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Contact: Steve Stagnaro Direct Line 408-354-5145 Tapestry Office 408-494-3590
News Release August 15, 2005
WALLY TO SWING AT TAPESTRY ARTS
San Jose, California - Some of the bay area’s biggest swingers will be in front of the Blues/Jazz stage Monday, September 5 at the Tapestry Arts Festival. That’s when Wally's Swing World performs the best dance music of the '40s and '50s, a time often called American music's "Golden Era."
Headed by vocalist Wally Trindade, who also plays guitar, Wally's Swing World is a seven-piece "little big band" that makes its home in Santa Cruz. Most of the band members have played together for over 15 years; the group's other instruments include upright bass, piano, drums and a three-piece horn section.
From the big band sounds of Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller to the early rock tunes of Bobby Darin and Elvis Presley, the music of Wally's Swing World is guaranteed to make audiences tap their feet and get up and jive. The band's extensive repertoire includes Latin jazz, samba, salsa, bossa nova and of course, swing.
Formed in 1992, Wally's Swing World packs in audiences for their traditional Happy Hour Fridays at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz; they also appear monthly at the Hotel De Anza in San Jose. Past gigs include a three-year weekly stint at Top of the Mark in San Francisco and performing with a number of well-known acts, including Chris Isaak and Royal Crown Revue.
Wally swings Monday, September 5 for two sets starting at 12:30 PM on the Blues/Jazz stage at the Tapestry Arts Festival in downtown San Jose.
Tapestry Arts is a public benefit organization dedicated to providing the community with quality arts education programs throughout the year. Proceeds raised at The Tapestry Arts Festival provides support for year round programs.
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The complete 2005 Festival Performers Schedule is available on the Festival Page at www.TapestryArts.org. |