"We really enjoyed the band - lots of variety, fun music, traditional and also a unique sound!" - Tom S., October 2017

Steeped in the tradition of the dance bands that were the popular music of the day, Old Time Dance Band bridges the gap between the New Orleans-style jazz groups and the Big Bands that dominated the Swing Era. Heavily influenced by both but with a unique sound, Old Time Dance Band combines Dixieland and Early Swing into a unique sound that heralds the greatness of the dance hall bands that were so popular during the era of the speakeasy.

Consisting of musicians well-known in the region for their skills performing in a wide variety of styles and genres, Old Time Dance Band gives you music that is as enjoyable to listen to as it is to dance to. Whether in a concert setting or in a dance hall, the charts provide variety to the listener and dancer alike, keeping the energy level high, the audience engaged and the dancer on their toes!

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Old Time Dance Band has a strong rhythm section - consisting of guitar/banjo, tuba and drums - and a balanced and talented front line - consisting of Alto Sax (doubling on clarinet), Tenor Sax (also doubling on clarinet), Trumpet and Trombone. All of our musicians are experienced performers, and many are experienced music educators as well.

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Old Time Dance Band

	John VanVoris - A versatile player, he is frequently in demand as a “doubler” on clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, flute, and piccolo. John has performed with the Schenectady, Albany, and Catskill symphonies, The Joey Thomas Big Band, Spectrum Dance Band, The Georgie Wonders Orchestra, and many other regional ensembles.He has also played with such luminaries as Andy Williams, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Johnny Mathis, and Ron Carter to name a few.  John currently performs regularly with The Zephyr Winds, The Glaston Duo, The Capital Region Wind Ensemble, The Nisky Dixie Cats, The Old Time Dance Band, and the Brass-O-Mania Big Band.
	Ryan Cioffi - A regular performer throughout the region, Ryan can be found as a regular with both the Georgie Wonders Orchestra and the Capital Region Wind Ensemble, among other ensembles. As a working musician, Ryan can be found performing on Alto and Tenor Saxophone as well as Clarinet.
	Rich Hochheimer - A classically trained trumpet player, Rich is equally comfortable performing in jazz and dixieland styles as well. With a background as a music educator as well as a musician, Rich carries a strong send of musicality and style to each performance.
	Gina Manicini - Well-known as a trombone and euphonium player throughout the region, Gina has earned a reputation as a talented musician and educator. A strong sense of musical style and blend make her a natural addition to the bands unique sound.
	Kevin Champagne - A frequent solo and duet performer, Kevin is comfortable playing guitar as a singer-songwriter or with jazz, big band, dixieland or any other number of musical styles. As an educator with both the Lansingburgh Schools and UAlbany, Kevin is well-known and respected as both a performer and an educator.
	Mike Blostein - As a performer with the Dominant 5 Brass Quintet, Georgie Wonders Orchestra, Brass-O-Mania Big Band and Capital Brass!, Mike has earned a reputation as a strong performer on tuba, bass trombone and trombone. He has also performed with the Park Playhouse, Berkshire Symphony, touring Broadway show " Chicago" and several other ventures. Frequently in demand as a free-lance performer, he can often be found in other venues. Additionally, he is an ASCAP composer member, conductor of the Delmar Community Orchestra and Director of Instrumental Music at Averill Park High School.
	Chris Rowlands - A frequent collaborator, Chris has performed with many local groups. Additionally, he is extrememly active as a music educator with the Lansingburgh school, also running a trememndously successful drama program within the school.

For Booking and Inquiries, please contact:

Mike Blostein

blosteinm@gmail.com

518-477-7086