it’s spring, and if a look should april me, i swear by all flowers that we are going to usher it in with a boston swing central tribute to ee cummings our favorite 20th century cambridge poet who refused to use the shift-key on his typewriter.   you might not know this but cummings used blues structures as inspiration for some of his poems.  he ridiculed cambridge ladies, thanked god for most this amazing day, and sung the tribunal of a pretty how town…for a moment, be a two little who with two little arms learn from one bird how to swing rather than watching dancing with the stars…and dance upon dead minds as dj retromike provides the soundtrack to your infinite illimitable day become night this beautiful way.

Not sure where to PARK?  Try the Whole Foods overflow parking lot, that it is a block or two down from Whole Foods  on Prospect and Bishop Allen. You can park there for free after 6:00pm…Extreme is a couple of blocks up Prospect (North).  Please note that this is NOT the lot in front of the store.  And now that it’s getting warmer, it’s a quick walk!!!

Lesson: 8pm-9pm (included with admission)

Dancing: 9pm to 12pm

Admission: $10 (general), $8 (students and seniors with valid ID)

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE AT SPRINGSTEP IN MEDFORD THIS FRIDAY!!!!

We are very excited to welcome back Gordon Webster!  His busy schedule has kept him traveling througout the US and Europe, but this April he’s been able to squeeze us in.   He is bringing his Quintet with him this time featuring singer Brianna Thomas!  Last couple of times Gordon has been to Boston he has been unable to bring Brianna, but this time, he is finally able to bring her with and we’re looking forward to having her rock the house again!  Her soulful voice is not something to miss, and she is quickly becoming a star in her own right.  

If you have never heard Gordon – don’t miss your chance.  This is one of the premiere swing bands in the country and he always draws a big crowd.  AND because it’s Gordon, and we just can’t get enough, we’ll be running a late to 12:30 AM. So, come one, come all, let’s get dressed up really nice and bring our A-game to Springstep for a house rockin’ good time.

This past month we were happy to have Senti Rhythm as a new band at Boston Swing Central, and now, in April we are adding the Sweet & Low Down to our growing list of new bands.  You might remember them from last year’s late night dance at BIX.  The Sweet & Low Down are a side project of Miss Tess, which features Miss Tess and co-vocalist Rachel Price.  You can check out some of their music here: http://www.myspace.com/thesweetandlowdownmusic.  Now that they’ve moved to Brooklyn, it’s even more of a treat when we can get them in Boston.  We are really excited to have them and hope you’ll come on out and see why.

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE AT SPRINGSTEP IN MEDFORD TONIGHT!

Boston Swing Central at Springstep
98 George P Hassett Drive
Medford, MA 02155-3202

Lesson 8-9pm / Dancing 9pm-12 midnight
$15 / $13 for students (with valid ID) and seniors

Once again, BOSTON SWING CENTRAL is happy to welcome back, The Swing Legacy! It was almost a year since we had this six-piece little big band – a fixture of the Boston swing scene since 1991, playing with the polish and powerful beat of the great big bands from the swing era. Their repertoire concentrates on classic big band swing music including many Duke Ellington and Count Basie numbers ideal for Lindy Hopping. Their exciting original arrangements produce a room-filling sound that will keep you on your feet all night long!

And, the BSC will be turning 2 tonight!  That’s right, we’ve been running for two years.  So come on out eat some cake with us!  Everyone is encouraged to dress vintage for the party!

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE AT SPRINGSTEP IN MEDFORD TONIGHT!

Boston Swing Central at Springstep
98 George P Hassett Drive
Medford, MA 02155-3202

Lesson 8-9pm / Dancing 9pm-12 midnight
$17 / $15 for students (with valid ID) and seniors