"Foxwoods 2/27/10"

Click here to see us perform our version of the Foxwoods theme song at the jingle contest finals at the Fox Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino on February 27.

With Erin McKeown 4/4/09

What an honor it was to have singer-songwriter Erin McKeown join us at this swing dance!

Click here to see a video of Erin performing "Rhode Island Is Famous For You" with us.

Crane Estate Concert 8/21/09
Ipswich, Massachusetts

Our performance at the historic mansion on a cliff above the beach put us in front of 2000 enthusiastic concert goers. Some of our youngest of fans even approached us for autographs! Click here for a video clip from this one.

Battle of the Bands 5/23/08

On this day in front of 400 Lindy Hoppers, we battled the White Heat Swing Orchestra to determine the top swing band in Boston.

Click here to see a video of the big finale. You decide who won!





Here is a list of our past performances over the last two years.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2010

OUTDOOR CONCERT
The Willows Retirement Home
1 Lyman Street
Westborough, Massachusetts

7:15 - 8:30pm
Admission: Free

Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens.

SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2010

PRIVATE WEDDING
Castle Hill Inn
Newport, Rhode Island

6:30 - 10:30pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2010

PRIVATE WEDDING
Private residence
Stonington, Connecticut

6:00 - 11:00pm

FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2010

SWING DANCE
Clarion Nantasket Beach Hotel, Surf Ballroom
45 Hull Shore Drive
Hull, Massachusetts

8:00 - 11:00pm
Admission: $35

Strictly Sinatra MusicAmerica Swing Dance Party, hosted by Ron Della Chiesa. Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens. Click here to order tickets.

SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010

OUTDOOR CONCERT / FUNDRAISER
Maryland Science Center
Baltimore, Maryland

8:00pm - 12:00am
Admission: $125 each; $105 for members.

Solstice 2010 annual celebration. Proceeds help support education and outreach into local schools and the community. Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens and Leenie Doran on vocals.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2010

PRIVATE DINNER-DANCE
Northeastern University, Blackman Auditorium
Boston, Massachusetts

7:00 - 10:00pm

Featuring Leenie Doran on vocals.

FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2010

SWING DANCE
United Methodist Church
2600 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, Massachusetts

9:15 - 10:45pm
Admission: $10 ($8 students).

Annual Swing Night, organized by Lexington High School students. Proceeds to benefit Darfur. Swing dance lesson 7:00-8:00pm, LHS bands perform 8:00-9:30pm. Featuring Leenie Doran on vocals.

SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010

DINNER-DANCE
Intercontinental Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts

7:00 - 11:00pm
Admission: $250

INTA 2010 Annual Gala. Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens and American Idol contestant Jennifer Hirsh on vocals.

SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010

DINNER-DANCE
Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts

8:30 - 11:30pm
Admission: $300 ($200 by April 2)

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company annual gala fundraiser. Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens on vocals.

SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010

PRIVATE WEDDING
Highland Country Club
North Attleboro, Massachusetts

2:00 - 5:00pm

FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010

SWING DANCE
Clarion Nantasket Beach Hotel, Surf Ballroom
45 Hull Shore Drive
Hull, Massachusetts

8:00 - 11:00pm
Admission: $35

Strictly Sinatra MusicAmerica Swing Dance Party, hosted by Ron Della Chiesa. Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens on vocals.

SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2010

SWING DANCE
Cultural Center at Eagle Hill
Hardwick, Massachusetts

7:00 - 9:00pm
Admission: $40 ($30 seniors, students, and teachers)

Includes swing dance lesson 5:00pm, buffet dinner 6:00pm.

SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2010

PRIVATE WEDDING
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Cambridge, Massachusetts

7:00 - 11:00pm

FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2010

SWING DANCE
Assumption College
500 Salisbury Street
Worcester, Massachusetts

9:00 - 11:30pm

Swing dance party for Assumption College students.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2010

CONCERT
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street
Worcester, Massachusetts

12:00 - 1:00pm
Admission: free

Brown Bag concert series. Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens on vocals.

SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010

DINNER-DANCE
Hilton Garden Inn
Portland, Maine

7:00 - 11:00pm
Admission: $100

American Red Cross Mid Coast Chapter annual ball.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010

COMPETITION
Foxwoods Resort Casino, Fox Theater
Mashantucket, Connecticut

7:00 - 10:00pm
Admission: free

"Be The Wonder" finals, with ten bands competing for the grand prize. Click here for details and to RSVP.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2010

PRIVATE PARTY
Babson College
Wellesley, Massachusetts

8:00 - 10:00pm

President's Ball 2010. Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens on vocals.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010

SWING DANCE
Clarion Nantasket Beach Hotel, Surf Ballroom
45 Hull Shore Drive
Hull, Massachusetts

8:00 - 11:00pm
Admission: $35

Strictly Sinatra MusicAmerica Swing Dance Party, hosted by Ron Della Chiesa. Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens on vocals.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2010

PRIVATE WEDDING
The Barn at Gibbet Hill
Groton, Massachusetts

5:30 - 9:30pm

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2009

HOLIDAY CONCERT
Natick Collections (aka the Natick Mall)
1245 Worcester Street (Rt. 9)
Natick, Massachusetts

6:00 - 8:00pm
Admission: free

Leenie Doran sings big band holiday tunes.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009

SWING DANCE
Swing City at the Somerville City Club
20 Innerbelt Road
Somerville, Massachusetts

9:00pm - 12:00am
Admission: $15 ($10 with college ID)

Swing dance lessons of various levels 7:30pm.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009

SWING DANCE FUNDRAISER
Four Seasons Hotel
200 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts

6:30pm - 12:00am
Admission: $50 (dancing only)

The 2009 March of Dimes FDR Humanitarian Award Gala.
Band plays 9:30pm - midnight.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009

PRIVATE WEDDING
Willowdale Estate
Topsfield, Massachusetts

5:30 - 9:30pm

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2009

PRIVATE PARTY
Atkinson Country Club
Atkinson, New Hampshire

7:30 - 10:30pm

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2009

PRIVATE WEDDING
Aldrich Mansion
Warwick, Rhode Island

5:00 - 10:00pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2009

CONCERT
Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts
40 Stow Street
Concord, Massachusetts

8:00 - 10:30pm (People's Republic opens)
Admission: $20 ($15 students/seniors)

Featuring NYC vocalist Jennifer Hirsh. Click here to purchase tickets.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008

SWING DANCE FUNDRAISER
Crowne Plaza Hotel Natick
1360 Worcester St
Natick, Massachusetts

8:30 - 11:00pm
Admission: $50

Dessert buffet and dancing. Proceeds to benefit Kids Connect.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

SWING DANCE
Springstep
98 George P. Hassett Drive
Medford, Massachusetts

9:00pm - 12:00am
Admission: $17 ($15 students)

Hosted by Boston Swing Central. Swing dance lesson 8:00-9:00pm. Featuring vocalist Dana Lauren.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

OUTDOOR CONCERT
North Amherst Community Farm
1090 N. Pleasant Street
Amherst, Massachusetts

5:30 - 7:00pm
Admission: free

4th Annual North Amherst Harvest Festival. Starts at noon, with five other bands also performing.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

DINNER-DANCE
Brattleboro Retreat
Anna Marsh Lane
Brattleboro, Vermont

7:00 - 10:30pm
Admission: $75

Brattleboro Retreat's 175th birthday celebration. Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2009

PEABODY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Leather City Common
77 Lowell Street
Peabody, Massachusetts

6:00 - 7:30pm
Admission: Free

Outdoor concert, featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009

PRIVATE DINNER/DANCE
Westin Copley Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts

7:00 - 11:00pm
Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2009

CONCERT / SWING DANCE
Doctorow Center for the Arts
Rte. 23A
Hunter, New York

8:00 - 10:00pm
Admission: $15

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2009

PRIVATE WEDDING
The Taj Pierre Hotel
New York, New York

7:00 - 11:30pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2009

PRIVATE WEDDING
Sharksmouth Mansion
Manchester-by-the Sea, Massachusetts

6:30 - 10:30pm

FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009

PRIVATE WEDDING
Castle in the Clouds
Moultonborough, New Hampshire

6:30 - 11:00pm

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009

PICNIC CONCERT SERIES AT CASTLE HILL
The Crane Estate
Argilla Road
Ipswich, Massachusetts

7:00 - 9:00pm
Admission: free ($25/car for parking)

Outdoor concert, featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens. Swing dance lesson 6:00pm.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009

PRUDENTIAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
South Garden at Prudential Center
800 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts

12:00 - 1:00pm
Admission: free

Outdoor concert, featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens.

SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2009

PRIVATE WEDDING
The Bushnell
Hartford, Connecticut

2:30 - 6:30pm

THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009

OUTDOOR CONCERT
The Prado (North End)
416 Hanover Street
Boston, Massachusetts

7:00 - 8:30pm
Admission: free

MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009

PRIVATE WEDDING
Searles Castle
Windham, New Hampshire

6:30 - 10:30pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2009

PRIVATE WEDDING
Harraseeket Inn
Freeport, Maine

12:30 - 5:30pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009

PRIVATE WEDDING
Kennebunkport, Maine

8:30 - 11:30pm

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2009

COCKTAIL PARTY FUNDRAISER
Intercontinental Hotel
510 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts

6:30 - 9:30pm
Admission: $75 and up.

