the pittsburgh lindy exchange

November 17 to 19, 2006 in Pittsburgh, PA

Dances

Dances will be held Friday evening through Sunday evening with 6 bands and various DJs.

Bands currently booked:

New Legacy Jazz Band (Friday evening)

New to PittStop this year, performing classic swing inspired by Count Basie, Duke Ellington and others, this experienced Baltimore area band knows how to inspire dancers to move at their best!

Marc Bodell Trio (Friday late night)

New to PittStop this year, the smooth, sophisticated, melodic dance grooves by verteran musician Marc Bodell will transport dancers to a different era. Back in his hometown of Pittsburgh with his terrific trio, Marc Bodell has much to offer from tremendous experience.

Roger Humphries Big Band (Saturday evening)

This exceptional 17 piece big band emulates the classic big bands of past eras. Appreciating and loving dance audiences, R.H.B.B. is back this year for the 4th time by popular demand!

Sweaty Betty Blues Band (Saturday late night)

New to PittStop this year, this band performed at our recent blues dance exchange, the PBnJ. Bluesy, grindy and jazzy, lead singer Marcy Brown sings with soul and grit.

JImmy Sapienza's Five Guys Named Moe (Sunday afternoon)

A long-standing Pittsburgh band, they regularly perform for swing and lindy dancers. Described as a swingin', rockin', jazzy, bluesy, very hip band who plays in the tradition of Louis Jordan and Louis Prima, Jimmy Sapienza also emulates the singing styles of Sinatra and Bennett.

Kenny Blake, internationally acclaimed saxophonist who has been performing for over 30 years, will be playing his smooth and thrilling saxophone style with the Five Guys!

Boilermaker Jazz Band (Sunday evening)

The hottest jazz band in Pittsburgh energizes the dance hall with fast, fun, fabulous music, especially when Jennie Luvv provides the vocals. They are a PittStop perennial!

All dances will be held in tried and true venues that are spacious with wooden floors!

Friday evening and late night dances will be held in venues used regularly by local swing dances. Floors are hard, smooth wood in nice condition.

Sat. evening, Roger Humphries Big Band will perform in a large, spacious venue with a hard, smooth wooden floor in great condition. Acoustics are excellent for an authentic big band sound!

Sat. late night dance will be held at Pittsburgh's "Swing City" with a smooth wooden floor that's well-maintained for dancers!

Sunday afternoon and evening dances are held in vintage dance halls with smooth wooden floors that are perfect for lindy dancing!

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