Welcome to Social Dance Network Ireland, a resource for dancers, organisations, djs, bands, teachers and dance professionals.
Use Social Dance Network Ireland to find dance events in your area or when you are travelling. If you run dance events why not list them with us so dancers can find you.
Music Styles Played: rock & roll, R&B, rockabilly, Swing and Jump blues but also Country, 60′s garage, Northern Soul and even some alt 80′s
Gigs
Gigs are subject to change without notice – Social Dance Network accepts no responsibility for cancelled gigs – always check with the DJ before attending a gig.
Sunday Dance Dice
Venue: Dice Bar, Queen Street, Dublin 7
Every Sunday, 8pm with DJ Oona Admission: Free
Ray Collins Hot Club
Rock n Roll, Swing & Honking Rhythm and Blues
- Support Oona & The Devils
- Special Guest DJ, Miss Aloha (Hula Boogie, London)
Venue: The Sugar Club, 8 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2
Sat 16th Jan, 7:30pm
Admission: €17.50 each (or 2 for €30) in advance: Tickets
• East Coast Swing was derived from the Jitterbug, which grew out of the dance halls of Harlem during the 1920’s. Essentially, the terms East Coast Swing and Jitterbug are synonymous.
• East Coast Swing (6-Count) is intermixable with all forms of swing dancing, though primarily with Lindy Hop
• East Coast Swing is a circular, rotating swing dance that has many wraps, tunnels, and turns.
• The music is diverse and includes oldies (Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry), jump blues, country, big band, and top 40.
• East Coast Swing is a versatile dance suitable for both the ballroom and the bar room.
• With a wide range of music to choose from you can swing to almost anything.
• Swing music is written in 4/4 time with a tempo of 140-175 beats per minute. Since this is a quick dance, the steps should be small and light.
• You can’t go wrong with jukebox tunes from Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry.
What’s the difference between East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, and Lindy Hop Swing?
• East Coast Swing, also known as triple step swing, triple timing swing, and jitterbug, has a basic count of 12, 3&4, 5&6. Some folks describe the basic as “rock step, triple step, triple step.” The dance uses 6 and 8 count patterns. It was the standard swing dance of 50′s-era “sock hops.” The music speed is 140-175 beats per minute. This dance has lilt (bounce) and energy. It is generally danced without strict regard to any particular orientation or geometry. It’s easy to learn.
• West Coast Swing is danced in a slot (a linear pattern) to slower music (generally 110-130 beats per minute). It’s a smooth, often sexy dance, and it does not have lilt and bounce. West coast swing dancers consider their dance to be “cooler,” more chic, more sophisticated, and less barbaric than east coast swing. West coast swing can be more difficult to learn because several foot patterns are required and the patterns may contain 6, 8, and 10 or more counts. West coast swing requires a very good sense of timing and connection.
• Lindy Hop Swing is the current rage with young people. Lindy hop swing can involve lots of kicks and aerials (lifts and flips). The dance uses 6 and 8 count patterns. Common figures include the “swing out,” and the Charleston step.
Where can I learn?
For Dance Classes in Dublin, Contact: alan@danceclub.ie for more information
You may already recognise this dance as 4-Count Swing, 4-Count Hustle, 4-Count Jive or even 2-Hand Salsa of the 1970s. You may also recognise this dance similar to Modern Jive (LeRoc or Ceroc®).
Golden State Dance Teacher Association (GSDTA) Teachers taught this dance form from 1977 through 1980’s under the name 2-Hand Salsa. By 1995, with the return of the popularity of Salsa Music, 2-Hand Salsa no longer fit the Salsa picture. Skippy Blair changed the name to Melange, meaning a “Mixture of Things” in French.
The Rhythm Pattern is Double-Double and each new pattern starts with a “Rock Step” followed by a step to the “side” left, followed by a step to the “side” right (“rock step”, “side side”). All patterns should be counted through 8.
The simplicity of the dance allows students to concentrate on Centering, Movement, Position Changes, Count and Feeling the Music rather than concentrating on Foot Patterns.
This dance takes on the look of whatever music is being played. It’s great for Cruises, Weddings, School Classes, or any other social situation where you need or want easy, quick and FUN dancing.
Melange is the dance that can resemble Country Swing, Latin or even Hustle.
