Event Archives
Saturday, Oct 2, 2010 • Bill Wilkinson and the Long Island Sound Swing Band at the Brush Barn • SDLI
Dance this Saturday to the vibrant tones of Bill Wilkinson and the Long Island Sound Band at the Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn
Special, one-time only INTERMEDIATE lesson by popular demand. Learn to Lindyhop, taught by Gilles & Sarah.
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm, show up on time because we will need to whole hour.
Note: You must be comfortable with basic swing steps for the class No-first time swing-dancers please.
Door Prizes ++ Refreshments ++ Snacks
Schedule:
6:30 - 7:30 pm, Special INTERMEDIATE Lindyhop Lesson
7:30 - 8:00 pm, Fundamental Lesson (Beginners welcome)
8:00 - 11:00 pm, dancing to live music
Long Island Sound Swing Band
Bill Wilkinson and the Long Island Sound Swing Band delivers that full, big band sound.
Bill Wilkinson
Phone: 631-874-0164
Email:
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.
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.
Saturday Band 2009
$15 General Admission, $13 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersSaturday, Oct 9, 2010 • Rockabilly Riff Raff Riot - Huntington • Not a SDLI Event
Our Rockabilly friends are at it again and this time they’re are going all out!!! This will be an all day extravaganza featuring EIGHT LIVE BANDS.
Gates open 11am and the outdoor festivities end about 6:30 when the party moves indoors for the second half of the show!
Entertainment and Music Schedule
Outdoor stage
12 - 12:45 pm . . . . . . . . . The Bobcats
1 - 1:45 pm . . . . .
2 - 2: 45 pm . . . . . . . . . . . The Hornets
3 - 3:45 pm . . . . . . . . . . . The Singing Websters
4 - 4:45 pm . . . . . . . Hula Contest & Hot Rod Awards
5 - 6: 00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . The Buzzards
Indoor Stage
6 - 6:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . Doors open
6:30 - 7 pm . . . . . . . . . . . Swing Dance Lesson taught by Gilles & Sarah
7 - 8:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . The Knuckledusters
8 - 8:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . Pin Up Contest
8:30 - 9:30 pm . . . . . . . . . Rockabilly Express
9:30 - 10:00 pm . . . . . . . Burlesque Show
10:00 - 11:00 pm . . . . . . . .Big Daddy Deluxe
11:15 - 12:30 pm . . . . . . . . Robert Gordon
Plus:
LI Roller Rebels, Calendar Girl Pin-Up Contest, Car Show, Burlesque show, Door Prizes, Raffles, Vendors, BBQ & Bar.
Tix: $20. Show your SDLI card for a 20% discount.
Where:
Huntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740
This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Friday, Oct 15, 2010 • Gail Storm at Huntington Library • Not a SDLI Event
Friday, 10/15, 7:30 pm
Gail Storm Trio with Shenole Latimer on sax
and Joe Vicino on guitar.
Huntington Public Library
338 Main St.
Huntington, NY 11743
631.427.5165
Gail Storm Band
Photo Credit: Eric Fieldstadt
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).
Email:
Phone: 516.353.8418
Website: www.gailstormmusic.com
Frequently appearing with Gail Storm....
Joining Gail will be award winning Jazz Saxophonist and Tierra Records recording artist Shenole Latimer.
Website: http://www.shenolelatimer.com
Also appearing this evening will be: Joe Vicino
Joe Vicino has been a mainstay on The Long Island Music scene for awhile now. For 10 years he headed up the powerful Blues/Blues Rock Trio The SmokeDaddys, now out on his own, He is expanding his musical tastes playing with The Gail Storm Band( a mix of jazz, blues & standards) Joe is also doing some solo Acoustic work with ranges from Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, The Allman Brothers band & Eric Clapton. Look for some exciting new Electric music coming from Joe in 2009! Joe’s influences ranges from early Delta Blues, R&B, British & American Rock & Blues, Texas Blues, Americana, Jazz, and Jam music.
Website: http://www.joevicino.com/
MySapce: http://www.myspace.com/joevicinoandthesmokedaddys
This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Friday, Oct 15, 2010 • SDLI Featured on My Fios TV •
Check out these fun videos featuring SDLI from our dance at the STAC Fall Festival at the Mills Pond House
Video 1: Swing Dance Long Island
Video 2: Favorite Swing Music
Tuesday, Oct 19, 2010 • Tuesday Dances CANCELLED - Loss of Venue • SDLI
Tues, Oct 12 was our last dance at Blacksmith Tavern, they found another group willing to pay significantly more for the space.
We are looking for another venue. Until that time, there will be no Tuesday dances.
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.