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The Mighty Orq

dancing at The Big Easy (map)

Each Monday* . including this Monday, January 30, 2012
9:30ish - after 1:00am
The Big Easy . 5731 Kirby Drive near The Rice Village
(South of Bissonnet, between Firestone and Domino’s Pizza)
http://www.thebigeasyblues.com
NO COVER

The Mighty Orq (http://www.mightyorq.com) were a lot of fun when they played for a HSDS dance a while back. If anyone has checked them out recently then please let me know if you think they're a good option for a Monday night.

*The second Monday of the month has The James Reese Band (http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-Reese-Band/19647457854) instead of MIght Orq.

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Paul Ramirez and the Jazz Marauders

dancing at The Continental Club (map)

Wednesday . February 1, 2012
8:00pm - midnight or so
The Continental Club . 3700 Main St, at Winbern (near W. Alabama) in beautiful downtownish Houston
http://www.continentalclub.com/Houston.html
No Cover

We've been going to the Nouveau Antique Art Bar on Wednesdays but this week there is a mind to try the Jazz Marauders at Continental instead.
Word is that the music is sorta swing/blues so it should be fun.
Join us for a little mid-week dancing... See you there!!

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Swing at The Chocolate Bar

dancing at The Chocolate Bar (map)

Thursday . February 2, 2012
8:00 - 10:00pm
The Chocolate Bar . 2521 University Blvd. near Kirby in beautiful Rice Village
http://www.theoriginalchocolatebar.com
NO COVER

DJs with sweet swing, and sweet chocolate, are playing at The Chocolate Bar in Rice Village on Thursday at 8pm.
Bring your sweet tooth to support the Chocolate Bar and your dancing shoes to have a great time. (Please note that the owner has requested that we not bring any food or drink in; including water bottles). Come out and lets get this venue going again!

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Luther & The Healers

dancing at The Big Easy (map)

Each Thursday* . including this Thursday, February 2, 2012
9:30ish - after 1:00am
The Big Easy . 5731 Kirby Drive near The Rice Village
(South of Bissonnet, between Firestone and Domino’s Pizza)
http://www.thebigeasyblues.com
NO COVER

Come check out The Big Easy on Thursdays for Luther and The Healers!
Luther (http://www.lutherandthehealers.com) is one of our very favorite local Blues/Swing dance bands and we inevitably have a great time there. There are often dancers there for some great dancing and no more smoke! :)

We also sometimes catch them at Capone's (http://www.caponeshouston.com) and other places around town.

*The last Thursday of the month has The Blues Society Jam (http://www.houstonbluessociety.org) instead of Luther. That can perhaps be a little more hit & miss but it's often still great dancing - plus you get an education about other incredible blues performers in town.

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Grateful Geezers

dancing at Capone's (map)

Saturday . February 3, 2012
8:30pm - midnight
Capone's . 4304 Westheimer at Midlane just West of the tracks at Highland Village
http://www.caponeshouston.com
NO COVER

The Grateful Geezers (http://www.gratefulgeezers.com) band plays faithful renditions of R&B, Funk, Blues, and Classic Rock.

We went dancing to them recently and they played a lot of good fun stuff! — If you want some good music to dance to then check them out!! -h:)
-Thanks to Jose Figueroa for this lead!

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Speakeasy Electro-Swing at Prohibition

dancing at Prohibition (map)

Friday, February 3, 2012
10pm - after 1am
Prohibition - Craft of Cocktails . 5175 Westheimer Drive in the beautiful Houston Galleria*
http://prohibitionhouston.com
Cover is FREE, drinks are pricey ($10+ a cocktail), and attire is slightly upscale**

This Friday dance location is relatively new. Fridays the DJ plays electro swing (example http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=j95HbhTl60k - sort of techno meets classic swing!) and some dancers have been coming and having a good time. The dj loves playing for us dancers, and the staff have treated us well so we like to tip well, even if only for water. It's a trendy speakeasy-themed place where bartenders wear suspenders and newsboy hats and the waitresses are in flapper dresses, so if you feel like dressing up a bit and buying a drink or two — come check it out!

