Racky Thomas Band at Huron Ave, Saturday This critically acclaimed swing band has received widespread praise locally, nationally and internationally, as well as worldwide radio airplay.
Sat,
May
10
The Love Dogs at Huron Ave, Saturday Voted 2006 "Outstanding New England Band", plus Ed Scheer voted "Most Charismatic Entertainer", this band has been a top drawing band at Swing City for over a decade. If you love Swing Dancing, this one is a sure bet.
Sat,
May
24
Rico Barr Jump n Jive Review at Huron Ave, Friday Rico Barr and the Jump n Jive Review is one of New England's Premier Dance Bands. The Band was Nominated as Swing Band of The Year by the National Swing Awards, but their repertoire includes the history of Dance music from the jazz and rock decades. They can be seen on the Concert Stage with their original compositions and arrangements and are in demand throughout New England and beyond.
Sat,
May
31
Sticky Skillet Orchestra at Huron Ave, Saturday "...an ensemble with sufficient musical muscle to handle the catalogs of Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie."
- David Wildman, Boston Sunday Globe
The Sticky Skillet Swing Orchestra is a rich eight piece band performing the classic swing of composers such as Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan and Count Basie. The Sticky Skillets are a great choice for your listening and dancing pleasure.
Sat,
Jun
14
HOT CAT JAZZ BAND
Back at Swing City after waayy too long, Hot Cat lives up to its name: swing and big-band jazz, it is definitely one of the hottest swing bands on the East Coast.
Sat,
Jun
28
All New B&W Swing Band
This specially reincarnated version of Providence's amazingly talented "Black and White" band will WOW Swing City regulars with an all new repertoire of the hottest Swing Dancing numbers. Featuring guest artist Dave Howard from "Roomful of Blues". "Black and White" has received all manners of top honors and accolades. While traditionally bluesy in style, this new rendition of the band is sure to please even the most ardent swing dancers.
Sat,
Jul
12
The Love Dogs at Huron Ave, Saturday TENTATIVE
Voted 2006 "Outstanding New England Band", plus Ed Scheer voted "Most Charismatic Entertainer", this band has been a top drawing band at Swing City for over a decade. If you love Swing Dancing, this one is a sure bet.
Sat,
Jul
26
Bombay Jim & Swinging Sapphires at Huron Ave, Saturday Hot on the Swing City "A" list from years past, they are back again for 2014 after some great shows last year. Since the release of their 2001 CD "Keep Honkin" they are hailed as one of the country’s hottest swing bands. Featured on the HBO Series, "Family Bonds", and heard on jazz and swing radio stations throughout the nation. A sure bet for any dancer.
Sat,
Aug
9
Barry Fleischer Radio Swing Orchestra at Huron Ave, Saturday Swing City Debut: This mighty 5 piece swinging band will have you dancing to the timeless sounds of Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Glen Miller
and other favoritest that swing fans listened and danced to around their radios during the Golden Broadcast Era of dance bands.
Sat,
Aug
23
TBA
Band to be announced. Stay tuned!
Sat,
Aug
30
Eight to the Bar at Huron Ave, Saturday TENTATIVE
"Eight to the Bar" is perennially one of the biggest drawing bands at Swing City, renowned by dancers all across New England. Expect the best for the 2014 "Season Opener"!
Sat,
Sep
13
TBA
Band to be announced. Stay tuned!
Sat,
Sep
27
Sticky Skillet Orchestra at Huron Ave, Saturday TENTATIVE
"...an ensemble with sufficient musical muscle to handle the catalogs of Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie."
- David Wildman, Boston Sunday Globe
The Sticky Skillet Swing Orchestra is a rich eight piece band performing the classic swing of composers such as Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan and Count Basie. The Sticky Skillets are a great choice for your listening and dancing pleasure.
Sat,
Oct
11
TBA
Band to be announced. Stay tuned!
Sat,
Oct
25
TBA
Band to be announced. Stay tuned!
Sat,
Nov
8
TBA
Band to be announced. Stay tuned!
Sat,
Nov
22
Eight to the Bar at Huron Ave, Saturday TENTATIVE
"Eight to the Bar" is perennially one of the biggest drawing bands at Swing City, renowned by dancers all across New England. Expect the best for the 2014 "Season Opener"!
Sat,
Nov
29
Sax Gordon & the Little Town Rockers at Huron Ave, Saturday Highly sought after, "'Sax Gordon & the Little Town Rockers' are one of the most exciting and in-demand performers carrying on the great tradition of American Rhythm & Blues Saxophone. With astonishing ability and virtually unmatched energy, Gordon brings rocking sax workouts, swinging classics, gutbucket Blues, and deep ballads alive like none other."
Sat,
Dec
13
Holiday Dance with The Love Dogs at Huron Ave, Saturday SWING CITY HOLIDAY DANCE PARTY!
Voted 2006 "Outstanding New England Band", plus Ed Scheer voted "Most Charismatic Entertainer", this band has been a top drawing band at Swing City for over a decade. If you love Swing Dancing, this one is a sure bet.
More details to be announced.
