UPCOMING GIGS

Greetings swing lovers,

What a hoot we had at 'The Age' Harvest Picnic at Werribee Mansion last November! Smiling 'loungers' & enthusiastic dancers grew in numbers as our swingin' sounds sailed across the gardens. Impressed by our appeal across that diverse and appreciative audience, we're delighted that the organisers had no hesitation in inviting us back - this time to be part of 'The Age' Harvest Picnic at Hanging Rock on February 26th.

That's right folks, B# is takin' its big horny sounds outdoors again as festival time and warm weather combine to lure you away from scrabble, remote controls and i-world. We'll be swingin' and groovin' 'The Age' Harvest Picnic on Feb 26th as over 100 of Victoria's renowned gourmet providores and producers gather at idyllic Hanging Rock to showcase their specialised foods and beverages. A feast for the senses? You betcha! So lock it in, round up your friends and be there, 'cause this event is gonna be more sumptuous than an emperors banquet!

 

1. THE B# 'LITTLE' BIG BAND at 'The Age' Harvest Picnic - Hanging Rock!

Sunday, February 26th - 3pm to 5pm.

Plus a swing dance lesson during the break!

It's time to swap your black tie & blahniks for boutique burgers and beers as B# swings and grooves the 'The Age' Harvest Picnic on February 26th at Hanging Rock. Check out the Harvest Picnic website for more details.

 

* The B# Big Band (10 piece) at 'The Age' Harvest Picnic

* Sunday 26th February 2012

* Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Road, Hanging Rock. Melways: 609, G9

* Guest Vocalists:

. . . Hetty Kate, Ben Gillespie & Eugene Hamilton

* Gates Open:

. . . 9:00am.

* B# Performance Times:

. . . 3:00pm to 5pm.

* Intro / Refresher Swing Dance Class:

. . . 3:45am to 4:15pm.

* Dress:

. . . Casual.

* Dance Floor?:

. . . Yep... grass area all around the stage!

* Picnic Entry Fee:

. . . $30 adults, $25 concession, discounts for online advanced purchases and for groups. Click here for full details.

* Food & Drink:

. . . More options than you can imagine, with strong emphasis on Victorian produce and beverages.

* Bookings:

. . . Visit the Harvest Picnic Booking Page.

* More Info:

. . . Visit the Harvest Picnic website.

 

2. The B# Big Band Debut CD - Bounce!

. . . Shipping NOW! - Click Here To Order!

After six years of performing live - to the acclaim of thousands of you at corporate, private and public performances - we constantly field requests for a CD which captures the essence of our exciting sound, so it’s with great delight that we announce the release of our debut CD - Bounce!

This CD captures the best of B# to date, and begins another swingin’ journey we want to take you on into the future! It’s our tribute to some of the ground-breaking legends of the original Swing Era, and an acknowledgement of the talent and passion of the B# team in the same tradition today. Bounce! offers you 16 classic Big Band Swing tunes as well as a fabulous 16 page liner note booklet, with commentary by renowned jazz writer, Steve Robertson! Tunes we’ve included are ones that you’ve told us you love the most! To book your ‘hot off the press’ copy now and for details of the 16 tracks on Bounce!, visit our CD page on the ‘Try Booking’ website by clicking here: B# Debut CD - Bounce!

We’re extremely excited about this CD! The ‘full band in studio’ recording technique we adopted ensures you’ll hear that natural, magic, Big Band sound - a whole sound that’s definitely greater than the sum of its parts! As the founder and manager of B#, I couldn’t be prouder of the talent, commitment and passion shown by this team over the past 6 years, and particularly during the recording of this CD. We hope it puts a ‘smile on your dial’ and some extra bounce in your step, just as it does for us.

So... ready to Bounce! with B#? Here’s how to order your copy...

 

Ordering Option 1: Visit our Bounce! CD page on the ‘Try Booking’ website by clicking here: ORDER NOW: B# Debut CD - Bounce! The 'Try Booking’ website is fast, safe and simple! Follow the step-by-step prompts to pay by credit card and we’ll ship your copy (or copies) of Bounce! to you within 7 to 10 days.

 

Ordering Option 2: Post us a cheque or money order for $29 (includes postage & handling) and include your name, contact number and mailing address details.

Cheques & money orders should be made out to: B Sharp Big Band and posted to:

B Sharp Big Band, PO Box 200, HAWTHORN, VIC, 3122.

 

Ordering Option 3: Via internet banking - Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Deposit $29 (includes postage & handling) into the following bank account:

Acct Name: B Sharp Big Band

BSB: 033 149

Acct Number: 227618

In the EFT reference field: Type your contact phone number.

IMPORTANT: After making the EFT deposit, please call the Bounce! Hotline on 0416 271 319 to confirm your order and advise your mailing address.

 

Whichever ordering option you choose, we’ll be sure to ship your copy (or copies) of Bounce! to you within 7 - 10 days of receiving your payment. So order now to see and hear what all the fuss is about!

Any questions, just give our Bounce! Hotline a call: 0416 271 319. Otherwise, get set to Bounce! with B#.

We hope you enjoy our debut CD and look forward to your feedback after you’ve had a listen!

 

In the meantime... not on the B# mailing list yet? Or got a friend you think ought to be gettin’ our swingin’ updates? Well, just click here and you'll always be sure of being the first to get all 'da good oil' on the band!

And remember... if you want to book the band for an upcoming celebration, launch or event, just click here to make an initial enquiry, or send Henry an email. Alternatively, he's contactable on 0412 307 512.