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If you want good dance music, then get to know your bands. Check their web sites and look at their play list and listen to their sample music on their web site.

  Located in Florida, Ontario and Western New York

Florida Dance Bands

Altamonte Jazz Ensemble    eMail
19piece Big Band, paying for dancers at the Eastmonte Civic Center

Anders Bakke [:|\\|//|:] AccordionMan    eMail
1400 S. Scenic Way, St. Augustine,  Mobile ( 904) 806-2587,  Danceable

Chase Music & Entertainment    eMail
 115 South 21st Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33020
Dade: (305) 940-4882 / Broward: (954) 926-6406
Mr. Chase has been entertaining audiences for over twenty-five years! The band has played events
ranging from a 50's party at the Ocean Reef Club to a "Miami Vice" party at the Boca Resort.
From a Kennedy Center Gala in Washington, DC to a Superbowl extravaganza for NBC.
 These and hundreds of other experiences assure you that this band is able to adjust to any situation.,Sosial

Bob Hoose Orchestra    eMail
See their promotional web site at http://www.locoloboevents.com/loco_orchestra.shtml
16-piece dance & show band, 
See his web site. and phone him at 561-965-3790 , Social,  Swing

Bob Roberts Society Orchestra      eMail
The band that Jimmy Buffett immortalized in song... playing for ballroom dancing every Friday at the Boynton Beach Civic Center. Info: 561-742-6240.   Hear again the great tunes as played by the famous bigbands. Thrill to vocals by Johnny Cristi. Swing to the Dixie Six New Orleans style Dixieland Band-within-the-band.  Bookings: 561-732-1591  Social

The most in-demand band for Swing dances in central Florida.  Specializing in
post-war Jump Blues, Swing, and Rockabilly

Fabulons     eMail
South Florida's Favorite Party Band, 954-791-7295

Gary Lawrence and his Sizzling Syncopators    eMail
Recognized by Jazz Critics,  Contact: GLP Music, 
7525 N.W. 61st Terrace, Suite 2703, Parkland, Florida 33067,

 954-346-8863, FAX: (954) 796-4450,

George Gee's Swingin Big Bands   eMail
This is a New York Band playing in Florida at times. Contact: George Gee Orchestra, Inc.
1275 First Ave. Suite 144, New York, NY 10021 USA, Swing

Groove Line Music & Entertainment    eMail
6 to 9pc band available to play Top-40, Disco, Funk, Motown, Rock & Roll, some techno, hip-hop.
Wide variety from the 1940's to 2000's., Weddings, Corporate Events, Private Parties, Charities, Community Events, etc. Listen to their music on their Web Site.    278 NW 43 Way,  Deerfield Beach, 954-649-0127, Social

Gypsy Lane Band      eMail    See Video on the left.
Reggae to Motown, Soul to Disco, 40s to present. Playing in the South East Coast of Florida.

Joe Rivers Band     eMail
The Band is a three piece hybrid band that sounds like a six piece band. It's done with the latest in hi-tech musical
equipment; It's a live hi-tech musical performance your audience will enjoy,  Social

Johnny Cool & the Mobster Swing Band     eMail
10 pc. Swing band, Plays all of Florida and the world. 407-682-6297

The Juke Joint Kings     eMail

The Juke Joint Kings are a 5 piece combo playing jump blues, swing, jazz, and rock n roll.   813-390-8795

Libido Band    eMail
High energy, vitality, intensity, expertise… words that capture the essence of
South Florida’s most dynamic and versatile new live band.
Play everything

Lucian Williams Music   eMail
 Lew Willie & The Snapdragons, 3 to 5 piece dance bands or One man band. Jazz duo or trio,
Pianist, Classical Guitarist 305-945-6826,  Social

Marie Alicata  "The Electric Lady"   eMail
One woman with big band sounds for the dancing people,  Call me at 954-772-7373

The Masci Family Musical Entertainment   eMail
One of the most danceable bands in South East Florida. They have between 2 to 13 members
in their band. Playing music from the 40s to present. They can be reached at 561-488-2747

Mark Zauss and the Z Street Band    eMail
Featuring internationally renown trumpet virtuoso Mark Zauss, (endorsed by Leblanc musical instruments) the Street band have played to sold out audiences including Vice President Dick Cheney, 
Norman Swarzkopf, Ed McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Emeril Lagasse, and countless corporations including 
MacDonalds, House of Blues, Hard Rock Cafe©, Universal Studios, and many more.  

