jwbassman Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 All the dates can be found here [url="http://www.swingshiftbigband.co.uk"]www.swingshiftbigband.co.uk[/url] Highlights will be the Southport Jazz Fesitval Gig with Liane Carroll - early next month Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 The last big band I saw was Duke Ellington! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 Must be about time to see another one then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 Bump... for a good gig at the Southport Jazz Festival at the weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 [quote name='jwbassman' post='9543' date='May 30 2007, 10:17 PM']Bump... for a good gig at the Southport Jazz Festival at the weekend...[/quote] Hi John Got a contact at the festival who may appreciate some anarchic Welsh funky Jazz for next year? [url="http://www.wonderbrass.org.uk/"]Wonderbrass[/url] Cheers OG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 Hi OG Not sure who's in charge of booking the acts - but I can make an enquiry for you if you like... my understanding is it's not the easiest place to get a gig, I think we've been trying for a couple of years now - that said we've more recently become involved with the SMJC (Southport Melodic Jazz Club) and I think this may have helped - have alook at their website... [url="http://www.jazzinsouthport.co.uk/"]here[/url] and I've just found you a direct link to the organisers... [url="http://www.southportjazz.co.uk/contact.php"]here[/url] Good luck... John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 [quote name='jwbassman' post='9566' date='May 30 2007, 10:36 PM']Hi OG Not sure who's in charge of booking the acts - but I can make an enquiry for you if you like... my understanding is it's not the easiest place to get a gig, I think we've been trying for a couple of years now - that said we've more recently become involved with the SMJC (Southport Melodic Jazz Club) and I think this may have helped - have alook at their website... [url="http://www.jazzinsouthport.co.uk/"]here[/url] and I've just found you a direct link to the organisers... [url="http://www.southportjazz.co.uk/contact.php"]here[/url] Good luck... John[/quote] Cheers John, I'll pass that to the bloke who's supposed to do it OG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 Gig Update Just got in - what a great gig - Liane Carrol, amazing! Played to a full house (approx 250), closing the festival, a good crowd, band played well and everyone went home happy John Next gig is on Wednesday - 'D' Day at Newburgh in aid of Douglas Valley Lion Charity - optional 40s fancy dress , no seriously... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted June 16, 2007 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 Playing tomorrow (17th) at the Beaufort Hotel (A59, near Ormskirk) - the latest date in our residency there... Special Father's Day gig, should be a good one, 'Birdland' is in the programme so another work out for your's truly not mention the usual drive and energy required to get these guys swinging! If any of you guys are in the area, come and say hello, it'd be great to meet you John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 [quote name='jwbassman' post='18948' date='Jun 16 2007, 10:16 PM']Playing tomorrow (17th) at the Beaufort Hotel (A59, near Ormskirk) - the latest date in our residency there... Special Father's Day gig, should be a good one, 'Birdland' is in the programme so another work out for your's truly not mention the usual drive and energy required to get these guys swinging! If any of you guys are in the area, come and say hello, it'd be great to meet you John[/quote] Hey John I've actually seen the Swingshift at the Beaufort ages ago. Have you been the bassplayer with them for a while? The reason I ask is we may have crossed paths at the Comrades is Ormskirk, my old band sometimes rehersed there on a Sunday after the Swingshift. Do you have a EA rig?? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted June 16, 2007 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 Hi Mike Yes I have EA rig (iAmp 200 combo, if that constitutes a 'rig')... I don't know how long ago it was you saw the band but we're sounding really good these days, a marked improvement over the last couple of years, might be worth coming for another listen if you're free tomorrow... John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted June 16, 2007 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 Forgot to add - been with them for a number of years now, must be at least 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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