Phat Cat Swinger is Hollywood’s premier 11-piece big band, pioneering a high-octane “pop-swing revolution” that seamlessly collides the vintage swagger of Frank Sinatra with the modern stadium energy of Bruno Mars. Brainchild of founder and master saxophonist Marco Palos, the ensemble features an explosive dual-frontman vocal format, with Palos sharing center-stage lead vocals alongside his partner-in-crime, American Idol favorite Blake Lewis. Powered by a legendary 5-piece horn section and a driving rhythm unit, Phat Cat Swinger completely transforms the world’s greatest pop, rock, and new wave hits from the 1960s through today into hard-swinging, brass-heavy masterpieces.
Celebrated for their strict commitment to “real horns, big movement & choreography, and pure live energy,” Phat Cat Swinger is a dominant force in the live entertainment industry. They are a legendary, long-standing staple of The Disneyland Resort stages in California and recently completed a massive, headlining theater run for Dollywood’s major summer festival circuit in Tennessee. Hand-selected by Hollywood director J.J. Abrams to perform for Bad Robot Productions, featured in iconic music videos for Christina Aguilera and the Jonas Brothers, and chosen by the U.S. Embassy to represent American music abroad, they are the gold standard for Performing Arts Centers, international festivals, and elite corporate event booking. Driven by unmatched showmanship and a dance-floor-packing repertoire, Phat Cat Swinger is the ultimate crossover spectacle redefining modern big band music.