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Friday, August 16

Golden Island Presents: The New Orleans Swinging Gypsies

Date and time

Aug 16 6:00 PM

Location

Golden Island Dim Sum amp Asian Cuisine
  10660 Camino Ruiz Mira Mesa San Diego, California 92126

Price

Free

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Returning from New Orleans LA the New Orleans Swinging Gypsies take the stage at Golden Island Dim Sum amp Asian Cuisine for a the 169th Session of Dim Sum amp JazzSeating Begins at 6 PM Music from 630830 PMCall 858 5788800 for reservationsAbout The New Orleans Swinging GsIf you want to hear some clean fresh recordings of some of Reinhardts best works with a slightly New Orleans flair this sextet is for you Like a punk band ripping into pop chestnuts theyre faster brighter sprightlier and livelier than the originals which is saying something when it comes to Django Offbeat MagazineThe New Orleans Swinging Gs embody the spirit of the classic swing era evolving swing music into a form of futuristic punk rock calling it post modern New Orleans swingThere is no doubt this fiery bunch has a strong voice in both New Orleans and San Diego NOCCA graduate and New Orleans native lead guitarist John Saavedra founded this band in 2014 They play at several venues in both cities estimating about 40 gigs a month the Swinging Gs have been featured on ESPN Monday night football NCIS WWOZ Offbeat Magazine The Syncopated Times Magazine LA Jazz Scene Publication WWLTv channel 4 news French Quarter Festival Gretna Festival Hey Mister Jesse Podcast based in San Francisco and Rochester NY WGMC JazzTheir latest album Hot Boudin was produced by Randy Crafton a prominent engineer based in New York City whos worked with legends Aretha Franklin and the Mingus Big Band Hot Boudin was nominated for best traditional jazz album of 2019 in the New Orleans most prominent music magazine The Offbeat They have recently expanded their travels to both the east and west coast This new age bopping band pushes the limits of swing into their own fusion of unique sounds that vibrate with a passionate flare John guitarvocals along with Giselle vocalsdance provide an atmosphere that is both enticing and joyful for all who experience their musicYoull often find swing dancers cutting a rug to this delightful band merging music and dance as one The New Orleans Swinging Gypsies Flèche Dor Stay Connected with New Orleans Swinging Gs Facebook amp Instagram

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