Flamingo

Item Number: Music 102
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Dance, tap your foot or just kick back and listen to the All-Female Swing Band's
music of the 40's, 50's, & 60's
Available for dances, weddings, concerts, anniversaries, private events, camp grounds, and parties in Connecticut and Massachusetts
Flamingo is a 14-piece all-female swing band, which performs throughout the year for both public and private events. Formed in 1993, the band's repertoire features ever-popular big band hits from the 1930s and 40s such as In the Mood, Tuxedo Junction, and String of Pearls. They also play a variety of other styles including Latin, polka, pop, and rock tunes from the 50s, 60s and 70s, including Rock around the Clock, My Way, New York New York, and Unforgettable, as well as upbeat jazz arrangements of Dave Brubeck's Blue Rondo a la Turk and Chuck Mangione's Children of Sanchez.
This energetic, experienced group of well-trained musicians has an infectious love of music, which keeps audience members of all ages tapping toes and dancing.
The Flamingo bandstand is comprised of three trumpets, five saxophones, two trombones, drums, bass, keyboard and a vocalist. Band members assemble from towns throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Special Instructions
For this auction, Flamingo will be available to play for two hours in CT or MA within a 50 mile radius of Killingly.
Time to be agreed upon between band and highest bidder.
Performance to take place within one year of auction end for an indoor concert, and by mid September 2005 for an outdoor concert.