Restored Prohibition Era Bowling Alley & Restaurant

Rivet Head posted this item about the newly renovated Highland Park Bowl, a prohibition-era Los Angelus bowling alley restored to its 1930's glory.  I don't make it to LA much, but if I ever should again, this spot will be on my list. 

Sunrise Serenade: Music Makers

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Music Makers" by Harry James and his Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Stay Cool With The Red Hot Lindy Hop

The Red Hot Lindy Hop lesson and session continues at the Rumba Room this Friday night.  Free beginner lesson at 7:00 p.m.  Free admission before 7:00 and $5 thereafter.  Lesson by Todd and Bethany with music by DJ Bethany. 

Dress like you are going out!

Rumba Room

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 Field House.  Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m.  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. 

Sunrise Serenade: The First Time I Saw You

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The First Time I Saw You" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Sunrise Serenade: Fifty-Second Street

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Fifty-Second Street" by Louis Prima and His New Orleans Gang.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Beginning To See The Light

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Beginning To See The Light" by Harry James and His Orchestra with Helen Forrest on vocals.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

On The Road

Like this driver, posted in the Library of Congress FSA-OWI Collection, I'll be on the road for a few days, so postings will be temporarily suspended.  I'll be back by the end of the week. 

Sunrise Serenade: Two Sleepy People

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Two Sleepy People" by Hoagy Carmichael and Ella Logan.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Sunrise Serenade: Hold My Hand

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Hold My Hand" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Playlist For June 8, 2016

The playlist for the June 8, 2016 broadcasts of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.