Firecat of Discord was formed in 1995, in Santa Fe, New Mexico by five musician-songwriters who wanted to perform their original songs. They started playing around Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico, and soon developed a loyal and enthusiastic following.

Several Firecat songs were used for the soundtrack of the film "Bonnie Looksaway's Iron Art Wagon". Since the release of their first CD, "Firecat of Discord", the band has become known nationally. In 2000 the Firecats hit the road with performances at the Native American Music Festival in Arizona and The Oneida Casino in Wisconsin, sharing the bill with Rita Coolidge and Walela.

Each member of the band brings a different and unique background and perspective to the musical mix of "Firecat". Their songs reflect the influences of Country, Rock, Jazz, and Native American music.

Bass Player Wes Studi: Best known as an actor in such films as "Geronimo", "Last of the Mohicans", "Heat",
and "Mystery Men", is rooted in Country-Rock and R&B with a Cherokee twist.

Lead Vocalist Maura Dhu: Originally hails from Los Angeles, where she was known for singing Jazz and Pop
infused with ethnic rhythms.

Oneida Artist and Playwrite Bruce King: Doubles on guitar and vocals. Having performed in New York
and Chicago as well as Santa Fe, his music leans toward Rock with a touch of the Blues and a dash of Motown.

Viola Player Gary Storm: The sole native New Mexican in the band, Gary Storm was a well known All-Night Radio Disc Jockey in Buffalo, New York, where he also fronted several bands.

Lead Guitarist James Sadoti: Sadoti has played Jazz, Bluegrass, R&B, and led the Jazz trio Hip Talk.

Kenny Passarelli, Keyboards: Well known as a bass player with music legends Elton John, Joe Walsh and
Otis Taylor.

Drummer Bob Studie: Studie has been a professional musician since his early teens, playing around Tulsa,
with his brothers in the band "Cherokee Nation". Switching to lead guitar he formed "Cherokee Express", a popular band in Oklahoma which made the move to Nashville.