Peoria Area Lindy & Swing

-Week of July 19th, 2009-

Events

Nothin But the Blues Festival

Friday, July 17th

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

• 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

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.

9th Anual Swing Out Rockford

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.

Weekly Events

Wednesday (7-22):

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

Dancing Under the Stars

• July 23 Nancy West & the Collegues

Upcoming Events

Dancing Under the Stars

• July 30 Glenn Reader & the Countrymen

Summerdance Series!

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

Rock Star Series Workshops

Carl and Karrie are proud to announce that Peter Strom will be coming to Chicago once again to teach. We couldn't be more excited about having him back! If you have at least 6 months of lindy hop experience, and have a solid swingout as well as a strong understanding of 6 and 8 count footwork, frame, and partnering, we invite you to register for this amazing workshop. Peter is among the best lindyhoppers in the world, and the man can teach! Don't miss out!

Peter Strom has become a pillar of the national Lindy Hop scene. He garners such titles as 2000, 2001 & 2003 American Lindy Hop Champion & 2003 New York Lindy Hop Open Champion (taking 1st place in several divisions). In 2004, Peter was asked to judge at one of the most prestigious Swing Dance competitions, the US Open Swing Dance Championships. He has been teaching on the national circuit now for 5 years & has taught all over the country at places such as Lindy U, the Great Southwest Lindyfest, and Beantown. He has taught in more exotic locations around the world including in Sweden, Finland, Singapore, & Australia.

Full details and registration are available at http://www.carlandkarrie.com/workshops.htm

Swing-IN 2009

Labor Day Weekend
Full information at the official site.