[ The Tom Daugherty Orchestra ]
Based in Dayton, Ohio, the 17 piece orchestra features an exciting and entertaining Las Vegas style Big Band Show. The orchestra specializes in performing the original musical arrangements of the big band era. Featured vocalists with the band include Bob Kohn and lovely, talented Mindy Meltzer. Also featured is their five member vocal group, The Sentimental Singers. The group offers several different shows including Big Band Bash, "Las Vegas Nights", and "Swing Canteen", a recreation of Glenn Miller's Army Air Force Band complete with authentic WWII uniforms. The group travels out of state and is available for all venues including cruise ships. Smaller Groups are available. The orchestra has recordings and has taped several television shows. Please visit their fine web site for still more information.
Contacts:
Bob Kohn, Business Manager
Tel: 937-898-7183
7105 Palmer Rd. New Carlisle, OH 45344
WebURL:    http://www.tomdaughertyorchestra.com
eMail:    tompfrogner@sprintmail.com
eMail:    Robalko@aol.com

   [ The Trevor Davison Orch. ]
Home-based in the Hamptons (Long Island, NY) this is a true classic American Big Band. Swing with a dash of R&B and contemporary dance music. A 'band within a band' is available with anywhere from 4 - 10 pieces, plus 'girl' vocalist.
Contacts:    (516) 722-4824

   [ Barrett Deems Big Band ]
'Deemus' had already worked with Joe Venuti; Red Norvo; Charley Barnet and Muggsy Spanier, before joining the Louis Armstrong band, with which he toured Europe, and appeared in the film 'High Society'. He again toured Europe with the Benny Goodman Band, and visited South Africa with 'Wild' Bill Davidson. But the most interesting aspect of the band is the number of 30+ years old sidemen who are really swinging the great old charts, as the band tours the Illinois and Indiana area.
Contacts: Jane Johnson, band Mgr (and alto sax):    1-312-787-6288
John Miles (booking agent) at:    1-312-266-7921

   [ The Cherry Poppin'Daddies ]
The Cherry Poppin' Daddies continue to beat and blow their way into the hearts of this nation's hip-swiveling young people. They are an eight-piece band that rule your world with music that merges the spirit of Swing with a Punk rock sensibility. . . In short, they're a crass, class act. These Iron Men of Leisure have become the toast of the town in Seattle, San Francisco, Portland Oregon, Boulder Colorado . . . and have begun spreading their music Eastward to a venue nearest you. They have some great CD's available for purchase and a newsletter to which you may subscribe.
Contacts:
Cherry Poppin' Daddies, PO Box 10494, Eugene OR 97440.
eMail:    daddies@bitech.com
Stephen Perry: mclgdrnk@bitech.com
WebURL:    http://www.daddies.com

   [ The Compaq Big Band ]
Formerly the DECbigband, this wonderful group was formed in 1975 by employees of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in Maynard, MA. Operating continually since its inception, the band still remains a non-profit organization dedicated to providing very affordable, and very high-quality big band music to the Greater Boston, Greater Worcester, and Southern New Hampshire areas. Featuring 21 pieces, including fifteen horns, rhythm, and vocalist, the band "gigs" out twice a month (on average) performing at such venues as large charity/non-profit/civic dinner dances and fundraisers, private/corporate functions, nightclubs, and large outdoor concerts. Membership is made up of exceptionally talented big band musicians from both inside and outside Compaq Computer Corporation, which absorbed DEC in 1998. The Compaq Big Band's book of over 500 charts features swing, jazz, blues, big band, and stage band charts for both dancing and listening. Many playlist staples come from noted big band leaders, arrangers, and artists such as Glenn Milller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Count Basie, Sammy Nestico, Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Tom Kubis, and more, - spanning the 1930's to the 1990's.
Contacts:
Al Saloky, Director
121 Francestown Turnpike
Mont Vernon, New Hampshire 03057
Tel:    (603) 673-7683
eMail:    alsaloky@aol.com
WebURL:    http://www.compaqbigband.com/

   [ The De'ja Blue Band ]
Just about Everyone likes this great SHOW-COVER-PARTY BAND. They are very reliable, experienced and their obvious love of the music has been winning them a host of loyal fans wherever they play! The band performs every week in central Alabama and does some limited travel to neighboring states playing Festivals, Concerts, Corporate events, Private functions and such. For much more information and booking inquiries, please contact:
Wayne Alexander
P. O. Box 81
Riverside, AL 35135
Tel:    (205) 338-7761
eMail:    Saxyman98@aol.com   Wayne Alexander
WebURL:    http://hometown.aol.com/saxyman98/myhomepage/index.html

