December 5, 2008
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Yorkville's:
Holiday Under The Stars
Parkview Christian Academy
201 West Center Street
Yorkville, Illinois
MIDWEST BALLROOM
BIG BAND BULLETIN BOARD
July 2010
7-1-10 The Jay Mau Orchestra will perform at Bicentennial Park in Joliet, IL at 6:30 p.m
7-1-10 Yorkville Big Band will perform for a free outdoor concert at Phillips Park in Aurora, IL.
7:30 - 9:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs.
7-1-10 Dick Gulbrandsen's Limited Edition Big Band plays for a concert at the Wauconda Public Libray at 7 p.m.
7-1-10 Chorus of DuPage Barbershop singers will perform for an old fashioned concert and ice cream social. Admission
is free. The event will be held at the Naperville CommunityCenter 104 E. Benton Street. 6pm. 708-371- 6728.
7-2-10 Spencer Keys will supply the music at the next Young at Heart Singles Dance at the Franklin Park
American Legion Hall. 630-415-3449.
7-3-10 Yorkville Big Band will perform for a free outdoor concert in Yorkville on Rte. 47 & Rte. 34
(next to Nelson's funernal home) 8:00 pm and during the fireworks. Bring your lawn chairs.
7-3-10 Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band will play in the Carol Stream Parade 10 a.m.
630-876-0570, or www.banjobuddies.com also the Bartlett Parade at 1 p.m.
7-3 and 7-4, 2010 The West End Jazz Band will perform at the Union Railway Museum Union, IL.
concerts in the pavilion. 11 a.m to 4 p.m. See new Chicago, Elgin and Aurora vintage railroad cars.
7-4-10 Dick Gulbrandsen's Limited Edition Big Band plays at the Naperville Rib Fest 8-9 p.m. on the North Stage.
7-4-10 Teddy Lee Orchestra at Willowbrook
7-4-10 Johnnie Kaye Orchestra plays for a dance and picnc at the Pittstick Pavilion in Ottawa, IL
7-5-10 Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band will play during the pre-game at the White
Sox game. 3:45 p.m. 630-876-0570, or www.banjobuddies.com
7-7-10 Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band will play for a park concert in VIlla Park 8 p.m. (Ardmore and Central)
630-876-0570, or www.banjobuddies.com
7-8-10 Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band will play for a concert at Owens Park in
Burbank, IL at 7 p.m. 630-876-0570, or www.banjobuddies.com
7-8-10 Summer Patio Dance Nights at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago 6:30 p.m.
7-8-10 Howard Gorecki's Switch Time Jazz Band with vocalists Lee Stevens and Ken White play for a dance
at the Sheilia Ray Senior Center in Elk Grove Village. Dances are held every first Thursday of the month.
7-8-10 Reunion Jazz Orchestra at the Arlington Heights Sounds of Summer at Harmony Park 7pm. Vail
and Campbell in Arlington Heights.
7-9-10 Ken Jandes will supply the music at the next Young at Heart Singles Dance at the Franklin Park
American Legion Hall. 630-415-3449.
7-10-10 USA Dance- Chicago Chapter at the Centre of North Park in Franklin Park, IL 847-577-9014. 7:30 p.m.
7-10-10 The Falconaires Orchestra will play for the Norwood Street Block Party in Chicago. 4-6 pm. Location-TBA.
7-10-10 The Weiss Brothers Orchestra will perform inside the food tent at the Weschester Fun Fair
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Westchester, IL.
7-11-10 The Falconaires Combo plays for a dance at the Frisbie Senior Center inside the Des Plaines Communitee Center 2-4 pm. 847-768-5944. (every second Sunday).
July 11,12,13-2010 Steve Anthony's Society Orchestra, Edd Jones Orchestra and Debbi Bailes and Her
Music City Music Makers..."Summer Nights at the famous Indiana Roof Ballroom, in Indianapolis, IN.
The event is sponsored by the Southern Rhapsody Dance Society. 877-212-6555. Indianapolis, IN.
7-11-10 Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band will play for a concert at the Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden
in Rockford 7pm. 630-876-0570, or www.banjobuddies.com (entrance fee)
7-11-10 The West End Jazz Band will play at Sawa's Old Warsaw Restaurant in Broadview 2-6 pm.
Sunday Brunch Concert.
7-11-10 Chicagon Skyliners Big Band at Fitzgerald's 6pm.
7-11-10 Steve Cooper Orchestra at Willowbrook
7-12-10 Weiss Brothers Orchestra at the Schaumburg Library Town Square Park 6:45 p.m. Rain date 7/15.
Tba band is often featured on Midwest Ballroom on WDCB.
7-14-10 Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band will play for a concert at Lake Opeka in the Memorial Band Pavillion
in Des Plaines...(rain site: Prairie Lakes Community Center) Des Plaines 7 p.m. 630-876-0570,
or www.banjobuddies.com
7-14-10 The Falconaires Combo will play Dixieland music at "Chestnut Square on the Glen"
2601 Chestnut Ave in Glenview, IL 7-8 pm. 847-904-5110.
7-15-10 Chicago Skyliners Big Band at Lake Forest's Concert on the Square 6:30 p.m.
7-16-10 The Music Men will play for the Hawaiian Dinner Dance at the Berwyn VFW Hall. 630-415-3449.
All tickets will be sold in advance.
7-17-10 USA Dance Fox Valley Chapter dance at the Normandy Room of the McHenry VFW “Romance and Rhumba” 7:30 p.m. 847-639-8699.
