By Chris on Thursday, May 11, 2000 - 04:15 pm: EditGeorge Gee and his band will be at the 3rd St. Promenade in Santa Monica on June 4!!!FREE
Who ever is not going over to Catalina, this would be the place to go!!!
It starts at 3pm
| By Chris on Thursday, May 11, 2000 - 04:15 pm: Edit |
George Gee and his band will be at the 3rd St. Promenade in Santa Monica on June 4!!!FREE Who ever is not going over to Catalina, this would be the place to go!!! It starts at 3pm |
| By HopMichael on Friday, May 12, 2000 - 05:03 pm: Edit |
Hey, does anyone remember the details of Liz O'Grady's fantastic announcement at the Firehouse last night? She mentioned that a generous anonymous benefactor of the San Diego swing dance community was hiring George Gee and JJ&W for a FREE concert for San Diegans. Donations for a charity (can't remember the name) would be accepted in lieu of admission. I believe it was to be June 5 (Monday) at Champion Ballroom? Can anyone confirm details? Let's welcome George Gee back with a show in force! He is one of the few national bands that still plays for the dancers. Remember this past fall when he played at the Rocket? Remember how after the Gestapo--oops, I mean, police--closed the concert down, George offered to come back the next night and play for free? You gotta love George and his band for his show of generosity. Not to mention that his Basie-influenced arrangements straight out swing! So if you can't catch him at Catalina or at 3rd Street, you have absolutely no excuse not to catch him right in our own backyard. See you on the George Gee-driven dance floor! HopMichael |
| By Joe M on Friday, May 12, 2000 - 05:58 pm: Edit |
George Gee and the Jump, Jive and Wailers from New York City Monday June 5, 2000 9:30 pm - 12:30 am (doors open at 9 pm) Champion Ballroom 3580 Fifth Avenue, San Diego Reservations required call Liz Cost - FREE Charitable donation of $5-10 suggested |
| By Jane Hance on Friday, May 12, 2000 - 11:41 pm: Edit |
And Liz's phone number is ....... ? Thanks |
| By Joe M on Saturday, May 13, 2000 - 12:37 am: Edit |
I did not feel it was appropriate for the 2 million readers. You can get a flyer with her number, on Saturday 5/13 at 8 pm. at the Break Away Dance. The Dirty Bourbon Band is playing. It will be at Dance North County, located at 535 Encinitas Blvd. Suite 100, Encinitas - 760-942-6362 East of Hwy 5, about 1/2 mile, south side of street, behind the Midland (Merchant) Bank or something like that. Map to Dance North County Come early for the special lesson. What a commercial!! |
| By Shawn Hanna on Monday, May 15, 2000 - 02:53 pm: Edit |
George Gee in San Diego! On his email: Mon. June 5th Champion Ballroom San Diego, CA I don't know who organized it, but kudos to them! |
| By Ian Campbell on Monday, May 15, 2000 - 04:07 pm: Edit |
I don't have the info, but you must rsvp this one to get it. |
| By Ron on Monday, May 15, 2000 - 05:00 pm: Edit |
Liz O'Grady did. Its a birthday party for her and her wealthy student, Irv. You have to call her to reserve your spot, because she wants Lindy Hoppers to have the first dibs. But her voice mail is filling up too quickly, she said. But there's 250 spots, so I really don't think there will a problem with getting a spot. How many did we get at the George Gee event that you promoted, Shawn? I don't think it was 250... Incidentally, I will be DJing that night in between band breaks. I hope that doesn't scare anyone off. |
| By Shawn Hanna on Tuesday, May 16, 2000 - 09:06 am: Edit |
On the Monday night of the "failed" GG night, there were about 300 people there. The next night we had about 220 people. |
| By Shawn Hanna on Wednesday, May 17, 2000 - 11:07 am: Edit |
I will have ONLINE REGISTRATION for the George Gee show starting later today! |
| By Shawn Hanna on Wednesday, May 17, 2000 - 08:16 pm: Edit |
TO REGISTER, got to the swingorama homepage (http://www.swingorama.com) and just fill out the online form. Easy! |
| By Thelonious Monkey on Friday, May 19, 2000 - 09:25 am: Edit |
Is anyone going up to Catalina after the George Gee show (either Monday night or Tuesday) who could give a ride to two dancers from Seattle? rob |
| By Ron on Thursday, June 01, 2000 - 10:31 am: Edit |
I hope everyone remembers this is coming up on Monday! |
| By Joe M on Saturday, June 03, 2000 - 10:11 am: Edit |
Before George Gee, who is going to the Flame for dance lessons with David & Tami? |
| By Natalie Roy on Monday, June 05, 2000 - 10:48 am: Edit |
I've signed up for George Gee, but can't remember what time it starts. Anyone? |
| By Ron on Monday, June 05, 2000 - 12:12 pm: Edit |
Doors open at 9:00 pm, band on at 9:30. Tonight! Remember everyone, reservations required. |
| By HopMichael on Monday, June 05, 2000 - 05:58 pm: Edit |
Heard and danced to GG & JJ&W at Catalina this past Friday. Still great late Basie swinging sound. Put on your dancing shoes and let's go dancing tonight! See everyone at the concert this evening! |
| By Shawn Hanna on Tuesday, June 06, 2000 - 09:03 am: Edit |
That was a fantastic night. To get that high energy band to play in a space where everybody has room to dance is incredible! Thank you Liz! |
| By Ron on Tuesday, June 06, 2000 - 10:05 am: Edit |
They played some great stuff and I had some great dances. But I was a bit disappointed with some of their songs, particularly in the beginning of the third set. Bizarro rhythm changes, etc. But still, a good night! Its great to dance to a live band.. |
| By julius on Tuesday, June 06, 2000 - 04:31 pm: Edit |
The JJW band is more into soloist-style jazz, and dare I say it, bop. Thus the drummer cuts up time like nobody's business, and they rely on the bassist to lay down four. I wish PBDA had sprung for the full big band. |
| By Gabe on Tuesday, June 06, 2000 - 05:16 pm: Edit |
For people like myself, who have a hard time dancing to a nice solid beat, George Gee is the best. Their drummer loves to change the tempo throughout many of their songs, and their organ player just loves those memorable 60's organ sounds. I spoke with George Gee last nite, nice guy, and asked I him about his musical interests in regards to Jazz from the 30's, since 30's Jazz was responsible for Lindy Hop, and he responded that he finds the music from the 30s simplistic for his taste. He said he prefers jazz with 4 beats to the bar. (??) |
| By Arthur on Tuesday, June 06, 2000 - 05:24 pm: Edit |
Heh heh. "Organ sounds." Heh. |
| By John P. Cooper on Tuesday, June 06, 2000 - 09:08 pm: Edit |
Gabe!!!! hahahahaha....funny stuff!!!!!!!! |
| By julius on Monday, June 12, 2000 - 04:55 pm: Edit |
I take back what I said about the JJW. At 3rd street the soloists were cutting loose with modern jazz solos, but at Catalina they were swinging. No bop there. Oh yeah, I totally recommend the Swinging Live CD they put out (frankie's 85th birthday bash). They play an instrumental version of 720 In the Books that cooks. |
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