Melbourne Municipal Band    eMail
Serving East Central Florida,  They are touted as a Swingtime dance band, a brass
choir and a Dixieland band. EMail Address

Michael Andrew & Swingerhead   eMail
Michael and his band, Swingerhead recently won the Orlando Music
Award for Best Band in the category of Jazz & Swing for the 4th year in a Row,

Miguel & Co.   eMail
2 to 4 pc band plus a beautiful lady - Jocelyne who sings with the band, Playing all music from  the 40s and up. He can be reached at 954-545-9951  or by Cell phone: 305-778-9236

Hear Miguel & Co.

Night Club Merengue (1)
 Night Club Fox Trot (1),(2)
Night Club Swing (1)
 Night Club Rumba (1)
Miguel at Ocean Club

Sal Garcia's - Omnidanceband.com     eMail
1014 24th. Street, Sarasota, 941-957-4383

OOH-LA-LA    eMail
Tampa Bays Hottest Dance Band! Performing at the top night clubs in the Tampa area. High energy Hip Hop,
R&B and retro dance music from the 70's, 80's and 90's! Five member group with a two female front.

Rich and Jill's latest CD

Rich And Jill Switzer    eMail
Switzer Musical Productions, Inc.
6880 Westview Drive, Lantana, 561-433-8364, cell: 319-6384

Ritmo Rhythm    eMail
Elegant Latin Tropical Rumba costumes "Worlds Biggest Stage Show of Latin percussion instruments" authentic Havana Cuban theme interactive dancers and latin dance show production routines, Variety crossover repertoire. Ritmo Team Building.  Miami 305-298-2380

Secrets Dance Band    eMail
Naples, Secrets Musical Entertainment 239-352-9787, See their listings in the monthly Events sections.

Swing in time     eMail
Phone Nathan 321-544-4683  or, please Feel free to send an eMail to us regarding  any pictures or Videos you have of events where the band has played and we will put them on the site asap.
and you can  become part of our mailing list.

The Still Kickin' BandeMail
We are a 50s and 60s Rock and Roll group with an average age of about 61 years young.  We all played
in the same or competing bands here in Orlando in the late 50s and early 60s. 
It would be safe to say that these groups represent the foundation f rock and roll in this area,  .
Bob Fuller,  Keyboard/Business Manager, 407-869-0788

The Ten O'Clock Band   
Florida's Swingin'est Big Band!, this 18-Member Big Band,  received rave reviews and delivered exceptional performances that kept people dancing from the first notes to the finale encore!,  PHONE ????
They play at Gulf Port Casino as well as many other locations. 

Wendy & the Soulshakers    eMail
Wendy & the Soulshakers are a rockin, Bluesy, power quartet, fronted by singer Wendy Rich,
They play for the Swing dancers crowd throughout Florida,  727-821-4576, Swing

ATTENTION: DANCERS PLEASE NOTE
Please let the bands know from where
you got their information. Thank you.

Ontario Dance Bands

Canadian Band Association,  ( Ontario )

Aidan Purnell Music   eMail
One man band playing in the Hamilton area, 905-627-7519  He plays all social music for dancing and has been playing all the Legion dances for the past 15 years. Social

 

A. J's Music  ( Celebration )   eMail
Niagara Falls area, Joe Amodeo,,  905-356-7695,  Home 905-262-5914,  One Man Band or up to 4 pcs.
Social

Baytown Big Band   eMail
18 pc band, Ken Meyer 705-436-2913,  Social

Be Bop Cowboys      eMail
17 Withrow Ave. Toronto, 416-465-6618,  Country

Big Wind, Big Band        eMail
Big Wind can provide a broad range of instrumental and vocal musical styles from traditional Swing
through Latin, Rock and Blues.  eMail - scoty@rogers.com , Whitby, 905-430-9179
Social

 

Bill Sherry Big Band
17 piece band serving south western Ontario. Contact business agents: Bill Sherry at 519-
633-0934

Bluesual Suspects (The)   eMail

12-piece Toronto Band, Canada’s Premier Special Events Orchestra,  Superb vocals and a sizzling 6-piece horn section!  From Michael Bublé, Stevie Wonder, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sinatra and Tower of Power to Gnarls Barkley, Maroon 5, John Mayer and Christina Aguilera, The Bluesual Suspects Orchestra plays the hottest music and rhythms that keep everyone dancing. This is the music of our lives!

