"The city's coolest, quirkiest retro jazz group!"
-The Dallas Observer, 2011
-The Dallas Observer, 2011
The Singapore Slingers
The Slingers are a true orchestra, complete with a string section of 3 violins, viola, cello, and string bass. The drummer also doubles on vintage xylophone and bells- more examples of period instruments. The rhythm is driving, with tuba and banjo propelling the orchestra along. Their repertoire is immense, featuring fox trots, waltzes, marches, one-steps, rags, tangos, and rhumbas. They even venture into the exotic- castle walks, the maxixe, and of course, the oriental fox trot. The orchestra's members range greatly in age, proving this music is truly timeless.
The selections performed by the orchestra are not a forgotten artifact or a museum piece, but a live, breathing testament to the great music of yesteryear. This is music that appeals to all generations, young and old alike. The orchestra takes great delight in performing for their audiences, and they hope to play for you sometime- at a dance, a concert, or perhaps your very own affair!
Photo by Gary Busk
Upcoming Shows:
Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 5400 E. Mockingbird Ln., Dallas, TX 75206
Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 5400 E. Mockingbird Ln., Dallas, TX 75206
The Singapore Slingers return to this cozy little dinner theatre for another night of great music from the 1910s, 1920s, and 1930s. Bring the whole family or treat yourself to a night out.
Food and beverage (beer and wine) service starts at 6:15 pm, showtime 7:30 pm.
Perfect for all ages - admission is $18, and tickets can be purchased at www.PocketSandwich.com
Tuesday July 24th, 2018, 7:30 pm
Tuesday September 18th, 2018, 7:30 pm
Tuesday October 30th, 2018, 7:30 pm
Tuesday December 11th, 2018, 7:30 pm
Pops In The Park, Saturday June 9th, 11:00 am
The Point Pavilion, CC Young - 4847 W. Lawther Ln., Dallas, TX 75214
CC Young Retirement is having a party in their pavilion, and you're invited.
The Singapore Slingers will be performing - bring a folding chair or get up and dance!
The Kessler, Saturday June 23rd, 7:30 am
The Kessler Theater - 1230 W. Davis St., Dallas, TX 75208
The Singapore Slingers return to the Kessler Theatre.
Dance the night away or just enjoy the concert!
The Kessler features a full bar, a kitchen, and copious free parking around the building.
Tickets start at just $20 and can be purchased at www.TheKessler.org
Arts Mission Oak Cliff, 410 S. Windomere Ave., Dallas, TX 75208
The Singapore Slingers are excited to be trying out a new venue! Arts Mission Oak Cliff is an old church turned performance space that will make for a swell evening. Bring your dancing shoes or just enjoy the show. Admission is $20, BYOB. Ticket link coming soon.
Check out what PeaJay Music Blog has to say about the Singapore Slingers (all site content copyright PeaJay Music Blog).
Check out the Singapore Slingers on Sound Cloud!
The Singapore Slingers' own David Lovrien is a real authority on the subject of early saxophone bands, including the Six Brown Brothers and the Columbia Saxophone Sextette. Check out his web page devoted to the saxophone bands of the 1910s and 1920s! Click on the record!
Check out Sunshine Radio Museum in Sodus, New York!
Sunshine Radio Museum is run by Ray Seppeler... his son Matt plays trumpet in the Singapore Slingers. Ray's website will take you to his shop, where is looking to sell a TON of great antique and vintage radio and phonograph related items for quite a deal. Lots of neat things to see!