When the Harlem Renaissance was in full swing, so was swing dance. A century later, “Swing!” celebrates the music and the moves of this era of jazz. The musical, featuring well-known songs by artists ...

Quoting the famous song lyrics of Duke Ellington, “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.” Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture is excited to present another concert by the Yuba Sutter Big Band on ...

Multi-generational Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel turned 55 this year. The band celebrated with the release of their new album “Riding High in Texas” Friday. The collection features 10 songs ...

As recommended by DriverGuru in this thread, I've decided to take dance lessons, starting with swing.<br><br>But I need some good beginner swing music to practice against. What do you recommend? I've ...

At first, no one knew what to call it. The voices were warm and soulful, but the drums were hard, metallic, stuttering. It sounded something like hip-hop, but the melodies were pure pop. For a time, ...

Why Make a Western Swing Album? Joshua Hedley is no stranger to Western swing. He had been on the road with Asleep at the Wheel for a couple of years. In that time, he formed a friendship with Ray ...

Earlier this summer I was contacted by Art Risavy Jr., mayor of Edwardsville and owner of Swing City Music. He sent an email and wrote that Swing City Music is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Would ...