Blues and Rock Musicians Gator and Mudcat

Wayne "Gator" Folse

Wayne "Gator" Folse is a New Oreleans musical icon, constantly in demand for playing everything from senior citizens homes (he said they are lively places) to tailgate parties at the Saints games. He has labored to not only to lift himself, but his fellow musicians as well. He said he has spent his life building bands.

His first musical memory is at a tender age he asked his older brother to show him some chords on the guitar, he learned A minor to a point that he chased all the members of the household, playing the chord incessantly. "They realized this is what I liked to do....play guitar."  Although his influences were the likes of Clapton, Hendrix etc., he still had an abiding love of the blues. He would listen to Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf, etc.. In fact he met Muddy Waters.  Gator was walking in the Municipal Auditorium parking lot to get to seats to see Muddy and whoever else. He saw Muddy Waters coming along and went up to him. Gator and a friend talked with Muddy for a few moments exchanging pleasantries, finally Muddy says " I got to go, but I am playing this one for ya'll" Its a story that Gator loves to tell.

Michael "Mudcat" Reames

Michael the mudcat writes, plays and sings Blues-Rock music in an authentic and honest style. Currently a Co-founder and leader of the Collin County Songwriters Association in North Texas, Michael has a rich musical past that has crossed paths with the likes of his contemporary and fellow Oak Cliff native, Stevie Ray Vaughn.

He previsouly sang and played in New Orleans with New Orleans legend Wayne Folse in the Blue Rockers, at venues such as Tipitina's and many of the famous local festivals. Mr. Reames sings, and plays guitar and blues harmonica. All songs written by Reames/ Folse. "Too Late" the latest song added is sung by the Mudcats partner from New Orleans, Wayne (Gator)Folse.WE are in the studio at present putting the final touches on some songs that we hope to include in our next offering.In the meantime, we hope you enjoy our songs and write us to tell us what you like or dislike about any of our material. Check out the new improved version of How Times Have Changed 2009 with Gator providing the vocal and guitar. Its gotten "funky in here". The name of the new act is Gator, Mudcat and all Dat! The album "Back in the Game" will be released in Jan., it was our managers decision. We are in hopes to put together a support tour and come and visit our friends. Gator Mudcat and All Dat has made the Vault our permanent headquarters We hope you approve of the tunes and have a good time listening .