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Where is you favorite band playing? And when? Or are you simply looking for someone to provide live music at your event? Using the first letter of the band's name, select the same letter from the list above to locate their listing below and contact them. Or simply scroll down the directory using the slider bar at the right side of this page.
If you have a band or know of a dance band that is not listed here and ought to be,
tell us by using the email address at the end of the directory.
7 on 7
7 on 7 describes itself as "a band of experienced musicians from the Olympia area whose enthusiasm for playing music and having fun, combined with their desire to play swing and jump, led to creating this music. We are a seven-piece band that plays a variety of tunes, always with an emphasis on the feel of the music." For songs, their calendar, contact information, etc., visit their Web site. E-mail Pat Cole , 7 on 7 Jump and Swing Express.
After Midnight
After Midnight is a Top 40/Variety duo. For information, visit their Web site.
Al Abellera
Disc Jockey for weddings, dances, parties, reunions and special events. Phone (425) 939-0424 or e-mail at djal@foxinternet.com or alabellera@yahoo.com.
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B&G Productions
Affordable DJs that play wedding receptions, school dances and parties. Recent client: Pacific Ballroom. Contact Ben Nielsen, Event Coordinator, at (253)
Banke and Crouter
Their slogan is "Swinging Vintage Jukebox Hits," and their website lists a repertoire or more than 100 pieces that are a "sample" of what they offer. The website also lists their upcoming gigs. Beats Cookin' has been performing in the Northwest since 1987, offering "timeless" popular swing standards from the 20's, 30's and 40's. They describe themselves as "seasoned performers with significant studio experience." You can visit their website at Beats Cookin', email them at Taylor Jay or snailmail to PO Box 16581, Seattle, WA 98116.
Beats Cookin'
"Music for All Occasions." Bob Banke (206) 937-1362 and Norm Crouter (206) 364-8477.
Blue Moon Howlers
The Blue Moon Howlers describe themselves as conveying "classic swing tunes in an authentic style" that "gets the crowd involved on our 'howling' theme song.... We dress like the forties... and are made up of some of the very best musicians and best known players from Washington state." They have played The Puyallup Fair, Little Creek Casino, Boeing Museum of Flight, The Ellensburg Jazz In The Valley Festival, Tacoma Elks and numerous dance halls, etc. For booking information, e-mail Rich Wetzel, Band Manager and Lead Trumpet, or phone (253)475-0587.
Bolin, Ron
A.k.a. The Dancin' DJ. (425) 917-1188, or toll-free, (888) 423-8635. Email him at ForAFunDJ@aol.com
Brown, Evan & Charlie
This drum-accordian singing duo plays danceable 50s and 60s tunes and music for any occasion, including weddings and reunions. Their gigs take them to such locations as Tacoma VFW, Tacoma Dance Club, Highland Park Dance Club, White Center Eagles, Spanaway Knights of Columbus, Grays Harbor Country Club, etc. Mailing address: 1645 S. 272nd #24, Kent WA 98032. Phone: (253) 946-0250; e-mail ERBNAB@aol.com (Evan); 253-857-6557 (Charlie).
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Cayenne Cajun Band
Traditional Cajun and Creole (Old-style Zydeco) dance music of French Southern Louisiana. Their page location, with links to other bands: http://www.halcyon.com/jtn/cayenne.html.
Email to jtn@halcyon.com.
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E-Sharp Ensembles
This Seattle-based group specializes "in dance music, for all occasions, from trios to big bands." The director is Ellis Evans, who may be contacted at (206) 364-8105.
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Foggie Notion
They describe themselves as "a classic rock band...playing gigs around Tacoma." Learn more at their Web site.
French Connection
Cori (keyboard and vocals) and Jacques (bass guitar and vocals) Engel entertain dancers on both sides of Puget Sound, playing in service clubs in Everett, Port Angeles, Olympia, Anacortes, Bremerton, Tacoma and other locations. Before that they entertained on cruise ships for 12 years. Mailing address: 432 S. 156th St. #2, Burien WA 98148. For bookings: (206) 763-3710/851-2177.
