Old Shoe Records has signed Flatfoot 56. The band will release their Old Shoe Records debut Black Thorn, produced by the Street Dogs' Johnny Rioux, on St. Patrick's Day. The band promises "thirteen tracks that celebrate the pride of the working class and their Chicago roots." The band has also been confirmed for a supporting run on this summer's Vans Warped Tour, starting July 11th and ending August 2nd.

They previously released Jungle of the Midwest Sea in 2007 and you can check out some music on their MySpace page.