Marco Palos is the founder of pop/hard-swing band Phat Cat Swinger. The band formed in 2005, and it has been said of the 11-piece group that “If Bruno Mars and Frank Sinatra made a band – it’d look and sound like Phat Cat Swinger. The group has done videos with the likes of Christina Aguilera and The Jonas Brothers, they have been a regular at the Disney resorts for quite some time, they’ve had a residency at Dollywood, and they are ready to embark on a coast-to-coast tour throughout the U.S.
In this interview, Marco talks to us about everything from what it’s like to have an 11-piece band on the road, to his writing process for both Phat Cat Swinger and his solo work. He tells us about his upbringing and first exposure to music, his desire to support local businesses when on the road, and his aspirations for the future.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
