Friday Night Main Dance |Rent Party
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Rent Party hit the Austin swing jazz scene in 2015 and has since played countless bars, clubs, dances and private events in an around the city and beyond.
Comprising an eclectic group of Austin transplants, Rent Party brings a unique blend of players from varied musical backgrounds and influences. This diversity manifests in a fresh blend of hot jazz, vintage swing, and jazz manouche. In 2020 Rent Party released their first full length album "High Five and Rotate", containing a fresh mix of original tunes and classic jazz standards. Lineup: Sarah Ulloa - Vocals / Drums Jamey Cummins - Guitar / Vocals Jake Harrell - Guitar David Jellema - Cornet/Clarinet Alen Cileli - Violin Phil Spencer - Bass |
Friday Late Night | The Charlie Christians
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Championing the sound of the all-time great guitarist, Charlie Christian, is Austin, Texas’ aptly named “The Charlie Christians.”
Born out of the Monday night swing music scene of recent years at the Sahara Lounge is this group who pays homage to, but without strictly replicating, the sound of the famous late 30s - early 40s Benny Goodman Sextet, which featured Christian on guitar, as well as Lionel Hampton on vibes. Utilizing two electric guitars (JD Pendley and Lindsay Greene), flute and saxophone (Lauryn Gould), string bass (Joshua Hoag), and drum set (Jason Baczynski), they adopt many iconic moments contained in the sextet’s original recordings, often harmonizing riffs and solos that showcase the genius that was Charlie Christian as well as the unique swing styles of this current “C.C.’s” lineup. Their music is inventive, accessible, in the pocket, and great for dancing and listening. Lineup: Guitar: JD Pendley Guitar: Lindsay Greene Flute/Sax: Lauryn Gould Drums: Jason Baczynski Bass: Josh Hoag |
Saturday Night Main Dance | The Golden Hour Orchestra
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The Golden Hour Orchestra is an expanded iteration of Austin’s own Golden Hour Heptet. Led by Lauryn Gould, along with co-conspirator, Ryan Gould, this 10-piece “little big band” features a stellar lineup of musicians playing new arrangements of classic swing tunes, deep cuts, and maybe even a few originals — all lovingly crafted with dancers in mind. Expect to hear new interpretations of the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges, Edmond Hall, Don Byas, Slam Stewart, Lester Young, Mary Lou Williams, John Kirby, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Coleman Hawkins, Maxine Sullivan, et al."
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Saturday Late Night | The Night Shift
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Co-led by Austinite Colin Hancock and local favorite Jonathan Ng, The Night Shift brings you hot swing 1930s style. Friends since their New York days, Grammy nominated cornetist and saxophonist Colin Hancock and violinist and festival regular Jonathan Ng have played together for years. Now the two are teaming up to bring some of the finest hot musicians in the southwest together for a HRH extravaganza. In addition to Hancock and Ng, this group is made up of the formidable Lauryn Gould on the saxophone, JD Pendley on guitar, the one and only Ryan Gould on the string bass, and the legendary Hal Smith on drums. Combined, this group is sure to bring you the very best in dance rhythms and hot music.
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Sunday Night Main Dance | Jelly du Jour Buffet featuring Alice Spencer
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