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Sept 6: Solomon Douglas Swingtet
 Solomon Douglas is a jazz pianist and bandleader, whose various bands have played at more than fifty exchanges, camps, workshops, and other dance events in North America, Asia, and Australia in the past seven years. The Solomon Douglas Swingtet is a ten-piece dance band whose repertoire is rooted in that of the Basie band and that of the Ellington band, with other big-band standards and classic jazz tunes thrown in as well.
Oct 11: The Peter Hostage Situation
 The Hostage Situation is a hard-driving swing machine featuring nine of the Boston area's finest musicians. Singer/pianist Peter Hostage leads this top-tier pro ensemble through the swing classics of Basie, Ellington, Miller and Sinatra, plus a whole lot of jump blues from the likes of Louis Jordan, Joe Turner, Louis Prima and Ray Charles.
Nov 8: Doc Scanlon's Rhythm Boys
 For over twenty years, Doc Scanlon has rocked the capitals of the world from Albany, New York to St. Petersburg, Russia with an exciting blend of Big Band Swing and Rockin' Rhythm & Blues. Audiences can't resist tunes by Louis Prima, Ray Charles, Glenn Miller, The Temptations, Nat King Cole, Chuck Berry, and Brian Setzer - put a dance floor in front of this band and flying feet fill it!
Dec 13: The Love Dogs
 This local seven-piece, high-energy band, combines elements of jump blues, New Orleans R&B and early rock’n’roll into their own powerhouse sound. The band features a three-piece sax section, a three-piece rhythm section, and one crazy singer.
Jan 10: Sweet Willie D & the Continental Walk
 A six-piece band dedicated to preserving a true American Art form... The Blues! Led by the dynamic singing of Sweet Willie D, the Continental Walk plays stupendous jump/swing blues that will knock you off of your feet! This is a dance not to be missed.
Feb 14: The Fried Bananas
 The Fried Bananas was created with the goal of providing music for swing dancers and plays a mix of blues, swing, and gypsy jazz. Now one of the most popular local bands, come see what all of the fuss is about!
March 14: Eight to the Bar
 Eight to the Bar is one of the finest, most energetic bands this side of the Hudson (and one of our most popular). Their double female vocals and outstanding instrumentals deliver great swing and rhythm & blues.
April 25: The Gordon Webster Band
Pianist Gordon Webster is one of the most sought after musicians in the Lindy Hop world.  His tremendous musicianship and passion, supported by his first-hand knowledge of social dancing, have inspired Lindy Hoppers at hundreds of dance events worldwide. Drawing on influences as diverse as Fats Waller, Count Basie, Oscar Peterson and Gene Harris, Webster serves up an energetic smorgasbord of styles unified by one characteristic: irresistible danceability. One of the most active and versatile musicians on the scene, Webster maintains ongoing collaborative relationships with a diverse array of jazz/blues and Lindy Hop luminaries. He has appeared as a sideman to Wycliffe Gordon and has collaborated on multiple occasions with Barbara Morrison, and is a regular featured guest with New York's Cangelosi Cards. Tonight's performance will feature outstanding vocalist Brianna Thomas.
May 9: Dom V and the Swingout Big Band
 This authentic-sounding big band, led by Domenic Valarioti, consists of twenty of Massachusetts' finest musicians performing swing music the way it used to be played.
June 13: TBA
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