28 Oct 18
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Eleanor Arms
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Hosting the weekly jam session at the Old Ford Jazz Club
Eleanor Arms, 460 Old Ford Road, London E3 5JP |
2 Sep 18
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Victoria Park Bandstand
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Playing in the autumn sunshine
(part of the 2017 Bandstand Season run by Victoria Park Friends Group) The Bandstand is in the Eastern part of the park, near Crown Gate |
19 Aug 18
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Victoria Park Bandstand
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Playing in the summer sunshine
(part of the 2018 Bandstand Season run by Victoria Park Friends Group) The Bandstand is in the Eastern part of the park, near Crown Gate |
12 May 18
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Swing Dance UK: Cookham
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16 Feb 18
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IMAGINE Children's Festival
Yes, we're playing for the Imagine Children's Festival at the South Bank Centre.
Two sets in the Clore Ballroom in the Royal Festival Hall from 11:00am. And it's Free! |
13 Dec 17
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Private Function
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A party. Why not book us for yours? Weddings, bar mitzvahs, funerals ... we'll enhance any event.
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15 Nov 17
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Handlebar Jass
Another swing night with live music at the Moustache Bar
58 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7XB. Free entry, with tips for the band (minimum suggested at £5). |
4 Nov 17
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Swing Dance UK: Swing at the Courtyard |
Following our successful launch in September, 'Swing at The Courtyard' returns.
Join Swing Dance UK and The Broken Swing Band on a journey back to the 1930's, shake the night away, and put your moves to work! Kick start the night with a lesson in Lindy Hop with Simon Selmon and Anna Lambrechts of Swingdance UK - one of the longest running and most experienced swing dance companies, followed by two live sets from The Broken Swing Band, with DJs filling all the breaks. A great night for anyone who loves to dance! Tickets £10 in advance / £15 on the door Limited amount of tickets available, so advance booking is highly recommended to guarantee entry. Purchase your tickets in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swing-at-the-courtyard-tickets-38381064798 Doors 7:30pm Lesson starts 8pm Live Band from 9pm The Courtyard Theatre 40 Pitfield Street Bowling Green Walk London N1 6EU Transport: Old Street (Northern Line) Hoxton (Overground) https://www.swingdanceuk.com/ http://www.brokenswingband.com/ http://www.jazzpocketlondon.com/ |
29 Sep 17
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Swing Dance - Charity Fundraiser
Drayton Court Hotel, West Ealing
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23 Sep 17
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Swing Dance UK: Swing at the Courtyard
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Take a trip back to the 1930's and start the night off with a lesson in swing dancing with Simon Selmon and Anna Lambrechts of Swing Dance UK - one of the longest running and most experienced swing dance companies.
Then enjoy two swingin' live sets from The Broken Swing Band, with DJs filling all the breaks. Always a great night for anyone who loves to dance! Event starts 7.30pm Lesson from 8pm Live band from 9pm Book Tickets Here The Courtyard Theatre, Bowling Green Walk, 40 Pitfield Street London N1 6EU |
20 Sep 17
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Handlebar Jass
A new swing night with live music at the ever so stylish Moustache Bar
58 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7XB. Free entry, with tips for the band (minimum suggested at £5). |
10 Sep 17
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Eleanor Arms
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Hosting the weekly jam session at the Old Ford Jazz Club
Eleanor Arms, 460 Old Ford Road, London E3 5JP |
3 Sep 17
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Victoria Park Bandstand
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Playing in the autumn sunshine
(part of the 2017 Bandstand Season run by Victoria Park Friends Group) The Bandstand is in the Eastern part of the park, near Crown Gate |
26 Aug 17
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Private Function
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A wedding. Why not book us for yours? Weddings, bar mitzvahs, funerals ... we'll enhance any event.
