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Hello again, SWING BAND FANS!

Our sincere apologies, but there has been a misunderstanding in scheduling. Here is the corrected information:

COME HEAR THE LAKES AREA SWING BAND AND FRIENDS!
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 7:00-10:30pm

YOUR CHOICE OF LOCATIONS:

EITHER

Knights of Columbus at Prince of Peace Catholic Church

135 S Milwaukee Ave

Lake Villa, IL 60046

(847) 356-7915

$20.00/couple $18.00/senior couple, ticket includes hors-d'oeuvres/sweets/punch/coffee, raffle available, too!

OR

Fox Lake American Legion

703 N US Highway 12 # 100

Fox Lake, IL 60020-1291

(847) 587-2323

Cash bar / hors-d'oeuvres included, Call Legion for details

How can this be? Due to an unforseen error (which was actually brought to our attention by one of our fans) both venues had us scheduled for the same day and time! Those of you who are familiar with the band members know how fortunate we are to have a long list of talented substitute players who will be joining us that evening so therefore we can split the band, have guest musicians fill in and give you

TWO COMPLETE BANDS!

Our very talented vocalists will be featured at both locations at alternating times. We hope to see you at either location for a romantic night of music and dancing! Questions? Email Holly at holnmik98@sbcglobal.net

There is no performance for the band currently scheduled for February 20th. See you soon!

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  Back in the summer of 1999, several members of the Lakes Area Community Concert Band were chatting during a rehearsal break. They discussed a common love of swing music and how fun it would be to play in such a group. Holly Frederichs made some phone calls and borrowed some music; and by December of 1999, the Lakes Area Community Swing Band was born.

  The swing band's first public performance was at Leisure Village the following April, and the band has grown ever since.

  Nine years later, the full 18-piece swing band now has over 160 charts in their books, their own sound equipment, stands, and accessories. They play for weddings, anniversaries, private parties, fund-raisers, and public events all over Lake and McHenry counties. They rehearse Monday nights at Antioch High School at 9:00pm, after the concert band rehearsal is over. Some nights, they are there as late as 11:00pm, simply for the love of swing music!

  The Lakes Area Community Swing Band is strictly non-for-profit. Any any funds recieved go the purchase of new music, equipment, and most importantly, our scholarship fund which is awarded to school music departments and students studying music beyond high school.

  The band still has many of its original members, and all musicians are volunteers: they play simply for the love and enjoyment of sharing this timeless music.




Up coming Events

Click the event for details


Feb 13
Knight of Columbus Valentine's Dance
Prince of Peace Church

7:00pm-10:30pm
(Public Event)
Lake Villa

Feb 13
Valentine's Dance
Fox Lake American Legion

7:00pm-10:30pm
(Public Event)
Fox Lake

Mar 27
Wedding
(Private Event)
Itasca

April 23
50th wedding anniversary
Bristol Country Club

(Private Event)


June 11
Rumpole's Dance
(Public Event)
Twin Lakes, Wi

June 19
Bandshell
Outdoor show

(Public Event)
Delevan, Wi

July 14
'Concert in the Park'
Outdoor show

(Public Event)
Lindenhurst Park District

Oct 8
Danish Society
Wellington of Arlington

(Private Event)
Arlington Heights



 
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