The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

The Weekly Lindy Hop Plus a Back to School Dance

The regular Red Hot Lindy Hop weekly dance session continues this Friday at the Rumba Room.

This Friday, September 11, 2009:
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free lesson at 7:00 p.m.
DJ music until 9:30 p.m., and Salsa from 9:30 until ?
Free admission before 7:00 p.m., and $5 at the door after 7:00.
Lesson with Jeska and Jaredan.

303 South Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103

Back to School Dance featuring the Bob Turner Jazz Octet
Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Panhellenic Ballroom on the University of Memphis campus
Sponsored by the Student Event Allocation and the Red Hot Lindy Hop U of M Chapter.

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