*Prohibition is connected to the Galleria at the corner of Westheimer and Sage with a patio area visible from the street - parking is below Niemann Marcus
**Doorman has been known to turn away folks for wearing tennis shoes or guys wearing non-collared shirts... he also has a frown you'd rather not see ;)

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Third Coast Swing... Downtown

dancing at The Capitol at St. Germain (map)

Monday . February 6, 2012
7:30pm - 10:00am
The Capitol at St. Germain . 705 Main Street Ste. B in beautiful Downtown Houston
http://http://www.thecapitolhouston.com
$5 Cover

The Capitol at St. Germain is going to be swinging on Monday nights in February !
Come join us on Monday nights in February at the Capitol. Third Coast Swing will be providing live music for you to move your feet to from 7:30 - 10 PM. They will be playing all of your favorites from that great era in music.
Please call 713.492.2454 to make reservations for dinner and dancing.

Check out Third Coast Swing at http://www.swinghouston.com. You'll love their big band sound.

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Lindyfest 2012!!

Great Southwest Lindyfest by The Houston Swing Dance Society

Thursday, March 15 - Sunday, March 18, 2012
See http://hsds.org for details and registration

Only one of the best swing workshop events in the world!
Hope to see you there... you'll have a great time!!

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. . more dancing

See
Mobettablog Live Music
http://www.mobettablog.com/mobettablog/Live_Music/Live_Music.html

and
Houston Swing Out
http://www.houstonswingout.org


~ for a lot more event information!

... & if you have any good dancing leads for us then please let me know at secondcupswing@mac.com. -thx :)

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HSDS Sunday Night lessons & dancing

classes by Houston Swing Dance Society (map)

Each Sunday
6:30pm . classes
8:30 - 10:30pm . dance
Membership is best deal on price
at The Melody Club . 3027 Crossview Drive, near Westheimer and Fondren
http://www.melodyclub.net/lindy.php (713.785.5301)
http://hsds.org

Check out HSDS (http://hsds.org) for lessons and dancing from the group that for over a decade has been wholly dedicated to keeping swing alive in Houston!

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HSDS 5th Sunday Night Free lesson & dancing

classes by Houston Swing Dance Society

Sunday . January 29, 2012
7:00pm . beginning lesson
8:00 - 11:00pm . dance
Membership is best deal on price but this Sunday is FREE
at The Melody Club... again! (map)*

Check out HSDS (http://hsds.org) for lessons and dancing from the group that for over a decade has been wholly dedicated to keeping swing alive in Houston!
This 5th Sunday offers a FREE night with a beginning lesson and extra dancing!!

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Dance Force Productions - Extreme Swing

intermediate-advanced lindy classes by Jerry & Robin

Each Tuesday . beginning September 6th
9:00 - 10:00pm
at SSQQ . 1431 West 20th St. in beautiful Houston Heights (map)*
$48/month or $40/person if a male & female register together

Extreme Swing is an Intermediate/Advanced Lindy class taught & directed by Jerry Foote & Robin Carlson of Dance Force Productions. Advanced techniques, musicality, aerials & dips, and stage presence will be taught, along with performance opportunities. A very close ratio of Leads & Follows will be ensured, as well as the level of ability of dancers taking the class. We will rotate partners throughout class, but if a couple wants to train exclusively with each other, that is acceptable.

Prerequisites: Must have basic Lindy training (6 count & 8 count), be able to do swing outs & turns without hesitation, and understand lead/follow concept. Must have the fitness level needed to begin learning dips and aerials.

FEES: $48/month or $40/person if a male & female register together.
Includes all Tuesdays in a month. We accept cash & checks. Checks are payable to Dance Force Productions and must be presented before the beginning of the first class of the month. A minimum of 10 couples will be needed, but there will also be a cap of 20 couples. Payment in advance ensures your spot in the class. Checks can be given to Robin any time you see her out dancing, & checks will be held until the session actually starts.

For more info contact: danceforcepro@yahoo.com 713 598-2632

*SSQQ is located in the Heights where East TC Jester and Ella and 18th and 19th and 20th all come together . They're in the same bldg as Restaurant Depot around the left side toward the back.

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Beatniks!

shopping for fun swing apparel (map)

Tuesday - Sunday
11:00am - 6:oopm
709 East 11th Street . near Studewood in the beautiful Houston Heights*
heightsbeatniks@gmail.com . "Heights Beatniks", on Facebook .
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113162505411123
832-390-1122

Beatniks is now open for your shopping pleasure!!

*Parking is available in driveway and on nearby streets (East 11 ½ St, East 10 ½ Street, Beverly, Oxford).

Our friends at Beatniks have great clothing and dance shoes... check them out! -h:)

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Two other popular places for retro cloths and shoes are the resale shops Vintage Oasis at 1512 Westheimer, and The Way We Wore around the corner at 2602 Waugh Drive.

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