Friday, Jul 2, 2010 • Gail Storm Quartet: South Huntington Library -FREE • Not a SDLI Event
Friday, 7/2:
Gail Storm Quartet: South Huntington Library
www.shpl.info
145 Pidgeon Hill Rd
Huntington Sta, NY 11746-7699
(631) 549-4411
Kick off your holiday weekend with the Gail Storm Quartet, featuring bandleader Gail Storm on keyboard/vocals who delivers classic blues/jazz ranging from sultry ballads to jump blues with swingin’ boogie-woogie bass lines. The chemistry is electric on stage with hot sax from Shenole Latimer, driving rhythms and soul-felt solos from guitarist Joe Vicino, and sensitive rhythmic variations from drummer Bernice Brooks.
You do not need a ticket to listen from the upper level lawn, but bring a blanket or chair. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the theater.
Band: Gail Storm Band
BOOGIE WOOGIE, TRADITIONAL BLUES, SWINGIN’ CLASSIC JAZZ STANDARDS, BALLADS AND MORE!: The Gail Storm Band does it all with Storm on keyboards and vocals AND her phenomenal sidemen-and women! Gail is a true performer as she reinterprets the classics and delivers the message directly to your dancing feet.
Gaye Adegbalola of “Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women”:
“Gail embodies the special ‘joie de vivre’ of a blues woman....Her boogie treatments make me want to shake my bootie, but the slow tunes hit me deep in the gut....On her debut CD, Just the Blues, she captures that joy, that special spirit...it becomes contagious to the listener!”
Gail Storm is a New York based singer/songwriter/pianist who performs in NY as well as on the national and international circuits. Her blues stylings embrace the root music she cherishes and provide a refreshing frame to other genres, such as classic jazz, pop and original compositions. Though Gail draws her musical influences from traditionally-based performers such as Meade Lux Lewis, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, and Louis Jordan, many of her fans compare her to modern day performers such as Diana Krall and Marcia Ball. The “Storm” is known to have a “heavy left hand” as demonstrated by her strong, rhythmic bass lines-particularly evident in the “boogie woogie”. Repertoire ranges from traditional blues and boogie woogie to swingin’ classic jazz standards, ballads, pop, and originals thrown into the mix.
Ms. Storm regularly performs in a wide variety of venues (solo or as bandleader) and has radio, film and television appearances to her credit. She has opened for Maria Muldaur, Henry Butler, and Bakithi Kumalo (of Paul Simon ). She has shared the stage with greats such as Charlie Sayles and Sarah McLawler. As bandleader, Gail has had such notable sidemen such as WyCliffe Gordon, Jerry Weldon, Toby Walker, and Adam Rapa. In addition to her performance schedule, Gail also leads multi-media music themed presentations (eg “Women In The Blues”, “Tribute to Carole King”, “The Essential Blues"), conducts Music and Art Workshops, and provides music lessons. She has been on staff at the award-winning Augusta Blues & Swing Week.
Discography includes her trio studio recording: “Just The Blues”, a live sextet recording “Live At The Vail-Leavitt”, and a jazz collaborative work “Duets”. She is currently working on releasing a recording of original work in 2013-stay tuned!
Website: www.GailStormMusic.com
Venue: South Huntington Public Library
SHPLSouth Huntington Public Library
145 Pidgeon Hill Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
E-mail:
Web: http://www.shpl.info
Phone: 631.549.4411
Take the Northern State Parkway to exit 41 - Wolf Hill Road. Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Wolf Hill Road. Continue on Wolf Hill Road until the second traffic light. Stay in the right lane. At this intersection of five roads, you will see Saint Anthony’s High School diagonally to the right. Take the second right onto Pidgeon Hill Road heading North-West. You wil pass Saint Anthony’s High School on your left. Continue up Pidgeon Hill Road about 1 mile until you reach 145 Pidgeon Hill Road. The library is next to the Long Island School for the Gifted.
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Pricing: Free
Friday, Jul 2, 2010 • Swing Time Big Band at Eisenhower Park - FREE* •
We are delighted to return to beautiful East Meadow, NY, Friday night, July 2 (7:30pm), to perform again at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, in a musical celebration of America. And what better way to salute our nation’s birth than with this classic swing music, which is uniquely American--created here, perfected here and recognized around the world as one of the USA’s most significant cultural achievements!
We are proud to present our full-length program for this summer called Themes Like Old Times, featuring classic theme songs from the greatest Swing Era bands, including Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Charlie Barnet and Les Brown, plus a special 100th Birthday tribute to the legendary Artie Shaw, featuring some of the greatest hits and hidden gems from the master clarinetist’s library, such as Begin the Beguine, Moonglow, and Stardust.
