Author: Tony

DCLX is pleased to present a DCLXtra with Ian Hutchison and Slap Happy from New York City on September 30th, 2023. It’s been several years since we last had Ian in the Glen Echo Park Ballroom, but we know this appearance will be just as exciting as the last. Ian will be fronting a 7-piece combo that will keep you dancing all night.

Schedule

8:00pm – 9:00pm – Free beginner Lindy Hop lesson, no experience or partner necessary.
9:00pm – 11:59pm – Swing dance with live music

Pricing

$20 pre-registration/$30 at-the-door/$15 any time with school or active military ID

COVID Policy

Masks encouraged. There will be no vaccination check at this dance.

Tickets

Get your tickets at dclx.org/registration.

DCLX is excited to bring Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five out for our December DCLXtra. Join us for another fun night of swinging jazz and fun dancing. We’ll have a beginner Lindy Hop lesson at 8:00pm and swing out in the social dance to the live band beginning at 9:00.

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About Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five

Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five are at home at swing dances, jazz clubs and concert halls alike. They have played renowned Philadelphia venues and travel the country year round to perform at music festivals and Lindy and Blues exchanges and workshops. They have had the honor of sharing the stage with trumpeter Terell Stafford and trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, who is featured on their 2017 release Spreadin’ Rhythm Around. Their 2020 release, Carolina Lullaby showcases original songs steeped in jazz, blues, and folk traditions where Reed’s vocals and swing musicality shine.

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DCLX is excited to bring the Russ Wilson Sextet out for our October DCLXtra. Join us for another fun night of swinging jazz and fun dancing. We’ll have a beginner Lindy Hop lesson at 8:00pm and swing out in the social dance to the live band beginning at 9:00.

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About the Russ Wilson Swingtette

The Russ Wilson Swingtette is back at Glen Echo again with an all star line-up and a brand new album. On the show with Russ will be Paul Cosentino (Boilermaker Jazz Band), Drew Nugent (Midnight Society), Craig Gildner (Blue Sky 5), David Sager, Marc Brookshire (The Mighty Mighty Men), and Dallas Smith. Russ has a brand new album called BLUES, RIFFS & STANDARDS and he will have copies for sale.

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