Event Archives
Saturday, Apr 2, 2011 • Mike Ficco and the Long Island Jazz Orchestra Play the Brush Barn • SDLI
Join us on Saturday April 2nd as Mike Ficco and the Long Island Jazz Orchestra swing the Brush Barn in Smithtown.
Beginners welcome, no partner necessary.
Schedule
Fundamental Lesson: 7:30pm - 8:00 pm by Shannon & John
Dancing to live band: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Long Island Jazz Orchestra
Mike Ficco & The Long Island Jazz Orchestra
The Long Island Jazz Orchestra, recognized as one of the most exciting and versatile 16-piece big bands in the New York metropolitan area, was formed by Mike Ficco with the area’s finest and most accomplished jazz musicians. The band specializes in performing original distinctive compositions and arrangements of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich and others. The band also features vocalist Frank Russo performing the songs of Dean Martin, Tony Bennet and others. Join us!
Web: http://www.lijazz.com/
Phone: 631-723-0693
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
$15 General Admission, $13 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersTuesday, Apr 12, 2011 • DJ Dance at the Huntington Moose Lodge (2nd Tuesday West Coast Swing Lesson) • SDLI
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Ellen from Matty T’s will be teaching us West Coast Swing at the 7:30 lesson tonight.
Note: The Moose Lodge does not serve food. You are welcome to bring outside food, but NO OUTSIDE DRINKS.
DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
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.
Huntingtin Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose LodgeHuntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Tuesday DJ
$6 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $4 SDLI MembersSaturday, Apr 16, 2011 • Rockabilly Rumble 2, Huntington Moose Lodge •
Our Rockabilly friends are at it again with the 2nd Annual Rockabilly Rumble at our regular Tues venue, the Huntington Moose Lodge. Three great bands, a lively crowd, food, drink, a great price. What more could you want? Swing dance lessons you say? We got that covered too! Doors open at 6 pm.
Details:
7:30 pm: Intro swing lesson taught by Gilles & Sarah
3 Great Bands:
Dibbs Preston & 4 on the floor
Gene Casey & the Lone Sharks
Big Daddy Deluxe
Long Island Hornets
Other goodies:
*Coney Island Side Show
*Pinup contest
*Burlesque show
Cost: $10, discount for SDLI members
Huntingtin Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose LodgeHuntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 • DJ Dance at the Huntington Moose Lodge • SDLI
Note: Gail Storm rescheduled to Apr 26 due to conflict with the start of Passover
Join us for night of dancing to variety of swing songs plus a few ballroom dances for good measure. The Moose Lodge has a fabulous, HUGE 1000 square foot dance floor & plenty of tables to relax and chat. Moose Lodge membership required to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar!
Ellen from Matty T’s will be teaching us West Coast Swing at the 7:30 lesson tonight.
Note: The Moose Lodge does not serve food. You are welcome to bring outside food, but NO OUTSIDE DRINKS.
DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
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.
Huntingtin Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose LodgeHuntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777
Tuesday DJ
$6 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $4 SDLI MembersTuesday, Apr 26, 2011 • The Gail Storm Band @ the Moose Lodge • SDLI
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).
No Partner Needed
Schedule
Fundamental Lesson: 7:30pm - 8:00 pm by Shannon & John
Dancing to live band: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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
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.
Huntingtin Moose Lodge
Huntington Moose LodgeHuntington Moose Lodge
631 Pulaski Road
Greenlawn, NY 11740-1703
(631) 757-2777