Performance Schedule

Here is a list of Black Swan's upcoming public performances.

DATE & TIME DESCRIPTION OF PERFORMANCE
Sept 10-12 , '10
Various times

Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival

Black Swan will be returning to Penticton, B.C. in the heart of the wine country to help celebrate this marvelous event.

Sept 19 , '10
1:00 to 5:00

Portland Dixieland Society

It's nice to be back home. Funny as it seems, most of Black Swan's public appearances are out of town ("never a prophet in your own backyard" perhaps). This year we'll again open up the fiscal season for the Portland Dixieland Society, once again at the Milwaukie ELKs lodge on McGloughlin Boulevard. Bring your dancing shoes.

Nov 5-7 , '10
Various times

Jazz at the Beach Festival

Join the gang at this long-running traditional jazz festival in Ocean Shores on the central Washington coast. Always a hoot!

Nov 20, '10
7:00 to 9:15

Boones Ferry Concert Series at St. Francis

The St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Wilsonville, Oregon sponsors a community concert series each year. Black Swan will be appearing for the first time. Other dates and performers include: Valeri Day with the Jazz Vibes on October 23, 2010; Mary Flower on January 29, 2011; and Misty River on March 12, 2011. Ticket information available online.

Jan 2, '11
1:00 to 5:00

Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon

Jammers start at noon and we're on at 1 p.m.

Feb 4-6, '11
Various times

Central Illinois Jazz Festival

Black Swan is making our first trip back to Juvae, Illinois for the 36th edition of this great, annual celebration of traditional jazz. It's been a few years since we've strayed from the west coast, so we are hoping to see some old friends from further east and make lots of new ones.

Feb 25-27 , '11
Various times

Oregon Dixieland Jubilee

This Jubilee in Seaside, Oregon is a weekend of music, fun, and friendship dedicated to presenting the Traditional Sounds of a "True American" art form.

April 17 , '11
1:00 to 5:00

Portland Dixieland Society

The Black Swan rhythm section will be teaming up with several fine Portland front-liners on this occasion, comprising "John Bennett's All-Stars". Musicians to include: leader John Bennett, piano; Chris Tyle, cornet; Pat O'Neal, trombone; Ron Leach, drums; and Kit Johnson, tuba. Jammers start at noon and we're on at 1 p.m.

May 15, '11
1:00 to 5:00

Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society

We're headed north to Ballard, WA (a beautiful suburb of Seattle) to party with an enthusiastic group that appreciates traditional jazz and ragtime. See you at the Ballard Elks Lodge at 6411 Seaview Avenue NW.

June 24-26, '11
Various times

America's Classic Dixieland Jazz Festival

Held annually at St. Martins University in Lacey, Washington, just outside the capitol of Olympia, is a terrific traditional jazz festival that is sure to satisfy your craving for great jazz. Don't miss it!