   [ Glen Dorsey Orchestra ]
Led by Dr. Lou Antehades (tenor sax), this great 14 piece big band, with vocalist, is home-based in the Dallas, TX area. The personnel includes veterans of the bands of Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Les Elgart, Jimmy Dorsey, and others, including several alumni of the UNT 1 o'clock Lab Band. While this wonderful orchestra primarily performs music of the big band era, their "book" includes many other styles as well, making them perfect for almost any venue and crowd. (Their CD, "Swing On!", is available.) Interested parties may contact Dr. Antehades or the band's manager, Judith Gerard.
Tels:   (972) 623-0588,   or   (972) 660-7001
eMail:    drdavec@airmail.net   Dr. David Clements

   [ Yolanda Duke and Her Latin Jazz Ensemble ]
Yolanda Duke is a multifaceted interpreter who feels comfortable singing a variety of musical styles, - everything from Merengue and romantic ballads to Salsa, Cumbia and Tango! Her voice knows very few limits. Her performances, - driven by the flavor of "the blonde of fire" (La Fiera Jolanda Duke), - receive standing ovations every where. J. L. Meyers, publisher of LACA (Latin American Cultural Asociation of Australia) recently wrote: "The band continued playing some Latin Jazz. Then YOLANDA DUKE, Tito's new invited salsa singer, came and took the stage, shimmying and singing. She was the central source of energy fueling the salsa craze that took the 'Belvoir' by storm. What a singer! What a band!

Yolanda has traveled the world as a guest artist of El Maestro Tito Puente and the Latin Jazz All Stars. This took Yolanda to 35 countries around the world, among these, 53 cities of 16 countries of Europe. Now Yolanda is touring with her own band and promoting her brand new salsa CD. Be sure to visit Yolanda Duke's Home Page and listen to her music and her latest salsa cd, produced by Isidro Infante and Nelson Hernandez.
For information on booking the wonderful group, Log on to her Website or send email.
eMail:    andygrullon@yolandaduke.com   Andy Grullon
WebURL:    http://www.yolandaduke.com

   [ Big Band Swing Design ]
This wonderful band, managed by Jos Muijtjens, the lead trumpet, is well known not only in Holland and on the Continent, but around the world too. They have toured the USA several times, with Highlights at the Swing and Dixie Monterey Festivals, CA, the Royal Dutch Embassy in Washington DC, the Boulder Station Hotel and Casino, and the Gold Coast Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, the Sun Valley Swing and Jazz Jamboree, ID. If you are planning any type of function, you should really contact Jos. His expertise can help to make it a real success.
eMail:    jos.muijtjens@home.nl
WebURL:    http://www.swingdesign.nl/

   [ DIVA ]
This all-female band was originally co-founded by Stanley Kay and John LaBarbara and is currently fronted by Sherrie Maricle. The members are mainly graduates of Julliard and Berklee. They play many of John's arrangements.
Contacts:
WebURL:    http://home.gvi.net/lhillkav/diva
Stanley or John at:   128 Central Park South, New York, N. Y. 10019.
Or, Shaun Whitaker (Road Mgr) at Tel:    1-718-777-7280 (Shaun can also supply copies of the band's cassettes.

   [ The Dallas Jazz Orch. ]
In October of 2003, The Dallas Jazz Orchestra (DJO) celebrated its 30th anniversary as the jazz ambassador to the world for the City of Dallas. Throughout the years, the DJO has experienced multiple successes. Examples include performances at the world famous Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, and representing the United States at the Worlds Fair in Seville, Spain. It has also entertained two United States presidents and accompanied numerous musical celebrities including Dianne Carroll, Billy Eckstine, Doc Severinsen, Bob Hope, Steve Allen, Mel Torme, Joe Williams and the Four Freshmen. George Bush remarked, "Your music was great; and, now that I have your sixth album and cassette, it doesnt have to end." Billy Eckstine exclaimed, "I've worked with practically every big orchestra you can name. The DJO was the big hit of the show (jazz festival), one of the big surprises. The orchestra was absolutely fantastic." Under the new leadership of Curt Bradshaw, it plans to continue a tradition of musical excellence as it inspires high school and college musicians with a performing group composed of outstanding professional musicians.
Contacts:
Curt Bradshaw
Tel: 214-521-8816
eMail:    jazz@djo.org
WebURL:    http://www.djo.org

   [ Drew - Corcoran Orchestras ]
These great orchestras play not only little old Rhode Island, but they tour up and down the eastern seaboard, bringing joy and success to functions everywhere.
Contacts: Drew-Corcoran Orchestras, P.O.Box 270, West Warwick, R.I., 02893
Tel:   401/822-2110