Contact Jeff at: 416-809-6339, See our videos and you will call us. Social, Swing

 

Blue Waves
3 pc band, Located in the Delhi district but plays most of Southern Ontario.  Versatile for dances and parties.
Play almost everything including European tempos, All Social music. Mike Mahler 519-582-1862

Bogdan Entertainment   Photos   eMail
One or two piece band playing Social, International, Latin. All music from the 30s up.
Strict Tempo for dancing.   Phone 416-701-5414 , Social

  Brian Rose Little Big Band    eMail
 18 Bolland Crescent, Ajax,  905.683.9867,   Contact Kim Schofield  905-686-1370  ,
Smooth Band for dancing.  Not a loud band.  Popular Swing Band

Cache'   eMail
"Great rhythms and energetic melodies surround lead vocalist Juan Carlos Cardenas, who is always spot on Latin with Salsa the specialty, For booking information, contact us by
e-mail  or by phone at (905) 495-7468.

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Clayton Moore Music, "The Entertainer"   eMail
One man Band, 3160 Wildwood Drive Unit 148 Windsor Ontario N8R 2K8 Canada,  519-253-3107, 519-259-9767, Social

 

Club Django, Quintet
For bookings and further information, please call André Séguinot
at (416) 699-6342 or send email to andre@clubdjangotoronto.com, Social, Jazz

 

Country Gentleman   eMail
Ray Wreaks and Don Dunham play country style social music, including 50's and 60's tunes
Call them at 519-753-5963 or 519-443-8804,
Country

Country Versatiles       eMail  
Gerald Davidson and the Country Versatiles play in Princeton,London,Lambeth region, 519-539-2653, Country
Country Classics Band, 905-358-9809,  Presently can be seen on Sunday afternoons at the Royal Canadian
Legion, 5603 Spring Street, Niagara Falls, 905-354-4331, Full Dinner with dessert only $5.00 at 4pm which
includes dancing starting at 2pm..

Dillon I Larond and his Country Classics Band
Call 905-358-9809 for playing contracts, Presently playing every Sunday from 2 to 5 pm. at the Royal
Canadian Legion, 5603  Spring St. Niagara Falls, 905-354-3753, Dinner with dessert served at 4pm.
$5.00 total charge including dancing.
Member -Norm Hardie playing rythym Bones, with band.

 

Dixieland Plus
Burlington, Ontario, Contact Bill Middleton at 905-648-0218
8pc Dixieland band which also plays dance music and favourites from the 30's and 40's. including
waltzes and gay gordons. You can listen to them at rehearsals at the Burlington Music Center on Monday afternoons.

The band on stage

The Etobicoke Community Concert Band   eMail
Based in Etobicoke (a suburb of Toronto). It was started in 1996 and is entering its tenth year of operation.

It is made up of approximately 40 volunteer musicians.

Hurrah!

The Etobicoke Swing Orchestra    eMail

Contact information for ESO:  Dennis Locke, Toronto,   416-622-8389,

Freddy Vette and the Flames   eMail
Great Swing Orchestra,  Social, Swing

George Lake Big Band    eMail
17 pc Big Band playing the tunes of the 40s for dancing and listening.  905-686-0523Social, Swing
 1st & 3rd Mondays in Toronto, Chick'N'Deli, 744 Mt. Pleasant Ave., 416-489-7931, 8pm., 905-686-8523, Social, Swing

Georgian Sound Big Band   eMail
19 pc Big Band,  members come from Staynor, Collingwood, Thornbury, Meaford, Owen Sound,  Social, Swing

 

 

Greek Music   eMail
First Generation 2 Whitford Rd.,Markham, 905-284-5707
7 pc Band includes Male and Female Vocals, Also 3 pc Band.

