Movin' on ...
The Swing Shift Big Band has played some gigs, won some awards, raised some funds for good causes and made a whole lot of music in the past decade...always swinging. So as we get the next decade in gear, we're movin' on to new frontiers, writing new charts, collaborating with new people. One of the rising stars on our list is the fabulous Barbra Lica, who will be singing with the band at The Rex on August 14th. We're very excited about the gig ! You've heard her on Joe Sealy's new CD on Triplet Records now experience her Live!!
Scroll down the listings for our line-up of Swing Shift spring and summer events...
Humber College, Saturday March 6th, 2010
Swing Shift
Big Band is presenting a Live Concert CD Recording Event on Saturday March
6, 2010 at Humber College Auditorium, located at 3199 Lake Shore Blvd.
West (Student Residence Building) in Toronto.
Scarborough Retirement Centre, Saturday March 20th,
2010
It's a dance, folks! But it's a private event .
Listen to our CD instead!
The Rex, Saturday April 10th, 2010
Dave Statham does his Sinatra repertoire and so much more in the funky confines of the storied Rex Hotel. The Rex has featured artists from Rob McConnell to Don Byron and back - you'll hear why Swing Shift belongs on their stage. Not to be missed - 194 Queen St. W. 3:30 to 6:30 pm, no cover!
The Rex, Saturday May
15th, 2010
Featuring the beautiful voice and personality of the
stunning Larisa Renée. Not to be missed - 194 Queen St. W. 3:30 to
6:30 pm, no cover!
Thursday May 27th, 2010
Private corporate gala
event...
The Rex,
Saturday June 26th, 2010
This engagement features the vocals of
Dave Statham - it is part of the TD
Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival . We'd like to dedicate this year's
performance to the late, great Canadian bandleader and jazz master, Rob
McConnell. Rob's spirit is alive in all great swing bands like
ours. Come out and show us you care! 194 Queen St. W. 3:30 to
6:30 pm, no cover!
Bowmanville Rotary
Park,Thursday July 29th, 2010
Swing Shift Big Band will make
it's 13th annual appearance at the Bowmanville Rotary Park concert, rain
or shine, from 7-9 pm. Dave Statham will be manning the microphone for all
of your favourite big band male vocals, including Frank Sinatra, Bobby
Darin, Harry Connick Jr. and Michael Buble. Bring your own lawn
chairs!
Here's what one critic had to say about Dave's vocals with the
band:
"Swing Shift is firmly established as one of Ontario’s finest
big bands and they have been wowing audiences with their “Tribute to Frank
Sinatra” show, playing Frank’s greatest hits from his early days as a
musical heart throb to his Vegas “Rat Pack” years, and they play Mr.
Sinatra’s songs the way he intended them to be
played."
Saturday August 7th, 2010
Private
wedding ...
The Rex, Saturday August
14th, 2010
This is a regular venue for us - but anything but a
regular gig! This time we have a very special guest vocalist performing
with us - her name is Barbra Lica. She was recently featured on Joe
Sealy's latest CD and she is terrific...
Be there and see for
yourself! 194 Queen St. W. 3:30 to 6:30 pm, no cover.
The Rex, Saturday October 2nd, 2010
Another awesome night at the Rex! Dave Statham handles the vocals and the band swings like crazy in the venerable landmark building on Queen East. Be there or be square! 194 Queen St. W. 3:30 to 6:30 pm, no cover.
The
Estonian House , Friday, Oct. 15,
2010
Dance
Cafe is pleased to once again host a big band dance at the
Estonian House featuring Swing Shift Big Band for your dancing
enjoyment. The Estonian House is located at 958 Broadview Ave. in
Toronto, with dancing from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. For
tickets and information please call 416-466-2685, or email: info@dancecafe.ca .
Sunday October 31st,
2010
Swing Shift Big Band makes it's 12th annual appearance at
the Scarborough Civic Centre, a free concert from 2-4 pm. We love playing
this event - we play some rousing stuff that everyone can get into.
A dance floor will be available. Come early to get a good
seat - it's always packed!
The
Rex, Saturday November 6th, 2010
Featuring the
ever-delightful Larisa Renée. There's no place better in mid-Fall
than the Rex - 194 Queen St. W. 3:30 to 6:30 pm, no cover.
Durham Region Humane Society, Saturday November 13th, 2010
The Durham Region Humane Society is thrilled to host a big band dance
with Swing Shift Big Band in Oshawa at the Branch 43 Legion Hall, located
at 471 Simcoe St. South. Stay tuned for details, but set this date
aside for a great evening of dancing.
All proceeds go towards
rebuilding the shelter, destroyed by fire last year.
The
Rex, Saturday December 4th, 2010
Dave Statham
will be on the mic for this event - singing Sinatra and beyond. It's
a great venue to hear a big band - get up close and personal with some
great musicians in this famous club. 194 Queen St. W. 3:30 to 6:30
pm, no cover.
Friday December 10th, 2010
Private Christmas party - you know
who you are - you lucky people!