SWINGING DUBLIN

A few places you can enjoy swing in Dublin :

Vertical Rhythm Club

Swing out to the Big Band sounds of the 30’s and 40’s. Get down with the masters of jazz: Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra… A different beat to Saturday night. On Saturday 21st June we are at Bective Rugby Club, Donnybrook. See Vertical Rhythm Club for full information.

Route 66

Wednesday's DJed swing night at The Camden Palace Ballroom on Camden Street Lower. Drop-in beginners East Coast Swing dance class at 8.00pm. Dublin's weekly social swing night.

Holly and the Go Lights

play regularly at the Sugar Club. Check listings magazines for details.

The Velvet Lounge Band

play most Saturdays at The Westin Hotel, Westmoreland Street . 10pm - 1am . Free. Jazz, lounge and swing.

Pigalle! (The Life and Music of Edith Piaf) at the National Concert Hall, 25th August at 8pm. Bookings www.nch.ie or 01 417 0000.

Essential Big Band at Bleu Note on Capel Street

A 16 piece big band belts out the old classics on a Monday night at Bleu Note on Capel Street . Guaranteed to get your toes tapping.

Rocket 88

Every Saturday you'll find DJs Oona, Gav and Tiki Paul spinning some rockabilly, rock n roll, RnB, jump blues and 60's garage in "Ruaille Buaille" on South King Street. Bonus is it's FREE. Call Oona for details 087 768 5597.

Dublin City Jazz Orchestra

Dublin City Jazz Orchestra have a residency at 4 Dame Lane on Sundays from 5.30pm - 8.30pm. It's an 18 piece band, and there's space for dancing. Door charge is €8.

The Tassel Club

A burlesque event that occurs infrequently in various different locations around Dublin City . If you have a hankering to wear a boa, a fedora, corset or cravat, smoke expensive cigars and swan about thinking you're Garbo or Bogart, then The Tassel Club is the place for you. Kick back to some vintage sounds from the DJs or skift out to the jazz or swing band. Get into that old speakeasy vibe with a modern twist and have some fun. www.thetasselclub.com

The Bleu Note

The Bleu Note on Capel Street lists itself as a jazz and blues venue, and has live bands some nights of the week. It has changed hands recently, so check before heading out.

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