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11 Aug 17
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Cut A Rug - with Shag Pile
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☆ Live music ☆ Social dancing ☆ Shag taster ☆ Bar ☆
Swing, shimmy and shake your thing to LIVE music as we make our debut with Cut A Rug. As shagsters ourselves, we are experts at getting the crowd hepped and hopping, as well as playing a variety of tunes for those in need of something slower. Dancers and music lovers of all sorts very welcome. This night is special for us, and we want it to be special for you. 7pm: Shag dance taster in The Hall 8pm: Live music and dancing 11pm: Close - and onwards £5 social / £10 with class. Venue: The Gallery Cafe, 21 Old Ford Rd, London E2 9PL Nearest tube: Bethnal Green |
2 Jul 17
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LGBT Pride Picnic - Victoria Park Bandstand
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Playing in the afternoon sunshine
(part of the 2017 Bandstand Season run by Victoria Park Friends Group) The Bandstand is in the Eastern part of the park, near Crown Gate |
19 Jun 17
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Swing Dance UK: Swing out - Cotton Club Night
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Cotton Club Night in the Spiegeltent
(part of the Underbelly Festival on the Southbank) Relive the glamour of the Jazz Age: Step back in time to the heyday of the 30s/40s in your best victory rolls, seamed stockings & two-tone shoes. Have a kick start and learn the steps from your expert hosts before you join in the party. The Broken Swing Band will keep you stompin', jumpin' and jivin' all evening plus fun competitions & performances - that's entertainment! Your hosts for the evening: The UK's No 1 Jitterbugs Simon Selmon & Anna Lambrechts from Swing Dance UK Doors 7.45pm Tickets £12.50 (+Bk fee) Book online at the Underbelly ticketing site here or Call 0844 545 8282 The Spiegeltent is located on the Southbank, in-between Southbank Centre, Jubilee Gardens and the London Eye, just off Belvedere Road. The nearest tube stations are Waterloo and Embankment. Spiegeltent - Underbelly Festival Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road Coach Park London SE1 8XX |
1 May 17
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Salty Mondays - Fast Dance Night
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Free Monday Vintage Fast Dance Night at Far Rockaway Bar, Shoreditch. Hosted by Salty Jitterbugs.
If you love fast dances like Shag, Balboa, Charleston, Jitterbug style, Lindy hop, or solo jazz, then this is the perfect place to start your week! Share some fast moments, meet friends, chat and have a drink. Come join us every 2 weeks and show us what your feet are capable of. 7pm – doors open and DJ 8:30 - Broken Swing Band 11.30 pm - close Free entrance, with tips in the hat for the band recommended at £5. No taster class. Social dancing only. Happy hour till 8pm. Nobody cares if you can't dance well, just get up and dance. Great dancers are great because of their passion, hope to see you soon in the dance floor! Far Rockaway Bar 97-113 Curtain Road, Shoreditch EC2A 3BS |
22 Apr 17
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Private Function
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A birthday party. Why not book us for yours? Weddings, bar mitzvahs, funerals ... we'll enhance any event.
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8 Apr 17
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Private Function |
A wedding. Why not book us for yours? Weddings, bar mitzvahs, funerals ... we'll enhance any event.
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19 Feb 17
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Eleanor Arms
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Hosting the weekly jam session at the Old Ford Jazz Club
Eleanor Arms, 460 Old Ford Road, London E3 5JP |
4 Feb 17 |
Swing Dance UK - Charlie Wright's Swing Night
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The Courtyard Theatre, Bowling Green Walk, 40 Pitfield Street London N1 6EU
Charlie Wright's Productions presents The Broken Swing Band with Swing Dance UK Enjoy a fantastic one hour swing dance lesson with Swing Dance UK before the live band starts! Doors 7pm Lesson 8pm - 9pm Live band from 9pm Buy tickets in advance here £10 entry (Includes dance lesson and live band) £3 entry - dance lesson only |
10 Dec 16
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Swing Dance UK - Christmas Party
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Come and join us at Swing Dance UK's Christmas Event at Wild Court, Holborn
7.45-8.30pm Learn the moves: beginners and intermediate Lindy hop classes 8.30 till late Dance till you drop! When the band is not playing resident DJ Simon 'Mr Kicks' Selmon will keep you dancing to more great vintage tunes collected over his 30 years of playing for dancers Band Fuelled by all things jazz, The Broken Swing Band play for the love of the lindy-hopping crowd. Reviving sounds from the 1920s-40s, their enthusiasm and passion for music is infectious and bound to get any dancer out of their seat. With their sweet mix of swinging rhythms, crooning solos, and unfiltered sass, you’ll want to be sure not to miss them. Dress code: Bring your 20s flapper's dress, your 30s Trilby, your 40s two-tone shoes or your 50s petticoat! Modern or retro, the effort is appreciated 🙂 Tickets: Only £12 in advance, £15 on the door. 4 Wild Court London, WC2B 4AU Nearest tubes Holborn & Covent Garden |
4 Dec 16
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Swing Patrol - Christmas Extravaganza
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Come and join us at Swing Patrol's Christmas event at the Ballroom at Southbank.
