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, November 17, 2015

Live Music Thursday & Friday Nights


Swing with the Rhodes College Jazz Band on campus at the BCLC Ballroom Thursday at 7:00 p.m.  Admission is free.   
The Red Hot Lindy Hop lesson and session will have live music this Friday at the Rumba Room with the Jeremy Shrader Quartet featuring Michelle Shrader.  Free beginner lesson at 7:00 p.m.  Admission is $7.  Lesson by Ceasar and Jeska with band break music by DJ Jeska.  
Dress like you are going out!
303 South Main
Memphis, TN 38103


The University of Memphis RHLH chapter hosts a free beginner swing dance lesson every Monday (except school holidays) in Room 254 of the Roane Field House.  Beginner lesson from 7:00-8:00 p.m., and social dancing and practice until 9:30.  More information here. 

The Tiger Rag lessons and guided practice sessions are back at the Madison Dance Studio in Minglewood Plaza, 1555 Madison Ave Memphis, TN 38104.  Learn more and register here. 
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