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"Featuring
New England's Finest Live Swing Bands"
Upstairs at the West Cambridge Youth Center
680 Huron Ave, Fresh Pond/Cambridge
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Swing City is generally
open on the following monthly schedule:
First Saturday of
the Month
3rd Friday of
the Month
5th Saturday of
the Month (when there is one)
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Lessons
& Dancing
7:45 pm: Doors
Open
8:00 pm: Swing
Dance Lessons
FREE!
(with cover charge)
Choice of two Lessons:
- Introductory Swing Dance
- Adv. Beg/Int. (varies each week)
No partner needed. A great way to meet
people!
9:00pm-Midnight:
Dancing!
Featuring the
rich sounds of New England's finest Swing
Bands and Orchestras. Come to dance or just
listen & watch!
All
ages welcome
$16
($12 w/ valid college id)
Complimentary parking
GREAT
VIBE, GREAT PEOPLE,
GREAT
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Ave": the WEST CAMBRIDGE YOUTH CENTER
680 Huron Ave, Fresh Pond/Cambridge
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Lessons BEGIN at 8:00 (be sure to
arrive before that)
Bands go on at 9pm and the show ends at Midnight.
- Spacious dance floor
- Drinks and Snacks available
- Tons of free street and lot parking
- Ice cold air conditioning
Swing City is has some of New England's
most respected and fun loving instructors working
with us. Whether you're a beginner or advanced dancer,
these guys offer something for everyone and are
always willing to help you out on the side or social
dance with you. Don't hesitate to ask!
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Lessons from 8:00-9:00
Live music from 9pm - midnight
(view
full schedule »)
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Compaq Big Band
at Huron Ave, Saturday
New England's classic 20+pc Big Band/Orchestra! Always a Swing City favorite.
Black and White
at Huron Ave, Friday
Swing City regulars, featuring guest artist Dave Howard from "Roomful of Blues". Specializing in catering to the swing dancing crowd, "Black & White" have performed at the prestigious BOSTON BLUES FESTIVAL, and have had the honor of sharing billing with some of music history's top performers. Nominated in the 2000, 2002, 2003 & 2005 PROVIDENCE PHOENIX BEST MUSIC POLL - Best Blues/R&B Act Category.
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.
Bombay Jim & Swinging Sapphires
at Huron Ave, Saturday
Hot on the Swing City "A" list from years past, they are back again after a full house earlier this 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.
Eight to the Bar (tentative)
at Huron Ave, Friday
"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 2012 "Season Opener"!
TBA
Band to be announced. Stay tuned!
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