As Swing Patrol say: "With live music from the wonderful Broken Swing Band, a freshly laid dance floor, and a ceiling full of stars, why not make an evening of it? This will truly be a Christmas Extravaganza! Dress up in your smartest, most debonair finery and join us for a wonderful night under the stars." Full details and tickets via Swing Patrol's website Make the most of your evening with the information below! Address: The venue is a special marquee next door to the Rambert Dance School behind the National Theatre. Look for the dance school – we’ll be right next door. The Ballroom South Bank 99 Upper Ground Doon Street Car Park London SE1 9PU |
7 Nov 16
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Salty Mondays - Fast Dance Night
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Free Monday Vintage Fast Dance Night at Far Rockaway Bar, Shoreditch. Hosted by Salty Jitterbugs.
If you love fast dances like Shag, Balboa, Charleston, Jitterbug style, Lindy hop, or solo jazz, then this is the perfect place to start your week! Share some fast moments, meet friends, chat and have a drink. Come join us every 2 weeks and show us what your feet are capable of. 7pm – doors open and DJ 8:30 - Broken Swing Band 11.30 pm - close Free entrance, with tips in the hat for the band recommended at £5. No taster class. Social dancing only. Happy hour till 8pm. Nobody cares if you can't dance well, just get up and dance. Great dancers are great because of their passion, hope to see you soon in the dance floor! Far Rockaway Bar 97-113 Curtain Road, Shoreditch EC2A 3BS |
28 Oct 16
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Private Function
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Why not book us for yours? Weddings, bar mitzvahs, funerals ... we'll enhance any event.
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15 Oct 16
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Swing at Oxjam Portobello |
On Saturday the 15th of October the Oxjam Portobello team take over three great venues on Portobello Road, offering the best live music the area has to offer - all in aid of Oxfam.
The Broken Swing Band are proud to be playing at Westbank Gallery, a multi-purpose arts and culture space in a fantastic venue in the heart of Portobello Market. Oxjam Portobello is organised by a dedicated group of volunteers all united by two shared goals – to raise money to fight poverty and suffering around the world and a love of live music. Get your inclusive tickets for all the Portobello venues here (SeeTickets) or WeGotTickets Westbank Gallery 3-5 Thorpe Close, Portobello Road W10 5XL |
13 Oct 16
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Swing at the Inn
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Pop over to Victoria Park and dance to The Broken Swing Band.
We are back for our monthly gig and playing two sets of great swing tunes to entertain you. It will be another fun night of live music and dance! Food and drinks available, and live music starts at 8pm. Everyone welcome - Fiver in the hat (suggested contribution) Royal Inn on the Park, Victoria Park 111 Lauriston Road, Hackney, London E9 7HJ |
17 Sep 16
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Sheringham 1940s weekender
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Join us at Sheringham's Famous 1940's Weekend - A hugely popular event where everyone gets involved.
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15 Sep 16
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Summer Dancing with Swing Patrol
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Free Summer dancing: Swing Patrol offer the chance to get outdoors and do some dancing in the open air. Come and have a dance for free!
6-9pm – dancing at Mercato Metropolitano with the Broken Swing Band - Anchored by Scott from Swing Patrol, featuring Brat Pack Mercato Metropolitano 42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR |
10 Sep 16
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Private Function
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Why not book us for yours? Weddings, bar mitzvahs, funerals ... we'll enhance any event.
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8 Sep 16
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Swing at the Inn
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Pop over to Victoria Park and dance to The Broken Swing Band.
We are back for our monthly gig and playing two sets of great swing tunes to entertain you. It will be another fun night of live music and dance! Food and drinks available, and live music starts at 8pm. The last one was swinging, and this one looks to be even better! Everyone welcome, Suggested contribution £4. Royal Inn on the Park, Victoria Park 111 Lauriston Road, Hackney, London E9 7HJ |
4 Sep 16
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Bethnal Green Memorial Benefit
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3pm - 5pm, playing at a benefit for the Stairway to Heaven Bethnal Green Tube Disaster Memorial
(part of the 2016 Bandstand Season run by Victoria Park Friends Group) The Bandstand is in the Eastern part of the park, near Crown Gate |
31 Jul 16
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Victoria Park - bandstand
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Playing in the sunshine 1pm-4pm
(part of the 2016 Bandstand Season run by Victoria Park Friends Group) The Bandstand is in the Eastern part of the park, near Crown Gate |
17 Jul 16
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Citadel Festival - Victoria Park
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Join us at the Citadel Festival, a celebratory summer Sunday. There are speakers and debates at the Sunday Papers Live, the finest food at long table feasts and street stalls, arts and crafts workshops, and even a Sports Day to indulge your competitive side …
Read more at the Citadel home page. |
14 Jul 16 |
Swing Night - Royal Inn on the Park
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Pop over to Victoria Park and dance to The Broken Swing Band.
