[NEohioPAL] Swingin in the New Year on Saturday, Dec 29th at the Slovenian National Home with Keith Jones & The Makeshifts!

[Valerie Salstrom]

Why wait until December 31st to ring in the New Year? Come whoop it up with us on December 29th with one of our favorite bands! We will be swingin in the new year in a 1940s/50s style!

Keith Jones and The Makeshifts are truly a throwback to the late 40's early 50's. Taking their inspiration from the early jump blues artists along with traditional rockabilly; they create a sound that while fresh, seems to channel these great decades of the past. The Makeshifts are influenced by greats such as Buddy Holly, and Elvis as well as Louis Jordan, Wynonie Harris and Big Joe Turner, to name a few.

The Makeshifts' songs are jam-packed with quick and creative guitar solos, soulful singing, swingin' bass walks and solid, thumping drum beats. Every song they play, while respectful to the original, is tweaked into the Makeshifts' style, which is full of spirit and spontaneity.

Be sure to arrive in time to take part in the easy jitterbug lesson from 8pm to 9pm. We always review the basic Jitterbug step, talk about the basics of leading and following, and then show a few new moves. Each lesson is unique and you will always pick up new moves and hints each time you attend a pre-dance lesson at a Get Hep Swing event. These lessons are appropriate for brand spankin new dancers all the way up to advanced dancers. You will not be disappointed! 

Immediately after the lesson (at 9 PM) the band will kick off an awesome night of music and swing dancing until 12am.

Everyone is welcome to come and have fun with us at the swing dance. There is no need to have previous dance experience or a dance partner.

Please dress to impress! And you will definitely get bonus points for dressing up in 40s or 50s gear to match the band!

No need to make reservations or buy tickets in advance. The event is $12 per person. Students and seniors with a valid ID pay only $10 per person. No need to RSVP. Just show up and have fun! We have lots and lots of room for you and all of your friends!

The Waterloo Ballroom at the Slovenian Workmen's Home is located in the very artsy and lively Collinwood neighborhood. The address is 15335 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, Ohio 44110.

The Slovenian not only has a beautiful ballroom; they also have a well stocked bar. They have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of all kinds for sale--including a very special Slovenian beer- Lasko! There will also be some sweet and savory snacks for sale in the bar as well.

There are TWO parking lots to the right of the ballroom and there is also some street parking as well. However, if you can carpool with friends that would be recommended. We also have a security guard who keeps an eye on the hall and both parking lots.

For more info please call or email Valerie at 216-374-1927/info at gethepswing.com 

Please see www.GetHepSwing.com for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, classes, private lessons, school programs, and special topic workshops.


Valerie Salstrom
Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd.
216-374-1927
info at GetHepSwing.com




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