15/2025

It’s our pleasure and our privilege to play with these friends after so many years! Big up to the DHC crew! ONE ❤️

01/27/2025

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01/20/2025

How about a trip down Hepcat memory lane? Load up the tour van everyone, Let’s pop way back in time for a sec and see who remembers these killer shows with Scientific crew!
Don’t ever misplace your tourbook! 👀

11/07/2024

We've been waiting for along time for this one!

Hepcat is excited to announce that we will be performing at the upcoming Salty Dog Cruise brought to you by our friends Flogging Molly. Lots of great bands, musicians and athletes.

There is a "Wait List" available. Visit https://www.floggingmollycruise.com/ for details. Hope to see you there!

Official: https://www.floggingmollycruise.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saltydogcruise
Facebook Group: http://www.saltydogcruisers.com
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floggingmollycruise/
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10/30/2024

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