“Otros Aires joins a handful of jazz- and pop-minded trailblazers who are leading the genre into the 21st century.” —The Toronto Star
A modern spin on the classic, Otros Aires’ new tango mixes traditional tango with contemporary electronic influences in their New York debut.
The Get Down: Soul/R&B
Ponderosa Stomp @ Lincoln Center
Featuring William Bell, Harvey Scales, and The Bobettes, with The Bo-Keys
“A party on its way to becoming an institution.” —The New York Times on the annual Ponderosa Stomp concert
This dance party pays homage to the pioneers of R&B, featuring William Bell, architect of the Stax-Volt sound; Harvey Scales, funk singer and writer of Disco Lady; and doo-wop sweethearts The Bobbettes, of the hit tune Mr. Lee. These trailblazing artists are all backed by the Memphis soul stew sound of The Bo-Keys.
Ponderosa Stomp, a New Orleans musical tradition, highlights the world’s most authentic musicians of rockabilly, R&B, jazz, blues, garage, soul, funk, and swamp pop. This annual festival has become a must-see event, a showcase for living history and thriving art, reviving careers, and praising the unsung heroes who planted the very roots of American music.
Ponderosa Stomp @ Lincoln Center is a collaboration of Midsummer Night Swing and Lincoln Center Festival in association with Ponderosa Stomp Foundation. http://www.lincolncenter.org/asc_load_screen.asp?screen=LCF_Ponderosa_Stomp
When:
Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 6:30
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
Where:
Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
Program:
Soul, R&B, Funk
Lesson: Dave Maxx & MAK 3 Dance Club featuring Chicago's DJ Lady C
DJ: Meredith Ochs, Sirius XM
Best Dance in Town: Rockabilly
Ponderosa Stomp @ Lincoln Center
Featuring The Collins Kids, Carl Mann, and Joe Clay, with Deke Dickerson and the Eccofonics
“A party on its way to becoming an institution.” —The New York Times on the annual Ponderosa Stomp concert
This array of rockabilly Hall-of-Famers includes The Collins Kids, comprised of the double neck guitar whiz Larry and his sister Lorrie; legendary Sun Records singer Carl Mann; and a rare New York appearance by Cajun stomp rocker Joe Clay, all playing with the house band Deke Dickerson and the Eccofonics.
Ponderosa Stomp, a New Orleans musical tradition, highlights the world’s most authentic musicians of rockabilly, R&B, jazz, blues, garage, soul, funk, and swamp pop. This annual festival has become a must-see event, a showcase for living history and thriving art, reviving careers, and praising the unsung heroes who planted the very roots of American music.
Ponderosa Stomp @ Lincoln Center is a collaboration of Midsummer Night Swing and Lincoln Center Festival in association with Ponderosa Stomp Foundation. http://www.lincolncenter.org/asc_load_screen.asp?screen=LCF_Ponderosa_Stomp
When:
Friday, July 17, 2009 at 6:30
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
Where:
Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
Program:
Rockabilly
Lesson: John Knapp & Meredith Stead, Shall We Dance?
DJ: Todd-o-Phonic Todd, WFMU
New Swing Sextet
“Sparkling with brilliant musicianship, this vibe-driven sextet delivers, dishing up both classics and original material, infused with its own unique, intense brand of sizzling, hard-driving authentic New York swing.” —Latin Beat Magazine on New Swing Sextet
After a 30-year hiatus, the New Swing Sextet has reunited, evoking the heyday of salsa and boogaloo while introducing elements of jazz and pop that speak to aficionados and new audiences alike.
When:
Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 6:30
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
Where:
Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
Program:
Salsa, Boogaloo
Lesson: Tony Meredith & Melanie LaPatin, DanceTimesSquare.com
DJ: DJ Nelson Torres
Catherine Russell and Cat & the Hounds Swing Band
“The singer’s gutsy blues croon – one of the best this side of Bessie Smith – could melt the ice in a bourbon on the rocks.” — The Boston Globe on Catherine Russell
Whether she’s shimmying through a barrelhouse stomper, kicking up her heels honky-tonk style, or dragging her weary heart through a torchy juke joint number, Catherine Russell knows her way around a song. As the daughter of Louis Armstrong’s bandleader Luis Russell, she’s got quite the pedigree.
When:
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 6:30
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
Where:
Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
Program:
Jazz, Soul, Blues
Lesson: Joe Palmer, joepalmerdance.com
DJ:David “Shorty Dave” Jacoby
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
“From the moment the nine members of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy took the stage, they owned the place. They brought a party. We're talking old school hip cat swing: suit and tie, wingtips, and don't hang your hat at the door, kids: sport it fresh with an attitude to match.” – Blogcritics Magazine
The little big band that helped ignite the '90’s swing scene brings its high-octane nitro jive to Midsummer Night Swing, as they tip their hats to the incomparable Cab Calloway.
When:
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 6:30
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
Where:
Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
Program:
Swing, Jump Blues
Lesson: Erik Novoa & Anna Brady, SwingShoes.net
DJ: Juke Joint Jonny
La Excelencia
“Powerful arrangements of free-flowing horns and lively percussions…These young-bloods are the real thing.” —Latin Beat Magazine on La Excelencia
The next generation of salsa dura brings a modern vitality and social consciousness to the genre. These revolutionary salsa ambassadors take their bold new sounds to dancers worldwide, breaking the mold while remembering their roots.
When:
Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 6:30
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
Where:
Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
Program:
Salsa Dura
Lesson: Stepping Out Studios
DJ: DJ Andreas
La Sonora Dinamita
These Colombian cumbia legends are credited with helping to popularize the genre throughout Latin America since their founding in 1960. Re-formed by Fruko in 1975 with musicians drawn from Fruko y Sus Tesos, Dinamita's flirtatious female singers hold their own against the explosive power of the brassy big band.
When:
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 6:30
Dance Lesson at 6:30, Live Music at 7:30
Where:
Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
Program:
Cumbia
Lesson: Lucy Cruz
DJ: Monk-One (Wax Poetics, NYCTrust)
Harlem Renaissance Orchestra with special guest Houston Person
“The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra is what we might call a next-level big band… the Harlem-based ensemble plays amazing music.” —WashingtonPost.com
“Person drenches his phrases in blues grease. …a master soul man.” —Jazztimes
This jewel of Harlem revives the music of the Big Band era, with a tribute to jazz tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet. Soulful saxophonist Houston Person revels in the true spirit of Harlem jazz.
When:
Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 6:30<>
Where:
Damrosch Park
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam
Program:
Big Band Jazz
Lesson: Margaret Batiuchok, danceMB.com, Swing Dance Hall of Fame
DJ: Larry Kang