   [ Dutch Jazzorchestra ]
An original Dutch Big Band, conducted by Jerry Rooyen. The fine band recently played at the Northsea Jazzfestival. Their most recent album is "Newly Discovered works of Billy Strayhorn".
Contacts: Harry Velleman.
eMail:    Jazz@xs4all.nl

   [ The Doug Dressler Big Band ]
This fine band has been making a lot of folks very happy throughout the Erie, Pennsylvania area. If you're looking for some great entertainment for any function, you must contact Doug. He'll make it a success.
Contacts: Doug Dressler, 4041 Calico Drive, Erie, PA
Tel:   814-838-8054

   [ The Tommy Dorsey Orch. with Buddy Morrow ]
What more is there to say about the great Tommy Dorsey Orchestra? This wonderful band, now lead by one of America's greatest trombonists, Buddy Morrow, tours about 45 weeks each year. Buddy and Tommy had been sidemen in Paul Whiteman's orchestra, and later Buddy played in Tommy's band. The band works locally, nationally and internationally as a self contained touring unit and features WALT ANDRUS on vocals; - a great big band singer very much in the tradition of Frank Sinatra. And then there's the band's 'book'....one sensational Tommy Dorsey hit after another. Audiences won't let them stop. If your requirements are for a smaller group, ask them about a "Clambake 3-4-5-6-7". One thing is absolutely certain, whatever type of function you're planning, this band absolutely guarantees success. Call today!.
Booking information contact:
email: info@buddymorrowproductions.com
WebURL: http://www.buddymorrowproductions.com

   [ Drootin Brothers Band ]
Sophisticated Swing! At it's very best. From a solo Piano to a full band. For Civic, Corporate and Private functions.
Boston's, MA Best and Most Versatile Swing Band!
Sonny Drootin:    (781)762-7480
Palm Beach's, FL, Best and Most Versatile Swing Band!
Al Drootin:    (561)439-0935
Web URL:    http://www.drootin.com
eMail:    SDrootin@aol.com

   [ The D's 3 ]
There's only one way to describe the music of The D's 3, and that's -Jazz! This mother-daughter trio has a fresh, new, inviting sound that mesmerizes all ages. The upbeat, updated swing tunes of the 30's-50's, as well as originals, live on as The D's 3 create their new style with a warm family harmony and energizing beat. The D's 3 are Kathy (mom, bass), Becky (eldest daughter, alto/lead), and Corrie (younger daughter, soprano/lead) Duncan. The band has many musical influences including the Andrews Sisters, McGuire Sisters, and Tommy Dorsey.
The D's 3 have had nothing but success from the very beginning. The band's first album, "American Treasures", won eight nominations and five awards from AIRA (Academy of Independent Recording Artists), including Group of the Year, Vocal Performance of the Year, Album of the Year (both National and International), and Song of the Year ("Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen"). Also, The D's 3 rendition of "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" was one of three played in the baseball venue to over one million spectators during the '96 Olympics, held in Atlanta, GA. Later albums by the band, "Near You", "Sing! Sing! Sing!", "Christmas At The Rockhouse", and "Cool Cats, Hot Chicks" have had constant radio play on over 1000 Adult Standard, Jazz, and College radio stations nationwide. The D's 3 have performed with many bands including The One and Only Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, and continue to tour with their own band today. Homebased in Findley, IL, - about half way between Chicago and St. Louis, they do tour a very wide area. Log on to their fine website 'hotlinked' below for much more information, or better yet, get in touch with them today.
Contact person:
Kathy Duncan
Tel:    217-756-3334.
WebURL:    http://www.mp3.com/theds3
eMail:    kbc@theds3.com

   [ The Club Django Sextet of Toronto ]
The Club Django Sextet of Toronto began in impomptu hot club jam sessions organised by the retired Univ. of Toronto professor Andre Seguinot. The music, inspired by Django Reinhart and Stephen Grappelli is infectious in its complex swing guitar rhythms. Although homebased in Toronto, the Sextet tours widely and have performed at the Beaches Jazz Festival, JVC/Toronto Jazz Festival, Ottawa Jazz Festival and many Jazz Clubs in the Toronto Area. Their CD "A Tribute to the Hot Club of France" has been played on every jazz radio station in Canada, and is distributed nationally through Trend Music Group Inc. The Canadian Collectors Congress has honoured them with the "Best Canadian Tradional Swing Jazz CD of the Year" Award. For bookings and other information, they may be contacted by e-mail or by visiting their great website:
Co-Leader: Andre Seguinot
Tel: 416-699-6342
eMail:   abbey@clubdjangotoronto.com
Co-Leader: Abbey Sholzberg
Tel:    416-516-3144
eMail:    abbey@clubdjangotoronto.com
WebURL: http://www.ClubDjangoToronto.com

