Barry Blitz has been a singer and guitarist all his life. He was born in Manchester UK but moved to London where, as a young man, could be seen busking at the Green Park London Tube station making just about enough money to live off. He married a German woman and when Maggie Thatcher withdrew funding from his Education Research centre, they decided to move to Germany where he now lives (Munich). Barry has been lead singer in a variety of Munich bands with his main focus now firmly on The PoolCats...read more

From banjo novice in a school band to the rhythmic anchor of the PoolCats: Michael has had an impressive musical journey. After stints in US military bases and various pop party bands, he returned to his roots via the blues. Today, together with Barry, Willie and Dan, he forms the groovy foundation of the PoolCats and ensures that no one can stay still...read more

Dan started thrashing the skins at the tender age of 10. Originally from the US (Kentucky), he travelled the world and the high seas until love and a career opportunity brought him to Munich in the early 90’s. Along with bassist Michael, Dan is our steady keeper of the beat - and sometimes band therapist...read more

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Willie joined the band in November 2025. The lead guitarist, who has lived in Germany for over 30 years, has been playing since he was 14 and has a long history of playing in various bands...read more