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band Inc.   eMail
Internationally acclaimed and unparalleled anywhere else in Canada, The HASJB organization is one
of Hamilton's premiere cultural resources. Visit their web site.

 

Harmony Show Band   eMail
Boris Grmek, 905-454-8234,  Strict Tempo Band for the Ballroom Dancers 

 

Headin' Home Country Music Band
I went to one of their dances and they were excellent to dance to.  Contact via eMail.  Country

 

Hornets
R&B,  Soul, Rock & Roll,  Email: thehornets@sympatico.ca,  Very good dance music can be played. Swing

 

The Hot Five Jazzmakers Brian Towers
Snail Mail : 6839 Montevideo Rd, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 1N7, Canada Phone: 905-821-1728, Fax: 905-826-6339 , Swing

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HUNGARIAN BAND     eMail
4 pc band playing all the Hungarian tunes , Latins and Rock. 519-826-5781.  They are an excellent band. Attila Zonai plays the Piano and sings the Hungarian Songs. Available for Weddings, Banquests, Parties,etc. 

 

Hurricanes  Dance Band   eMail
18pc, Band based primarily in the Greater Toronto area, They have played for many dances held
throughout the city. The music the band plays is primarily from the Swing era.,
Wes Jackson,  416-499-2709,   Social, Swing

Ink Spots and Band   eMail    WANTED - LEAD VOCALIST FOR ONTARIO
Famous 5 pc show band for entertainment and dancing,  905-309-1593,  Social, Swing

Ray Richardson's Canadian Ink Spots™
By 1954, Charlie Fuqua and Deek Watson had each formed their group called The Ink Spots and Bill Kenny was working solo as "Mr. Ink Spot." Kenny's hit recordings in the U.S. include "It Is No Secret" with the Song Spinners and " That's Just My Way of Forgetting You ". It was in 1954 that Lorenzo Conyers joined Deek Watson's Ink Spots as first tenor (lead). In 1961 Ray Richardson began working with Charlie Fuqua's (one of  The Original Ink Spots). After Charlie's death, Ray replaced him as leader of  The Ink Spots, a position that he still holds today.

Jerry Green Band ( Ontario and BC Locations )     eMail
To Contact Jerry -"Dr. Jerry Green, M.D., Patient Advocate,  778-232-0818 Vancouver,
416-223-0344 Toronto, 1-888-605-8889 International Toll-Free, 
Plays everything.

The Jitterbugs   eMail
Larry Smith, 24 Glenwood Ave., London, Ontario, 519-455 2529,The JitterBugs are an
exciting and entertaining group based in London, Canada. Swing

The Johnny Max Band   eMail
4 pc to 7 pc Band,  Playing (sometimes) danceable music - Blues, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Danceable R & B, some soft Soul, I mostly play heavy rock, And I  will play for the dancers if there is a dance floor. So check to make sure there is a dance floor before visiting the clubs I play in.  905-949-9801, Cell - 416-902-9801,  On the radio AM "1430"  Sunday Nights,10pm.

Killin' Jive    eMail
 Kevin Philips 905-828-5515
30's through 50's. Classic Blues, Swing, Jump, Rockabilly. Solid, swinging, danceable,
good rapport with the dancers. Swing

 

Jimmy Marando Swing Band     eMail
Swing, Jazz, Ballroom Classics, 905-646-5457 or 905-892-2105
18 pieces, featuring the vocal styling of Maggie Vida, Available for Senior, Charity and Corporate Events.
Since 1969 when Tony himself danced to this band with Hits of the 30's through 70's. They bring back many memories.
Social, Swing

John Gora Band,   eMail
 6 piece Variety music from 40's up to date. Also ethnic: Slavic, Italian & German. 905-336-3055  Social, European

Johnny Trumpet

Johnny Vegas Orchestra    eMail
Covering the Ottawa Area,  eMail:
  jvegas@rogers.com Social

 

K - W  Edelweiss Band,  under the direction of "Norbert Meissner"
1323 Concession Rd., Cambridge,  519-653-6582,  Cell phone: 519-897-0268,  Music for all Occasions., Social

Laura Hubert Band    eMail
8pc Band, playing danceable music, Contact Peter Hill at 416-588-0246  Swing

Lincolnaires    eMail
Ed  905-576-6029, They have a new excellent CD. Order it.  Social, Swing

