Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 6:30
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
Which coast swings harder? Jazz musicians ceded East Coast/West Coast squabbles to hip-hoppers some time ago, but Midsummer Night Swing’s season kickoff is a high-octane rematch that proves old feuds die hard. Ten years ago on a hugely successful tour, hometown Count Basie disciple George Gee and hot L.A. pianist Bill Elliott put the question to the most discerning audiences of all: dancers. The gauntlet has been thrown down once again. Come decide who gets bragging rights.
Big Band Swing
Lesson: Roddy Caravella teaches Collegiate Shag
DJ: Ryan Swift
Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
Originally posted Wednesday, June 30, 2010 (2 years ago)
Just a reminder that if you enjoyed last night (especially in the free area) and are looking forward to more Midsummer Night Swing you should consider showing your love & texting 'LCGIVE' to 20222 to make a $5 donation to LCSwings.
In talking with the organizers last night, it came up that a lot of the investments and changes the past couple of years have been to improve the experience for the folks that aren't paying to be on the dance floor - better sound, better sightlines, better vending.
They appreciate the support and are trying their best to give the best experience for everyone that attends, both on the dance floor and off. I think it shows this year more than ever, so please think about donating!
Originally posted Sunday, July 4, 2010 (2 years ago)
...and Bill Cunningham of the New York Times included a bunch of us in his opening night coverage as well, which is in today's (July 4) paper. He shot both inside and outside the enclosure, and you'll recognize a lot of yehoodi-ites for sure.
Thanks for this information, Swifty. Just texted my donation in... I've been out twice now and have enjoyed both evenings. (The New Orleans Moonshiners were great last night in spite of the heat!) Both times I've been in the free section, but maybe I'll make it onto the dance floor next time.
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 6:30 Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
Which coast swings harder? Jazz musicians ceded East Coast/West Coast squabbles to hip-hoppers some time ago, but Midsummer Night Swing’s season kickoff is a high-octane rematch that proves old feuds die hard. Ten years ago on a hugely successful tour, hometown Count Basie disciple George Gee and hot L.A. pianist Bill Elliott put the question to the most discerning audiences of all: dancers. The gauntlet has been thrown down once again. Come decide who gets bragging rights.
Big Band Swing Lesson: Roddy Caravella teaches Collegiate Shag DJ: Ryan Swift
Damrosch Park 62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
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So excited about this!
Why It Took Me 13 Years to Learn the Big Apple • My hiphop crew Freeplay performing at the Dance-a-Rama (video).
Looking forward to it!!
What an awesome night!
That was incredible. Great DJing Swifty.
...and today's coverage on New York Social Diary includes a few of us in pix and video...
http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/node/1902734
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
A really really amazing night with two of my favorite big bands in the country, on stage together. The summer swing season is off to a great start!
Why It Took Me 13 Years to Learn the Big Apple • My hiphop crew Freeplay performing at the Dance-a-Rama (video).
Just a reminder that if you enjoyed last night (especially in the free area) and are looking forward to more Midsummer Night Swing you should consider showing your love & texting 'LCGIVE' to 20222 to make a $5 donation to LCSwings.
In talking with the organizers last night, it came up that a lot of the investments and changes the past couple of years have been to improve the experience for the folks that aren't paying to be on the dance floor - better sound, better sightlines, better vending.
They appreciate the support and are trying their best to give the best experience for everyone that attends, both on the dance floor and off. I think it shows this year more than ever, so please think about donating!
...and Bill Cunningham of the New York Times included a bunch of us in his opening night coverage as well, which is in today's (July 4) paper. He shot both inside and outside the enclosure, and you'll recognize a lot of yehoodi-ites for sure.
http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2010/07/04/fashion/04partiespopup-1.html?ref=fashion
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
Thanks for this information, Swifty. Just texted my donation in... I've been out twice now and have enjoyed both evenings. (The New Orleans Moonshiners were great last night in spite of the heat!) Both times I've been in the free section, but maybe I'll make it onto the dance floor next time.
Awesome, I did it last night too!
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