Cat Ridgeway crafts a fiery blend of indie-rock & punk with hints of dream pop & folk. She & her band, The Tourists, create an exciting party with each live show. It’s not uncommon to see them play musical chairs, switching places & instruments on stage. With Sprinter, Ridgeway’s upcoming 2025 album release, she strives to understand life’s trials & emerge with a better sense of perspective & self. Ridgeway, along with Mike Savino (Kishi Bashi, Tall Tall Trees), played multiple instruments on the album. Mastered by Joe LaPorta (David Bowie, Foo Fighters) & mixed by Dan Molad (Lucius, Coco), Sprinter features all-star players including Claude Coleman, Jr. (Ween) & Josiah Wolf (WHY?) on drums & Adam Schatz (Sylvan Esso, Japanese Breakfast) on sax. Named Orlando Weekly’s “Best Singer-Songwriter” three years running & “Best Rock Act” twice, Ridgeway has played many notable stages, supporting & sharing bills with acts like Lucy Dacus, Sylvan Esso, Houndmouth, & Arcade Fire, among others.