The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Sock Hop With Live Music on Thursday, Lindy Hop Friday

In addition to the regular Red Hot Lindy Hop lesson and session on Friday, there will be a Sock Hop Social with live music on Thursday at the U of M. 

Thursday, March 25, 2010:
Sock Hop Social
FREE!!! Dance and Lesson from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Live Band! Jeremy Shrader's Quintessentials
U of M Panhellenic Ballroom
More information at RedHotLindyHop.com

Friday, March 26, 2010:
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Free admission before 7:00 p.m., $5 after 7:00 p.m.
Free dance lesson at 7:00 p.m. with Kirk and Kimmie followed by music with DJ Kimmie until 9:30 p.m.  Salsa at 9:30 p.m.
303 South Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103

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