If you know to respond with “How about you?” when the singer pauses after “I Like New York in June,” then you’ll enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing to the Silver Starlite Orchestra appearing the third Tuesday of the month at Pavinci Italian Grill in Hopatcong, NJ. The 20-piece big band, featuring vocalists Jimmy Mastrull and Shelli Latorre, provides a wonderful evening whenever they appear, with their themed shows including “Swing, Swing, Swing,” “Songs of Our Favorite Girl Singers,” “Sentimental Journey,” and “Cool Swing.”

Pavinci’s dance floor is one step down from the dining area, inspiring one 70+ year old dancer to hop off the step the most recent night we were there, so excited was he to dance to the music of Frank Sinatra and Glenn Miller Orchestra type songs. Continue reading →

The Hudson Swing Affair 2011 edition, taking place September 2 – 4 in Jersey City, NJ, will feature DJs and instructors John Lindo, Jeanette Holmes, Ramiro Gonzalez, Jessica Cox, Stephanie McHenry Batista, Sharlot Blott, Mark Sheuffelle, Blake Hobby, and Andrea Deaton, bringing together an eclectic group of today’s swing stars – all very accomplished in their own way. Continue reading →

On Stage at Kingsborough, on the oceanfront campus of Kingsborough Community College, announces its final concert of the July 2011 series of free outdoor concerts Saturday, July 23, at 8:00 p.m. The Birdland Big Band will bring the global sounds of Cuba, Brazil, Argentina and America with special guest, Venezuelan violin sensation Ali Bello. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. All performances are free and open to the public. For more information, call: 718-368-5596 or visit www.OnStageAtKingborough.org. Continue reading →