Lincoln & Welland Ambassadors
16 pc Dance Band,  Contact Stewart Colt, Band Manager, 905-937-6365,  Social

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Little Caesar & The Consuls    eMail
Formed in 1956 in Toronto, Some of their recorded HITS are; "Snowbird, Put your Hand in the Hand, Runaway, If I found A New Girl, My girl Sloopy, You really got a hold on me, etc. Some of the artists with whom they have performed with over the years are: --Bay City Rollers, Beach Boys, Bobby Curtola, Bobby Vinton, Carl Dobkins,Jr., Dave Clark Five, Danny &  The Juniors, D Shannon, Freddy Cannon, Gene Chandler, Gordon Lightfoot, John Lee Hooker, etc. To make contact with them Call Tom at 416-605-7955

Loretta Hale Big Band    eMail

We are a Hamilton, Ontario band, and we rehearse above a bar downtown Hamilton over a very nice establishment that donated the space to a community type band. For directions just email me and I’ll send a map! 905-741-1837 or 905-538-3727 (Leave a message)


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Maggie Vida,  Spiritsong Productions    eMail    Also see Jimmy Marando Band Ad

ONE-WOMAN DANCEABLE ‘BAND’!  MAGGIE VIDA
has a huge
repertoire of danceable music using fully-orchestrated (customized) band tracks to get your audience moving!  The best hits from the 30’s through 70’s with a wide variety of sound accompaniment added to Maggie’s smooth vocals and engaging style.  Very reasonable rates and many, many references available!  (905) 646-5457  www.maggievida.com   info@maggievida.com

 

The Marion Drexler Band      eMail
30 Valley Road, Stouffville, L4A 7X3, 905-640 7856,
6 to 8 pc band.  Social

Martels    eMail
9pc.
50's style rock and roll band, . Just listen to their music on their web site and you will know
they are great.  Call Landon French 416-328-6263 for booking info. Email: mailbox@themartels.com   Social, Swing

Megacity Swing Band,  (17pc)    eMail
Musical Director - Gary Martin,  Manager - Bob Weir,  A demo CD is available, 416-767-0854, 
The members of the band are primarily from the Greater Toronto Area. eMail:- b-weir@rogers.com    Social, Swing

Memory Lane Orchestra    eMail
16 pc Big Band,  Contact Don Singular at 905-827-8466, Social, Swing

Michael Keys,       eMail
One of Canada's premiere Live Entertainment Artists
Playing Boogie Woogie Blues, Easy Jazz, Pop Classics, 905-510-5888,
Social

Mike Thorpe     eMail
A one man band.  Playing Country music to which I danced rumba's, chacha's and swing dance to at
the Brantford Navel Club where Mike plays from time to time. Call him at 519-751-3374 or Cell 519-771-5359,
  Country

 

Moonlighters     eMail
2 pc versatile band, 905-516-3549,   Social

Not Affiliated Big Band    eMail
20 pc all age jazz/swing band.  Playing 40s music for Social , Swing

One Bald Tire
620 Gaspe Drive, Kitchener - Waterloo, 519-888-0435, Social , Swing

 

Peter Baumann
Electronic Accordionist and Vocalist, available as a Solo " one man band " or Duo with drummer or Trio with
drummer and keyboardist . Performs a wide variety of Ballroom style Dance Music ! contact at Guelph 519- 823 -2508, Social

The Red Peppers    eMail
6 pc. or 8pc Dixieland Jazz Band, playing excellent dance music.
 Go to there web site and check out their music. It's great. Contact Phone 416-496-0716 ,

 

Rexation Swing Dance Band
Swing Jazz for dancers. Reide Kaiser  416-686-5545 Swing

Robbie Lane and The Desciples    eMail
Rock and Roll, R&B, Blues,  416-297-9881,
 Swing

 

Adrian B. Rocks
2 to 4pc band,  Entertainment for all Occasions 647-273-6617, 50s to 70s, Latins, Polkas Waltzes

Rockabilly All Stars    eMail
J. Rayne-Bull , 613-546-4869,  Swing,

 

Ron Neilson Email
One Man Band,  Plays all your favourites. Nostalgic Hits from the 50s & 60s. 705-528-1889, Social, WCS, Swing,

