Catfish Hodge

American Blues Singer-Songwriter

US blues musician originating from Detroit. Brother of Dallas Hodge. In the late 1960’s he formed the Catfish Band. By 1973 Catfish had settled into Washington, DC. He became a regular opener for Bonnie Raitt and Little Feat, who also started showing up on his recordings. When he formed the Chicken Legs Band in 1981, he was joined by Little Feat’s Paul Barrere, Richie Hayward, Kenny Gradney and Sam Clayton. By 1982 Catfish had headed west to California where he lived for the next 17 years. Along with Paul Barrere he formed the Bluesbusters in 1984. In 1999 Catfish founded the Hillbilly Funk Allstars with T Lavitz, Richie Hayward, Kenny Gradney, and Vassar Clements. He continues to work solo acoustic and with his new electric band in the mid-atlantic area, as well as festivals around the globe.