THE TOM DUNNETT SWING ORCHESTRA
When you get a band of this quality you really do need to come and see them. Drawn from the best the Birmingham Conservatoire has to offer from thier 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students they really really swing. Do not make the mistake of underestimating the extraordinary swing talent that is in this young line up. Playing at JATW12 they were the act that had everyone talking, they were the act that got people out of the vintage area, out of the relax zone, out of thier caravans, and into thier venue because they were so amazing. Well can't say we didn't blow thier trumpet for them and can't say we didn't let you know just how brilliant and entertaining this band is. We will be there in the front row for a truly inspiring and amazing and enjoyable dance experience with this fabulous orchestra we suggest you grab a ticket and come join in!
THREE BELLES AND THE BEVIN BOYS
These guys and gals are booked to Jumpin at the Woodside this year.
The Three Belles & The Bevin Boys are fast becoming one of the most popular swing-jazz bands on the circuit performing at The Royal Albert Hall, War & Peace, and many other events and now they're coming to Jumpin' At The Woodside!
The band specialise in WWII and 1940s authentic sounds (and period costume!) and recreate the songs made popular by The Andrews Sisters, Louis Jordan, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and beyond! Their small-band lineup enables them to stay versatile and keep their large repertoire fresh. A mix of tempos is ensured, be prepared for a varied and fun night of nostalgic dance music!
Take a look at our facebook page to get the idea of how spectacular these peeps are. www.facebook/jumpinatthewoodside2
THE HEP CHAPS
We are chuffed to nutts to have this fabulous band on the roster. Swingin singin and generally runnin you round ragged you'll dance so much!
The Hep Chaps were founded in 1996 after David Howarth and John Wallace met up in the West End of London performing in the stage musical Good Rockin Tonight. David started playing and singing professionally with the local big band when he was sixteen. Django Rheinhardt, Hank Williams and the crooning of Frank Sinatra rank amongst his early influences. He has played in various bands since and acted and played in the original cast of Buddy and Good Rockin' Tonight in the West End. As well as The Hep Chaps, over the last six years Dave has played with Appalachian Strings, one of Ireland's foremost Bluegrass bands. John started up with a Band called The Stargazers who were signed by CBS and had some singles chart success. From there John played with JoBoxers, The Big Town Playboys, James Taylor Quartet, Little Willy Little Field, Robert Plant, the list goes on. West End credits include, Good Rockin' Tonight and Elvis. At the moment John is also one part of the Heavy Shift band and writing team.
Together, the Hep Chaps are a tight, authentically swinging outfit, perfect for dancing and ubercool evenings ... very groovy and very special. Get your best duds on and come and cut a rug with one of the UK's formost swing outfits. Mingling well-known swing tunes from the 30s & 40s with their own originals in the same classic style this band is one of the most fun & accessible dance bands around. Absolutely toe-tapping… Check out The Hep Chap Boogie… and [their] homage to continental bed covers: Hoover The Duvet. All totally danceable!” Can't Wait!! (Photo Courtesy of Fats Geordiemo)
LOLA LAMOUR and HER BLUE LIGHT BOYS
The fabulous Lola lamour will be joining us and what a treat. She specialises in songs from the 20's to the 50's from Gershwin to Porter taking in dance band melodies as well as magical moments from the movies. She has brought her authentic sound to the multitude of TV and Radio shows she has appeared in. Lola has also graced the front cover of many Magazines modelling the looks and glamour of past era's. All this and she has a busy touring schedule with her bands all over the country.
Her glamourous appeal and exquisite voice have swept audiences off thier feet at her many performances. Picking out tunes that are fabulous for dancers she will keep you dancing all night long. We are fortunate to have her and her lovely boys here and look fwd to what will be a spectacular evening with her on Sunday at JATW13.
Don’t miss Wales’s finest 6 piece Jump Jive band!
The Jiveoholics take the tunes of the 1940’s Jump Jive era and the early 1950’s Rock ‘n’ Roll scene and give them a little twist of fun and pizzazz.
Classics like 'There ain't nobody here but us chickens' and 'Flip, Flop and Fly' snuggle comfortably alongside the revivalist hits 'Stray Cat Strut' and 'Mr Pinstripe Suit'. For the R'n'R crowd there's numbers like 'Sea Cruise' and 'Good Luck Charm'
Fronted by the fabulous Kitty L’Etoile, the band performs a humorous and energetic show perfect for dancers, festival goers and all those in search of a good time.
With over 300 shows of Jump Jivin’ madness under their belt, The Jiveoholics are guaranteed to make you move your feet!
THE PAPER MOON BAND
Formed in Bristol from a love of all things swing and led from the front by jazz singer Lucy Moon. The Paper Moon Band, a quintet busting full of high energy swing came forth onto the scene in 2011. Lindy hoppers themselves, this band takes its swing seriously - throwing out some of the finest classics from the 1920's - 50's, whilst stealthily punctuating the sound with modern conversions. With such brilliant musicianship they have yet to offend any diehard vintage traditionalists. There's no 'only' about the Paper Moon Band, and nothing 'make-believe' about their sound... here is a band that gets the dance floor jumping, and really enjoys playing those classic swingin' tunes. Eight beats in and you will be swingin' all night .
ELECTRIC SWING CIRCUS
The Electric Swing Circus – a 6 piece live Electro Swing band that fuses cool 20's swing with stomping electro beats in a dazzling live show. Their unique sound is cre-ated using upright bass, swinging samples, gypsy guitar, keys, live drums, dirty synths, and topped off with soar-ing harmonies from the Sisters of Swing. The Electric Swing Circus hotfoots its way through every-thing from breakbeat and house to jungle and dubstep, whilst keeping true to their own unique style of swing. After stunning audiences all over the UK on their debut tour, and an album on its way for 2013, who knows where they are headed next…
Ladies and Gentlemen, hold onto your hats... The circus is coming to town!
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