Sponsored by the Melanoma Foundation of New England, with special guest speaker Kelli Pedroia (Dustin Pedroia's wife).

SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2009

PRIVATE WEDDING
Arrows Restaurant
Ogunquit, Maine

6:00 - 10:00pm

SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2009

SWING DANCE FUNDRAISER
Maple Street School
322 Maple Street
Manchester Center, Vermont

6:00 - 11:00pm
Admission: $98

Maple Street School's 10th anniversary celebration. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, dessert, open bar, dancing.

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009

SWING DANCE FUNDRAISER
St. Brigid's Church - Kelty Hall
2001 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, Massachusetts

9:30 - 11:00pm
Admission: $10

Benefit swing dance with the Lexington High School Big Band (8:00pm) and the Lexington High School Jazz Ensemble (8:45pm). Beginner swing dance lesson at 7:00pm.

SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2009

CONCERT / SWING DANCE
Temple Emanu-el
393 Atlantic Avenue
Marblehead, Massachusetts

7:00 - 9:30pm
Admission: $18

The temple's 18th annual jazz concert. Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens on vocals.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009

SWING DANCE
Raffael's at Nantasket
45 Hull Shore Drive
Hull, Massachusetts

8:00 - 11:00pm
Admission: $35

Strictly Sinatra MusicAmerica Swing Dance Party, hosted by Ron Della Chiesa. Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens on vocals. SOLD OUT.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009

SWING DANCE
Swing City at the Somerville City Club
20 Innerbelt Road
Somerville, Massachusetts

9:00pm - 12:00am
Admission: $15 ($10 with college ID)

Swing dance lessons of various levels 7:30pm.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2009

SWING DANCE
Andover Town House
20 Main Street
Andover, Massachusetts

7:30 - 10:30pm
Admission: $25

With guest vocalist Erin McKeown.
Beginner swing dance lesson 6:30pm.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2009

GOLF BALL FUNDRAISER
Logan Airport Hilton
1 Hotel Drive
Boston, Massachusetts

10:00pm - 12:00am
Admission: $50 and up.

Golf Ball dinner/dance fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009

BOSTON SWING CENTRAL
Cambridge YMCA
820 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts

10:00pm - 12:00am
Admission: $15 ($12 students)

Public swing dance, with special guest Erin McKeown.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2009

SWING DANCE
Concord Scout House
74 Walden Street
Concord, Massachusetts

7:30 - 11:00pm
Admission: $15 ($10 students)

Featuring vocalists John Stevens (American Idol finalist) and Dana Lauren.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009

BIG BAND CONCERT
Lexington High School
251 Waltham Street
Lexington, Massachusetts

7:30 - 10:00pm (Beantown Swing Orchestra plays 8:45-10:00pm)
Admission: $5

Concert with the Lexington High School Jazz Ensembles.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009

PRIVATE WEDDING
Peabody Essex Museum
Salem, Massachusetts

7:30 - 11:30pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2009

BOSTON SWING CENTRAL
St. Mary's Orthodox Church
8 Inman Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts

9:00pm - 12:00am
Admission: $13 ($10 students)

Public swing dance. Swing dance lesson 8-9pm.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2009

SWING DANCE
Raffael's Walpole 1601 Main Street
Walpole, Massachusetts

8:00 - 11:00pm
Admission: $27.50

Strictly Sinatra MusicAmerica Swing Dance Party, hosted by Ron Della Chiesa. Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens on vocals. Click here for the radio ad.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2008

PRIVATE HOLIDAY PARTY
Indian Harbor Yacht Club
Greenwich, Connecticut

7:00 - 11:00pm

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008

SWING DANCE
The German Club
78 Carter Avenue
Pawtucket, Rhode Island

8:30 - 11:30pm
Admission: $12

Organized by Sal's Productions.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008

SWING DANCE
Boston College
Gasson Hall 100
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

9:00pm - 12:00am
Admission: Free

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2008

SWING DANCE
University of New Hampshire
Granite State Room, Memorial Union Building
Durham, New Hampshire

8:00 - 11:00pm
Admission: Free

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008

PRIVATE WEDDING
Museum Of American Art
New Britain, Connecticut

5:00 - 10:00pm

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2008

HALLOWEEN BALL
Edward G. Connolly Senior Center
90 Chelsea St
Everett, Massachusetts

8:00 - 11:00pm
Admission: Free

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008

SWING CITY
Hyatt Regency Hotel
575 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, Massachusetts

9:30pm - 12:30am
Admission: $20 advance purchase, $25 at the door

Public swing dance.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2008

PRIVATE WEDDING
The Wayside Inn
Sudbury, Massachusetts

6:00 - 10:00pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2008

SWING DANCE
Concord Scout House
74 Walden Street
Concord, Massachusetts

8:30 - 11:00pm
Admission: $15 ($10 students)

Featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens! Beginner swing dance lesson 7:30pm.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2008

KIDS CONNECT FUNDRAISER
Crowne Plaza Hotel Natick
1360 Worcester St
Natick, Massachusetts

8:00 - 11:00pm
Admission: $50

Dessert buffet and dancing.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008

PRIVATE WEDDING
Steele Hill Resort
Sanbornton, New Hampshire

7:30pm - 12:30am

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

BACK TO BABSON SWING DANCE
Knight Auditorium, Babson College
Wellesley, Massachusetts

8:00 - 11:00pm
Back to Babson swing/salsa dance for Babson MBAs, current and alumni.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

BOSTON SWING CENTRAL
St. Mary's Orthodox Church
8 Inman Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts

9:30 - 11:30pm
Admission: $13 ($10 students)

Public swing dance. Swing dance lesson 8-9pm.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2009

PEABODY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Leather City Common
77 Lowell Street
Peabody, Massachusetts

6:00 - 8:00pm
Admission: Free

Outdoor concert.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2008

PICNIC CONCERT SERIES AT CASTLE HILL
The Crane Estate
Argilla Road
Ipswich, Massachusetts

7:00 - 9:00pm

Outdoor concert. Swing dance lesson 6:00pm.
Admission: free ($25/car for parking)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008

PRIVATE WEDDING
The Publick House
Sturbridge, Massachusetts

1:00 - 5:00pm

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008

FEAST OF THE MADONNA DELLA CAVA
The North End (Hanover and Battery Street)
Boston, Massachusetts

8:00 - 11:00pm

Outdoor concert featuring vocalist Alex "Big Al" Hanon.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2008

AMORY STREET FUNDRAISER
Hellenic Cultural Center
25 Bigelow Street
Watertown, Massachusetts

8:00 - 11:00pm
Admission: $20 in advance (before Aug 1), $25 at the door

Benefit dinner/dance for fire victims. Click here for details.

FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2008

DINNER DANCE
Roseland Ballroom
174 Broadway
Taunton, Massachusetts

8:00 - 11:00pm
Admission: $35 dinner/dance, $20 dance only

Hosted by Eric Larivee.

SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2008

PRIVATE WEDDING
Canterbury Shaker Village
Canterbury, New Hampshire

8:00 - 11:30pm

SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2008

OUTDOOR CONCERT
St. Basil Seminary
30 East Street
Methuen, Massachusetts

5:00 - 7:00pm
Admission $10

SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2008

PRIVATE WEDDING
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court
Newport, Rhode Island

7:00 - 11:00pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2008

PRIVATE WEDDING
Morss Hall, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts

1:00 - 5:00pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008

SWING DANCE
Concord Scout House
74 Walden Street
Concord, Massachusetts

8:30 - 11:00pm
Admission: $15 ($10 students)

Featuring jazz violinist and vocalist Eden MacAdam-Somer. Beginner swing dance lesson 7:30pm.

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2008

PRIVATE PARTY
Great Bay Restaurant, Hotel Commonwealth
Boston, Massachusetts

7:00 - 11:00pm

2008 Silver Plume Awards ceremony.

FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008

BATTLE OF THE BIG BANDS
Morss Hall, Walker Memorial Building at MIT
142 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, Massachusetts

8:00pm - 12:00am

Beantown Swing Orchestra vs. White Heat Swing Orchestra!

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2008

OUTDOOR CONCERT
Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common
Boston, Massachusetts

12:30 - 2:30pm

Paulist Center 150th anniversary festival.

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008

PRIVATE DINNER/DANCE
Clark University
Worcester, Massachusetts

8:00pm - 12:00am

Clark University reunion.

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008

PRIVATE WEDDING
Equinox Hotel
Manchester, Vermont

6:00 - 11:00pm

SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2008

DINNER DANCE
Danversport Yacht Club
Danvers, Massachusetts

8:00pm - 12:00am
Admission: $50

North Shore Elder Services fundraiser - "Sail the Seven Seas."



FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008

DANCING FOR DARFUR
St. Brigid's Church - Kelty Hall
2001 Massachusetts Ave.
Lexington, Massachusetts

9:30 - 11:00pm
Admission: $10

"Dancing For Darfur" benefit swing dance with the Lexington High School Big Band (8:00pm) and the Lexington High School Jazz Ensemble (8:45pm). Beginner swing dance lesson at 7:00pm.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008

CONSULS BALL
Grand Ballroom, Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel
31 Saint James Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts

7:00 - 11:30pm
Admission: $250

Black-tie dinner dance.