Swing into Spring

Santos Live Sundays

Celebrate spring with a sassy afternoon of swing. Even the ducks in the Botanic Garden will be dancing to 'Adam Hall' and 'The Velvet Playboys' - the darlings of the new swing generation taking hold in Perth. The 'Metro Swing Band' brings classic favourites from the 30s, 40s and 50s to you for a fabulous afternoon of music.

Time

Artists

12.30 pm

Adam Hall and The Velvet Playboys

This six-piece, classic rhythm and blues band are based in Perth and look to the likes of Ray Charles and James Brown for inspiration. Adam Hall and The Velvet Playboys are a favourite with the young swing crowd in Perth and have performed at countless events, including the - Bunbury International Jazz Festival, Mandurah Festival, George Street Festival and the Hullabaloo Swing Dance Festival.

2.30 pm

Metro Big Band

Creating classic jazz music from the 30s, 40s and 50s, the Metro Big Band combines swing, blues and soul with some contemporary tunes thrown in the mix. This 17 piece big band recreates the fabulous entertainment of the Motown era. The band consists of musicians from diverse backgrounds which makes it one of the most entertaining and enthusiastic big bands in town.

Cost

Gold coin donation.

Notes

See 'Galaxy Brass' perform outside Aspects of Kings Park Gallery Shop from 12.00 noon to 1.00 pm followed by 'WASAMBA' from 2.00 pm to 2.30 pm.