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One of the best bands to dance to in the surrounding Los Angeles areas, Phat Cat Swinger was influenced by the classic sounds of Bobby Darin, Louis Prima, and Frank Sinatra and mixed with the new swingin’ sounds of such bands as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Royal Crown Revue, and Brian Setzer. Phat Cat Swinger is a band filled with booming toms, walking bass lines, jumpin’ guitar rhythms, roaring horn lines and smooth vocals. Born of the idea to bring fun, laughter, great music and entertain audiences with a collective showmanship between 9 band members, Phat Cat Swinger has grown to be one of the hottest live swing bandsto hit Southern California’s underground scene. With their rise in popularity Phat Cat Swinger has toured the country and performed shows with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Royal Crown Revue and even alongside The Coasters. A big break for the band came when they made an appearance in Christina Aguilera’s “Candyman” music video, where they performed in the beginning scene of the song dressed up to the nines in white suits; they have also appeared as band members for the Jonas Brothers in their music video "Love Bug" and more recently played for the Stars And Stripes Benefit at the venue of every man’s dream, the Playboy Mansion. Phat Cat Swinger's first album (self titled) was released in July 2005 and held such fanatical songs such as “Hep Cats”, “Money Tree” and the crowd’s favorite sing along song “SmolieOlie Olie”. Most of the bands original songs were composed by Marco Palos with the rest of the band pitching in until they reached melodies that take you from toe tapping jazz to a smooth sultry tango. Amongst their amazing original songs they perform cover songs that take you back to a time of nostalgia with such songs as “Run Around Sue”, “Sing Sing Sing”, “The Way You Look Tonight” “In The Mood” and “Jump Jive And Wail”. As of May 2009 the band has now released a three song E.P with their amazing song “Won’t You Tell Me?”, “Ain’t Got No Home” (which is amazing to see live, Phil hits those high notes and Marco with his sultry deep baritone voice add wonders to this song) and their new song “Dance Dance Dance” (with lyrics written by lead vocalist Tim Porter) that lets listeners know there is no right or wrong way to dance. For information on how to book Phat Cat Swinger - Visit our Booking page. Phat Cat Swinger thanks you for your continued support over the years. We look forward to many more!
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