Melange is a dance that EVERY student wherever possible should know Melange before going on to other more complicated RHYTHM dances. It makes the dancer comfortable in any social situation and also teaches a variety of partner moves that support future learning.
This is one dance that could probably make you the “Life of the Party”. As a man, it is easy to lead non-dancers into this dance, simply be letting them march in place. Melange prepares you for various directions that are used in other dances. Most of all it is a FUN dance that is EASY to learn. It is also a wonderful way to get introduced to partner dancing.
Source: www.swingworld.com
Melange Clips
Melange aka 4-Count Hustle
Melange aka 4-Count Hustle
Melange (AKA 4-Count Hustle)
2) Single Swing (aka North American Jive aka Rock n Roll)
• 6-Beat Rhythm: Double, Single, Single
• 8-Beat Rhythm: Double, Single, Double, Single
Single Swing is danced with “Single Rhythm”
6-Count Basic can be danced again with the “Rock Step” but the dance now has the timing of “Rock Step”, “Side Hold”, “Side Hold”. The 6-Count Rhythm Pattern is: Double, Single, Single.
8-Count Basic can be danced again with “Rock Step” but the dance now has the timing of “Rock Step”, “Side Hold”, “Rock Step”, “Side Hold”. The 8-Count Rhythm Pattern is: Double, Single, Double, Single
This version is usually danced to very fast music and in this form it is sometimes called Jive, Single Swing, Jitterbug, or (in Europe mostly) Rock-n-Roll.
Single Swing Clip
3) Retro Swing
• 6-Beat Rhythm: Double, Delayed Single, Delayed Single
• 8-Beat Rhythm: Double, Delayed Single, Double, Delayed Single
Tap-Step Swing (aka Tap-Step Jive) is danced with “Delayed Single Rhythm”
6-Count Basic can be danced again with the “Rock Step” but the dance now has the timing of “Rock Step”, “Tap Step”, “Tap Step”. The 6-Count Rhythm Pattern is: Double, Delayed Single, Delayed Single.
8-Count Basic can be danced again with “Rock Step” but the dance now has the timing of “Rock Step”, “Tap Step”, “Rock Step”, “Tap Step”. The 8-Count Rhythm Pattern is: Double, Delayed Single, Double, Delayed Single
Jump Swing (aka Kick-Step Swing aka Kick-Step Jive) is also danced with “Delayed
Single Rhythm” with the heel outstretched on the kicks giving the look and feel of Lindy Hop but doing the patterns more similar to the East Coast Swing. This hybrid version is sometimes called Jump Swing.
6-Count Basic can be danced again with the “Rock Step” but the dance now has the timing of “Rock Step”, “Kick Step”, “Kick Step”. The 6-Count Rhythm Pattern is: Double, Delayed Single, Delayed Single.
8-Count Basic can be danced again with “Rock Step” but the dance now has the timing of “Rock Step”, “Kick Step”, “Rock Step”, “Kick Step”. The 8-Count Rhythm Pattern is: Double, Delayed Single, Double, Delayed Single
What is Jump Swing?
Jump Swing dates back to the late 1990′s swing revival in Southern California: Long Beach and Redondo. Originally termed Retro or Jump or Neo Swing, it followed the regional post-punk, post-rockabilly enthusiasm, as many punk bands and mosh pit dancers converted to swing. The original music featured an up-tempo amalgamation of rock, jump blues, and big band swing – a strong backbeat is characteristic.
Jump Swing has become popular because of the Movie “Swing Kids” and the Gap Commercial looks like a promo for our GSDTA Curriculum. This new variety of Swing has the flavour of the old jitterbug with an easier approach that is FAST, FUN and EASY to learn!
Necessary Background before we JUMP into Jump Swing
Lindy: Basic patterns are all 8 beats, advanced patterns are 6 beats East Coast Swing: Basic patterns are all 6 beats, advanced patterns are 8 beats
Year 2 we are all doing the same patterns.
Jump Swing is simply taking the “Essence” of the look and feel of “SWING” and making it instantly available. By doing Jump Swing first, the student does not go through the “Beginner” look that plagues many dancers. After learning all the variations, it is easy to substitute other RHYTHMS in order to conform to whatever style you wish to portray.
Who Developed Jump Swing?
