Born out of a simple idea and a love of good music, ~ Swing That Cat ~ is on a mission, with a message:

What more could you ask for from a band that sounds like Jump Blues swizzled in Horny Swing, with dash of Cabaret Jazz, and a splash of Bourbon Street.

Front and center is Michele Peraino,, a modern-day Rita Hayworth meets Catwoman, with a vocal range and style drawn from another era, blending the sultry Jazz sound of Sarah Vaughan, and Rosemary Clooney, with the bawdy early Rock and Roll roar of Etta James. On stage, her voice combines with a penchant for performing, as Michele creates a hypnotic expression of the rhythm and writhe that entrances the audience and engages them in the performance.

But hang on for the twist - Swing That Cat also features Hugh Alan Luck on flute as their Lead Guitarist. Backed by Chris Peraino (Rhythm Guitar), Sam Harasink (Bass), Styx Latte (Drums), Andy Donaghy (Saxophones), and a rotating cast of crazy cats on Horns, who all call Philly / South Jersey their home.

Formed in SJ/Philly area, Swing That Cat has carved out a niche with a seductive sound, and live shows that encourage their audiences to shimmy and shake.

Earning their stripes from radio to more than 400 shows, Swing That Cat has been featured at Musikfest, The City of Philadelphia July 4th, WXPN Monsterball,WMMR Hollystock,LiveNation All American BBQ, The inugural Kennett Blues Fest, twice selected as a TOP 5 Jazz act by the City Office of the Arts PHL Live Showcase. Their first album, “3 to Get Ready, 4 to Go!” was recorded live and featured on radio, podcasts and streams around the world. The follow-up studio album ~Leap!~ is set to realease in the spring of 2025.