Friday February 16! Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats!

They're back! Direct from Los Angeles! We are happy to welcome Santa Barbara favorite and the jumpin'est swing band around, Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats to get us dancing at the Carrillo Ballroom! We will have beginning and intermediate lessons before the dance, starting at 7:30. Lessons are included in the price of admission. We will also be giving away prizes at the band break! Save your entry ticket. Presented in cooperation with the City of Santa Barbara Parks & Rec. Lessons 7:30-8:30 Level 1: Beginning swing dance with Chelsea Beach and Marshall Watson Level 2: Beginning Balboa with the one and only Sylvia Sykes! Live Music 8:30-11:30 - $20 cash only at the door Casual dress, no partner needed! Come dance on the best spring-loaded floor west of the Mississippi! Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats will be playing some fantastic music at the Carrillo Ballroom! They are a swing dancer's favorite band! Bring your friends - lessons are included in the price of admission! As always, dress is casual and no partner is needed. Save your entry ticket - there is a prize drawing at the break! BIO: Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats is a versatile and dynamic band that plays classic Big Band Swing, Blues, Jump Blues, 40s and 50s Classics, Boogie Woogie, Western Swing, Rockabilly, Oldies, Surf tunes and originals. The band has been in existence since 1992 and has released four critically acclaimed CDs. Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats are a group of talented and energetic musicians dedicated to keeping traditional roots music alive. Lead singer, Flattop Tom, is also a professional swing dancer. He prides himself with keeping tempos right for dancers. Where DVD players are available, Flattop’s extensive collection of vintage swing dance videos provides additional visual stimuli, excitement, and dance inspiration for its audiences. The band’s first album release, “Jumping Blues For Your Dancing Shoes,” received critical acclaim and airplay on local radio stations. Their 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 airplay, and received praise from critics. “Don’t Cheat The Feet,” their fourth and most current release has had national and European distribution, received international airplay and was rated #19 on the Living Blues Radio Charts. In addition to headlining their own shows, Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats have performed with other top music artists including The Beach Boys, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy, Royal Crown Revue, William Clarke, Charlie Musselwhite, Rod Piazza, Big Sandy, Big Jay McNeely, Jan & Dean and others. In addition, the band has appeared at many popular swing and blues venues in California and across the nation. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: upcoming dances at Carrillo: Friday, March 15 - Dave Stuckey and the Hothouse Gang Friday, April 19 - San Lyon Friday, May 17 - Crown City Bombers Friday, June 21 - Alpha Rhythm Kings Let us know your favorite bands!