In addition, our two wonderful vocalists, Bobbie Ruth & Jerry Costanzo, sing the Great American Songbook and pay homage to some of our finest singers, including Peggy Lee, Lena Horne, Sarah Vaughan, Liza Minelli, Matt Munro, Nat “King†Cole, Bobby Darin and the immortal Frank Sinatra!
This link takes you to the Eisenhower Park website, which has driving directions (bottom of that page): . * While this is indeed a free concert, there is a $5 parking fee for non-Nassau residents , so you will need to be prepared to show ID when you enter the park. There is plenty of room on the grounds for you to bring blankets, chairs and a picnic supper, so please come early and we will perform starting at 7:30pm.
Band: Swingtime Big Band
Swing Time Big Band
Dedicated to the performance of America’s greatest popular standards, SWINGTIME BIG BAND is a 20-piece authentic swing band comprised of master interpreters of music from the Swing Era (mid-1930’s through early 1950’s). The ensemble specializes in performing original arrangements of Big Band classics from the Great American Songbook, bringing to life both the style and the spirit of this music for 21st century audiences to experience in living color.
SWINGTIME thrills concert audiences and Ballroom dancers alike with authentic recreations of the timeless swing music of such great Big Band leaders as Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Woody Herman, Les Brown, Charlie Barnet and Stan Kenton, among many others.
With the recent renaissance in popularity of both swing music and ballroom dancing, this versatile ensemble has been enjoying remarkable success playing both the swing music that is its calling card, as well as a wide variety of tunes to accommodate the many varied styles requested by ballroom dancersThe Lindy, Fox Trot, Peabody, Cha-Cha, Tango, Merengue, Rhumba and Mambo, among others. Highlights of the many prestigious venues at which SWINGTIME members have performed include: Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, the Plaza Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, Tavern on the Green and the Rainbow Room.
Steven Shaiman, Artistic Director
Phone: 516-876-8324
Email:
Website: http://swingtimeny.com
Pricing: Free
Tuesday, Jul 6, 2010 • DJ Dance at the Blacksmith Tavern - CANCELLED • SDLI
Tonight’s event is CANCELLED. AC unit at the Blacksmith Tavern just went down.... :-(
See you next week....
Venue: Blacksmith Tavern
Blacksmith Tavern
Blacksmith Tavern
197 Terry Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
Website: http://blacksmithtavern.com
Phone: 631-360-3900
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersWednesday, Jul 7, 2010 • Todd Londagin Band & Lee Ann Westover @ Westbury Gardens • {REL[3118][sponsor]4F6vHnCIREL}
Wednesday, July 7th
Todd Londagin Band from the Flying Neutrinos and Lee Ann Westover from the Lacivious Biddies join forces with a fun mix of standards and original music.
Joined by a band of eight pieces and featuring swing music, harmony singing, ukulele strumming and the occasional tap dance. Musical influences include Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett with the occasional 80’s cover thrown in for good measure.
Details:
Bring a lawn char or blanket and a couple of friends, and we’ll provide the soundtrack for an enjoyable evening under the stars. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the gardens.
Note: Westbury Gardens sets up a dance floor in front of the stage.
Gates open at 5:00 pm. Dance lesson at 6:30 pm. Concert starts at 7:00 pm. $10.00 General Admission; $8.00 - 62 and older; $8.00 - members; free for children 17 and under.
http://www.oldwestburygardens.org/se_picnic_pops_2010.htm
Saturday, Jul 10, 2010 • Wycliffe Gordon Sextet - Lincoln Center NYC •
Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 6:30
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
“Fluid, engaging, potent, witty.†– Minneapolis Star Tribune
Trombonist-composer Wycliffe Gordon was on hand when swing found a permanent home at Lincoln Center two decades ago, and his career keeps hitting new plateaus. Playing for dancers in a Saturday evening slot is a particularly juicy platform for him: Gordon has been around the world as a jazzer, but because his earliest roots are in gospel music, he knows quite a bit about the frissons that turn Saturday-night hedonism into Sunday-morning confessions. And let’s face it, isn’t that who you want rocking your party?