• Skippy Blair (mother of Jump Swing), saw young dancers jump around during the post rockabilly swing revival of the mid-late 90s. She noted the common practice jumpy 6-count kick pattern, made adaptations, and arranged a syllabus for her teacher workshops. Skippy adopted the name JUMP SWING for her classes, abandoning the original home grown name RETRO SWING. She has helped to spread the dance around the USA. She pioneered her own exceptional instructional approach, popular with many top teachers.
www.swingworld.com
• Sonny Watson compiled some of the Retro Swing with additions in his Retro Swing Video.
www.streetswing.com
What music is Jump Swing Danced To?
The jumpy kick 6 & 8-count patterns segues nicely into Charleston, and feels very satisfying to rockin’ music in any genre, especially tunes with a strong backbeat. A quick overview:
• Up tempo Pop/Rock: Footloose, Part Time Lover, Heat Wave, Walking On Sunshine,
• Jump Blues: Rock This Town, Shake Rattle & Roll,
• Neo Swing: Jump Jive & Wail, If You Can’t Rock Me
• Classic Swing: Sing Sing Sing, Shout And Feel It, Moten Swing, One O’Clock Jump
6-Count Basic can be danced again with the “Rock Step” but the dance now has the timing of “Rock Step”, followed by a “triple” to the left for the man and then a “triple” to the right. The 6-Count Rhythm Pattern is: Double, Triple, Triple.
8-Count Basic can be danced again with “Rock Step” but the dance now has the timing of “Rock Step”, followed by a “triple” to the left for the man and then a “Rock Step”, followed by a “triple” to the right for the man. The 8-Count Rhythm Pattern is: Double, Triple, Double, Triple
It is in this form that the East Coast Swing most resembles the structure of the International Style Jive.
Addition of rotation, underarm turns and changing hand leads create a fun, fast moving and elaborate looking dance even without the addition of other rhythms.
Triple Swing Clip
The reasons to choose different footwork are as follows:
• Learning: Beginning dancers can do simple steps easily, but they may struggle with more complex footwork. Advanced dancers may enjoy more complex footwork.
• Tempo: Simpler footwork, such as steps and holds, are easier to do to fast music. Complex footwork makes slow music more interesting.
• Musicality: If the music has very simple rhythm, then kick steps work well. If the music has a more complex rhythm, then triple steps work well. If the music pauses (breaks) then holds work well.
• Variety: It is nice to vary the dance form, so if you use one kind of footwork for a while, you might want to try another form for a while.
H-Bomb Boogie – Dublin’s Rockabilly and Rock ‘n’ Roll club
Myspace: www.myspace.com/hbombboogie
H-Bomb Boogie is a fortnightly record hop playing wild and crazy rockin’ sounds – boppers, jivers, strollers, r ‘n’ b shouters, soul stompers, western swingers, low down blues and sleazy instros.
DJ Gavin Mulvey and DJ Tiki Paul play a explosive mix of high octane rockabilly, rock ‘n’ roll and rhythm ‘n’ blues and all manner of retro rockin noise.
50′s b-movie babes and monsters on the big screen.
Gigs
Gigs are subject to change without notice – Social Dance Network accepts no responsibility for cancelled gigs – always check with the organiser before attending a gig
Admission: Free
All gigs take place in the Thomas House, 86 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
Every 2nd Saturday night from 8pm, next show 28th November, 8pm – 12.30am.
Rock Bop Boogie presents a series of Rockabilly/Rock n Roll gigs in Enniscorthy to help us forget about the Recession.
All gigs will take place in The Bailey, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford ( www.thebailey.ie )
Gigs
Gigs are subject to change without notice – Social Dance Network accepts no responsibility for cancelled gigs – always check with the organiser before attending a gig.
Sat 12th Dec – Rock n Roll Christmas Show
Rock Bop Boogie presents one of the best Rock n Roll Christmas Shows in Ireland featuring one of the best Rockabilly bands in the world direct from the UK, “The Hicksville Bombers”.
Supported by Kilkenny’s finest band “TV Jones & the Tomahawks” and DJ Lew Boogie, DJ Gerry’s Jamboree (Northern Ireland) & DJ Moondog
Special Christmas Bonus Live Burlesque featuring top Irish artist “Miss Bella a Go Go”
For a glamorous introduction to the world of burlesque, Agent Lynch will be providing an exclusive workshop at The Morrison Hotel Art Gallery ( www.morrisonhotel.ie ) at 1-3pm on Saturday 21st Nov.
