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Recent Gigs

Here's some more details of our recent shows.

 •December 11, 20118:30 pm to 11:00 pmChristmas Dance
Location: Suburban Swing (ASA Ballroom)
Cost:
This is Suburban Swing's Christmas Extravaganza!
 •September 10, 20116:00 pm to 7:00 pmDavie Day
Location: Davie Village, West End
Cost: Free
 •August 31, 20117:30 pm to 9:00 pm"Summer Serenade", performer: Bruce James Orchestra
Location: Pitt Meadows Spirit Square
Cost: Free
This is a concert setting, but if you feel like dancing, there is room on the skirting in front of the band. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic dinner.
 •August 24, 20117:30 pm to 9:00 pm"Summer Serenade", performer: Crimson Reign
Location: Pitt Meadows Spirit Square
Cost: Free
www.crimsonreign.ca This is a concert setting, but if you feel like dancing, there is room on the skirting in front of the band. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic dinner.
 •August 22, 20117:00 pm to 8:30 pmMusic On The Wharf**Cancelled due to rain**
Location: Port Haney Wharf
Cost: FREE!!
The last time we were here, was 2002.
 •August 17, 20117:30 pm to 9:00 pm"Summer Serenade", performer: TBA
Location: Pitt Meadows Spirit Square
Cost: Free
This is a concert setting, but if you feel like dancing, there is room on the skirting in front of the band. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic dinner.
 •August 14, 20111:00 pm to 3:00 pmMusic In The Park
Location: Haywood Bandstand, English Bay
Cost: Free, free, free!
Great summer performance, with the beautiful English Bay as our backdrop. Bring your lawnchairs, a picnic lunch, and make an afternoon/ day of it.
 •August 10, 20117:30 pm to 9:00 pm"Summer Serenade", performer: The Sharon Young Band
Location: Pitt Meadows Spirit Square
Cost: Free
One of the slickest, funkiest, most entertaining bands in the lower mainland , delivering hits of R'n'B and Rock'nSoul from yesterday and today – the music of Etta James, Adele, Aretha Franklin, Chuck Berry, Ray Charles et al.
 •August 7, 20114:00 pm to 5:00 pmJazz Vespers
Location: St. Andrew's Wesley Church
Cost: By Donation (appreciated, as $$ goes to the musicians)
We have been playing Jazz Vespers annually since 2002.
 •August 3, 20117:30 pm to 9:00 pm"Summer Serenade", performer: Bruce James Orchestra
Location: Pitt Meadows Spirit Square
Cost: Free
This is a concert setting, but if you feel like dancing, there is room on the skirting in front of the band. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic dinner.
 •July 27, 20117:30 pm to 9:00 pm"Summer Serenade", performer: TBA
Location: Pitt Meadows Spirit Square
Cost: Free
This is a concert setting, but if you feel like dancing, there is room on the skirting in front of the band. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic dinner.
 •July 20, 20117:30 pm to 9:00 pm"Summer Serenade", performer: The Sharon Young Band
Location: Pitt Meadows Spirit Square
Cost: Free
One of the slickest, funkiest, most entertaining bands in the lower mainland , delivering hits of R'n'B and Rock'nSoul from yesterday and today – the music of Etta James, Adele, Aretha Franklin, Chuck Berry, Ray Charles et al.
 •July 15, 20117:30 pm to 9:00 pmSummer Friday Night Live Concert series
Location: Coquitlam Spirit Square
Cost: Free
This is a concert setting, but if you feel like dancing, there is room on the skirting in front of the band. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic dinner.
 •July 13, 20117:30 pm to 9:00 pm"Summer Serenade", performer: Bruce James Swingtet
Location: Pitt Meadows Spirit Square
Cost: Free
This is a concert setting, but if you feel like dancing, there is room on the skirting in front of the band. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic dinner.
 •July 6, 20117:30 pm to 9:00 pm"Summer Serenade", performer: Bruce James Orchestra
Location: Pitt Meadows Spirit Square
Cost: Free
This is a concert setting, but if you feel like dancing, there is room on the skirting in front of the band. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic dinner.
 •May 14, 20112:00 pm to 4:30 pmParkinson's "Concert For A Cure"
Location: Broadway Church
Cost: $50/ ea., or group of 12 $40/ ea.