 

Ronnie Russell Band    eMail
We play Blues and Jazz to which you can dance  Fox Trot, West Coast and East Coast Swing and some Hustle,
Contact direct at 416-930-5480 We will play what you want. Rock and Roll, Social

trumpet section sax section

Royal City Big Band    eMail
16 pc big band based in Guelph, Contact John Liefeld, 47 Callander Dr. Guelph, 519-823-1066,
Social

 

 Rhythm & Blues Experience     eMail
Andre & the J-Tones,  call 1-905-741-1837 (Loretta)
Classic Rhythm & Blues, Swing, Motown - Hamilton, 5-6 piece band - Vocals,
Guitar, Bass, Drums, Trumpet, and Tenor Sax,   Swing, Social

Silver Swing Band    eMail
Delight your guests and fill your heart with the memorable Big Band tunes made famous during the 1930's, 40's and 50's!  Now accepting bookings for your next special event. 905-383-1244 or 905-648-2802

 

Solid Brass Swing Band,   eMail
 This band has many members from the (at one time well known )"Jimmy Miranda" band.
18 piece Swing Band, Call Hugh Logan at 905-295-2951 for reservations, Social ,Swing

Son Roberts NuBluesBand    eMail
416-738-4884,  
Swing

 

Sonny Sinclair  (one man band)
He is very good.  I have danced to this mans music. He plays a good variety of dance music. 519-756-6738,  Social

Sophisticated Swing Orchestra    eMail
20 pc Big Band playing 40's style dance music at the Scottish Rite Club in Hamilton,
and other locations,
Social, Swing

Starlight Orchestra     eMail
"Open yourself to the sounds of this fine ensemble ... they are a must at any event or occasion."-- Denis Mastromonaco
The renowned Toronto Starlight Orchestra is a world-class ballroom dance orchestra
which is distinguished from contemporary big bands by its delightful versatility and stylish refinement ,
Social

Stardust Big Band    
19 pc Big Band performing the great Swings of the 30's and 40's,  The band also performs some memorable repertoire from the 60's and neo-swing of the 90's to the delight of many listeners and dancers. Contact Charlie Bell 519-797-2533

 

Stevey Ross & Blue Mambo Swing.     eMail

Playing the best in vintage Latin Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Tango, and Swing for all ages in love with dancing. Call - 416-554-5554 for an evening of soft music, dinner and dancing.

The Swing Band of the Royals
Some highlights from the Swing Band's itinerary include:
performances in Cyprus for the United Nations Forces; •appearing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Canada's Salute to the Bi-centennial of the United States of America; •performances at the Ambassador's Gala Ball in Atlanta, Georgia; •providing dance music for hospitals, St. John’s Ambulance, high school and university galas, and fund raisers; •welcoming visiting dignitaries and foreign visitors to the city of Toronto; and •performances at Ontario Place, celebrations at the Scarborough Civic Centre, Celebrate Toronto Festival, the Cavalcade of Lights Festival at Toronto City Hall and concerts in many of Ontario’s parks., Contact ---Gino Falconi, Major (Ret'd), Director of Music Emeritus, Royal Regiment of Canada, 416-485-6061, Varied

  Kira Callahan      Swing Rosie   eMail
Toronto jazz singer Kira Callahan is the founder of Swing Rosie. As a solo artist, Kira has performed on stages from Toronto to Paris and can be heard on Jazz FM 91.1 and CIUT 89.5. Kira brings passion and a natural soulful swing to the trio. Her warm mezzo tone is the perfect fit for the songs of the Andrews Sisters era.  Social, Swing

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Swing Shift Big Band    eMail
17 pc Big Band, playing 40's music throughout Southern Ontario and nearby US cities

Contact  Jim,  Oshawa, 416-727-9464, Social, Swing

Swing Street Big Band     eMail    Video at Dance
Acknowledged as one of Southern Ontario's (Oshawa) premier dance orchestras, SWING STREET plays for Ballroom/Latin, Social Dancing and Swing events with standards by Basie, Ellington, Dorsey etc.  Featuring 
17  first class musicians and a superb vocalist singing in English/French. They Sometimes play at the Hansa House.
 Contact Fred Mildon, Leader/Musical Director Tel: 905-433-4445  Swing, Social

