Music
Baby Soda
Baby Soda is
on the forefront of a new movement loosely known as street jazz;
with an eclectic set of influences ranging from 30's era swing, New
Orleans jazz, and southern gospel. The ensemble doesn't desire to
recreate the past, rather they bring the concept and joy of the
music to the present.
Baby Soda is an adaptable and ever changing group made up of New
York's finest musicians; featuring trumpet, trombone, clarinet,
banjo and the unique one string box bass. The band has performed at
some of New York's finest venues such as The Village Vanguard,
Barbes, The Knitting Factory and the Jalopy Theater.
In addition to their busy schedule of club dates, Baby Soda
loves performing on the street and in the subway. This allows them
to hone their skills and bring the music directly to the people.
Both Pediatrics and Geriatrics agree, Baby Soda is the sure cure
for the aches and pains of the modern world!
The Careless Lovers
The Careless
Lovers are assembled from a group of swing dancer musicians,
inspired by the streets and clubs of New Orleans, New York City,
and anywhere that hot jazz combos have been laying down
swinging rhythms, past and present. The desire of the band is
to play a mix of traditional jazz, blues, and swing era tunes and
stylings with an attitude that's acoustic, fresh, and
dirty. With an infectiously danceable rhythm, the
Careless Lovers are bringing the spirit and joy of jazz
culture to the streets of Seattle.
The Careless Lovers are a party-to-go made up of Seattle's
most energetic young musicians, playing trombone, clarinet, soprano
sax, guitar, and upright bass. Guitarist Michael Faltesek is
the voice of the Lovers, leading the band in old-timey melodies and
group call and response. The band can be found on the streets
of Capitol Hill and downtown Seattle, and increasingly in the cozy
dance halls of the various Seattle neighborhoods.
DJ: Rob Moreland
Rob Moreland has been
dancing Lindy Hop since the late '90s. He cut his chops DJing every
week for several years in Raleigh, NC, and has become a fixture of
the Southeastern US Lindy Hop DJ scene in the past 7 years. Aside
from playing at regional events and exchanges across the
southeastern US, he's played sets at long-running nationally known
venues in LA (Lindy Groove), New York City (Frim Fram), Washington
DC (Jam Cellar), and Denver (The Merc). He DJd at the Basie
Centennial Ball and has been a DJ and the DJ Coordinator or Head DJ
for several years at Lindy Focus. He was also featured on Yehoodi
Radio in March 2007.
Rob is known for playing a wide range of tempos and styles, with
music chosen to keep the floor full and the dancers happy. His
Stompology sets will feature music from the 20's, 30's and 40's
(plus modern recreations of) that'll keep you moving (partnered and
solo!) all night.