Swing, Jazz
Lesson: Simone Coonrod of Swinging with Simone® teaches Swing
DJ: Andrew D’Angelo
Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
FREE to outside the main floor, $17 to access the dance floor (purchase tix)
Monday, Jul 12, 2010 • Swing Time Big Band in Manhasset - FREE • Not a SDLI Event
On Monday, July 12 (7:30pm), we return to Manhasset, NY to kick off the concert season at the lovely gazebo at the Mary Jane Davies Green on Plandome Road. This is part of the Town of North Hempstead’s great concert series, and while we are hopeful for a clear, cool night, the good news is that there is an indoor location at the Manhasset Public Library in case of bad weather:
details
Band: Swingtime Big Band
Swing Time Big Band
Dedicated to the performance of America’s greatest popular standards, SWINGTIME BIG BAND is a 20-piece authentic swing band comprised of master interpreters of music from the Swing Era (mid-1930’s through early 1950’s). The ensemble specializes in performing original arrangements of Big Band classics from the Great American Songbook, bringing to life both the style and the spirit of this music for 21st century audiences to experience in living color.
SWINGTIME thrills concert audiences and Ballroom dancers alike with authentic recreations of the timeless swing music of such great Big Band leaders as Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Woody Herman, Les Brown, Charlie Barnet and Stan Kenton, among many others.
With the recent renaissance in popularity of both swing music and ballroom dancing, this versatile ensemble has been enjoying remarkable success playing both the swing music that is its calling card, as well as a wide variety of tunes to accommodate the many varied styles requested by ballroom dancersThe Lindy, Fox Trot, Peabody, Cha-Cha, Tango, Merengue, Rhumba and Mambo, among others. Highlights of the many prestigious venues at which SWINGTIME members have performed include: Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, the Plaza Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, Tavern on the Green and the Rainbow Room.
Steven Shaiman, Artistic Director
Phone: 516-876-8324
Email:
Website: http://swingtimeny.com
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Pricing: Free
Tuesday, Jul 13, 2010 • DJ Dance at the Blacksmith Tavern • SDLI
Join us at the recently renovated Blacksmith Tavern featuring hardwood floors everywhere, spacious dance floor, yummy drinks and tasty food.
Blacksmith Tavern
197 Terry Road
Smithtown, NY 1178
The tavern is located a 1/2 mile south of Rte 347 on the east side of Terry Rd.
Beginners welcome, no partner necessary.
Beginner Lesson: 7:30pm - 8:00 pm
Open dancing to DJ music. 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Blacksmith Tavern
Blacksmith Tavern
Blacksmith Tavern
197 Terry Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
Website: http://blacksmithtavern.com
Phone: 631-360-3900
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersWednesday, Jul 14, 2010 • Catherine Russell and Cat & The Hounds Swing Band - Lincoln Cntr NYC •
Catherine Russell and Cat & The Hounds Swing Band
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 6:30
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
“The singer’s gutsy blues croon - one of the best this side of Bessie Smith - could melt the ice in a bourbon on the rocks.” — The Boston Globe
Vocalist Catherine Russell leads by stunning example, whether that means pushing her hot band with a fervor she got from her parents (Louis Armstrong collaborator Luis Russell and bassist Carline Ray) or busting a move onstage to show the groovers in the audience how the pros shimmy and shake. This year, Cat & the Hounds Swing Band gets to finish what it started last year. Dancers rejoice.
Jazz, Small Band Swing, Blues
Lesson: Joe Palmer teaches Swing and Lindy Hop
DJ: Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus
Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
FREE outside the dance floor. $17 to access dance floor (purchase tix)
Friday, Jul 16, 2010 • Vince Giordano at Oyster Bay •
Friday, July 16th
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks
Eleven-piece band playing =usic of the 1920s & ‘30s
MUSIC UNDER THE STARS
Town of Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach
Larabee Avenue
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Shows are free to Town residents. Rain or Shine!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a couple of friends, and we’ll provide the soundtrack for an enjoyable evening under the stars.
DIRECTIONS:
Long Island Expressway to Exit 41N to Route 106N to Audrey Avenue.
Turn left and proceed three blocks to Larrabee Avenue. Turn right into the parking lot.
For additional information call 516-797-7900
or visit the oyster bay website
Pricing: Free
Saturday, Jul 17, 2010 • Gail Storm at Riverhead Blues Festival •
Saturday, 7/17: RIVERHEAD BLUES FESTIVAL
Marina Stage (outdoors):
Gail Storm Quartet: 3:00pm-3:50pm
Admission Price:
Adults and children over 10: $10 one day pass, $16 two day pass
10 and under are free
Band: Gail Storm Band
BOOGIE WOOGIE, TRADITIONAL BLUES, SWINGIN’ CLASSIC JAZZ STANDARDS, BALLADS AND MORE!: The Gail Storm Band does it all with Storm on keyboards and vocals AND her phenomenal sidemen-and women! Gail is a true performer as she reinterprets the classics and delivers the message directly to your dancing feet.