Swingtet Dance Band    eMail
7 pc Dance Band, playing oldies for dancing, Their music is bouncy and lyrical -- the stuff you can hum, sing or whistle, such as "C'est Si Bon," and "Fly Me to the Moon." Seniors especially can enjoy and relate to SWINGTET music. It is the music of their generation. The band has performed in Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, for the past six annual Seniors’ Jubilees. As a service to the community, the group offers frequent performances at Golden Horseshoe retirement and seniors' residences. Call Dr. Peter Banting, Musical Director, at 905-648-5889  Social

Swingmasters Band    eMail
5pc energetic group,  Located in Southwestern Ontario for over 30 years,
 playing
European, Big Band, Swing, Latin, Ethnic, Rock & Roll,

 

Thornhill Swing Band    eMail
The Thornhill Swing Band is an 18 piece Dance Band modeled after the classic format of the bands of
Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and the many other bands of the Big Band Era. 905-686-7316 , Swing, Social

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Tiffany Thompson    eMail
I recently went to a dance on Barton St. in Hamilton where Tiffany was playing. She and the band she was
singing with were so good that we hardly missed a dance all evening. She played soft beautiful swings, a couple of rumbas and some fox trots. Very nice.  You can reach her by eMail.
Swing, Blues, Social

TMB Productions     eMail
1739 Glenvista Dr, Oakville ON L6H 6K5, 905-337-9305
Past Clients: IBM, Nissan, Chrysler, American Optometric Association, Mimico Yacht Club, Canadian Tire, Stage West, Golf and Country Clubs, and many private individuals.
Custom Shows, Produced Shows, Custom Music, Educational, Recording Studio
Custom show  See some of our work at: http://www.tmbmusicprod.com/tmbmusicproducth.html  Social

TMB MUSIC Productions   
Call Tony Mergel   905-337-9305
  tmergel@cogeco.ca
Original and arranged music produced for you   

The ToneKats     eMail
All inquiries are responded to promptly, 613-532-2894 Social, Swing

Tommy Earlls and his International Untouchables    eMail
18 piece Big Band playing all the 40 era tunes. Listen to his band on his web site.  Social, Swing

For the VERY BEST in danceable tunes from the Big Band era.

Call Tony Mergel   905-337-9305

Toronto All Star Big Band   eMail
24 pc Big Band playing 40's style music for dancing and listening.,
Patty Cervini (416) 231-5695, Social, Swing

Toronto Sounds Big Band   eMail

The Band: Perform jazz, swing and big band music for functions in and around the GTA

Director: Danny Moir, 416-423-4621

Trillium Jazz    eMail
Huntsville, Ontario Band, up to 7 pieces, Playing old jazz tunes.,705-789-3682,  Social, Jazz

Twilites Big Band,    eMail
 Now playing in Aberfoyle, at the Puslinch Community Centre,, Brock Rd. just N of 401,
Call John Hamilton , 519-822-9924  Social, Swing

 

Tyler Yarema and his Rhythm
Related to the Swing Gang. Boogie Woogie, Stride piano, Hot Jazz, Blues, Jump Blues and more
Tyler also plays the trumpet, the coronet and he is a fine singer. CD: "Gotta Bran' New Suit" Tyler Yarema 
Swing

Uptown Swing Band    Video  eMail
9 Morton Road, Toronto, 416-699-0958,  Listen to their Music
Also listen to another tune on Myspace

 

Van Dixon    eMail
4 pc band, plays Jazz with some excellent swing and a little Latin. . 416-267-5349

Walter Ostanek Band   eMail
Bright , Ontario, 905-684-2961,  Social, Polka

Whitney Smith's Swing Dance Band    eMail
To hear some samples of the Big Steam Band's music, click here.,  416-315-1430,  Swing

York Jazz Ensemble,    eMail
This nine piece jazz band is comprised of trumpet, trombone, baritone, tenor and alto saxophones,
piano, bass, guitar and drums.  Phone: 416-485-3090

   
 

Western New York Bands

Alex Rene' Big Swing Band     eMail
12 Park Avenue, Tonawanda,  716-694-3121 or 472-8078

 

Art Anderson's Modern Sounds
Music for all occasions,  3 to 17 pieces,  140 Gettysburg Ave., Buffalo, 716-837-5364

 

The Bedrock Boys   eMail
Dave at 716- 684-7336,   They can be heard at many of the Festivals and Dances around Western New York.