We are back for our monthly gig and playing two sets of great swing tunes to entertain you. It will be another fun night of live music and dance! Food and drinks available, and live music starts at 8pm. The last one was swinging, and this one looks to be even better! £4 entry Royal Inn on the Park, Victoria Park 111 Lauriston Road, Hackney, London E9 7HJ |
25 Jun 16
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Private Function
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Why not book us for yours? Weddings, bar mitzvahs, funerals ... we'll enhance any event.
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9th Jun 16
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Dalston Swing - Royal Inn on the Park
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A last minute change of venue, and it's not Dalston, but Hey ...
Come and dance to The Broken Swing Band who will be playing a great line up of swing tunes for dancing Food and beer available Live music starts at 8:30pm Free entry! Royal Inn on the Park, Victoria Park 111 Lauriston Road, Hackney, London E9 7HJ |
28 Apr 16
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Dalston Swing - Lift 574 |
Come and dance to The Broken Swing Band who will be playing a great line up of swing tunes to entertain you
Food and cocktails available Live music starts at 8pm Free entry! Lift 574 574 Kingsland Road, Dalston, E8 4AH |
17 Apr 16
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Royal Inn on the Park
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Broken Swing Quartet at the Royal Inn on the Park, Victoria Park
111 Lauriston Road, Hackney, London E9 7HJ |
10 Apr 16 |
Eleanor Arms
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Hosting the weekly jam session at the Old Ford Jazz Club
Eleanor Arms, 460 Old Ford Road, London E3 5JP |
14 Feb 16
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Royal Inn on the Park
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Broken Swing Trio at the Royal Inn on the Park, Victoria Park
111 Lauriston Road, Hackney, London E9 7HJ |
7 Feb 16 |
Eleanor Arms
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Hosting the weekly jam session at the Old Ford Jazz Club
Eleanor Arms, 460 Old Ford Road, London E3 5JP |
6 Dec 15
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Eleanor ArmsHosting the weekly jam session at the Old Ford Jazz Club
Eleanor Arms, 460 Old Ford Road, London E3 5JP |
30 Aug 15
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Eleanor Arms
Hosting the weekly jam session at the Old Ford Jazz Club
Eleanor Arms, 460 Old Ford Road, London E3 5JP |
5 July 15
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Eleanor Arms
Hosting the weekly jam session at the Old Ford Jazz Club
Eleanor Arms, 460 Old Ford Road, London E3 5JP |
4 July 15
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Private Function
Why not book us for yours? Weddings, bar mitzvahs, funerals ... we'll enhance any event.
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21 May 15
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The Hideaway Bar N19
Tonight, 7:30pm, we appear with Doctor Low's Medicine Show at The Hideaway Bar:
Junction Road, Tufnell Park, N19 5LB How much: £4 (+bf) advance, £5 on the door Get your tickets here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/303798 |
10 May 15
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Eleanor Arms
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Hosting the weekly jam session at the Old Ford Jazz Club
Eleanor Arms, 460 Old Ford Road, London E3 5JP |
26 Apr 15
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Swing at Hoxton Square Bar
The Broken Swing Band & The London Swing Dance Society present a night packed full of great music!
Featuring: - Pre show dance class from The London Swing Dance Society from 7:00pm - Two sets of swinging live music from The Broken Swing Band from 8:00pm |
06 Feb 15
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Swing at Charlie's
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01 Feb 15
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Eleanor Arms
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Hosting the weekly jam session at the Old Ford Jazz Club
Eleanor Arms, 460 Old Ford Road, London E3 5JP |
31 Jan 15
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Private Function
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Why not book us for yours? Weddings, bar mitzvahs, funerals ... we'll enhance any event.
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02 Jan 15
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Swing at Charlie's
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05 Dec 14
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Swing at Charlie's
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04 Dec 14
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Snow Ball
Spectacular event, co-hosted with the London Swing Dance Society
Kennedy Hall, Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, London NW1 7AY Click here for further details from The London Swing Dance Society |
02 Dec 14
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Private Function
Why not book us for yours? Weddings, bar mitzvahs, funerals ... we'll enhance any event.
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07 Nov 14
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Swing at Charlie's
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03 Oct 14
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Swing at Charlie's
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05 Sep 14
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Swing at Charlie's
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04 Jul 14
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Swing at Charlie's |
06 Jun 14
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Swing at Charlie's |
02 May 14
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Swing at Charlie's |
04 Apr 14
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Swing at Charlie's |
18 Dec 13
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Hugo's
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08 Dec 13
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The Verge Bar
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04 Oct 13
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Charlie Wright's
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09 Jul 13
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The North Star
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