BIG3 Swing Dance
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Battle of the Bands
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BIG3-XXVII Swing Dance, featuring the
Battle of the Bands VII,
Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the
Masonic Temple Crystal Ballroom in Detroit.
Planet D Nonet vs.
Paul King & the Rhythm Society Orchestra
Twenty-five musicians will battle head-to-head in Detroit’s eighth swing band competition since World War II.
Planet D plays the classic swing music of Ellington & Strayhorn, Fletcher Henderson, Count Basie & Benny Carter as well as more modern jazz by Sun Ra and Pharoah Saunders, and always with a Detroit twist. It features players from such venerated groups as the Sun Messengers, Bon Ton Roule' and Johnnie Bassett & the Blues Insurgents as well as some talented young veterans.
PK&RSO specializes in swing from the mid-1930s through late 1940s. Its sound is influenced by Count Basie and Harry James and has covered the top swing venues throughout the Midwest. The band has been nominated for Detroit Music Awards including Best Big Band/Swing artists, Outstanding Jazz Vocalist and Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalists.
Dancers of all skill levels are welcome. Many come just to enjoy the sights and sounds. Dress is semi-formal or vintage attire. General admission begins at 7 p.m. with a dance lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. The bands will battle from 8:15 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. There is a cash bar available throughout the evening. Recommended dress is semi-formal or vintage attire.
Tickets are $23 per person in advance or at the door. Add $5 for the optional lesson. Tables of eight may be reserved in advance at no additional charge. Secured, lighted parking is available in The Masonic Temple's north parking lot for $6 per vehicle.
To reserve a table or individual tickets, mail a check to All Night DJs, 1309 Player Dr., Troy, MI 48085. Include your guests' names and an e-mail address to confirm receipt. E-mail me if you do not receive confirmation of receipt. You will then be put on a Will Call list at the door.
The BIG3s pull dancers and non-dancers from all ages together for incredible evenings of music and dance. If you don't know how to dance, come join the many that soak in the sights and sounds of an unforgettable evening. The previous BIG3s have brought more than 9,000 people together! Don't miss this one!
Printable flyer for this dance
Directions to the Masonic.
Pictures from recent BIG3 swing dances
This event will NOT sell out!
You CAN buy tickets at the door.
Call 248.879.3706 or sean@djanddance.com
for more details.