   [ The Phil Dando Big Band and Singers ]
This wonderful fifteen piece orchestra's repertoire includes an original library of big band greats created by trumpeter and arranger, Mike Blake. The band consists of four trumpets, five saxes, Phil Dando on trombone, piano, bass, drums, male (Brian Crane) and female (Heather Castle) vocalists, and a great vocal group. They have been operating for nine years. -going from strength to strength. While they do have several regular venues in South Wales, they also tour widely throughout the UK. They have performed at many varied venues from Pembroke Castle in West Wales, including St.Davids Hall and the CIA in Cardiff, to the Hurlingham Club in London. These are musicians who love the music they are playing, and their enthusiasm makes them just perfect - and perfectly affordable - for any function, civic, business, concert, dance or just a great private Gala. Much more information can be found on their Website, or better yet, get in touch with Phil Dando to discuss your special needs.
Tel:    0870 220 1245
Mobile:    070PHILDANDO
eMail:    phildando@btinternet.com
WebURL:    http://www.phildando.btinternet.co.uk

   [ THE GALAXY ALL-STAR ORCHESTRA ]
The Galaxy All-Star Orchestra has performed together since early 1998. This highly acclaimed 14-member unit has in its ranks some of Canada's finest musicians each "stars" in their own right. They present a well-rehearsed showcase displaying outstanding musicianship in both group and in front-and-center solo performances --instrumental as well as vocal. Stalwarts such as Ross Wooldridge on clarinet and piano, veteran arranger Eddie Graf on tenor sax, trombonist jazz great Russ Little, trombonist Laurie Bower (a founding member of the Spitfire Band),Dan Bone, Steve Crow (touted as one of the best young trumpet players around the Toronto area) and trumpeter Jason Logue are examples of the high calibre of performer that is in this popular band. The Galaxy All-Star Orchestra along with vocalists Robin Lea, Ian Jutsun and the three Moonglows perform for dance events or in stage shows such as the popular "Kings of Swing Big Band Show", Fabulous Crooners, and Big Band Christmas.
Contacts:
Diamond Entertainment Inc.
118 Seaton Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 2T3, Canada
Tel:     416-861-0288
eMail:    bigband@interhop.net   John Dimon
WebURL:    http://www.diamondentertainment.ca

   [ The Gene Dykes Big Band ]
This great 17 piece band, with vocals, is based in Columbia, S.C. and performs throughout North and South Carolina, and Georgia. The band's playbook contains over 400 expertly arranged charts, -some are stock and some are original transcriptions. The arrangements represent the music of the greats of American music from Basie and Ellington to MIller, Dorsey and Bacharach. The band's stock in trade is toe tapping music, but it's wide range of dance rhythms, tempos, and styles always pleases the most discriminating of the "strictly ballroom" crowd. Contact them today to have one of the finest bands in the South play for your event, You'll be pleasantly surprised at both the price and the quality.
Contacts:
Tel:    (803) 256-8295, Gene Dykes
eMail:    alkayr@earthlink.net

   [ Bill Dayton Big Band ]
This great Band is a Maryland-based, professional Big Band that has been entertaining Big Band fans in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region since 1972. Mostly a Swing band performing music of the 1930s and 1940s, the Bill Dayton Big Band performs a few Latin numbers, as well as some present day numbers. The arrangements are mostly new custom arrangements or adaptations of the standards written especially for the band. The band's motto is "Bringing the generations together through Big Band music." Sandra and Steve and the band welcome all ages to their sponsored dances and encourages other Big Band leaders to do the same. The band is also available for private engagements, as well as public dances and concerts sponsored by others.
Contacts:
Sandra Dayton and Steve Richwine, Co-Leaders.
Tel:    410-751-5588
eMail:    bigband@billdayton.com
WebURL:    http://www.billdayton.com

   [ Dear Jon ]
Dear Jon is available for all your special events, from weddings, to corporate shows, festivals, parties and night clubs. The band is based in Los Angeles, California and plays all favorites from the 1950s - '90s; dance, blues, oldies; rock & roll. Explore the website, which features video, CD, references, song lists and many pictures, or you may call for a hardcopy video. Led by Jon Dunmore, the core of this band is a solid, four-piece outfit, but Dear Jon can be up to a ten-piece ensemble, and can also provide other services, such as photographers, videographers, orchestral musicians, etc. in a great package deal. We can confirm availability within 48 hrs of contact; our prices are competitive and we cover the spectrum of dinner music, jazz, background music and party favorites. Also included, if required: PA system, piped music during breaks, Master of Ceremonies. For a professional standard of excellence,
Contacts:
Jon Dunmore
Tel:    818-708-8454
eMail:    dunmore@dearjon.us
WebURL:    http://www.dearjon.us