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Hayes, Nathan
Operatating as Minuteman DJ, Nathan Hayes provides DJ services in the greater Seattle area. At this writing (March '04) he is hosting “Funky Swing Sundays” at the Orion Ballroom in Kirkland alternate Sundays, with a mix of dances that include mosty West Coast Swing, along with Nightclub Two-step, Cha-cha, Hustle, Country Two-step, and more. Visit his Web site at www.minutemandj.com, or e-mail him at nathanhayes@minutemandj.com. His phone: (253) 988-7943.
Heart Beat Sound System
Disco 60 to 90's Rock'N Roll; ballroom and line dance. Music is by Ron Mongsit (253) 859-8780 or (206) 998-6465. Charge at this writing (Nov. 1, 1999) is $300. Past clients have included Emerald Ballroom Dancers Society.
House Blend:
See Maia Santell and House Blend
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Intermundo
Self-described as "the band that takes the world of disco and modern dance and mixes it with the exciting flavor of Salsa and Latin dance grooves." They play throughout the pacific Northwest, with emphasis on the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett area. They can be contacted via their Web site at http://www.band-trouble.com/.
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Jane, Lady
See Lady Jane, below.
Jenkins, Matt
Vocalist and musician; plays a variety of danceable music at fraternal clubs, including Tacoma Amvets; Puyallup, and Kirkland Eagles; Puyallup VFW; and Bremerton and Tacoma Elks. For his play dates, visit his website at: http://www.nwlink.com/~edwin/mjenkins.htm.
John Holt's Radio Rhythm Orchestra
See Radio Rhythm Orchestra, below.
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KGB Contradance Band
Names for Julia King, Claude Ginsburg and Dave Bartley, the band plays for concerts and New England contradance. The music has roots in the British Isles, French CAnada, Northeastern US, Eastern Europe, South America and elsewhere. Website: http://kgbmole.com/kgb. Email them at kgb@kgbmole.com.
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Why do they use the French name for "The Women from Hell?" Ask 'em, by emailing them at femmes.denfer@gte.net. Or you can visit their page at http://home1.gte.net/jdhend/ , but if you do, take along a fire extinguisher. They say: "We are very influenced by traditionalists such as the Balfa Brothers, Dennis McGee, Iry Lejuene, and Canray Fontenot - this is reflected in the composition of our all-acoustic band: twin fiddles, accordion, bass, guitar, triangle and rubboard. We play for weddings, dances, festivals, and many other events - our gig calendar can be linked to from our web page."
DJ for dance music; has managed music for West and East Coast Swing nights on Wednesdays
at Seattle Center House. (206) 362-1914. Email: bm656@scn.org
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Jazz and blues songstress, Maia Santell, and her four piece backing band, House Blend, describe themselves as a "hot cup" of Swing, Blues, Latin and R&B. They report a 20-year history around the Pacific Northwest at nightclubs, casinos, festivals, cruises and private parties, including such leading venues as The Tacoma Jazz Festival, The Abbey Ballroom, Little Creek Casino and Johnny's Dock. Their web page location is www.alphagroupusa.com/santell/ E-mail Santellswings@aol.com.
Matison Avenue Band
Trio plays danceable Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, and some Latin. Drums, keyboard and horns (sax and clarinet). Matison Avenue has been performing 10 years and is named for Phil Matison, who can be reached at (206) 841-3530.
Musician's Association of Seattle
Need a band? Phone Union Local 76, AFofM, 2620 3rd Ave., Seattle, 98121 at: (206) 441-7600. Same address for Musician's Club of Seattle, (728-6466).
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This is a 6-piece Band plus vocalist that plays Hot Swing, every Tuesday night from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the China Harbor on Westlake Avenue, on Lake Union. There's a large wood dance floor, and at last report, cover was only $5. There usually are dance lessons available at 8:00 p.m. DJ with swing music between sets and until midnight. Free parking. Bar and food. The band leader is Pete Leinnonen, who may be contacted at 206-522-3326.
