New Venue!

Swing Night with The Flat Cats! 🎶

Join us on September 18th for an unforgettable evening at our favorite club! Experience the excitement of a live swing band and participate in a dance lesson from 7-8 PM led by Traffic Jam instructors John Holmstrom and Kathleen Mueller.

Event Details:

Date: September 18th
Time: Dance lesson at 7 PM
Location: Eventbrite Link
Pricing: $15/person in advance, $20/person at the door

Don’t miss out on this fantastic night of music and dancing! Spread the word and let’s fill the dance floor!

The Flat Cats, based in Chicago, IL, play a range of vintage and modern music rooted in the hottest swinging jazz and blues, contemporary classics, and timeless standards. Whether you choose to listen, tap your foot, or cut a rug on the dance floor, you are sure to be entertained! The group is comprised of six talented musicians with years of performing, arranging, and composing experience.
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Looking for a band for your corporate event, festival, birthday party, dance club, wedding, anniversary, bar mitzvah, or other engagement? Call Barry today at 630-842-1927 to book The Flat Cats for your special event. Send Barry an email at this address: flatcatsmusic01@yahoo.com

The Flat Cats have performed at many different venues and events throughout the Midwest, including Epiphany Center For The Arts, Navy Pier, The Drake Hotel, The Ritz Carlton, Club Arcada, Willowbrook Ballroom, Pete Miller’s, Green Mill Lounge, and the Summer Dance Series in Grant Park. The band has also backed legendary singing groups such as The Drifters and The Crystals at major venues like The Chicago Theatre, Star Plaza, and Pabst Theatre in Milwaukee, WI. The Flat Cats even traveled halfway around the globe to India to perform at the grand opening of Windmill Craftworks Live Music Venue and Brewery in Bangalore.

The Flat Cats perform their music equally well in any environment, from cocktail music for your dinner event to a full theater/stadium show for thousands. The variety of our music library allows us to tailor our style and sound to fit your special event. From weddings to corporate parties to a feature act for your festival, The Flat Cats deliver quality entertainment for all ages.

For Booking info email Barry at flatcatsmusic01@yahoo.com

The Flat Cats, Chicago Swing Jazz & Blues Band

Meet The Band

Andy Schliner, Baritne Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute

Upcoming Shows

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Flat Cats Munster, IN (Outdoor Show)
Centennial Park, 901 N. Centennial Drive, Munster, IN

Thursday, September 18, 2025
8:00 - 10:00 PM
28 Mile Distilling Company
454 Sheridan Road
Highwood,IL

Saturday, September 27, 2025
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
The Flat Cats at Club Arcada
105 E Main St, 3rd Floor, Saint Charles, IL 60174-1927

Sunday, September 28, 2025
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Flat Cats Shore Club (Private Dance)

Sunday, October 5, 2025 (Outdoor Public Event) Lake Forest Car Show
Noon till 3:00 PM
Lake Forest Train Station (B)
911 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Saturday, October 11, 2025
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Flat Cats Private Dance

Thursday, October 16, 2025
8:00 - 10:00 PM
28 Mile Distilling Company
454 Sheridan Road
Highwood,IL

Friday, October 31, 2025
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
The Flat Cats Halloween Party at Club Arcada
105 E Main St, 3rd Floor, Saint Charles, IL 60174-1927

Friday, December 12, 2025
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Flat Cats at Arlington Heights Park District
Cotillion Banquets, 360 South Creekside Drive, Palatine, IL 60074

Saturday, December 13, 2025
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Flat Cats Private Dance

The Flat Cats