   [ Dial M Productions ]
This Talent agency provides Variety dance bands for weddings and corporate events. Swing, R&B, Top 40, Classic Rock N' Roll, Jazz and Standards.
Contacts:
Peggy Phillips
Tel: 818-953-4256
eMail:    info@dialm.comPeggy
WebURL:    http://www.dialm.com

   [ Dizzy Jazz Orchestra ]
The Dizzy Jazz Orchestra is the new professional big band in the Netherlands. Working as the in house jazz orchestra for the famous Rotterdam jazz club DIZZY only started a few months ago and is already considered to be one of hottest bands in Holland. For this band Rene Stegman (leader) selected the best there is in today's Dutch jazz musicians. Besides playing al whole new Jazz program every month (in Dizzy) this band is specialist in all sorts of music, including a 2 X 50 minutes Sinatra tribute show and an enormous dance repertoire. Later this year the band will be touring the European concert halls and (ballroom) dance happenings.
Contacts:
Rene Stegman
eMail:    djo@stegmanmusic.com
WebURL:    http://www.dizzyjazzorchestra.com

   [ Kid Dutch and New Orleans Music ]
[ Kid Dutch and his Blusicians ][ Perseverance Brass Band ]
      Kid Dutch and New Orleans Music
Formed in 1984, Kid Dutch and his New Orleans Music is Florida's only truly authentic dance hall style New Orleans-jazz band; The repertoire of Kid Dutch and his New Orleans Music covers everything from jazz standards to pop tunes, the blues, marches, rags, spirituals, cajun, and creole tunes - all covering a time span from the civil war era to today!

The emphasis is on style and the New Orleans groove. This is the original jazz as it was originally intended - for listening and dancing! Suitable for all occasions!

"It sounded wonderful. ... recalling the energy that made this style the chosen dance music in Southern black cabarets"Thom Duffy, Orlando Sentinel
      Kid Dutch and his Blusicians
The Blusicians are a vital, free swinging ensemble that energizes the spirit and jumpstarts the soul.- Dr. Ken Rabac, WUCF-FM

Delving into the Blues, the roots of Jazz and Rock and Roll, Kid Dutch and his Blusicians play Blues, early R & B, Jump, Jive, Swing, Ballads, Boogie Woogie, Big Band, and roots Rock and Roll.

The music of Louis Jordan, Smiley Lewis, Fats Waller, Slim Gaillard, Cab Calloway, Fats Domino, and B.B. King, among many others, is featured, along with a selection of original tunes by Kid Dutch himself.
      Perseverance Bass Band
The Perseverance Bass Band is a Florida-based, New Orleans Style brass band playing "Brass Roots Jazz" (tm) since 1987. We are one of the few traditional New Orleans brass bands that, in addition to playing the jazz tunes so closely associated with New Orleans, still plays written music (Hymns, Dirges, Rags, Marches, etc.). We have also provided the New Orleans style "Jazz Funerals" when requested.

The band had a two year run at Universal Studios Mardi Gras, and has been featured in commercials, radio shows, grand openings, weddings, parties, and conventions, and festivals.

Traditional, but loads of fun, this band appeals to all ages.We'll have ya dancin' in the street!!
Contacts:
Kid Dutch
P.O. Box 848, Goldenrod, FL, 32733-0848, USA.
Tel: 407-699-0233
eMail:    bookings@jazztime.net
WebURL:    http://www.jazztime.net

   [ Danny D Sinatra Tribute ]
The Danny D Swing Band plays many of the standards as sung by Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat Cole and others, but also plays a variety of instrumentals for ballroom dancers, fronted by the young, charming vocalist Danny DeLurgio. Danny uses a 3,6,12, or 17 piece band to suit your budget, and also can provide MC and DJ services for wedding packages. Please visit Danny's website and see why he was a featured entertainer of KLAC 570 am events.
Contacts:
Dan DeLurgio
Tel:    626-794-8985
eMail:    SINGERDANNYD@msn.com   Danny
WebURL:    http://www.rollercoasterband.com

