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Big Band Saturday Matinee
1:00pm to 4:30pm
Tickets: Adult - $25.00
Beaver Valley Community Centre, 81 Victoria St., Thornbury
Georgian Sound Big Band
Based in Thornbury and drawing talent from the southern Georgian Bay region, the Georgian Sound Big Band has 18 enthusiastic musicians whose performances honour band founder, Bob Cringan. Georgian Sound presents a wide variety of ballroom and swing music under the leadership of Don Doner, the musical direction of trombonist Brad Crawford and the vocals of Lisa Hutchinson and trumpeter Dave Watson. The band's repertoire includes favourites from both past and recent decades that delight dancers at public and private parties, concerts in the parks and festivals. The Georgian Sound Big Band has been a driving force behind the Georgian Sound Festival since its inception and is delighted to continue to host Big Band Saturday performances.
Toronto All Star Big Band
One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All-Star Big Band consists of 17 musicians joined by the fabulous voices of the TABB five. The band revives the spirit, style and sound of 1930's and 40's - that golden age of the big bands. Armed with brilliant programming, slick choreography and witty cultural nostalgia, this vibrant cast of awesome young talent has earned its position at the top of the list of presenters throughout Ontario and in the U.S. Theatrical engagements are far-reaching. Recent performances have included the Port Hope Jazz Festival, Port Elgin Big Band Celebration, Beaches International Jazz Festival, Art Park in Lewiston N.Y. and Toronto's famed Palais Royale and Casa Loma.
http://www.torontoallstarbigband.com
Stardust Big Band
The Stardust Big Band enjoys performing the great Swing dance repertoire of the 30s and 40s, the world's most cherished period of popular music. The band also enjoys performing more contemporary dance and Big Band jazz arrangements and compositions throughout the year. Rebecca Binnendyk is the band's featured Vocalist along with a number of exceptional instrumental soloists.
http://www.stardustbigband.com/
Dance in Sync
Toronto Hogtown Swing Dancers
Hogtown Swing Dance Studios is a leading Toronto swing dance academy led by multiple American Swing Dance Champion and choreographer, Dan Amores and instructor/choreographer/mentor Joanna Kassoulides. Both Dan and Joanna are major contributors to swing dancing in Toronto and are dedicated to the preservation, promotion and progression of authentic jazz dance.
Hogtown Swing is also home base for their performance teams, featuring Dan Amores and Joanna Kassoulides. They specialize in the recreation of dances from the swing era including Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa etc. They have performed in and around the GTA. Hogtown Swing Performers have also been seen at jazz festivals all over Ontario, on stage, in movies and television specials (CTV, MuchMusic, W, etc).
