There’s obviously more than one reason to go out to a bar to drink - and we mean other than looking for the next love of your life. Recapture the sounds of a bygone era as The Nick Ross Orchestra presents an unmissable evening of music and song - the Classic Big Band Sound of the 1940s. A great country song has to be the truth Donnie Van Zant tells us about the making of My Kind Of Country But with lines such as ‘ We got Johnny Cash, Back In Black, southern rock’n’roll. The original version of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U,’ tossed off by Prince in the mid-’80s and released by the purple. A lot of people couldn’t believe we did a country record but, to be truthful, it wasn’t that big of a leap for Johnny and myself. And usually, it has a lot to do with the music. ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ by Sinéad O’Connor. Anyone with a pulse knows that a DJ can make or break your time at the bar a couple of lackluster songs in a row and you’re out the door.īut then there are the songs that make us throw our hands up in the air (Miley Cyrus style) as if we’ve never heard a song before in our lives the songs that, when fueled by liquor, sound that much better than they do sober. And while country-phobes may detest hearing a Garth Brooks song, and low-key drinkers hate the inevitable "Shots" tune that rings through every nightclub, the power of a good beat and catchy songs can’t be denied. Wired wrote on a study, published by musicologist Allison Bawley, last year: In fact, researchers have actually determined the best "sing-along" songs are based on vocalists, beats, and atmospheres. "A prominent feature among the songs was a male vocalist with a loud, clear high-chest voice, without many vocal embellishments. Pawley suggested that singing along to these songs promotes a kind of ‘neotribal bonding’ among participants. As for why female vocalists’ songs weren’t popular, Pawley speculated that, whereas women will happily sing along to men, men may feel that voicing a woman’s words threatens their masculinity. “More important than a song’s musical characteristics, though, was the context in which it was played. The most favorable conditions for sing-alongs were bigger venues with younger crowds, especially on weekends. We look at their ranges and tone colours as well as looking at effective, idiomatic writing for each player. Not surprisingly, these are all conditions associated with an atmosphere of revelry. A look into speciifc aspects of each instrument in a big band. Vince brings his own unique vocal interpretations to classics from Louis Jordan, Ray Charles, Joe Williams, Frank Sinatra and more while Claudia’s powerful vocals breathe new life info great standards from Peggy Lee, Diann Schuur and others.Most of the songs had been chart-toppers at some point, so familiarity was likely also a factor." Younger people are also more likely to be single, and ‘when you’re single there’s an added goal’ to singing, Pawley said. 'Auld Lang Syne' Whatever bar closing song you choose, make sure it’s one that gets everyone in the mood for a good time. 'What a Wonderful World' by Louis Armstrong 9. The band features only the finest Big Band dance instrumental songs, as well as the dual vocal punch of siblings Vince and Claudia Clark. Nashvilles premiere jazz club delivers world-class live music, New Orleans food, local brews, and prohibition era cocktails in an intimate and casual. 'The Way You Look Tonight' by Frank Sinatra 7. Their love of the classic big band sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and more, have garnered them a loyal fan base of listeners and swing dancers, and regular performance dates across Chicagoland. The 18-piece Outcast Jazz Band have been swinging their way through some of the most prestigious ballrooms and events in the Chicagoland area for over 40 years. ‘ Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office) ’ - Credit card only at door Tickets: $20 - General Admission | $25 - At Door Intermediate Swing Dance Lesson 7:15-7:45 PM (in between first and second set) Never push a band beyond the point where the gain reduction returns to zero several times per bar - it doesnt achieve anything except unnatural. This may seem paradoxical, but its absolutely key. Traffic Jam! Swing Dance Lesson: 6-6:30PM Personally I love bass and prefer to sacrifice a little level for a nice big bottom end : ) Work to retain dynamics - by hand.
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