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Tom Ackerman's Quartet - January 7th, 2012

Resounding. Exquisite. Supple. Joyous. Rockin'. Festiviosity Maximous. The Swing Dance Association of Victoria presents Tom Ackerman's Killer Quartet!

Dixieland Express - November 12th, 2011

The Swing Dance Association of Victoria could not be more pleased to announce the return of The Dixieland Express to Nothin' But Swing!

Victoria is home to one of the most talented, highly regarded Canadian Jazz musicians, with a penchant for exceptional entertainment. The internationally-acclaimed Dixieland Express will be setting their fingers to flight, their toes to tapping, and our smiles to maximum shine for the second Saturday in November.

Special event price (Admit One cards entitle the bearer to a $5 discount):

Flying Saucers + 1 - September 17th, 2011

Get ready for Victoria's favourite local Swinging quintet: The Flying Saucers + 1. On their way to Nothin' But Swing just in time for the start of the school season. Guaranteed to put a smile upon your face!

Solomon Douglas Quartet - July 23rd, 2011

Solomon Douglas packages passion, wit, experience, talent, and drive into an incredible Jazz musician and band leader. We have longed to bring Solomon back since 2009. It has been nearly two years, which, in our opinion, is one point nine years too many.

Watch a Performance

Tickets available at the door:

Company B - June 4th, 2011

Great sound. Check. Great band. Check check. Great greatness. Triple check that down. Vancouver's own Company B is playing in Victoria at you-know-where. Join us for an evening of jubliantly swinging Jazz sounds!

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Victoria Lindy Exchange - March 25th to 27th, 2011

Several months in the making, riding the waves of an exciting blend of Swinging Jazz, is an event that is years overdue. Beginning Friday, March 25th, Victoria hosts its first ever Lindy Exchange! On Saturday, March 26th, join us at Nothin' But Swing for the second night of this amazing Friday-Saturday-Sunday extravaganza.

The agenda highlights:

Visit the Victoria Lindy Exchange website for details.

Swing of War - March 12th, 2011

The third annual holding of the Swing-Of-War Competition, everyone is welcome! In addition to a regular evening of social dancing, there will be three competitions held throughout the night, including:

Amateur Jack and Jill

For people who have never competed before out-of-town or who have never placed first in a Victoria dance competition. You will be paired up with various partners for the preliminary dance round. During the finals you will be paired up to compete as a couple. If you've never competed before this is for you!
Cost: $5 per person

Strictly Lindy

For couples who want to compete together. Open to all dancers. Anything goes: high-flying aerials, crazy spins, and amazing maneuvers. Bring your A-Game as the judges will be watching!
Cost: $10 per couple

Jedi Swing

Open to everyone. Similar to Jack and Jill, but blindfolded! Competitors cannot see during this competition. No visual leads, no secret eye twitches, and no talking! Guardians will prevent collisions. Prepare for a wacky, fun-filled, and downright ridiculous display of what happens when the lights go out!
Cost: Free

Prizes

CanUS - September 25th, 2010

Imagine how tightly a lug nut is attached to the wheel of a Formula #1 race car. And CanUS? Well, their Jazz is tight like that. The Swing Dance Association of Victoria is excited to bring you:

Belvedere Broadcasters - June 5th, 2010

We hired a band and you lauded in applause. We tried it again and 80 strong attended. We packed the room with the Dixieland Express. The Swing Dance Association of Victoria is now pleased, proud, and overjoyed to present the Belvedere Broadcasters!

  • Tom Akerman - Tenor Sax, Clarinet
  • Toni Blodgett - Vocals, Piano
  • Borgie Borgerson - Vocals, Banjo, Guitar
  • Al Butler - Trumpet
  • Tom Eadie - Trombone
  • Don Leppard - Drums
  • Don Mayer - Sax, Clarinet
  • Jack Myrtle - Trumpet
  • Doug Rhodes - Vocals, Sax
  • James Young - Bass


Download: MP3

Spikes in the graph below represent attendance on band nights at Nothin' But Swing. The overall trend shows the scene is growing! That is great news because a band with double-digit members needs over 160 people to show their support.

Swing-of-War - March 27th, 2010

The second annual Swing-of-War competition results are here!

Prizes: Lindy Bout Tickets, Hot Jazz Jubilee Tickets, Red Hot Swing Voucher, and Cash.

Amateur Jack & Jill

Winners: Conner Ashton & Liana Stammers
Runners-up: Andrey Popov & Leah Granger

Finalists: Kris Koiner & Emilee MacInnes
Finalists: Spencer Reid & Laura Barton
Finalists: Johnny Lu & Josee Laroche

Strictly Lindy

Winners: Dave Lee & Tina Lee
Runners-up: Andrey Popov & Josee Laroche

Finalists: Spencer Reid & Liana Stammers
Finalists: Chris Harris & Lydia Beauregard

Solo Jazz

Winner: Spencer Reid
Runner-up: Tina Lee

Finalist: Natalie Balfour
Finalist: David Lee

The Original Flying Saucers - March 27th, 2010

Grab your coats, and don't forget your hats! For you, this March 27th, we have a live band playing at Nothin' But Swing! Band nights are the best times to entice your friends into testing the Swing dancing waters. With the students in full bloom, new Red Hot Swing class schedules, and Swing-of-War on the same night, this dance will be no exception to our past vibrant, energy-charged band nights.

Rumour has it the Flying Saucers will have a brand new sound.

Swing-of-War - March 27th, 2010

During the band night, a dance competition will be held.

Prizes

Tickets to: Lindy Bout, Victoria Hot Jazz Jubilee, and the Chilliwack Jazz Festival. Also, Red Hot Swing vouchers, Nothin' But Swing passes, and cash prizes.

Competitions

Amateur Jack & Jill. No partner required. In the preliminary round, dancers will be randomly paired and dance to multiple songs with different partners. In the finals, paired partners will compete as a couple in a spotlight-style dance. Contestants must not have entered out-of-town Lindy Hop competitions or won locally.
Entry fee: $5 per person.

Open Strictly Lindy. An anything goes, no holds barred competition. Enter as a couple. Category is open to everyone as long as you have a partner.
Entry fee: $5 per person.

Solo Jazz. An anything goes competition solo style. Time to take the spotlight and shine. Category is open to everyone. No partner allowed.
Entry fee: free.

Death by Dixie Six - January 30th, 2010

With over 150 friends, dancers, and Jazz listeners showing up to our previous band night, we thought we'd entertain you with another live band at Nothin' But Swing.

Band members include:

Dixieland Express - November 28th, 2009

Victoria is home to one of the most talented, highly regarded Canadian Jazz musicians, with a penchant for exceptional entertainment. The internationally-acclaimed Dixieland Express will be setting their fingers to flight, their toes to tapping, and our smiles to maximum shine for the last Saturday in November.

Special event price (Admit One cards entitle the bearer to a $5 discount):

Death by Dixie +1

A song from September 19th, 2009 at Nothin' But Swing:


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Recorded by David Lee and edited by Dave Jarvis.

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