Playing Hot Classic and Contemporary Swing Grooves And More!

Our music comes from the 20’s 30’s & 40’s, embracing early swing and contemporary

genres, occasionally changing it up with our unique style of creative improvisation,

spontaneous riffing, & sizzling solos. Our band can be as versatile as you are,

with as many as 7 players and as few as 3 to accommodate your event.

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What We Do

No matter the venue, we have you covered!

PERFORMANCES

BSB loves sharing the joy of swing—we perform in a variety of venues, including festivals, dance and music halls, clubs, and benefits. Our fantastic and enthusiastic dance instructors are well accomplished, offering lessons in multipe dance styles. Stay informed of BSB upcoming performances and dances by checking us out on social media and by joining our mailing list!

WEDDINGS

Your wedding day will be one that you will remember for a lifetime. We work with you to provide just the right music to keep your guests entertained and on their feet dancing and having fun. Click services to find what sets us apart and makes us your first choice.

We know that your day is not like any other, so why should the music be?

Let us help you create the magic!

PRIVATE AND CELEBRATORY EVENTS

BSB performances are designed to appeal to your audience we make private events and celebrations lots of fun or reverent and meaningful depending on the needs of the event. Being senstive to your needs and adding context to your event is our goal and an honor.

Private events, birthdays, annioversaries, memorial services, graduations, theological celebrations, and company events!

EDUCATION/ BENEFITS

BSB band members are experienced educators, teaching privately or within the fields of music, special education, language, the arts, and the public school system. Our school performance can be combined with your choice of various related topics that inspire students to realize the joy in learning

Playing benefits is another way we love to give back. Let us help you attract more participants to your event and energize charitable giving!

WHO WE ARE

Butterfly Swing Band plays exuberant, swing/jazz grooves with hot off the press improvisation and syncopation. While drawing primarily from the time-honored vintage swing masters such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman, as well as more contemporary artist such as Imelda May, Nellie McKay, Diana Krall, Connie Evingson, including a couple of original tunes as well. To add a little seasoning to our repertoire we include bossa novas, cha chas, blues numbers, waltzes and ballads to enhance your listening and dancing experience.

The music will certainly bring smiles, joy, and excitement to your event by providing you with three to seven accomplished musicians, depending upon the type of ambiance that is just right for the occasion. We can also provide dance instructors, which further enhances your event and allows even beginner dancers to enjoy twirling around the dance floor while the music moves you throughout the day or night.

Whether you are a club venue owner or planning a wedding, benefit, party, or company event we can add a little spice to your celebration. Just click on the bookings tab and send us an email…we guarantee to get you groovin’, movin’ and schmoozin’.

BUTTERFLY SWING BAND

Our goal is to create harmony between our music and you, the dancer, in a way that allows you to improvise and syncopate to the live swing jazz era and the contemporary dance music we love to play.

Our song tempos and rhythms vary so they can warm you up and cool you down. The music is full of life and creativity with an infectious rhythm, uncluttered textures, spirit and senuality, that reaches out to you, the dancer, & invites you in to celebrate and play.

Dance To…
East Coast Swing, Fox Trot, Lindy Hop,
or just make it up!

….and if you like, Waltz, West Coast Swing, Bossa or Cha Cha numbers can be in the mix and requested as well!

All band members have been vaccinated and adhere to all precautions, suggestion and requirements established by our valued venues.

Butterfly Swing Band and, Jazz Combo