Ted Hall and the Pleasure Cats first emerged in the Austin music scene in the summer of 1993 & have performed weekly shows in Austin and throughout Texas, Oklahoma & Arkansas for the past 17 years.

Ted & The Pleasure Cats play the Blues from 1920’s thru today & also mix in some cool Classic Rock tunes from the 60’s & 70’s.

Their 1st CD "No Dogs Allowed" was self released in Nov. 1997 on Ted’s own label "Party Pet Records" which featured 9 original contemporary blues songs & 6 traditional blues covers.

Their 2nd CD "Thief In The Night" was released in May of 2000 on the local Austin label "Lark Records". This CD featured 14 original songs & showcases Ted & the Cats playing a variety of musical styles from blues & rock to jazz & funk.

Ted has toured Italy 3 times with an Italian version of the Pleasure Cats in 1997, 1999 & 2003 performing in a total of 33 different venues. Also in 1999 Ted performed in London, England @ Blues West 14, The Railway Pub & The Station Tavern.

Ted and The Cats continue to please crowds with their mix of classic blues, rock and the Cats original material. Look for some new Pleasure Cat Music in 2006. Stay tuned to this website for future updates. Also you can now hear samples of the Cats CD's, just click, Sound Bites.