On Stage: Swing That Cat is about all about music, not pets

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Swing That Cat There is a band headlining a show at 118 North (118 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, www.118northwayne.com) on May 22 that has a name that, if misunderstood, could draw PETA advocates to protest outside its shows. The band is Swing That Cat, which was formed more than a decade ago by vocalist Michele Peraino and her husband guitarist Chris...

On Stage: The Claudettes, who defy genre, come to Delco

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  The Claudettes The Claudettes are a Chicago-based band whose music spans a wide array of genres — jazz, punk, Chicago blues, pop standards and rock. The Claudettes, who are driven by the music of founding member Johnny Iguana, combine the Chicago blues-piano tradition with the energy of rockabilly and punk and the sultry sound of ’60s soul-jazz...