Event Archives
Saturday, Aug 18, 2012 • Jazz-age Lawn Party at Governors Island • Not a SDLI Event
Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra is an ensemble steeped in the hot-dance band tradition of the Roaring Twenties. Their size ranges from a full 11-piece orchestra to smaller incarnations. They play their “Hot-and-Sweet” music anywhere that fine and eclectic tastes meet.
The Dreamland Orchestra is authentic. Arenella transcribes by hand their entire repertoire from period recordings. Their delivery, as well as their instruments, attire, and equipment — are faithfully accurate. Arenella’s strong yet vulnerable baritone lacks pretense or sarcasm. He treasures each lyric, and has faith in the songs he sings. Even the most optimisic Tin Pan Alley tune has a disarming quality in his hands.
Though certainly anachronistic, the orchestra’s presence invokes the vibrations of something unmistakably timeless. While authentic to a “T”, Michael Arenella prefers not to be labelled a recreationalist. He takes an antiquated template and infuses it with the immediacy of the present. Spontanaeity is what gave the original music of the era its magic, and it is also the primary ingredient and imprimatur of the Dreamland Orchestra.
His men are dapper dandies; hair pomaded and shoes shined. They are based in New York, which with London were the halcyon capitals of decadence. All of this allows them to capture the essence of what this music and times were all about: joy, romance, modernity, and possibility.
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.
Saturday, Aug 18, 2012 • Swing Flings @ UUFSB • Not a SDLI Event
LET’S ALL GET UP AND DANCE TO SOME SONGS...from the 40s, 50s and 60s! The SWING FLINGS @ UUFSB dance series will hold its third dance on Saturday, August 18th, 2012. Featuring DJ Debbie. Dancing skills a little rusty? No worries. The evening begins with a advanced swing lesson at 7:00 p.m. taught by Ed & Maria of Swing Dance LI; social dancing will follow from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. So get out your dancing shoes and LET’S DANCE! Some Ballroom and Latin will also be thrown into the mix. Admission $10 per person. Refreshments available. 50/50 Raffle and Prizes. Questions? Call Angela Amoroso at (631) 944-0521. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook is located at 380 Nicolls Road, just north of Route 347.
DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
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.