Price: 45 Euros, for booking email: workshop@dublinburlesqueball.ie
Stay overnight at The Morrison on 21st Nov and avail of the special burlesque rate of 120euro for double room. DBB guests only. The rate offered includes breakfast for 1 or 2 people in the room.
Please quote Dublin Burlesque Ball while booking. Limited places available, book yours soon
Further info: http://agentlynch.com/academy/
PART 1: Introduction to Burlesque: (40 mins)
A brief history of burlesque and striptease: Agent Lynch reveal the origins of burlesque and what neo-burlesque means today. Plus Agent Lynch talks about her own favourite burlesque and vintage legends.
The joy of stockings, nylon, and foundation : Agent Lynch is an expert on vintage style underwear (you should see her knicker drawer!) and she will give you her top tips about what styles will make the best of your glorious assets. Oooh I say!
Part 2: Learn your own Goldfinger Bond Girl Burlesque routine: (80 mins)
Agent Lynch will teach in easy-to-follow steps basic moves and secret tricks of the trade to make your own routine that you can take home and master.
Learn:
• Shimmies and shakes!
• Stockings and glove removal!
• Movement and classic ‘Pin-up’ poses!
• Agent Lynch’s signature moves!
Agent Lynch will be bringing a limited supply of authentic 100% nylon stockings, garter belts, and gloves from the wonderful vintage-style lingerie and stocking company ‘Secrets in Lace’. However, please do bring your own set of gloves and stockings if you have them. Also please note ladies: no nudity is required during the class.
Dress Code: Wear your most sparkly dancing heels,your slinkiest dress or skirt (no trousers please and no tops with long sleeves) and the best pout and raised eyebrow you can muster!
Agent Lynch will also be performing at the Dublin Burlesque Ball in the evening of the 21st. For more information see : www.dublinburlesqueball.ie
Testimonials:
• ‘Agent Lynch put all our nerves at ease and soon we were biting our gloves off with glee’ Rebecca Hanson
• ‘My secret mission with Agent Lynch was empowering, inspirational and possibly the most fun you could have in 2 hours, Im in awe of her talent and heavenly beauty. Lynch teaches you how to feel like a million dollars, learning the art of striptease, the strut and shimmy of a true diva and the thought provoking stocking and glove peel. Sassy, Sexy and Seductive from start to finish. Every girl has to experience this feeling! ‘ Kimberly Sanderson
Dublin Burlesque Ball – The Cabaret Festival Presents “A Prelude to Christmas”
Saturday 21st November
The Dublin Burlesque Ball wishes to entice all of you fine burlesquers to slip back into your hot 40’s and 50’s dress, cabaret costumes & risqué frocks to join us once more for our extravagant end of year showpiece.
In honor of the 120th anniversary of the Moulin Rouge, the Dublin Burlesque Ball wishes to host a vintage/cabaret night, Dublin Burlesque Ball’s “A Prelude to Christmas” show on Saturday 21st November at the Art Gallery Morrison Hotel (Lower Ormond Quay D1).
The Dublin Burlesque Ball promises to host our most extravagant, indulgent & elaborate show yet, providing this fair city with a truly worthy event to kick start the year’s Christmas festivities. They have been working tirelessly to bring you the most beautiful and refined starlets from the international Burlesque scene. Prepare yourselves for the finest burlesque acts…
…ladies and gentlemen may I introduce to you:
• Agent Lynch (UK), London’s burlesque bombshell & pin up, back by popular demand after a hugely successful performance in our August show.
• Angela Eve (USA), Chicago’s premier burlesque performer flies in especially for the show.
• Lada Redstar, Born in Yugoslavia, raised in Italy and living in Paris. The Hot pin up from the cold- She is also a producer extraordinaire (organizer and creative director of the Burlesque revue at Sarajevo Film Festival) will be performing her highly sexy, energetic and original routine.
• Kiki Kaboom (UK), Winner of Best Newcomer Award 2009 at the London Burlesque Festival, debuting for the first time in Dublin.
Plus a surprise Male Burlesque Performer, our very own Ireland’s next top Burlesque Star competition winner, exclusive burlesque exhibition from very talented photographer Rick Taylor and many more besides, all hosted once again by our favorite witty Diva Kristin Kapelli.
