Saturday, Apr 2, 2011 • Mike Ficco and the Long Island Jazz Orchestra Play the Brush Barn • SDLI
Join us on Saturday April 2nd as Mike Ficco and the Long Island Jazz Orchestra swing the Brush Barn in Smithtown.
Beginners welcome, no partner necessary.
Schedule
Fundamental Lesson: 7:30pm - 8:00 pm by Shannon & John
Dancing to live band: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Band: Long Island Jazz Orchestra
Mike Ficco & The Long Island Jazz Orchestra
The Long Island Jazz Orchestra, recognized as one of the most exciting and versatile 16-piece big bands in the New York metropolitan area, was formed by Mike Ficco with the area’s finest and most accomplished jazz musicians. The band specializes in performing original distinctive compositions and arrangements of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich and others. The band also features vocalist Frank Russo performing the songs of Dean Martin, Tony Bennet and others. Join us!
Web: http://www.lijazz.com/
Phone: 631-723-0693
Email:
Venue: Brush Barn
Brush BarnThe Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn is located behind the historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at 211 East Main Street, Smithtown NY 11787 and is not visible from the street. About 0.2 miles east on Main Street from the intersection of Route 111 and Route 25 (Main Street). There is a white house that is #211 (Epenetus Smith Tavern) and a gravel drive beside the house.
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: Saturday Band
$15 General Admission, $12 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Apr 12, 2011 • DJ Dance at the Huntington Moose Lodge (2nd Tuesday West Coast Swing Lesson) • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Ellen from Matty T’s will be teaching us West Coast Swing at the 7:30 lesson tonight.
Note: The Moose Lodge does not serve food. You are welcome to bring outside food, but NO OUTSIDE DRINKS.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
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 MembersSaturday, Apr 16, 2011 • Rockabilly Rumble 2, Huntington Moose Lodge •
Our Rockabilly friends are at it again with the 2nd Annual Rockabilly Rumble at our regular Tues venue, the Huntington Moose Lodge. Three great bands, a lively crowd, food, drink, a great price. What more could you want? Swing dance lessons you say? We got that covered too! Doors open at 6 pm.
Details:
7:30 pm: Intro swing lesson taught by Gilles & Sarah
3 Great Bands:
Dibbs Preston & 4 on the floor
Gene Casey & the Lone Sharks
Big Daddy Deluxe
Long Island Hornets
Other goodies:
*Coney Island Side Show
*Pinup contest
*Burlesque show
Cost: $10, discount for SDLI members
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 • DJ Dance at the Huntington Moose Lodge • SDLI
Note: Gail Storm rescheduled to Apr 26 due to conflict with the start of Passover
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Ellen from Matty T’s will be teaching us West Coast Swing at the 7:30 lesson tonight.
Note: The Moose Lodge does not serve food. You are welcome to bring outside food, but NO OUTSIDE DRINKS.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
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, Apr 26, 2011 • The Gail Storm Band @ the Moose Lodge • SDLI
Gail Storm is a pianist and vocalist who specializes in classic blues/jazz. Though Gail draws her musical influences from traditionally based performers such as Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Jordan, many of her fans compare her to modern day performers such as Diana Krall and Marcia Ball. More over, Gail Storm regularly performs in a wide variety of venues and has radio and television appearances to her credit. In addition to her solo gigs, she also appears with other well established musicians as a duo, trio, etc..She has self-produced her two cd’s: Just The Blues (trio studio recording) and Live At The Vail-Leavitt (live sextet recording).
No Partner Needed
Schedule
Fundamental Lesson: 7:30pm - 8:00 pm by Shannon & John
Dancing to live band: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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: Huntington Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
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.