Peoria Area Lindy & Swing

-Week of July 12th, 2009-

Events

Nothin But the Blues Festival

It.s big city sound in your own backyard!
The festival is held at the beautiful Tri- Lakes facility located at 2100 South Bunn Street in Bloomington, IL.

Friday, July 17th

6:00pm..........J.J. and Company
7:00pm..........Sally Weisenberg
8:00pm..........Harper
9:15pm..........Big James and the Chicago Playboys

Saturday, July 18th

1:30pm..........TBA
2:30pm..........Chicken Shack
3:45pm..........Matt Curry and the Curfew
5:00pm..........Kenney .Blues Boss. Wayne
6:15pm..........Pistol Pete
7:30pm..........Sharrie Williams
9:00pm..........Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas

Tickets are $16 per day, at the door or advance online.

Check out www.nothinbutthebluesfestival.com for further info!

This was a complete blast last year! Anyone traveling in from out of town is more than welcome to stay at Matty V's house! Bring your own pillow and blanket tho! :D

Swing vs Latin night at Body Fitness

-Saturday July 18

Which is better? Swing of course. Come out and help prove it to the local Salsa Dancers!

This good natured night will feature both Latin and Swing music!

Swing nd Salsa lessons begin at 7.
Dance begins at 8 and concludes at 12.

Weekly Events

Wednesday (7-15):

What: RCBS Wednesday Blues Shows
When: 7:00PM-10:00PM
Where: Dragon's Dome in Pekin
Type of dancing: Swing/Lindy/Blues

Upcoming Events

Dancing Under the Stars

It's time to brush up on your ballroom dancing on Peoria's only outdoor dance floor. This year's program will feature the big band sounds you've come to love. Join us on Thursday evenings for these FREE events featuring the following bands:

July 16 no dancing this night
July 23 Nancy West & the Collegues
July 30 Glenn Reader & the Countrymen

Official Site

Summerdance Series!

Located in the Spirit of Music Garden
Grant Park at 601 S. Michigan Ave.

Times and bands vary based on the day. Keep an eye out for the current information!
all ages, no cover

The 2009 CEFCU Jazz Series

July 16 - ? (Check Riverfront Calendar)
July 23 - Billy Cook Quintet
July 30 - Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra
August 6 - ? (Check Riverfront Calendar)
August 13 - David Hoffman Quartet

Riverfront Calendar (details coming soon)

9th Anual Swing Out Rockford

When: July 25th

Swing Out Rockford is our annual event where we host a large dance and donate our profits for the year to charity.
The Thomas Gunthar Trio will be playing from 9pm-Midnight. There will be an hour six count East Coast Swing lesson from 8pm-9pm.
The cost for the event is $10.
This year donations will be made to The Rockford Rescue Mission and Sharefest.
For volunteer opportunities contact Tina Cuppini or Katherine Koehler.
Located at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Rockford.

Do you know of an event not listed here? Send us the info at events@palswing.org.