The Cat's Pajamas makes very cool music for kids, bringing a musical comedy twist to high-octane kid rock. With dance, puppets, props and costumes and a great band backing their signature 3-part harmony, The Cat’s Pajamas not only captures the imagination of children but also thoroughly engages the adults.

Reviewed as “…the most polished act in the Philly kids music scene" with 3 award-winning CDs and a live concert DVD, they have been featured on WXPN Kid's Corner and children's radio shows across the country.

Regional venues include Sesame Place, the Kimmel Center, World Café Live's Peanut Butter and Jam, Sunoco’s Welcome America, Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Ocean City Music Pier. With their “Reading Rocks!” show, The Cat’s Pajamas has headlined events for national literacy organizations Head Start, Reading is Fundamental and Reach Out and Read. 2007-08 tours include performances in Boston, western Mass., New York, North Carolina and Virginia.

Ask about Reading Rocks, our literacy-centric show!

Here's what people say!

"The Cat's Pajamas makes great music for everyone in the family - even dads. Listen to them and you'll find that common ground where all humans live and play - regardless of their age. It's a great place to be."

(Bill Harley, children's musician, story-teller, NPR commentator)
 

• "I can listen to The Cat's Pajamas' songs with the kids over and over again and they don't make me nuts! Thank you!" (a grateful parent)
   
• "There are only two bands I'll take my kids to: Troutfishing in America and The Cat's Pajamas! (a dad)
   
• "I am hearing you out the kazoo! Max plays it morning to night. He was upset with when I told him "No Cat's Pajamas until your homework is done!" (a mom whose son sold tickets to his own performances of Cat's Pajamas' music!)
   
• "As a testament to your talent, my daughter announced the next morning that she wanted to be one of The Cat's Pajamas when she grows up. Consider us big fans!" (a mom)
   
• "The Cat's Pajamas are dynamos! Their enthusiasm is infectious...sassy verve, crisp immaculate harmonies. Move over Raffi!" (Rambles, an arts review zine)
   
• "...the audience of over 500 children and their families clearly enjoyed your show." (Columbia Mall)
   
• "Your performance was very creative and thoroughly engaging - even for the adults who raved about it." (Nancy Goldenberg, Fairmount Park Comission)
   
• "I can't thank you guys enough for the wonderful shows you did. It was beyond anything I had hoped for - we had over 1500 people attend across the 5 shows. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!" (Paula Gilbert, Director of Operations, Martin Library)
   
• "On behalf of the nearly 500 handicapped children attending the Very Special Arts Festival, I would like to thank you for making it a memorable day for all involved. (Lois G., Supervisor, Federal Projects)
   
• "On behalf of the students and staff at Southeast Elementary School, I would like to thank you for a thrilling afternoon of entertainment. Your magnificent stage presence and communication with the student audience was breathtaking. Thank you once again for the best show around." (Barbara Heckard, Principal)
   
• "The Cat's Pajamas drew the largest crowd in the history of our summer concert series. We've never seen anything like it."(a very satisfied Park and Rec. Department Director)
   
• "The most polished act in the Philly kids music scene. The production sparkles with care and quality." (Phila. Folksong Society Newsletter)