Kevin just put in some research buying a hat for himself so here’s the skinny on hat shopping in Toronto…
Author Archives: Mandi Gould
Song of the Week! January 25th – Hit That Jive Jack
Slim and Slam Hit That Jive Jack Slim and Slam are big favourite’s in the swing dance world. Last week we featured Flat Foot Floogie and this week I wanted to follow up with Hit That Jive Jack, a true classic! Love this version!
Song of the Week! January 18th – Flat Foot Floogie
Looking for a good Charleston practice song? Look no further than this version of Flat Foot Floogie by Slim and Slam. Slim and Slam are so rhythmical and humorous. They’re a great stand by band any time you need to find a great song for Charleston, Lindy Hop or solo Jazz.
Song of the Week! January 11th – Caledonia, version by Erskine Hawkins
A great version of a classic swing tune. A more commonly known version is the Jump Blues rendition by Louis Jordan, but this Erskine Hawkins take on the song is a less known gem. Enjoy!
Song of the Week! January 1st, 2013 – Call The Police by the Palmetto Bug Stompers
This week’s song is from Heather O’Shea! Call The Police Palmetto Bug Stompers This September I went to the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown and found out that the Palmetto Bug Stompers play at D.B.A (a bar in New Orleans) every Sunday. I had so much fun dancing there, not only was it the highlight of …
Jasper’s Holiday Playlist
Jasper was nice enough to share this great holiday playlist. Thanks, Jasper. Enjoy, everyone!
Song of the Week! December 14th – Chatanooga Choo Choo with Dorothy Dandridge and The Nicholas Brothers
Chatanooga Choo Choo with the Glenn Miller Orchestra featuring Dorothy Dandridge and The Nicholas Brothers! The Nicholas Brothers and Dorothy Dandridge dance and sing in this video – from the 1941 movie Sun Valley Serenade. This will be the song for the “1.5 level” Choreography project, on Monday nights in January – March! The really …
Song of the Week! December 7th – Get Happy
Here’s a terrific Judy Garland tune, Get Happy, that we’re considering including in the Bees’ Knees 2013 show, Swing Goes To the Movies.
Song of the Week! November 30th – I Like Pie, I Like Cake
One of the best loved songs of even today’s swing dance community is the 1920’s classic, “I Like Pie, I Like Cake”.
Song of the Week! Will Bradley & Ray McKinley’s All That Meat and No Potatoes
I always enjoy finding different versions of songs. Although the Fats Waller version that Mandi uses in her warm-up is the first one that comes to mind for me, here’s a less common version of a classic that everyone knows.