Parkinson Society British Columbia celebrates the health and healing benefits of music with its inaugural presentation of GOOD VIBRATIONS! Parkinson’s Concert for a Cure. http://www.parkinson.bc.ca/
 •May 13, 20118:00 pm to 11:30 pmFAT City Swing
Location: West Langley Hall
Cost: General admission is $15 or $13 for students and seniors. 10 or more, contact Omer 604-825-7045
Fat City Swing is proud to host the mighty Bruce James Orchestra. This power house has been entertaining audiences for many years and has an incredible arsenal of tunes that they will be unleashing on our loyal throng of constituents.
 •March 27, 20118:30 pm to 11:00 pmSunday Swing
Location: Suburban Swing
Cost: $15.25* for Adults | $12.25* for Students | Live Band Night
*The extra 25 cents in the cost goes to support the kids Suburban Swing sponsors through World Vision Canada.
 •February 19, 20116:00 pm to 11:00 pmDavie Jones Elementary MUSIC FUNDRAISER
Location: Golden Ears Pub (Ramada Inn, Pitt Meadows)
Cost: $15
Includes: Burger/Fries Chicken Wrap/Fries Veggie Wrap/Fries + 3 choices of “Beverage”. Lots of Raffle Prizes, 50/50 and Toonie Toss For Tickets Contact: Mrs. Moss 604 465 9908, Mrs. Scarcella 604 839 0167, or Kellie O’ Dwyer 604 618 4173. Band at 8:00
 •September 10, 20108:00 pm to 12:00 amPrivite Corporate event
Location: Penticton, BC
Cost:
Through the Langley Airport, we are being hired as the entertainment for the Vintage Round Engine Celebration
 •August 14, 20108:00 pm to 12:00 am**CANCELLED** 9th Annual Hangar Dance
Location: **CANCELLED** Pitt Meadow's Airport
Cost: **CANCELLED** $17.50 in advance/ $20 at the door
**CANCELLED** Tickets available at The ACT, Maple Ridge http://www.theactmapleridge.org
 •July 25, 20103:30 pm to 4:30 pmHerritage Bandstand
Location: Burnaby Village Museum
Cost: Free with museum admission.
 •May 30, 20104:00 pm to 5:00 pmJazz Vespers
Location: St. Andrew Wesley United Church
Cost:
 •July 18, 20098:00 pm to 12:00 am8th Annual 40's Hangar Dance
Location: Pitt Meadows Airport
Cost:
 •May 23, 20098:00 pm to 12:00 amLangley Airport Hangar Dance
Location: Langley Airport
Cost:
 •April 4, 20097:00 pm to 9:00 pmVocal Summit XV with "Dee Daniels"
Location: Powell River, BC
Cost:
We will be accompanying the Internationally renowned female Jazz vocalist “DEE DANIELS”
 •November 15, 20088:00 pm to 10:00 pmRoyal City Musical Theatre Fundraiser
Location: Massey Theatre
Cost: $35.00
RCMT is excited to announce a special fundraiser to be held at 8 pm on Saturday, November 15 at the Massey Theatre. James Productions, directed by RCMT’s long-time musical director, James Bryson, will present a Salute to Broadway, featuring the Bruce Jame
 •September 28, 20081:00 pm to 2:30 amCelebrating Seniors Festival
Location: Century House
Cost:
 •September 24, 20087:30 pm to 9:00 pmBC 150 River Mania
Location: Port Haney Warf
Cost:
 •September 20, 20087:00 pm to 12:00 amPrivate Function
Location:
Cost:
 •September 14, 20086:00 pm to 9:00 pmFundraiser
Location: Northside Four Square Church
Cost:
 •September 6, 20084:00 pm to 6:00 pmDavie Days
Location:
Cost:
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 •August 12, 20087:30 pm to 9:00 pmTwilight Tuesday
Location: Memorial Peace Park Bandstand
Cost:
 •July 29, 20087:30 pm to 9:00 pmTwilight Tuesday
Location: Memorial Peace Park Bandstand
Cost:
 •July 26, 20088:00 pm to 12:00 am7th Annual Hangar Dance
Location: Pitt Meadows Airport
Cost:
Check out the photos
 •June 1, 20084:00 pm to 5:00 pmJazz Vespers
Location: St. Andrew's Wesley Church
Cost: Free!
We will be performing a selection of tunes from our newest CD, plus many, many more!
 •May 24, 20088:00 pm to 12:00 amFoxes Reach Pub and Grill
Location: 300-20398 Dewdney Trunk Road
Cost:
Buy some drinks, and enjoy the music!
 •March 15, 20088:00 pm to 12:00 amSwing Summit 2008
Location: AgRec Building in the Abbotsford Exhibition Park
Cost: Check http://www.suburbanswing.com/swingsummit/index.php for more info
This is a whole weekend event, and we are honoured to be part of it on Saturday night as their featured band.
