about Catapult
Catapult, a melodic power pop and alt-rock band manage to take artists such as Coldplay, Radiohead, and the Foo Fighters and mix them up with Elvis Costello, Cracker, and the Beatles to produce a new breed of indie music that has to be heard to be appreciated.

Formed in the Summer of 2002, Catapult has taken a foothold in the greater Boston music scene by delivering memorable performances at the area's notable local rock clubs including T.T. The Bear's Place, The Abbey Lounge and Harper's Ferry.

Catapult recently has been vaulted into the category of international touring and recording with the release of their latest album, 42, and their successful tour of England in November 2003.

the band
mark bates (guitar & vocals), Catapult's frontman, is an audience-engaging performer, often filling the time between songs with comedic banter. Mark's energetic singing and edgy songwriting have earned him the$title "Elvis Costello of Somerville."

erick ellison (bass) is the band's steady, straight-man. Erick, a veteran of the Boston music scene, has been performing in regional rock bands since 1993 including Blanket Party, Yukon Death Drop and prior to joining Catapult, Ultra Jones.

karl haas (drums & percussion) was self taught at age 15 and uses his training from the Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music to create unique rhythms for Catapult that weave together rock, the folk music of Latin America and Africa and the classical traditions of India and the Middle East.