Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance w/ Danny Lipsitz & the Brass Tacks
* 7-8pm - Swing Dance Lesson with youthful, innovative Sarrah Aliewie. No partner or experience needed. A great 1st dance for singles & couples.
* 8-10:30pm - Dance to Danny Lipsitz & the Brass Tacks >>> Join us for the Shim Sham, Snowball, Bus Stop at the break
Danny Lipsitz is one of the most sought-after bandleaders, musicians, and entertainers in New York City. Danny leads his swing, jump blues, klezmer, and early rock ‘n’ roll band, The Brass Tacks, in captivating, feel-good music for people from all walks of life. A veteran of the swing dance scene, Danny has led The Brass Tacks at swing dances, jazz clubs, performing arts centers, and events around the world. They just played at THE FLURRY FESTIVAL in Saratoga to great acclaim. They've also performed at Lincoln Center, Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, Mohonk Mountain House, The Hard Rock Hotel, The Levitt Pavilion, The Jazz Club at Aman New York, The Midnight Theatre, The Roxy Hotel, Hotel Edison, and as the headliners for the highly-popular summer series "Seaport Swings." Danny has an endless resume including work as a sideman to the most iconic rock ‘n’ roll, swing music, and jazz icons. He has performed, arranged, and recorded with artists like Julian Lennon, Bernie Williams, Harry Nilsson, Ronnie Spector, Paul Shaffer, Micky Dolenz, Tim Heidecker, Mark Hudson, Denny Laine, Brian Ray, Joey Molland, Carmine Appice, Earl Slick, The Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Billy Vera, Alphonso Horne, Maria Muldaur, Ginkgoa, The Avalon Jazz Band, The Hot Sardines, Brian Newman, Murray Hill, Lucky Chops Brass Band, The Losers Lounge, The Gordon Webster Swing Band, Chris Norton, and many, many more.
Check out: https://dannylipsitz.com/
Beginners: Take the 7pm lesson in East Coast Swing. You'll be dancing with nice people within the hour!
A GREAT 1ST DANCE for both singles and couples.
Both women and men: ask others to dance.
Spacious, attractive hall with large wooden dance floor.
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