Enjoy their music at any of these upcoming events:, Polka Band

 

Buffalo Swing  ( small to 16 pc Big Band)
NDM Productions, Bill Champion, Dir  75 South Jerge Drive, Elma , NY,  716-655-0755, Exc, .Swing

City Side Band
For Bookings Contact: Ted 716-668-9101  or   Ron 716-675-6588
Western New York's, VERSATILE PARTY BAND, 
Big Band, 50's - Elvis, Rock n' Roll, Country - Line Dances

Crash Cadillac Swing Band     eMail
For Bookings, Don or Donna, 716-876-3189

 

The Easy Street Big Band    eMail
Band Manager, Roger L. Hutter Jr.
57 Hinds Street, Tonawanda, NY 14150, 716-694-3761,

Honky Hoppers   
Polka Band located in Buffalo, Richie Kurddziel -(No phone) or Casey Kliszak - 716-684-7504  ??? (dont answer) Polka

Jerry Darlak & The Touch   eMail
Contact "Touch Productions, 139 Crownview Terrace, Hamburg,  716-893-9087,  Polka

Dave Yuen show   eMail
Dunkirk, NY, 716-679-8442 or 716-673-6873, Plays Pop, Swing, and 40 era music for dancing.  Social

The Jim Tudini Band    eMail
is one of the most talked about bands in upstate New York.
Jim is a first call baritone saxophone player who has played everywhere
from Carnegie Hall, to Paris, to Concerts by the Sea,
Social

Patty Parks Band    eMail
Swing Band Available , Click on our video, 716-465 0841 or 716-633 1295  Swing

The City Side Band    eMail
c/o Ted Szymanski,  41 Rachelle Drive,  Cheektowaga, Ted is of Polish Decent and his band plays
the modern "Push" style of Polka Music., Ted-716-668-9101,  Jim-716-896-9063  Polka Band

The Pyramid Dance & Swing Bands    eMail
40s Swing + Big Band Favorites, Contemporary Hits, Joe Bernard,  716-823-3793,   716-912-4644,  Social, Swing


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Ron Pamello Band    eMail   
3 piece band playing for the dancing crowd.  He is well liked for his variety of music,  Plays all Latin
as well as the oldies dance songs.  He is excellent for weddings, parties of all kinds. Here he is playing for a dance put on by
Jackie George (a Dance teacher) in July 2008. Social, Latin

 

Dance Bands Playing in US & Canada

Solomon Douglas Swingtet
The Solomon Douglas Swingtet is a ten-piece dance band whose repertoire is rooted in that of the Basie band (One O’Clock Jump, Jive at Five, Splanky, Shorty George, Shiny Stockings) and that of the Ellington band (Cottontail, “C” Jam Blues, Mood Indigo, Take The “A” Train), with other big-band standards and classic jazz tunes thrown in as well. Contact Phone
330-351-2474, Swing, Lindy, etc.

 

Singers, Musicians and Dance Performers.

Legal Notes ( Pianist )   eMail
4 Dundana Avenue, Dundas, Ontario, 905-628-8729, Available to play at interludes for dances, weddings,
meetings and any special programs where music for dancing and listening is desired.
Social.

Kathy Daniels      eMail
 At the keyboard with her honey textured vocals and beautiful playing style, Kathy sings all your favorite Jazz tunes as well as Standards by request.  Call me at
705-424-5234,   Social


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Maggie Vida,  Spiritsong Productions    eMail    Also see Jimmy Marando Band Ad
"Maggie Vida is a versatile solo singer-entertainer with many years' stage experience, entertaining at all types of functions including  dances, conferences, concerts and festivals.  Her wide array of repertoire and smooth vocals engage audiences and include many specialized 'theme shows' (i.e., St. Pat's, Robbie Burns, swing/ jazz, 50's, Broadway, Christmas).  Her stage costumes add lustre to the event, using accompaniment of either fully-orchestrated (customized) band tracks, guitar or keyboard."  905-646-5457  Social

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