Rockabilly NewsJanuary 2008 HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY! BOOKING NEWS - We've been booked for our THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR appearance by the folks at Chaddsford Winery for their popular 'Summer Nights Under the Stars' concert series. Meanwhile, in the York area, we have also been booked for the 'Sounds of Summer' concert series in the Springettsbury Township band shell. December 2007 BOOKINGS FOR 2008 - We're honored to have been asked back to the Philadelphia Swing Dance Society, with a confirmed date on January 12th and a tentative date pencilled in for May 31st. ROCKABILLY SOCK HOP - With our attentions focusing outward and SwingKat looking in, we'll be restructuring a bit. The January Sock Hop didn't make much sense coming hard on the heals of the New Year. In fact, the Ballroom on High will probably go dark for that period. Meanwhile, the February sock hop is slated for filming of the local cable TV show, "What's Happening!" with host Dean Liott. We hope to make it a great "theme dance" night and really kick off the year for SwingKat. NEW VENUES - We have dates confirmed for a gala on March and date in August with the Sovereign (Bank) Majestic Theater in Pottsville, a prequel to the nationally-known Pottsville Cruise car show and carnival. We are in talks with the booking agent at Chaplin's in Spring City, which is becoming quite the venue to watch. A newly refurbished theater, the Strand in Hamburg, is also looking at dates with us for some family entertainment. As they say, we have a lot of "irons in the fire." Got an idea for a venue? Drop us a line, we'd love to hear about it! November 2007 ITEM 1 - We have a brand new PRESS KIT! For convenience, we have posted it online. Please CLICK HERE to check it out and let us know what you think. It features some of the beautiful photos that Lisa Schaffer took for us at Milkboy Coffeehouse earlier in the year. We also have printed versions to send out with our video DVD and studio demo CD. The DVD features the videos from the Colonial Theater last summer, including footage of our children's show, SILLY ROCKABILLY. BUT, of course, you can see those videos right here on our site. Just visit our HOME page or go to our BOOKING page, where you can also learn more about our tribute shows (if you don't already know, that is!). October 2007 ITEM 1 - The video is up! Hope you enjoy it; your comments are always welcome. ITEM 2 - We got to play at Philadelphia Swing Dance Society on September 22nd. It was a BLAST! Nearly 300 came to dance, lots of familiar faces. THANK YOU ITEM 3 - Big benefit gala dinner dance in November (11th) for the Melanoma International Foundation. Please check it out and come if you can. It is an important cause: Melanoma is, today, the leading cancer killer of young women and the fastest rising in incidence of ALL cancers. ITEM 4 - We've just been booked to open for RONNIE SPECTOR at the Sellersville Theater on Sunday November 25th! The theater booking agent contacted us, feeling it would be a good match with the Queen of early sixties pop. We think he's right! We'll give them the music that preceded the "Wall of Sound"! August 2007 Some catching up to do after a very productive Summer. The three top items... ITEM 1 - Watch for changes in our website which will include video footage! You'll also see resources pop up for schools we hope to be working with. We're ready to deliver our mission to the classroom. ITEM 2 - Our appearance at Chaddsford Winery was another record-breaker; over 350! Watch for video of the grand finale. ITEM 3 - The debut of our children's concert at the Colonial was attended by almost 300 kids, parents, and camp counselors. There was quite a bit of dancing in the aisles by kids AND adults! Video footage to come. March 2007 Hey Everybody, this year has somehow flown into Spring! A few new items for the calendar, if you've been watching... ITEM 1 - The Rivers will once again rock the Lehigh Valley Legends Car Show, coming up June 9th. ITEM 2 - Another return engagement to the Summer Nights Under The Stars concert series at Chaddsford Winery on July 20th. We're hoping for another record-breaker this year! ITEM 3 - It's our first CHILDREN'S CONCERT! At the Colonial Theater on Tuesday morning, July 17th. It's right in keeping with our pledge to bring this music to young people. Watch for "SILLY ROCKABILLY!" on the Colonial calendar... ITEM 4 - We're very pleased and proud to be performing EVERY FIRST SATURDAY NIGHT in Pottstown at the Ballroom on High AND, whadya know, it's NOSTALGIA NIGHT in Pottstown with a fabulous car show (hundreds of beautiful cars!) right along High Street from May until September! Come early and enjoy downtown Pottstown at it's best. We've got restaurants to recommend, too. Just go to www.SwingKat.com and click on "Dining in Pottstown"...  December 2006 ITEM 1 - Drum roll, please... ITEM 2 - Another drum roll, if you please...  ITEM 3 - BLOBFEST 2007 50TH ANNIVERSARY |
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