Joe Battaglia and the New York Big Band Headline the Edison Ballroom

On Friday, February 9th the Edison Ballroom will once again host its special, “DINING, DANCING AND ROMANCING” event, featuring the legendary big band leader, Joe Battaglia and the New York Big Band. Joe’s brilliant big band sound is considered among the best ever.  He has performed for such dignitaries as Hilary Clinton, Rudy Giuliani, and Barbara Walters.  For over 20 years, Joe and his orchestra have performed regularly at The Rainbow Room, Tavern on the Green, Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, and most recently, right here at the Edison Ballroom. Joe’s New York Big Band is composed of a 16-piece orchestra as well as accompanying vocalists.  Also featured at this event will be the romantic Latin sounds of Direct Latin Influence, also known as DLI.

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Joe Battaglia and The New York Big Band Headline The Edison Ballroom

This New Years Eve, the Edison Ballroom is proud to host the legendary big band leader, Joe Battaglia and the New York Big Band at our not-to-be-missed “Annual New Years Eve Gala 2018”.  Having traveled the world performing with icons like Frank Sinatra, Shirley Bassey, and Tony Bennett, Joe’s brilliant big band sound is considered among the best ever.

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At the request of so many of our regular attendees, we have decided to host this special event on Friday, November 17th, 2017 — the Friday immediately preceding Thanksgiving. Please mark your calendars and make your reservations as soon as possible.  This event is sure to sell out!

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The Edison Ballroom hosted its special, SEPTEMBER SWING event, featuring the legendary big band leader, Joe Battaglia and the New York Big Band on Friday, September 15th. Continue reading →

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By Lisa Skriloff, editor Dance Travel News

Any vacation we take becomes an ideal one when we can also dance every day along with sightseeing.  For me and John, two ballroom dancing enthusiasts, we found this ideal vacation sailing onboard the AmaStella “Melodies of the Danube” itinerary from Budapest to Vilshofen, Germany this past May. Continue reading →

LINCOLN CENTER ANNOUNCES 
MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING 2017 
JUNE 27–JULY 15

New York City’s favorite summer dance party presents 15 evenings,  featuring The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, Binky Griptite, Loser’s Lounge, Harlem Renaissance Orchestra, Joe Bataan, Don Perignon y La Puertorriqueña, and others Continue reading →

Joe Battaglia and the New York Big Band Headline the Edison Ballroom

On Friday – May 19th, 2017 the Edison Ballroom will once again host its special, “SPRING SWING EVENT” event, featuring the legendary big band leader, Joe Battaglia and the New York Big Band. Joe’s brilliant big band sound is considered among the best ever. Joe has performed for such dignitaries as Hilary Clinton, Rudy Giuliani, and Barbara Walters. For over 15 years, Joe and his orchestra have performed regularly at The Rainbow Room, Tavern on the Green, Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, and most recently, right here at the Edison Ballroom. The New York Big Band is composed of a 16 – piece orchestra as well as accompanying vocalists. Also featured at this event will be the romantic Latin sounds of Direct Latin Influence, also known as DLI.

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Vintage Vegas lives on at the Tuscany Suites & Casino, a privately-owned, all-suite hidden gem on East Flamingo Road near the Las Vegas strip. Swing dancers who seek the ideal venue to stay, dine and dance in Las Vegas will find nightly live music for dancing in the Piazza Lounge at the Tuscany, also home to the tribute show, “The Rat Pack is Back.” Continue reading →