This is one highly anticipated night of full of extravagance. The Dublin Burlesque Ball hopes to raise a toast once again to their dear old friends and courteously welcome any new guests who wish to experience this high class Pre-Christmas entertainment.
The Dublin Burlesque Ball sincerely hopes you can join them in the sumptuous surroundings of the Morrison Hotel for this extravagant night on the 21st of November.
Doors open at 8pm
Tickets are available from
http://www.dublinburlesqueball.ie
• PayPal
€36euro plus booking fee
• www.ticketmaster.ie
€36 in Ticketron, St. Stephens Green.
€36 plus booking fee when booking by phone/internet or all other outlets.
Corporate Booking Welcome at corporate@dublinburlesqueball.ie
Media Reviews of the Dublin Burlesque Ball
“What better excuse does one need to dress in killer 1940’s costumes, spatz and figure-hugging numbers? Expect high-octane glamour and a group of eclectic revelers.”
- The Dubliner
“An event where Irish Cabaret and Burlesque enthusiasts mix up glitz and glamour with trademark sauciness, the DBB is worth going to for the fashion alone.”
- Stellar
“Moralist Thought Burlesque indecent but our girl found only good clean fun…”
- Daily Irish Mail- Michelle Fleming
“The Place is packed to the rafters with a motley crew of young and old, dressed to the nines, and having the time of their lives”
- Irish Daily Mail
“The Burlesque Ball recreate the glitz and glamour of this spectacular theatrical genre with its origins in nineteenth century music hall entertainments and vaudeville…then you really don’t want to miss the brilliant Dublin Burlesque Ball”
- Herald AM
“Everyone is part of the experience”
- Miss Bijour Hunter ( Burlesque Performer), The Irish Times Magazine
The enduring music of Johnny Cash appeals to all generations. From the rockabilly boogie of Sun studios, through the classic country hits of the 70’s, to the multi-award winning American Recordings, The Folsom Five capture the spirit and sound of the legendary Johnny Cash. This Dublin Five Piece remains true to the original spirit, look, keys, arrangements, and live performance famously recorded in Johnny’s celebrated series of prison concerts!
Whether performing one of Johnny Cash‘s signature outlaw songs or a ballad of the old west, The Folsom Five play with an energy an enthusiasm that is guaranteed to entertain and take you back to the sounds of those magical 1950′s shows that became the birth of Rock’n’Roll. Using slap double bass, retro guitars and replica valve amps they magically recapture the original Cash band atmosphere.
Liam (Lead vocals, acoustic guitar)
Liam has been professionally playing and singing Johnny Cash tunes for the past three years. He has been playing in bands, gigging up and down the country and abroad for many years. On hearing his friends band Aces Wild where putting a Cash tribute band together he instantly volunteered to be the front man.
Fozy (Backing Vocals acoustic guitar)
Foz got into Johnny Cash when he was listening to rockabilly and rock’n’roll, through the music of pioneers such as Carl Perkins Elvis etc., eventually forming his own rockabilly band Aces Wild with bass player Maurice. Deciding on a side project the band came up with a Johnny Cash tribute band The Folsom Five!
Mo (Upright Double bass)
Mo has been playing upright bass since the early 80’s with Red Hot Rockers and Sun 56 and now plays with the rockabilly band Aces Wild with singer Foz. Feeling the Johnny Cash buzz with the film release Walk the Line he jumped at the chance of rockin it up with a Johnny cash tribute band.
Johnny (Lead guitar)
Johnny has been playing the guitar since his early teens. He learned his chops playing along with old 45’s of Johnny Cash and Buddy Holly. Also a member of rockabilly band Aces Wild, he was the natural choice to fill Luther Perkin’s boots in this Johnny Cash tribute band.
Mocker – Drums
Whilst listening to rock’n’roll in his teens Mocker got a taste for Johnny Cash. Picking up the sticks in the 80’s during the rockabilly revival. Mocker’s been playing in bands consistently for the last 20 years. Joining Aces Wild he then joined The Folsom Five with Fozy, Johnny, Liam, and Maurice.
Gigs
Gigs are subject to change without notice – Social Dance Network accepts no responsibility for cancelled gigs – always check with the band before attending a gig.
