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cash and dash
It always amazes me with the dynamics of folks within a band, especially with respect to set up and pack away. there are essentially...
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burning the wick at both ends
Well well, The Kalamazoo Dance Band returned to Wicksteed Park for yet another Blitz ball - and what a night that was, some seriously...
get some satisfaction
The Kalamazoo Dance Band played last weekend at the Oakleigh Lodge Nottingham - hosted by Terry. This guy (wheelchair bound following a...
Kalamazoo Rehearsearoo
Blimey, it can be soul destroying at times - you get new arrangements and hope they'll sound great and of course some do, but the issue...
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Kalamazoo Dance Band swinging back to Wicksteed Park
Coming up the weekend, we will be heading back to Wicksteed Park in Northampton - a lovely venue and we'll be there again later in the...
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Playing at 40's events
I've played in big bands and smaller bands since the late 80's and have always been very mindful of what is required to make for a great...
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Dancing with Karen - dancing with The Kalamazoo Dance Band
We recently played a lovely ballroom dance for Karen Bailey (Dance Teacher) at Willington Chimneys - a fantastic afternoon vintage tea...
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Big Band Dance at Spennymoor Town Hall
What a superb night for Gary and Sue Richardson who invited The Kalamazoo Dance Band to travel up and play a night of Dancing for...