 •February 9, 20087:30 pm to 9:30 pmBenefit fundraiser Banquet
Location: Pacific Life Bible College
Cost:
It won't be a dance ... more of a concert/cabaret setting. Doors open at 6:30.
 •February 2, 20088:00 pm to 12:00 amShaughnessy Lions Club Gala
Location: Marriot Hotel
Cost:
TBA
 •January 29, 20088:00 pm to 12:00 amJazz Cafe
Location: Rockridge Sec School
Cost:
Including all the student jazz bands and combos performances, and the BJO are special guests at the end.
 •September 16, 20072:00 pm to 4:00 pmCaulfield Village Oktoberfest
Location: Caulfield Village Mall
Cost: Canada
Fun-filled, free family event featuring the Bruce James Orchestra on stage.
 •August 12, 20072:00 pm to 4:00 pmHarmony Arts Festival
Location: John Lawson Park - West Vancouver
Cost:
Check out the photos
 •August 11, 20077:00 pm to 12:00 am6th Annual 1940's Hangar Dance!
Location: Pitt Meadows Airport
Cost:
 •May 12, 20079:00 pm to 10:00 pmThomas Haney High School Jazz Cafe
Location: Thomas Haney High School
Cost:
We're playing as a part of the music department's Spring Concert
 •May 1, 20076:00 pm to 12:00 amPrivate EVENT
Location: Hotel Vancouver
Cost:
 •March 17, 20078:00 pm to 12:00 amSwing Summit
Location: Aston Pacific Hotel, White Rock
Cost:
 •March 9, 20078:00 pm to 12:00 amPrivate Function
Location:
Cost:
 •March 4, 20074:00 pm to 5:00 pmJazz Vespers
Location: St. Andrew's Wesley Church
Cost:
 •February 3, 20079:00 pm to 12:30 amHearts For Hospice Fundraiser
Location: Ramada Plaza
Cost:
For more info, please call (604) 852-2456
 •December 9, 20068:00 pm to 10:30 pmBig Band Dance
Location: Ladner Seniors Center
Cost: TBA
 •September 15, 20069:00 pm to 12:30 amSwing Night
Location: Hot Jazz Club
Cost: $12 - Members; $15 - Non Members
Time & Cost details to be confirmed
 •July 8, 20062:00 pm to 4:00 pmJP Broadway!
Location: Michael J Fox Theatre
Cost: James Productions website
Matinee show
 •July 8, 20068:00 pm to 10:00 pmJP Broadway!
Location: Michael J Fox Theatre
Cost: James Productions website
 •July 7, 20068:00 pm to 10:00 pmJP Broadway!
Location: Michael J Fox Theatre
Cost: James Productions website
 •July 6, 20068:00 pm to 10:00 pmJP Broadway!
Location: Michael J Fox Theatre
Cost: James Productions website
 •February 10, 20069:00 pm to 1:00 amValentines Swing Dance
Location: Hot Jazz Club
Cost: $12 Members / $15 Non Members. Door Prizes!
For tickets call Jean 604-986-9490
 •February 4, 20069:00 pm to 12:30 amHearts for Hospice
Location: Ramada Plaza
Cost: Dinner/ Dance: $90
For more info, please call (604) 852-2456
 •August 6, 20057:00 pm to 12:00 am4th Annual 40's Hangar Dance
Location: Pitt Meadows Airport
Cost: $17.50 in advance; $20 at the door
Call 604-465-8977 for more info!
 •July 22, 20058:30 pm to 12:00 amFat City Swing at the Cascades Casino
Location: Summit Theatre at Cascades Langley
Cost: $20 in advance / $25 at the door
Tickets can be purchased at Long & McQuade (Langley), Heritage House Gallery (Fraser Hwy, Langley), and Fat City Swing by contacting 604.780.7894
 •July 16, 20057:00 pm to 10:00 pmMusic in the Park
Location: Maple Ridge Bandstand
Cost: Free!
Check out the photos
 •June 4, 200510:30 am to 1:00 pmPitt Meadows Day Parade
Location: Starts on Hammond, then down Harris Rd
Cost: Sunburn!