Sat 28th Nov – Master Deerys, 27-28 Market Street, Monaghan
Fri 11th Dec – The Button Factory ( http://ww2.buttonfactory.ie )
Set List
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ABOVE LISTED SONG SONGS MAY NOT BE PERFORMED.THEY CAN BE ADDED TO AND SUBTRACTED FROM AT THE BANDS DISCRESION
Folsom Prison Blues
Get Rhythm
Ring of Fire
Understand Your Man
Stripes
San Quentin
Hey Porter
Five Feet High and Rising
25 Minutes To Go
I Still Miss Someone
Rusty Cage
Big river
Tennessee Flat Top Box
When the man Comes Around
One
I Walk The Line
Man In Black
Cry Cry Cry
A Boy Named Sue
Personal Jesus
Sam Hall
Cocaine Blues
Ghost Riders In the Sky
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From the Liffey Delta, Aces Wild are a staple of the Dublin rockabilly scene.
This hot rockin’ quartet play traditional rockabilly with that shot of Aces Wild magic, resulting in a lively and infectious Neo-Rockabilly style.
With wailin’ guitar, dawghouse bass and infectious beats, this band are a hard working outfit playing kick-ass rockabilly. Their live shows are renowned for their energy and passion.
The band are experiencing growing media attention, featuring on RTE’s Consuming Passions television series and in various publications such as Dublin’s Anaolgue magazine.
The band consists of:
Foz (Lead vocals, rhythm guitar)
A lifelong fan of rockabilly and rock and roll, Foz formed Aces Wild with bass player Mo in 1999. His vocals are reminiscent of original rockabilly stars such as Johnny Burnette. Foz is the lyricist and song writer in the band and writes authentic rockabilly with timeless themes.
Mo (Upright Bass)
Mo began his love affair with rockabilly at an early age. His infectious slap-bass playing is an integral part of the Aces Wild sound.
Johnny (lead guitar)
Johnny plays an Eddie Cohcran style Gretsch 6120. He learned his chops listening to old Johnny Cash and Buddy Holly 45s.
Mocker (Drums)
Mocker is a well-traveled performer having gigged all over the world with his band The Klingonz. Picking up the sticks during the rockabilly revival in the 80s, Mocker joined Aces Wild in 1999.
Album
Aces Wild launched their debut album “Get Gone” last year to wide acclaim and are currently recording their eagerly awaited follow up album.
The album, called ‘Get Gone’, features 13 tracks of original material steeped in traditional 50s Sun Studios era rockabilly with killer riffs and infectious grooves.
The album was recorded in “The Shack” in Dublin and produced by Paul Thomas and Aces Wild
All the songs on this excellent debut album are Aces Wild originals, with the emphasis on up-tempo material. The boppin’ beat prevails throughout a set of songs that will please fans of straight ahead Rockabilly Music with it be traditional or modern style.
The track listing for the debut album “Get Gone” is:
1. High N’ Dry
2. Get Gone
3. Outta my mind
4. I Lose It
5. Hypnotised
6. Rock It
7. Ice Cold Lady
8. Down N’ Dirty
9. Kittens Got Claws
10. Breakdown Blues
11. Destination You
12. Cuss N’ Moan
13. Eye on You
Gigs
Gigs are subject to change without notice – Social Dance Network accepts no responsibility for cancelled gigs – always check with the band before attending a gig.
Sat 21st Nov – The Bailey Enniscorthy Co. Wexford ( http://www.thebailey.ie/ )
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The Goonz Are Planning a route for the Goonz Dublin custom and classic car cruise for Nov 8th in connection to the Dublin Tattoo Convention.
The Hot Rods and vintage cars will be meeting up at 9.30am at West Coast Coffee temple bar the cruise will be Cruising at 10am running for an hour ending up at the D4 Hotel Ballsbridge for the start of the Dublin tattoo convention.
There will be t-shirts on sale with all proceeds going to the Irish Seal Sanctuary. Donations also welcome
Music Styles Played: Jazz, Blues, Country Swing, Rockabilly (Rock ‘n’ Roll), Doo-wop, RnB & Calypso
Gigs:
Gigs are subject to change without notice – Social Dance Network accepts no responsibility for cancelled gigs – always check with the DJ before attending a gig.