   [ Doc Anello & the Swing Machine ]
Doc Anello has been a band leader both in New Jersy/New York and in California. The band appears regularly at Disneyland in Anaheim Ca. as well as many events throughout the Southern California area. The band has played special events for radio station KLAC. When it appeared in the New York/New Jersey area played at many ballrooms and clubs including the Rustic Cabin and Frank Dailey's Meadowbrook in New Jersey and many of the hotels in the Catskill Mountains, where they backed many name acts. The band also appeared in Wildwood N.J. in night clubs. In California Doc Anello and the Swing Machine have played for the past three University of Southern California "Hall of Fame" events, honoring past athletic greats from USC. The band has backed many name acts, among whom have been Johnny Mathis, Eartha Kitt, Totie Fields, Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Bobby Rydell, Frankie Valli and numerous others. Doc Anello has a doctorate from BYU and has also been a college professor. The band plays many original charts and standard swing tunes as well as copies of name band arrangements.Doc plays sax and is the male band vocalist.
Contacts:
Doc Anello
Tel:    (562) 491-0222
eMail:    docnlo@aol.com   Doc
WebURL:    http://www.docanello.com

   [ Dynamic Swing Machine ]

Led by Mike Siok, this fine 20-piece big band playing in the styles of the great Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Stan Kenton, Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller orchestras has been delighting audiences all across Fort Worth, Dallas and environs for more than 20 years.

The Dynamic Swing Machine maintains a sizable library of musical charts...including traditional big-band hits dance/swing...Latin...rock...disco ethnic a scattering of Christmas charts...and even a set of "oom-paH" charts specifically geared to Oktoberfest.

Strictly a volunteer organization of employees, retirees and dependents of Lockheed Martin and a number of other area companies, the band rehearses rigorously every week, and performs very frequently at area functions.

Hiring this 20-piece big band for your event may be much more affordable than you think especially for an evenings or afternoon's entertainment that your guests will be buzzing about for weeks or even months (in fact, you may find yourself locking us in on your schedule for next year and the next).

You owe it to your guest and yourself to give DSM a call.
Contacts:
Mike Siok
3400 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, Texas, 76109, United States
Tel:    (817) 568-1278
eMail:    downtown2001@hotmail.com   Mike
Contacts:
Bill Martinez
3400 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Tel:    (817) 568-1278
eMail:    downtown2001@hotmail.com   Bill
WebURL:    http://metroplexdsmband.homestead.com/main-DSM.html

   [ Darwinswish ]
darwinswish are keyboard based, featuring, Piano, Clavinet, Moog prodigy, Hammond X5, and two exceptional soulful vocalists creating the "old school" funk/rock sound. Any additional programming is produced by themselves, giving this two piece band a unique and distinctive sound.

Nick and Katie are no strangers to performing live having recorded and toured with many artist such as, Go West, Spandau Ballet, Art of Noise, Maddy Prior, Barbara Dickson.
Contacts:
Nicholas Holland
Tel: 0044 1869 340943
eMail:    info@darwinswish.co.ukNicholas
WebURL:    http://www.darwinswish.co.uk

   [ The Dance Machine ]
The Pacific Northwest's premier choice for live, interactive, entertainment. Dance Machine is the spark that ignites exciting, lasting, memorable events. Whether your event is in need of light background music to fill the room with ambience, or a high energy interactive dance band, we craft our performance to meet your wishes. Dance Machine performs variety music for all ages and tastes including 70s and 80s, Motown, soul, blues, disco, swing, rock and roll, jazz and top 40. We specialize in events of all sizes including private and corporate events, fundraisers, outdoor festivals, wedding receptions, and conventions throughout the Northwest.

Our all-star lineup includes male and female vocalists, saxophone, piano, bass, guitar, drums and accent percussion. We know you will be impressed by our professionalism during your event planning and on the day of your event. We are suited for any indoor or outdoor location. We bring all the elements to your event including premium sound and lighting equipment.
Contacts:
Angela Todd
Tel:    503-827-7370
Fax:    503-590-6983
eMail:    info@dancemachinetheband.com   Angela
WebURL:    http://www.dancemachinetheband.com

   [ Daddio's Swing Orchestra ]
Daddio's Swing Orchestra has been together performing since 2000.

Led By Clarinettist Keith Papa, who is a graduate of Boston and New England Conservatories of music,and the members of this ensemble are of equal talent, education and experience,[all gradutes of major music colleges]

Daddio's specializes in the "vintage swing" and retro swing. This ensemble can be best described as a "mini" big band,using 10-14 members and still giving the full sound of 20 pieces.

Daddio's has appeared for several swing dance societys including,Long Island swing, Hartford swing, Connecticut swing,Millyard swing of New Hampshire, The "Ninthstate" Dance studio of Plymouth New Hampshire , and Swing City in boston.

