As Fat City Swing winds down after nine years of operation, organizers are taking a look back by hosting some of the favourite bands that have performed at the all-ages dance club over the years.
Among them is the 15-piece The Other Big Band. They will come to West Langley Hall on Friday, April 15, at the West Langley Hall (9400 208 St.).
The Other Big Band first performed at Fat City seven years ago and has continued to delight audiences every year with its classic swing tunes.
Bandleader, Doug Makela and his band have played all over B.C. and in the US, performing at such prestigious festivals as the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.
The Other Big Band promises to leave audiences spellbound with a mix of classic swing tunes from the ’30s and ’40s. Most musicians in The Other Big Band reside in Langley and have been active in the music scene for a number of years. Only two more Fat City Swing nights follow this April’s event before the doors close for good. They will be on May 15 and June 3.
Tickets will be available at the door for $15 general admission and $13 for students with valid ID. Doors open at 7:30pm, an introductory East Coast Swing dance lesson at 8 p.m. with the band sweeping the stage from 9 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.