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.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Lindy Hop Guest DJ and Live Music

Big thanks to the Red Hot Lindy Hop folks for inviting me to DJ last Friday!  We had a blast, and hopefully everyone's sense of rhythm will recover from some of the tunes I inflicted on them.  The lessons and sessions continue at the Rumba Room this Friday, with another guest DJ, Jeff Miller of Virginia Beach. 

This Friday, March 19, 2010:
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Free admission before 7:00 p.m., $5 after 7:00 p.m.
Free dance lesson at 7:00 p.m. with Kirk and Erin followed by music by special guest DJ Jeff Miller until 9:30 p.m.  Salsa at 9:30 p.m.
303 South Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103

On March 25, 2010, there will be a Sock Hop Social at the U of M featuring Jeremy Shrader's Quintessentials.  More information at RedHotLindyHop.com. 
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