January 24th, 2012 by dclxadmin
An event update from your friends at DCLX:
DCLX is excited to announce the return of Craig Gildner’s Blue Crescent Syncopators! Craig has an expanded lineup of fine local musicians including Anita Thomas on reeds, David Sager on trombone, Brian Alpert on drums, and Jon Coombs on bass for our Friday night main dance of the exchange (20 April). This dance will be held in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park. Jon and Anita will add some surprises to the instrumentation you won’t want to miss! Check out their video for a sweet taste of what you’ll get: Blue Crescent Syncopators-Bourbon Street Parade.
Don’t forget to register for DCLX!
January 17th, 2012 by dclxadmin
We know that you are worried about the coming apocalyptic end of the world this year, as foretold by the Mayans. How do you forestall the end of the world? Buy yourself a DCLX American Apparel tee shirt. These shirts will surround you with glittery lindy magic and protect you from the screaming banshees of insane death.*
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Men’s Tee Shirt Design
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Women’s Tee Shirt Design
If you’ve already registered and you would like to order a shirt, you can do so easily! Just go to the registration form and fill it out. When you get to “Ticket Type” select “Clothing Only Order.” Finish the form and pay via PayPal. And that’s it! If you haven’t registered yet, then go to the registration page and follow the instructions.
Clothing orders will close on 30 March. Please put in your clothing order by then. Shirts will only be available for pick up during DCLX. So register now and order a tee shirt to stop the coming apocalypse.
Got questions? Drop an email to register@dclx.net.
* Well, the tee shirts won’t REALLY protect you from the screaming banshees of insane death. But you still get a cool shirt with lindy magic!
December 31st, 2011 by dclxadmin
Announcing an Evening of Hot Gypsy Jazz and Blues with The Blue Rhythm Boys to Chase Away Your Winter Chills!
The Washington DC Lindy Exchange is pleased to present Tom Mitchell and Jim Stephanson on their vintage archtop guitars, John Previti on bass, Vince McCool on trumpet and the anchor, Big Joe Maher on drums at the historic Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo Park on Saturday, February 4th.
A beginner swing lesson at 8:00 pm is included in the $15 admission, followed by dancing from 9:00 pm to midnight.
Come hear their blend of “hot club” swing and delta blues. Find out why they’ve been likened to Mississippi John Hurt jamming with Django Reinhardt and Louis Armstrong, with the Kansas City Five as the backline!
Visit us at www.dclx.net and friend us on Facebook.
Presented in cooperation with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture, Inc., the National Park Service and Montgomery County, MD.
December 16th, 2011 by dclxadmin
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he battle is back on! Saturday night at DCLX 2012 in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park! The Tom Cunningham Orchestra, DC’s swinging hometown gem since 1980, will battle last year’s reigning champion, Crytzer’s Blue Rhythm Band. We’ll have 34 musicians on stage, 20 from Tom’s group and 14 on Glenn’s hotter-than-2011 side. Will Tom Cunningham rise to the challenge? We can’t wait to find out! Insure your place at this historic event and register today at www.dclx.net!
December 9th, 2011 by dclxadmin
What happens when you buy a registration for yourself and your friends!
Since Thanksgiving you’ve been working hard, thinking about other people, buying Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, and I’m-an-atheist,-but-my-parents-still-get-me-presents-Day gifts. Now it’s time to buy a gift for you. Maybe some other people too.
DCLX registration is now open! Treat yourself and your lindy loved ones to a discounted registration; the first fifty to register will pay only $70 (plus PayPal fees). After that the price, still a great stocking stuffer, goes up to $80 (plus PayPal fees).
At DCLX 2011, we totally hipped your jive with our amazing battle of the big bands. We’re going to do it again for DCLX 2012! Now you’re thinking ‘DCLX, I know you’re still roaring in your 11th year and putting on ANOTHER Saturday night battle of the bands, this time with hometown jewel the Tom Cunningham Orchestra and Crytzer’s Blue Rhythm Band, but I already bought my family matching Hello Kitty themed lederhosen. Why should I stuff their cable knit stockings with a DCLX registration?’
DCLX has limited tickets available at the door to each dance, especially the late night dances. Purchasing a registration guarantees entrance to each dance, access to housing, a goodie bag, and the knowledge that you are helping support the exchange and the lindy community. Also, buying a registration is cheaper than at the door prices.
When you buy your registration, also put in an order for a DCLX tee shirt. They’ll be $15 each and we’ll be unveiling the design soon after registration opens.
Whether you’re finishing your holiday shopping or signing up for yourself, get your DCLX registration at http://dclx.net/register. Now.
Oh, and rumor has it that Glenn Crytzer’s musical line-up for the next DCLX will make your feet move a full two weeks before he gets on stage. It’ll be THAT GOOD!
The Potomac River Jazz Club (PRJC) is a nonprofit society whose purpose is to preserve, encourage, and promote the playing and appreciation of traditional jazz. Our Website has a complete listing of trad jazz events in the DC area–great for a night out before or after DCLX! The site also has information on local jazz bands and jazz history, as well as many other items of interest to jazz fans. The PRJC also supports young musicians playing traditional jazz through the Capital Focus Youth Jazz Band.
Update, 11 Dec 2011. Early Bird registration sold out! Go ahead and buy the regular registration package. It’s still cheaper than buying all the dances at the at-door prices. Plus you are guaranteed entrance to all the dances.