 •April 30, 20059:00 pm to 12:00 amSwing into Spring (Knights of Columbus Fundraiser)
Location: Pitt Meadows Old Rec Hall
Cost: $25 at the door
Doors open at 7:30, dance lesson at 8 PM. (dinner buffet around 10:30)
 •April 22, 20059:00 pm to 1:00 amSwing Night
Location: Hot Jazz Club
Cost: $12 - Members; $15 - Non Members
 •February 12, 20059:00 pm to 12:00 amJungle Swing
Location: Granview Legion on Commercial
Cost: $15 - Members & Students; $17 - Non Members
Dance leson at 8:00, the band's on at 9:00
 •January 13, 20058:00 pm to 12:00 amPrivate Function
Location: Commodore Ballroom
Cost:
Check out the photos
 •December 31, 20047:00 pm to 1:00 amNew Year's Eve Dinner/Dance
Location: Hot Jazz Club
Cost: $65 - Members, $75 - Non Members; Dance only: $40 - Members, $45 - Non Members
Check out the photos
 •December 19, 20049:00 pm to 10:00 pmMike's Grad Recital
Location: Capilano College Theatre
Cost: Free!
This is our guitar player's graduation recital featuring his original compositions and arrangements for the band.
 •November 11, 20042:00 pm to 3:00 pmMaple Ridge Rembrance Day
Location: ACT Theatre
Cost:
 •October 22, 20049:00 pm to 1:00 amSwing Night
Location: Hot Jazz Club
Cost: $10 - Members; $12 - Non Members
 •October 16, 20048:00 pm to 11:00 pmSwing Dance
Location: ECRA Centre - Maple Ridge
Cost:
cost details to follow
 •September 29, 20048:30 pm to 8:45 pmLive on JACK FM - Willy's Brthday show
Location:
Cost:
We were graciously (and secretly) invited by Larry to play live for Willy's birthday.
Check out the photos
 •September 10, 20049:00 pm to 1:00 amSwing Night
Location: Hot Jazz Club
Cost: $10 - Members; $12 - Non-Members
 •September 5, 20042:00 pm to 4:00 pmMini Rail Days
Location: West Coast Railway Museum - Squamish
Cost:
more details to come!
Check out the photos
 •August 28, 20049:00 pm to 12:00 amJungle Swing
Location: Grandview Legion on Commercial
Cost: $17 ; $15 for students and members
Check out the 'Multimedia' pages for great pictures from other Jungle Swing events - always a high-energy night
 •August 21, 20043:00 pm to 5:00 pmG&G Music 'Summer of Love'
Location: G&G Music
Cost:
Time to be confirmed
 •August 20, 20047:00 pm to 11:00 pmSwing Dance (private function)
Location: Chateau Whistler
Cost:
 •August 9, 20047:30 pm to 9:00 pmMusic on the Wharf
Location: Port Haney Wharf
Cost: Free!
Port Haney Wharf is across from the Billy Miner Pub, just off the west end of the Haney Bypass
 •July 24, 20047:00 pm to 12:00 am3rd Annual 40's Hangar Dance
Location: Pitt Meadows Airport
Cost: $17.50 in advance; $20 at the door
Tickets at G&G Music, Pitt Meadows Airport, or call 604-460-8329
Check out the photos
 •July 16, 20049:00 pm to 1:00 amSwing Night
Location: Hot Jazz Club
Cost: $12 - Members; $15 - Non Members
 •June 19, 20046:00 pm to 8:00 pm24-Hour Relay for the Kids
Location: Swangard Stadium
Cost:
Benefiting the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities
Check out the photos
 •June 12, 20048:00 pm to 1:00 amJungle Swing Cancer Benefit Dance
Location: Grandview Legion on Commercial
Cost:
We are proud to donate our services for this worthy cause.
Check out the photos
 •April 24, 20049:00 pm to 1:00 amSpring Swing
Location: West End Community Centre
Cost: 20
Team Vancouver Fundraiser
 •February 14, 20048:00 pm to 1:00 amJungle Swing Productions "Valentines Dance"
Location: Grandview Legion on Commercial
Cost: Prices at the door are $15.00 ($13.00 for students and members)
Check out the photos
 •December 31, 20039:00 pm to 1:00 amNew Years Eve Dinner/ Dance
Location: Hot Jazz Club
Cost:
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 •November 14, 20039:00 pm to 1:00 am30th Anniversary Swing party
Location: Hot Jazz Club
Cost:
 •July 26, 20038:00 pm to 12:00 am2nd Annual 40's Hangar Dance
Location: Pitt Meadows Airport
Cost: $17.50
Period attire recommended, but not required. Licenced.
 •July 20, 20032:00 pm to 3:30 pmMusic in the Park
Location: Haywood Bandstand, English Bay
Cost: Free!
If rained out, concert will be rescheduled for the following Saturday (July 26 2:00)
 •July 12, 20038:00 pm to 12:00 amVancouver Lindy Exchange
Location: Commodore Ballroom
Cost: $25
Due to the cash bar, this event is only open to those age 19 and over
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