FEATURED EVENT:
Swing Dance at Glen Echo's Spanish Ballroom
Saturday, August 16 ~ 9pm - Midnight
Gottaswing.com presents a swing dance with the SingCo Rhythm Orchestra. SRO bandleader Doug Bowles is Rudy Vallee, Cab Calloway, Fred Astaire and Harry Connick, Jr., all rolled into one! His vast experience in front of audiences, coupled with a naturally bubbly, zany personality and excellent musicianship combine to make him one of the best front men you’ll ever find. SRO plays all the standard greats of the Big Band Swing Era, with a style that will convince you that you’ve stepped into another decade.
Beginner swing lesson with Tom & Debra, 8 - 9 pm; dancing with the band from 9pm - midnight.
Presented by Gottaswing, LLC.
Recommended Ages: All ages welcome
Admission: $15 (no advance reservations)
Location: The Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park ~ 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
NEXT UP:
September 20, 2008
Big Band Concert ~ Roanoke College, Salem, VA
Full event details on the SingCo Music website.
Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Doug-Bowles-the-SingCo-Rhythm-Orchestra/20512485870.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Doug Bowles and His SingCo Rhythm Orchestra
Outdoor Concert in Alexandria
Saturday,August 2, 2008
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Free!! and open to the public
Come join Doug Bowles and the SRO as we feature some of our favorite arrangements! SingCo appears in its 1920s instrumentation (10 piece band with added violin). Doug Bowles leads and directs his band in a wonderful one hour concert of some of the best big band and dance band music of the mid-20s to the mid-40s. The marvelous Cindy Hutchins joins the band to sing some of her favorite numbers.
Hayfield Elementary School
7633 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22315
This is an outdoor event. In case of inclement weather, cancellation notifications for the public are posted at the following number 1 1/2 hours before the start time. (703) 324-SHOW (7469)
The orchestra website is http://www.singcomusic.com./
Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Doug-Bowles-the-SingCo-Rhythm-Orchestra/20512485870.
Saturday,August 2, 2008
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Free!! and open to the public
Come join Doug Bowles and the SRO as we feature some of our favorite arrangements! SingCo appears in its 1920s instrumentation (10 piece band with added violin). Doug Bowles leads and directs his band in a wonderful one hour concert of some of the best big band and dance band music of the mid-20s to the mid-40s. The marvelous Cindy Hutchins joins the band to sing some of her favorite numbers.
Hayfield Elementary School
7633 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22315
This is an outdoor event. In case of inclement weather, cancellation notifications for the public are posted at the following number 1 1/2 hours before the start time. (703) 324-SHOW (7469)
The orchestra website is http://www.singcomusic.com./
Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Doug-Bowles-the-SingCo-Rhythm-Orchestra/20512485870.
Monday, July 14, 2008
TPFF Fundraiser at El Golfo
To support the totally FREE Takoma Park Folk Festival!
Just dine at El Golfo on Tuesday, July 15 from 5-10pm and they will donate 20% of their proceeds to TPFF.
Read reviews of El Golfo here:
A Latin American diner with delicious tres leches cake http://www.washingtonian.com/restaurantreviews/239.html
El Golfo takes Latin American cooking up a notch http://www.gazette.net/gazette_archive/2003/200306/entertainment/diningoutfeat/142364-1.html
Visit the Takoma Park Folk Festival website: http://www.tpff.org/
Enjoy the fine food at El Golfo restaurant on Flower Avenue (near Piney Branch) and help raise money for TPFF!
Just dine at El Golfo on Tuesday, July 15 from 5-10pm and they will donate 20% of their proceeds to TPFF.
Read reviews of El Golfo here:
A Latin American diner with delicious tres leches cake http://www.washingtonian.com/restaurantreviews/239.html
El Golfo takes Latin American cooking up a notch http://www.gazette.net/gazette_archive/2003/200306/entertainment/diningoutfeat/142364-1.html
Visit the Takoma Park Folk Festival website: http://www.tpff.org/
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