The Carolina Brewing Company, Holly Springs, NC. One of the best of the local micro-breweries, and really nice folks! The fridge at Cat's Away is always well stocked with Carolina Brewing Company offerings.

Crema Coffee Roaster & Espresso Bar, High House & Davis Drive, Cary, NC. Our local favorite, run by some of the nicest folks around. Excellent, on-site roasted beans, and just a short drive away; the official coffee of Cat's Away Studios!

Cup A Joe, Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC. More excellent, on-site roasted beans. Our favorite place to grab a cup when we happen to be in Raleigh.

The Electric Violin Shop, 5314 NC Highway 55, Durham, NC. A fabulous store with an exceptional selection and a knowledgeable and friendly staff, specializing in amplified stringed instruments.

Hanson & Crawford, 508 St. Mary's St., Raleigh, NC. Providing expert repairs on stringed instruments of all sorts. They really know their stuff, and do excellent work.

Mad Science Works, Raleigh, NC. Top-notch repair/restoration work on amplifiers and electronic instruments. Owner Yontz Sucre really knows his stuff!

Auble Systems, Apex, NC. Innovative amplifiers for discerning musicians. Stunning sounds from low-wattage tube amplifiers, custom designed and built by Marc Auble. Who says you can't get great tone at moderate volumes?

Studio 415, Clayton, NC. A full-service digital audio recording studio located in the Triangle region near Raleigh, NC. Musician/owner Paul Barton has over 30 years of experience in the music/entertainment industry.

The Woodstock Chamber Orchestra, Woodstock, NY. A fine chamber orchestra in the Hudson Valley region near Kingston, NY. I had the great privilege of performing with them for many years, and served on the board of directors. Go see them if you are ever in their neighborhood.

Paul Kollar / Sprawling Productions, Clayton, NC. Paul's a good friend and an excellent musician, and has been composing and performing since the mid 70s. For details on Paul's current and past projects, be sure to visit his website.