7-17-10 Johnny Knorr Orchestra at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania, Ohio. 7:30 pm.419-690-0500.
"The Best of Glenn MIller."
7-18-10 Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band will play for a concert at Lords Park in Elgin 2pm 630-876-0570,
or www.banjobuddies.com
7-18-10 Weiss Brothers Orchestra at Willowbrook
7-18-10 Gina Gibson performs with Johnie Faren's six piece all-star band at Illiana Club of Traditional
Jazz's third Sunday dance and concert at the Glendora Ballroom in Chicago Ridge 2-5:30 p.m.
708-4254506, 219-923-6775. Members of the band are-Johnie Faren-drums,Kevin Kaiser-tenor sax,
Kurt Schweiz-bass, Art Hoyle-trumpet, Steve Behr-piano, and Tim Coffman-trombone.
7-19-10 Banjo Buddies Trio at Irwin Park in Homewood, IL 11 a.m. 630-876-0570, or www.banjobuddies.com
7-22-10 Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band at the Zion, IL Bandshell 7 p.m. 630-876-0570, or www.banjobuddies.com
7-22-10 Jay Mau Orchestra at the Timbers of Shorewood-free dance 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
7-22-10 The Vito Buffalo Orchestra will play for a free outdoor concert at Town Square Park in Algonguin, IL
More details later, but this maybe the last one there. Reserve the date!
7-23-10 The Variety Pak will play for the next Young at Heart Singles Dance at the Franklin Park American
Legion Hall Gloria Bencic is in charge of PR. 630-415-3449.
7-23-10 Steve Anthony Orchestra at Willowbrook
7-24-10 Dick Gulbrandsen's Limited Edition Big Band plays for a concert at the Addison Gazebo...
Addison, IL 7:30 p.m. Vocalist: Julie Ann Caselli.
7-24-10 Dick Gulbrandsen's Limited Edition Big Band will be in the Streamwood, IL parade 10:30 a.m.
7-24-10 Revolutionary Swing Orchestra directed by Don Sadofsky will perform at Flo's Lounge
5436 W. Montrose in Chicago 9pm.
7-25-10 The Weiss Brothers Orchestra at Chicago Summer Dance in Grant Park. 5-7 p.m.
7-25-10 Les Pace and the Pacemakers play for a free dance at the Elgin VFW 3-6 p.m.
7-26-10 Jay Witcher Orchestra at the Schaumburg Library Town Square Park 6:45 p.m. Rain date 6-27-10.
The band is often featured on Midwest Ballroom on WDCB.
7-28-10 Johnny Knorr Orchestra at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania, Ohio. 7:O0 pm.419-690-0500
7-29-10 Reunion Jazz Orchestra plays for Music Under the Stars at Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Road
in Wheeling, IL 847-808-4421
7-30-10 The Music Men will play for the next Young at Heart Singels Dance at the Franklin Park
American Legion Hall 630-415-3449.
7-30-10 Laura Hull with pianist Jeremy Kahn at Davenport's in Chicago 8pm in Marquee Melodies.
REGULAR GIGS
The Yorkville 22 piece Big Band has a dance on the 3rd Sunday of each month from September until May at the new Convention Center in Sandwich, Il..... Timber Creek Best Western Inn & Suites. There are Two Dinner/ Dances scheduled, one on the 2nd Sunday of February, Feb. 14th "Valentine's Day" and the other Dinner /Dance on Sunday Dec.19, 2010. There will not be a dance on Feb. 21 because of the Valentine Dinner/Dance on Feb. 14th. The Dinner/Dances will require advanced tickets. Call Timber Creek at: 630-273-6000 or Band Director Rick Falato at 630-553-0153 for tickets.
Antioch Social Club has dances on the 1st and 3rd Fridays at 817 Hobeck behind the Antioch , IL fire station. Music by Ernie Garner 847-838-0549 7-10 pm.
The Arlingtons Combo plays for a dance at the Frisbie Senior Center at the Des Plaines Community Center 2-4 pm. 52 East Northwest Highway in Des Plaines , IL (Second Sunday of the month dance).
John Burnett Swing Orchestra every Wednesday at Green Dolphin Street in Chicago 8-11:30 p.m.
Chevy Chase Dances on Wednesdays in Wheeling , IL 847-465-2308.
Diplomat West in Elmhurst-dancing on the first Tuesday of each month Dance lesson at 7:45 p.m.
Call Ann Head at 847-813-1910.
Alan Gresik’s Swing Shift Orchestra plays on Thursday nights at the Green Mill in Chicago 773-878-5552.
Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz Meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at the Park Forest American Legion Hall. 219-923-6775.
Johnny Gabor Trio and vocalist Connie Marshall- Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Flame Restaurant in Countryside, IL and Wednesdays at the Best Garden Café in Wheeling .
Les Pace and the Pacemakers plays for a free dance at the Elgin VFW on the last Sunday of the month 3-6 pm.
Rockford Jazz Society Matt Spinello 815-222-0651
Switch Time Jazz Band directed by Howard Gorecki at the Shelia Ray Senior Center in Ek Grove on the first Thursday of each month.
The Johnny Gabor Trio with Connie Marshall at the Hangar in Wheeling every Wednesday.
The Johnny Gabor Trio with Connie Marshall on Saturdays at the Flame in Countryside 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Frankie Green Orchestra plays each Sunday night for dancing at the Hobart Elks. Hobart, IN
Gina Gibson and the Ramada Inn Lakeshore in Hyde Park 7 pm. Friday nights.