In its third annual show, "Sweet and Hot", LTOB's Little Ole Big Band
brings back the music that made the 20's roar and the 30's swing. The
good times of the 20's, the decade of "flaming youth", flappers and
bootleg hooch brought us wild dancing and hot jazz. Then, in the hard
times of the 30's, the smoother, more sophisticated sound of swing
helped lift America's spirits. Through it all, an amazingly talented
generation of musicians including Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Fletcher
Henderson, George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Glenn Miller, Harry James, and
Benny Goodman rose from obscurity to become the titans of American
popular music.
"Sweet and Hot" explores this fascinating musical era with a talented
and historically authentic 9-piece band, and some of the finest singers,
dancers and comedians the Bay Area has to offer. And it is truly
one-of-a-kind. The show's fast-paced blend of early big band music,
singing, dancing and comedy can be found nowhere else in the world!
The Masters of Ceremonies are
Connie Nipgen and Jim Thornton. Steve Simpkins has assembled a 9 piece
ensemble of brass, keyboard and percussion:
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Alto Sax:
Dustin Dillon, Judy Snyder
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Tenor Sax:
Josh Ward
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Trumpets:
Steve Krajcir and Steve Moon
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Trombone:
Steve Simpkins
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Bass: Kurt
Schab
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Percussion:
Trevor Edd and
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Keyboard:
Janice Kendall
In addition to the band, Steve is
bringing together many of the finest singers from our Bay Area:
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Amelia Edd
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Cassie Justice
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Kathleen
Zappelli
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Kerry Oxford
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Linda Sweatt
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Luanne May
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Melissa Peck
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Alan Spjut
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Brennan Jenson
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Byrell Justice
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Ken Graber
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Randy Snyder
Byrell Justice, Cassie
Justice and Alan Spjut also make up the LOBB Comedy team!
Kay Pace and Josie Kuehn
have choreographed the dancers to complete the evening's entertainment:
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Amanda Vos
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Josie Kuehn
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Kay Pace
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Luanne May
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Melissa Freeman
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Mindy Freeman
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Jesus Torres
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Randy Snyder
Little Ole Big Band by the
Bay-“Sweet and Hot!” will be Friday October 27 and Saturday October 28,
repeating Saturday November 4 and Sunday November 5. Friday and
Saturday shows are at 8PM while the Sunday Matinee will be at 2PM.
Seating will be General Admission. All seats are $10. “Hot Jazz and
Early Swing” is a regularly scheduled LTOB event, therefore eligible for
season ticket use.
Little Theatre on the Bay also
announces there will be a Champagne Gala for Opening Night of “Sweet and
Hot!. Theresa Erskine will host the Gala, and Mama Mia's
Restaurant will provide the catering. The Gala begins at 6 P.M., October 27th
and requires a separate admission of $7.50.
The LTOB Box Office will open 1
hour before all performances. You may call 541-756-4336 or send an email to
tickets@ltob.net for further information.
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