Daddio's also performs many other styles .
Contacts:
Keith Papa
Tel: 603-548-6492
eMail:    clarinetti@aol.com   Keith

   [ "DRUMFIRE" Chrisse Feros & The Drummers of Toumba! Toumba! ]
Internationally endorsed and award winning performers present exciting world music embracing the most current forms of Reggae, HipHop, Drum & Bass, DJGroove, Ragga, and dance vibe.

Chrisse Feros and her band perform in concert for festivals and events, and also present fun and empowering teambuilding workshops with their resources of over 500 full sized African Djembe drums. They travel anywhere and everywhere! She has performed for events such as the Olympic Games 2000 by invitation of the Olympic Committee, the Sydney Opera House, the Martin Place Amphitheatre in Sydney, amongst many others.

Chrisse "Mamafrika" is a winning finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest 2004, and her latest album "This Is How I See It" is a winning album for performances at MIDEM, Cannes, France, 2005. She is a signed artist to Converge/Sumthing Distribution in the USA, -Sumthing, owned by Nile Rogers, producer to some of the works of Madonna and Sting.

The goals and aims of the group is to bring uplifting and unique musical experiences to all their audiences.
Contacts:
Chrisse "Mamafrika" Feros
Suite 4, 1407 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt, Brisbane, Queensland, 4122, Australia
Tel:    617 32168055
Fax:    617 32168099
eMail:    chrisse@chrisseferos.com   Chrisse
WebURL:   

   [ "Dukes of Dixie" ]
The Dukes of Dixie are an exciting Dixieland/Jazz band. We range in size from 6 pcs to 4 pcs. We offer traditional jazz to contemporary jazz/swing numbers. Corporate functions/weddings/pubs.... use your imagination!
Contacts:
Paul Dearlove
74658 Talbot Court, Bayfield, Ontario, N0M 1G0, Canada
Tel:    1-519-565-5611
Fax:    1-519-565-5611
eMail:    dearlove@tcc.on.ca   Paul
Web URL:    http://www.dukesofdixie.com

   [ Florin-Toni Violonist ]
The Violonist Florin Dumitrache is a member of a musician family. Inheriting his family propensity. The young Florin studet music at "George Enescu"college in Bucharest, graduated in 1990, Violin specialty. He singed with the"George Enesco"Philarmonic Orchestra from Bucharest, and also with the Philarmonic of Ploiesti and Craiova, joining in a lots of European Symphonic tours.

Simultaneously with classic music, Florin Dumitrache appropriates another type of repetoire, scores of great virtuosity, Cafe-concert, Jazz or Pop music, as Show-Violonist, and also with his own duo or band. His new repertoire, a very large one, is listened and appreciated in his Concerts in well-known Hotel's-Restaurants of Europe and on the prestigious cruise ship lines, like Royal Olympic Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, etc
Contacts:
Florin-Toni Dumitrache
av.mihai-bravu.nr:98-106, bucharest, Romania, 7000,
800Tel:    00 40 74 568 5035
eMail:    florindumitrache@yahaoo.com   Florin-Toni
Web URL:    http://www.geocities.com/florindumitrache

   [ Solomon Douglas Swingtet ]
The Solomon Douglas Swingtet is a ten-piece dance band whose repertoire is rooted in that of the Basie band (One O'Clock Jump, Jive at Five, Splanky, Shorty George, Shiny Stockings) and that of the Ellington band (Cottontail, "C" Jam Blues, Mood Indigo, Take The "A" Train), with other big-band standards and classic jazz tunes thrown in as well. They can cater to a crowd that prefers up-tempo classic swing, to a crowd that prefers slower groovier jazz, or to anything in between. Solomon Douglas himself is based in Sacramento, California, but the band plays mostly in Seattle and Portland, and occasionally in California and in the Northeast.
Contacts:
eMail:    srcd@alum.mit.edu   Solomon Douglas
Web URL:    http://solomondouglas.com/

   [ Jerry Drake and the Front Page Big Band ]
Jerry Drake, musician and educator, is a native of and resides in New York City. He studied at DePaul University in Chicago, where he earned a Masters degree in music. For over twenty years he has been leading the band that became THE FRONT PAGE BIG BAND. In 1998, they released A TRIBUTE TO THE BIG BANDS, a collection of original songs written and arranged by Jerry in the style of Big Band swing. TRIBUTE has just been remixed and digitally remastered for re-release and is now available. 2005 also sees the release of the band's second CD, a ballroom dancer's trip through the tropics called LATIN LATITUDES. In addition, a third CD, Jerry's aptly named first solo effort SONGS FROM MY HEART , has just been released. All feature Jerry's original compositions and arrangements, as well as his contributions on trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn, organ, piano and lead vocals. Jerry is working on two CDs for release later this year tentatively titled SWING AGAIN,A TRIBUTE TO THE BIG BANDS-PART TWO and MORE SONGS FROM THE HEART.
Contacts:
Jerry Drake
eMail:    jerry@jerrydrake.com   Jerry
Web URL:    http://www.jerrydrake.com

