Big band and East Coast Swing at The Cooperage

Posted 8/21/12

HONESDALE, PA — Moonlight on the Poconos Big Band will be at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. on Tuesday, September 1. The Glenn Miller-style big band will play from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Big band and East Coast Swing at The Cooperage

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HONESDALE, PA — Moonlight on the Poconos Big Band will be at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. on Tuesday, September 1. The Glenn Miller-style big band will play from 7 to 9 p.m.

The Moonlight on the Poconos Big Band is a non-profit group whose mission is to recreate and perpetuate the big band sound that was popular during the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Think Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey.

Big bands originated in the United States in the 1920s. They are associated with jazz and the Swing Era and typically consist of percussion, brass, and woodwind instruments totaling approximately 12 to 25 musicians. There are 17 musicians in the Moonlight of the Poconos Big Band.

Led by sax player Hank Grilk, members of the band range from teens to seniors. Each week, they come together on Tuesday evenings to rehearse at the Greeley Inn. This tribute band has over 2,000 charts in its library.

Beginning at 7 p.m., there will be a basic beginner East Coast Swing dance class taught by Sandi Raub, actress, dancer and artist. Following the swing lesson, the dance floor will be open. All are welcome. For those who don’t dance, but love big band music, there will be plenty of chairs.

BYOB. Donations collected at the door. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

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