get happy this november 20-22, 2009
Bands
Get ready for another tremendous lineup of the hottest live bands!
The Solomon Douglas Swingtet
This ten-piece band plays music rooted in the era of Count Basie, with up-tempo classic swing plus slower, groovier jazz and everything in between. With Solomon's swing dance experience and jazz piano chops, he'll lead the band on tunes that will inspire your feet to be happy.
The Rick Matt Project
RMP is a regular PittStop crowd pleaser. They use their classic jazz chops to bring a fresh and lively interpretation to our favorite swing standards. RMP intimately knows the Pittsburgh swing scene and always plays exactly what we need to get us through the evening.
Jimmy Sapienza's Five Guys Named Moe
One of Pittsburgh's mainstay swing bands, Jimmy Sapienza's Five Guys Named Moe features a classic swing sound reminiscent of Louis Jordan and Louie Prima. This band always leads to standing ovations so will be sure to groove and delight.
The Sweaty Betty Blues Band
Bluesy, grindy and jazzy, lead singer Marcy Brown of Sweaty Betty sings with soul and grit for your late-nite dancing pleasure. Described as "turbo-charged jazz riffs into the blues," this band plays tasty stuff and will energize you into the wee hours.
Dr. Zoot
Absolutely loved by Pittsburgh swing dancers and performing regularly for dance audiences since 1998, Dr. Zoot is a Pittsburgh band that knocks 'em dead from the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City to Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville in Key West and many fine clubs and venues in between.
The Boilermaker Jazz Band
The Boilermakers are hired far and wide to play at virtually all the great swing events. Pittsburgh is proud to call them our own. Led by Paul Cosentino and featuring the dulcet vocals of the dazzling Jennie Luvv, the BMJB will swing you out like never before. This band performs at every PittStop by popular demand, so be sure to make it to this dance!