Gaye Adegbalola of “Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women”:
“Gail embodies the special ‘joie de vivre’ of a blues woman....Her boogie treatments make me want to shake my bootie, but the slow tunes hit me deep in the gut....On her debut CD, Just the Blues, she captures that joy, that special spirit...it becomes contagious to the listener!”
Gail Storm is a New York based singer/songwriter/pianist who performs in NY as well as on the national and international circuits. Her blues stylings embrace the root music she cherishes and provide a refreshing frame to other genres, such as classic jazz, pop and original compositions. Though Gail draws her musical influences from traditionally-based performers such as Meade Lux Lewis, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, and Louis Jordan, many of her fans compare her to modern day performers such as Diana Krall and Marcia Ball. The “Storm” is known to have a “heavy left hand” as demonstrated by her strong, rhythmic bass lines-particularly evident in the “boogie woogie”. Repertoire ranges from traditional blues and boogie woogie to swingin’ classic jazz standards, ballads, pop, and originals thrown into the mix.
Ms. Storm regularly performs in a wide variety of venues (solo or as bandleader) and has radio, film and television appearances to her credit. She has opened for Maria Muldaur, Henry Butler, and Bakithi Kumalo (of Paul Simon ). She has shared the stage with greats such as Charlie Sayles and Sarah McLawler. As bandleader, Gail has had such notable sidemen such as WyCliffe Gordon, Jerry Weldon, Toby Walker, and Adam Rapa. In addition to her performance schedule, Gail also leads multi-media music themed presentations (eg “Women In The Blues”, “Tribute to Carole King”, “The Essential Blues"), conducts Music and Art Workshops, and provides music lessons. She has been on staff at the award-winning Augusta Blues & Swing Week.
Discography includes her trio studio recording: “Just The Blues”, a live sextet recording “Live At The Vail-Leavitt”, and a jazz collaborative work “Duets”. She is currently working on releasing a recording of original work in 2013-stay tuned!
Website: www.GailStormMusic.com
Sunday, Jul 18, 2010 • Lil Cliff @ Riverhead Blues Festival •
Sunday, July 18th
Vail-Leavitt Music Hall
4:50 - 5:40 pm
Admission Price:
Adults and children over 10: $10 one day pass, $16 two day pass
10 and under are free
http://riverblues.org/schedulesunday.htm#LIL_CLIFF_&_THE_CLIFF_HANGERS
Tuesday, Jul 20, 2010 • DJ Dance at the Blacksmith Tavern • SDLI
Join us at the recently renovated Blacksmith Tavern featuring hardwood floors everywhere, spacious dance floor, yummy drinks and tasty food.
Blacksmith Tavern
197 Terry Road
Smithtown, NY 1178
The tavern is located a 1/2 mile south of Rte 347 on the east side of Terry Rd.
Beginners welcome, no partner necessary.
Beginner Lesson: 7:30pm - 8:00 pm
Open dancing to DJ music. 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Blacksmith Tavern
Blacksmith Tavern
Blacksmith Tavern
197 Terry Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
Website: http://blacksmithtavern.com
Phone: 631-360-3900
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Jul 27, 2010 • DJ Night & SDLI Elections (Dry States Audition Cancelled) • SDLI
The Dry States Band WAS going to audition for us, but the guitarist just quit, so they won’t be prepared to play for us in time… :-(
*****
SDLI Elections will take place on Tues, July 27th. Current nominees are:
President: John Pomeroy
Treasurer: Gilles Fouquart
Secretary: Debra Tarricone
If you are interested in running for these offices, please see one of the board members.
Also, we are looking to add 3 new members to the SDLI Board to replace Ashley, Dave & Stephanie. In particular, we are looking for someone to help us with SDLI’s web-media (updating the website, sending e-mails, updating our Facebook and Twitter accounts). If you are interested, please see one of the board members.
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Join us at the recently renovated Blacksmith Tavern featuring hardwood floors everywhere, spacious dance floor, yummy drinks and tasty food.
Blacksmith Tavern
197 Terry Road
Smithtown, NY 1178
The tavern is located a 1/2 mile south of Rte 347 on the east side of Terry Rd.
Beginners welcome, no partner necessary.
Beginner Lesson: 7:30pm - 8:00 pm
Open dancing to DJ music starts at 8:00 pm.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Blacksmith Tavern
Blacksmith Tavern
Blacksmith Tavern
197 Terry Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
Website: http://blacksmithtavern.com
Phone: 631-360-3900
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.