George Cole Quintet

Singer and acoustic guitarist George Cole lives in a musical world all his own–a world in which Django Reinhardt, The Ramones, Nat King Cole, and Doc Watson get equal billing with Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Willie Nelson, and the Great American Songbook.  Cole, a San Francisco native and BAMMIE award winner, brings an expertise to his guitar playing and singing that is filtered through Rock and Roll, Gypsy Jazz, and all things American.  “Cole’s excellent Django-style guitar work and his band’s enticing instrumental and vocal harmonies make them a must-see for any fan of vintage jazz.” – Art Thompson, Senior Editor, Guitar Player Magazine

Check out the George Cole Quintet here:

And then dance to them live at the Woodchopper’s Ball!

WOODCHOPPER’S BALL:

The Woodchopper’s Ball, San Francisco’s swing hot spot, is a weekly Tuesday night swing dance event held at the historic Verdi Club in San Francisco’s Mission district. Named after the classic 1939 swing tune by the Woody Herman Orchestra (and their biggest hit!), it features monthly classes, a full bar (21+ only), and a dance party with a drop-in lesson and the largest variety of live swing dance music in town!

***Masks required during dance classes

http://www.woodchoppersball.com/

* LIVE MUSIC DANCE PARTY, 9:00-11:30pm, with a different band each week! $15 admission, all ages. Includes a drop-in Basic Swing dance lesson (9:00-9:15pm), perfect for complete beginners (no partner required)!

* FULL BAR & LOUNGE, 7:30pm-closing (21+ only)! Enjoy a classic cocktail in the swanky vintage bar and lounge!

* 2,500-SQ-FT DANCE FLOOR: Large, beautiful, hardwood dance floor with plenty of room to swing out!

LINDY HOP and BALBOA monthly class series continue tonight, 7:00-9:00pm. Single Monthly Class drop-in: $25/person/week (includes Dance Party!), no partner required.

http://www.woodchoppersball.com/monthly-classes/

EVENING SCHEDULE:

6:30pm: Doors Open

7:00-8:00pm: Monthly Int Lindy Hop & Collegiate Shag Fundamentals Classes

7:30pm-closing: Full Bar Open (21+ only)

8:00-9:00pm: Monthly Beg Lindy Hop & Balboa Fundamentals Classes

9:00-9:15pm: Drop-In Basic Swing Dance Lesson

9:00-11:30pm: Live Music Dance Party