Plan of A-Tac

Not surprisingly, the group got a feeler from a major-label lackey last week, inviting Cat-A-Tac to submit materials for consideration.

"None of us want to be a major-label band," McTurnan says. "Most of our appeal, I think, is that we're a little DIY outfit — the loveable underdog. If our records were on a major, or even a big indie, we'd be the spoiled brats with all the advantages. Plus, I really don't want the masses getting excited about our band. I'd prefer to attract the people who are really tuned in.

Bryce Boyer

DIY? Because they can: Warren Wonders, Connor Bailey, Andy Tennant and Jim McTurnan are Cat-A-Tac.

Details

The Westword Music Showcase, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 16, the Acoma Center, 1080 Acoma Street, $15, www.westword.com.

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"But of course I sent them a CD," he relents. "Above all else, I'm most curious if they're sitting around the office talking about us, or if we were just one of a hundred e-mails the interns sent to whatever bands they stumbled across on MySpace that day. Being courted by the devil is the most essential component of any dramatic tale, so I welcome it. It's a necessary part of every quality indie band's story — you have to actually be confronted with the choice — and there's enormous PR value in such things.

"I'm super-excited that a major label contacted us," he concludes. "Not because I want to be on a major label or even think they'd offer us something, but because it's a milestone: There's no shame in acknowledging that the devil wants you on his team."