UPCOMING GIGS

Greetings swing lovers,

Time to get happy, 'cause there's a big schedule of Big Band Swing ahead, including our Copa 2010 dates and increasing excitement re our debut CD - Bounce!. So grab your diaries and read on, 'cause we can’t wait to spend some time with you - either live on stage, or at home in glorious hi-fi!

 

1. THE B# BIG BAND - Swingin' The Copacabana.

June 6th, July 4th, Aug 1st & Sept 5th 2010 - 1pm to 3:30pm.

Learn To Dance, Then Swing Away To B#!

Spread the word using our 2010 Copa Flyer - Print and display it wherever like-minded folks might be found! B# Swingin' The Copa 2010 Flyer.

Yay - thanks to your great support and that of the Copacabana team, we've locked in a batch of 4 mid-year Copa afternoon dates – the first Sunday of the month in June, July, August & September (Father's Day).

More great tunes, more great vocalists and our usual high calibre line up of Melbourne's top jazz and session musicians, including band members from 'Dancing With The Stars', 'The Logies', 'It Takes Two' and high profile Melbourne theatre shows.

And by popular demand, the 'B# / Swing Patrol Copa Combo' will be on again!

That's right folks... Swing Patrol, is comin' to the Copa party on these 4 dates providing a swing dance class prior to the B# performance! It's a great opportunity to build your repertoire of moves and enjoy the lush, invigorating sounds of B# even more! And what a great deal it is:

For an extra $5, you get a introduction to the wonderful world of swing dancing in an easy, fun, 45 minute lesson. Provided by a highly experienced Swing Patrol teaching team, you'll be up and dancing in no time. Bring a partner, a friend or just bring yourself - you'll be in great hands with Swing Patrol! Simply arrive in time for a 12pm dance class, and for a total of $20, you'll score yourself a 45min lesson followed by our 2.5hr Big Band performance. It's a perfect way to enhance your Sunday afternoon swing experience!

Who could ask for more...

. . . A fabulous, well appointed venue

. . . 'Copa Cuisine' to satisfy a Sunday lunch appetite

. . . Full bar and coffee facilities

. . . Linen covered tables with seating for over 300

. . . A 45min swing dance lesson before the band takes the stage

. . . A big, slick dance floor

. . . and the lush sounds of Big Band swing!

All we need... is you!

* The B# Big Band (17 piece) at The Copacabana - 139 Smith St, Fitzroy!

* Sundays, 6th June, 4th July, 1st August & 5th September 2010

* Doors Open:

. . . 11:50am for Dance Class attendees.

. . . 12:30pm for Big Band only attendees.

* Times:

. . . 12pm to 12:45pm - Dance Class.

. . . 1pm to 3:30pm - B# Big Band performance.

* Entry Prices:

. . . Dance Class & B# Performance: $25... or $20 with CD purchase on arrival (or fob presentation)

. . . B# Performance Only: $20... or $15 with CD purchase on arrival (or fob presentation)

. . . No concessions. Tickets available at the door.

These events are 'General Admission'. However, reserved seating can be booked for groups of 6 or more. To book, call The Copacabana on 9417 7099. Otherwise, it's 'first in best dressed' for all remaining seating and rest assured, there's lots of free parking around the venue. For further information: Phone The Copacabana - 9417 7099.

 

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

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

 

INDEPENDENT REVIEWS:

Click for: The Age Newspaper - 'M' Magazine, June 6th 2010.

Click for: Limelight Magazine - May 2010.

 

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 0412 307 512 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: 0412 307 512. 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... are you 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.