   [ Dimas Band ]
Dimas means Marian, Oanna and Marcel.
With many years of live performance experience between them, Dimas trio experience feature energetic and powerful female and male vocals, guitar, keyboard sax, flute and accordion. Combining talented musicians and vocalists with experience, professionalism and style guarantees a musical delight like no other. With the option of performing as three or four piece act covering (with Ella backing vocal) hits from the latest and most popular top 40. Dance and timeless Retro hits of the 1970's and '80's, Dimas will visually captivate and musically entertain your guests.

The band works to a very high standard and take a professional approach to their work. Together they have the ability to punch out fabulous songs from outstanding artists from over the years
Dimas are polite, witty and a pleasure to deal with, pleasing clients time and time again!
Especially for parties/restaurants /hotels, nightclubs, cruise ships.
Be prepared for nights of explosive atmosphere and fantastic music

  Dimas Video - "My Number One"
  Dimas Video - "All Of Me"

Contacts:
Marian Dima
str.Husului bl.154 sc.D et.2 ap.13, Vaslui, 730086, Romania
Tel:    +40745642614
eMail:    dima_studio@yahoo.com   Marian Dima
Web URL:    http://www.dimasband.com/

   [ Deja Blue ]
Deja Blue is a 13 piece variety band. Consisting of 2 Trumpets, a Trombone, 3 Saxes, Piano, Bass, Drums, & Guitar, along with 3 Vocalist. Deja Blue plays a wide variety of music including Big Band Swing, Latin Ballroom, Cocktail Music, & over 5 decades of Rock & Roll. With something for everyone, Deja Blue is sure to be a crowd pleaser for party or function. We are based in the tri-state area of Ashland Ky - Huntington Wv & Ironton Oh.
Contacts:
Jeff Carter
Tel:    606 326 1090
eMail:    jeffcarter65@hotmail.com   Jeff Carter

   [ The Diplomats Jazz Band ]
Music For Your Special Occasion
Jazz Suited For Your Wedding, Party, or Special Event

The Diplomats provide beautiful jazz music for your special event, and make hiring a band as simple as possible. For your benefit, we :

- Tailor the music for your tastes
- Perform the songs you request
- Work around your schedule
- Make hiring a band easy and affordable
- Will travel to your event in the Toronto and surrounding area, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, or virtually any other location in Southern Ontario
Contacts:
Andrew Taylor
Tel:    416 578 7728
eMail:    info@diplomatsjazz.com   Andrew Taylor
Web URL:   http://www.diplomatsjazz.com

   [ Justice Daniels and Blue Lightnin' ]
Justice Daniels and Blue Lightnin� is a high energy, five piece, contemporary country cover band! Each musician has 30+ years of professional entertainment experience. Lead singer, Justice Daniels, covers music styles from Jason Aldean to Johnny Cash! The band's music sets are designed to draw both country and city folk out on the dance floor for a great time, whether they�re two-steppers, line dancers or freestyle rockers! Please visit our website at http://www.justicedaniels.com to view photos, listen to music samples and access links to our Electronic Press Kit and MySpace site. We *will* respond to ALL interested parties! Thank you!
Contacts:
Justice Daniels
eMail:    jd@justicedaniels.com   Justice Daniels
Web URL:   http://www.justicedaniels.com

   [ The Delta Swing ]
Hello, my name is Jeff from New Zealand,I have been playing Jazz Clarinet for the past 40 odd years. I have spent most of my music life playing Swing Jazz in Sydney Australia. I returned back to NZ.I have now formed a 4 piece band, of which we now play all the great Clarinet master pieces. Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Pete Fountain, Chuck Credo, Acker Bilk,Terry Lightfoot just to mention a few. Also my very own Jazz Standards. I would like to think that my group may be invited to your neck of the woods to perform. We have now performed all over Australia and New Zealand Jazz Festival of which has been well received with standing ovations. Please be free to give me a call. We do look forward to hearing from and Jazz Festival people. Regards, Jeff.
Contacts:
Jeff Bradley
68 Samuel Street, Christchurch, Hoon Hay, 8002, New Zealand
Tel:    NZ 03 3350071
Fax:    NZ 03 3350072
eMail:       Jeff Bradley