Trixie BEEPBEEP’S BOPSHOP
Every Friday: 10pm to 2am The Bopshop is on a break until 29th Jan Venue: Le Cirk, Dame Street, Dublin 2 ( web: www.lecirk.ie/ ) Admission: Free
The Gramophone Disco
The Gramophone Disco is a magical & romantic world of vintage sounds and visuals. Combining 78 records played on wind up gramophones and classic vinyl records, the listener is transported back to an age where music was heartfelt and spurred one to really dance. Using Victorian, Edwardian, early Modernist art and decor, the visitor is enveloped in an antique world. The Magic Lantern Cinema projects highlights of classic and early film, of both Irish and international production, that are tailor made to marry with the mood of the music. The overall atmosphere is a dizzying party of great music and dancing. It is a civilised sanctuary for those weary of the over stimulated modern world. Playing dirty ditties at a shindig near you soon.
More info: http://www.myspace.com/gramophonedisco
The Twisted Pepper, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1
15th Jan 2010, 10pm – 2.30am
Admission: €5 before 11pm, €10 after 11pm
(but guess what? Free to Swing dancers, ref: Alan Doyle, Social Dance Network Ireland)
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The Roaring Forties are Irelands Premier Jump Jive Swing band, Its high energy
delivery of this music makes it one of the most exciting bands in the country.
Made up of six of the most talented musicians in Ireland with a vocalist / front man whose
voice suits this genre of music .
The solid band consists:
George Patterson (Vocals)
Alan Pentony(Bass)
Julian LLoyd Webber (Drums)
Pedro Louis Restrienta (Guitar)
Anth Kaley (keyboards)
Ken Marshall (Saxophone)
The Deps:
Christian Best (Drums)
Gareth Forsyth (Guitar)
Dave Carvil (Saxophone)
Formed in 2003 for the Cork Jazz festival, the Roaring Forties have gone from strength to strength to become a highly recognised ultra tight band in and out of the Jazz scene, with its rocky approach it is
watchable and dancable to by all ages.
Currently they have a single in the Irish charts with Jon Kenny and an album “swing til you die” that are available in Virgin, HMV and tower records. Downloadable through cd baby and iTunes.
Gigs:
Gigs are subject to change without notice – Social Dance Network accepts no responsibility for cancelled gigs – always check with the band before attending a gig.
November
Friday 6th: Debarras with John Fitz.
Tuesday 17th: Recording advert in silversprings.
Wednesday 18th : Not Avaialable
Saturday 21st: THE EMPIRE MUSIC HALL (BELFAST) tickets £10 (CANCELLED)
Saturday 28th : Macartheys Bar 10 – 12 paul (CANCELLED)
4th December: Briar Rose (CANCELLED)
5TH: NOT AVAILABLE PAUL DUNLEA’S WEDDING (OH DEAR)
28th: Barnabrow
29th: Montenote Hotel .
30th:
31st : . castle martre hotel
Set List:
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ABOVE LISTED SONG SONGS MAY NOT BE PERFORMED.THEY CAN BE ADDED TO AND SUBTRACTED FROM AT THE BANDS DISCRESION
Louis Prima – Buona Sera
Louis Prima – I’m Just a Gigolo
Louis Prima – I Wanna Be Like You
Louis Prima – Pennies from the Heaven
Louis Prima – Angelina
Louis Prima – Banana Split for My Baby
Louis Prima – When Your Smiling
Louis Prima – Oh Marie
Louis Armstrong – Mack the Knif
Louis Armstrong – It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra – (I’ll be Glad When You’re Dead) You Rascal You
Louis Armstrong – St. James Infirmary
Louis Jordan & his Tympany Five – Choo Choo Cha Boogie
Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five – Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t
Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five – Five Guys Named Moe
Nat King Cole – (Get Your Kicks on) ROUTE 66
Nat King Cole – Straighten Up and Fly Right
Nat King Cole – Nat King Cole – it’s only a paper moon
Ella Fitzgerald – Summertime
Ella Fitzgerald – Autumn leaves
Django Reinhardt – Nagasaki
Django Reinhardt – The Sheik of Arabi
Django Reinhardt – Undecided
Brian Setzer – Jump Jive N’ Wail
Stray Cats – Rock This Town
Frank Sinatra – Cheek To Cheek
Frank Sinatra – Lady is a tramp
Benny Goodman Sextet – I Got Rhythm
Chuck Berry – Johnny B. Goode
Big Joe Turner – Shake Rattle & Roll
Lester Young / Count Basie – LADY BE GOOD
Bill Haley – Sweet Sue
Jerry Lee Lewis – Sweet Georgia Brown
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