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The story of Swing, performed by THE SWING CATS

Backstage Theatre | Farneyhoogan, Longford
Date
17 - 18 Dec 2017 2 days
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20:00 - 23:00
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The story of Swing, performed by THE SWING CATS

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Time 20:00 - 23:00
Category Concert
Ticket Price 20

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A musical timeline of swing classics from the 1920's to the modern day. Featuring the music of Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Bobby Darin, The Rat Pack, Michael Bublé, Paolo Nutini and more...

Each hit song performed in the show has been hand-picked from a back catalogue which spans nearly 100 years. Never before has a show captured the full evolution of swing music like this. From its birth in the 1920's to the big band era of the 30's and 40's. From the golden age of the 50's and 60's with household name's like Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Luis Prima, Andy Williams to the modern era of Buble and Nutini.

Hear such classics as King of the Swingers, Puttin' on the Ritz, When The Saints Go Marching In, Mack the Knife, I Can't Take My Eyes Off You and many more performed live for one night only by The Swing Cats!

The Swing Cats are a 6-piece band who release their eagerly awaited second album this Christmas have spent the last three years playing sell-out shows all over Ireland and Europe. Their distinctive sound and style which is steeped in the golden age of swing music, makes them one of the most exciting and entertaining acts you will ever see. Lead by singer and former Meteor Award winner, Luke Thomas, they have crafted an act and a live show that keeps audiences coming back time and time again.

Location

Farneyhoogan, Longford

Venue details

Backstage Theatre

Backstage Theatre has a 212 seater auditorium as well as purpose built studio perfect for :: workshops :: dance classes :: performances :: conferences etc