George and Victoria Bornkamp report: "Reminiscing is a "duo" with a "mini-big band-sound". We are a mixture of vocals, trumpet, flugel horn, keyboard, and clarinet sounds and our music is a combination of jazz, swing, standards and blues along with some creative rock-n-roll and country sounds. We proudly represent an era when Swing and Jazz from the 1930's and 1940's was historically popular. We are now doing a "variety" of 30's, 40's, Western Swing, East Coast Swing, Rhumba's, Samba's, Tango's, Rock, Swing, Country and Hawaiian music.We are available for Parties, Conventions, Birthdays, Holiday Parties, Corporate Parties, Ballroom Dancing, Weddings and Dinner Background music." When George and Victoria aren't in Hawaii over the holidays, they perform in the Everett area. Visit their website or email them at GBornio@aol.com.
Route 66
This swing band's repertoire offers the "Big Band Sound From The Swing Era" with hits by such greats as Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Count Basie among others. They feature a vocalist, Linda Capeluto. Route 66 has a large and loyal following gathered over 13 years from their appearances at many corporate, civic and private functions in the Seattle and Puget Sound area. They are also play regularly at the Seattle Center House Saturday Night Dances. To book this 14- to 18-piece band, contact: Robert Yetter, 337 N 76th Street, Seattle, WA 98103, (206) 782-2832. E-mail: rlyetter@seanet.com
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Sapphire Band
This couple can play Swing, Waltz (regular and Viennese), Rumba, Tango, Cha Cha, and a sloooow West Coast Swing. Mailing address: PO Box 651, Maple Valley WA 98038. For bookings, Peggy Argo (425) 432-0053. Studio phone for Ted Argo: (425) 432-6421.
Four-man band, accordian, trumpet, strings and drums, vocalist. Nightclub style. Operate out of Sumner. Contact Nick Prasch, 863-5603.
Schoepflin's Singing Saxophones
One-man band, producing "smooth, sweet music from the '20s to the '90s." Gary Schoepflin produces ballad, pop, broadway, country, light rock and big band sounds. Phone: (360) 698-3410. Email: health4u@tscnet.com.
Swingpin
See Weaver, Aaron
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Steve Thompson
As a dance instructor, Steve brings a special understanding to his work as a DJ, because he knows what makes dance music danceable. His music is "for all occasions." He can be reached at (253) 535-6167 in Tacoma, or by his email address at steve@gillshirekennels.com
Take 2
Man-wife team plays danceable ballroom -- Swing, FoxTrot, Waltz, Rhumba, Cha Cha, etc. Contact Patrick Thompson, 1730 McHugh Ave., Enumclaw, WA 98044. Phone: (360) 825-1777. Patrick is a music instructor at Green River Community College.
Tim Casey and the Bluescats
Tim describes the group as: "Seattle's Premier Jump/Swing Blues Combo: Rockin', Jumpin', Swingin' the Blues" The finest in Blues Entertainment." For booking information: Bluescat Productions (425) 531-1793. Go to www.timcaseybluescats.com. Or e-mail timcaseybluescats@comcast.net.
Big Band-era style, with on-going gig on Sundays at Emerald Queen (Riverboat) Casino in
Tacoma: 6 p.m. lessons, 7-10 dancing. Emerald Queen is located at 2102 Alexander Ave. Toll
free phone: (888) 831-7655.
Directions to Emerald Queen: From I-5 (either north or south), take Exit #137;
Right from end of offramp; left onto SR 409; Right onto Alexander. Drive for 1.5 miles,
approximately.
Tuxedo Juctions also plays frequently at Westin Seattle in co-sponsorship with KIXI AM
Radio. Promotes appearances via mailing list. Address: FTN Bldg., 2nd Floor, 1240 116th
Ave. NE, Bellevue WA 98004. Phone (206) 426-9675.
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Trade name is "The Swingpin." Deejay that likes wearing the duds of the 20s Swing Era. Good microphone presence, friendly and outgoing. Emphasizes swing music, but amenable to ballroom as well. Contact him at (425) 488-5501 or via email at the_swingpin@hotmail.com
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