Flattop Tom & his Jump Cats are a group of energetic, talented musicians dedicated to keeping traditional Swing & Blues alive. Lead singer, Flattop Tom, is also a professional swing dancer. He prides himself with keeping tempos right for swing dancers. Flattop Tom also performs live dance exhibitions on most shows. Where VCR players are available, Flattop Tom’s extensive collection of vintage swing-dance videos provides additional visual stimuli, excitement, and dance inspiration for its audiences.

Flattop Tom & his Jump Cats bring the following to each performance:

• A wide range of danceable, energetic music that generates enthusiastic audience response.
• A multi-dimensional performance featuring the charismatic Flattop Tom singing, playing harmonica, and dancing with members of his audience (Tom has been sponsored by Hohner Harmonicas since 1994).
• Flattop Tom can serve as Emcee for your special event.
• A large collection of vintage swing-dance videos available to be played in a VHS format.
• A strong core of regularly returning music and dance fans supported by regular e-mailings and promotional material sent to a growing mailing list, currently numbered over 2000.
• Press releases and PSA’s advertising performances are sent weekly to the media.
• Functional website at www.flattoptom.com for promoting your event including new promotional DVD footage of live performances.

The band’s first album release, "Jumping Blues For Your Dancing Shoes," received critical acclaim and airplay on local radio stations. The second release, "Rockin’ and Jumpin’ The Blues," propelled the band to national airplay and worldwide travel. Their third release, "Swing Dance Party," had National and European distribution and had received considerable airplay and praise from critics. Their fourth and most recent release, Don't Cheat the Feet, is by far, the bands best and most diverse CD to date. It includes 19 tunes, 9 of which are originals. Blues and swing dance fans are already singing it's praises.

As well as headlining their own shows, Flattop Tom & his Jump Cats have performed in shows with other top music artists, such as Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy, Royal Crown Revue, Stompy Jones, William Clarke, Charlie Musselwhite, Rod Piazza, Big Sandy, Big Jay McNeely, Dick Dale, Jan and Dean and Billy Boy Arnold.  For a complete list, click here.

Flattop Tom & his Jump Cats have appeared at many top swing and blues venues in California, across the nation and in Europe such as, House of Blues, BB King's, The Derby, Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association and Jonathan & Sylvia in Santa Barbara.  For a complete list, click here.