Sydney's Most Up To Date Swing & Rock and Roll Links
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Hair and Makeup
Boomer Web
- For the Baby Boomers who want to go back in time!
Eyeluv Cosmetics
- Beauty tips
My Vintage Hut
- Pin Up style flower hair accessories
Nocturne
- An underview of Los Angeles at night
Retro
- Magazine of classic 20th Century popular culture
Retro Beauty Magazine
- Hair and beauty tips

Clothes

Australia
Cruisin' Australia
- Bowling shirts and 50's gear
Ebay Australia
- A must for vintage vixens
Gorgeous - Online
- Rock and Roll and Lindy Hop clothes
Hop 2 It - Melbourne
- Bleyer, the best shoes this side of Swing town

USA
Cruisin' USA
- Bowling shirts and 50's gear
Daddy-O's
- Whether your gig is rockabilly, swing, lounge or just wanting to dress cool,
Daddy-O's has the threads for you!
Dance Store.com
- Cute ideas for clothes
Ebay International
- A must for vintage vixens
Hemlock Vintage Clothing
- Specialising in vintage and used clothing
Isadora's Antique and Vintage Clothing
- Vintage clothing
Savoy Style Swing Dance Shop
- Cute clothes for guys and girls
VintageVixen.com
- Vintage clothing
Wear It Again Sam
- Vintage inspired clothes for men and women
ZootSuitStore.com
- Buy or rent a zoot suit & accessories

Swing Bands

Australia
John Morrison's Swing City Listen to the band Buy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- The Best darn swing band on the Planet! You'll remember this band from the
awesome opening of the Sydney Olympics!
Australian Cotton Club Orchestra Listen to the band Buy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- Melbourne's leading society dance band specialising in bigband jazz, swing and those
unforgettable songs of the 1930s and 40s.
Bellhops Listen to the band Buy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- The Bellhops play R'n'B, Blues & Swing and have been rampaging around
Sydney since 1990
Blue Riff Big Band
- 18 piece Sydney based big band with a wide range of styles: Swing, latin, funk, groove
& rock’n’roll, including favourites from the Big Band era like Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington,
Count Basie and Benny Goodman. Tailored performances on request.
Dom Halpin & the Suspects Listen to the band Buy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- Sydney based outfit, formerly known as 'Paris Dumper' have been playing
live shows in Australia and overseas for a number of years.
Earthquacke
- 23 piece swing orchestra presents similar styles to the Big Bands of the
Swing Era. The style is primarily suited to a dancing audience
George Washingmachine
- Leads one of a number of bands called The Big Spin - a 10 piece swing band.
Groove Machine Big Band
- Exciting young, new Sydney big band, under the direction of Ralph Pyl. Very danceable.
Hollywood Hombres
- Wes Pudsey leading a new and fresh swing band in Sydney.
Hughie & His Swing Thing
- HUGH-ie and the band normally perform each week at Sydney's prestige Rhythm
and Blues venue, The Bridge Hotel. The shows are on hold at the moment.
Jiri's Harlem Swing Listen to the band Buy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- 'Harlem Swing is a dance band! Jitterbug, jive and Lindy is our bag with the odd
boogie and shuffle thrown in. Our repertoite includes stuff
from Louis Prima, Benny Goodman, etc. Pure unfiltered fun for dancing'.

Jive Bombers Listen to the band Buy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- Jive Bombers play their style of swing music in a very true-to-the-form style.
J.W. Swing Orchestra Listen to the band
- Since 1974 under the leadership of clarinetist John Wanner, this Melbourne band plays
exciting arrangements of SWING standards from the 1930's to the 1950's.
The Louisville Sluggers Listen to the bandBuy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- A swingin' show with a big band sound that anyone can dance to
Mike McKeon "Let's Dance" Big BandListen to the band
- Great Melbourne band playing big band era music with classic vocals from the greats.
A dash of dixie, a spoonful of boogie, a spice of latin, all stirred and cooked until swinging!
Moods Big BandBuy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- Fresh, young danceable Sydney big band. The band is looking at doing an album for
summer. They are busy making lists, rehearsing and doing all that stuff before recording
happens to make sure it will work.
New Trocadero Dance Orchestra Listen to the band
- Sydney band specializing in the music of the 20s, 30s and 40s
Radium Club Hepsters - Email
- 4-16 piece Big Band. Playing regularly around sydney.
Shaw 'Nuff Swing Band
- Featured in the movie Swingers, and formerly known as the Gaiety Swing Band.
Swing Era Dance Band Listen to the band
- Plays every Sunday afternoon at Baulkham Hills Sports Club
Sydney All Star Big Band Listen to the bandBuy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- 10-17 piece Big Band Orchestra. Members are leading jazz, big band and
studio specialists in Australia.
TOAST Big Band - Email
- 4-16 piece Big Band (The Hepsters plus another 10-12 brass section).
Playing regularly around sydney.
Woody & The Senator
- Woody and Simon front a 4-20 piece group. These masters of mood take an audience
to the speakeasies of the 30's, the Ballrooms of the 40's, or Vegas of the 50's.

International
Big Band Gig Guide
- For more information on big band sounds and gigs
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Listen to the band Buy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- Great band, great music. You might recognise these guys from the movie Swingers
Brian Setzer Orchestra Listen to the band Buy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- One of the foremost hottest Neo-Swing Bands in the world
today, with hits such as Jump, Jive & Wail, Dirty boogie, Cat on a Hot tin roof and
Americano, his legend will remain as the coolest cat of them all
Cherry Poppin' Daddies Listen to the band Buy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- These guys have earned every dancers respect on the floor, when you hear
the double bass of the daddies, you just cant help but SWING your tails off!
Indigo Swing Listen to the band Buy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- Indigo Swing has a sound all their own. Big band, swinging, they utilize many
different aspects of 1930-50s music and meld it into a beautiful blend which is
still obviously American, and still fresh.
Royal Crown Revue Listen to the band Buy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- Often billed as the 'leaders of the Neo-Swing movement'.
The Big Six Listen to the band Buy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- The Big Six combine all forms of music to create their own unique identifiable Big Beat sound
The Jive Aces Listen to the band Buy their music & tell 'em the Katz sent you!
- Great live band incorporating their Scientology beliefs in their music.

Rock and Roll Bands
Andy and The Cruisers
- Andy & The Cruisers recreate those exciting songs of the 50s and 60s when music
changed forever and delighted audiences of all ages and musical tastes.
Brad Fury and The Rockers
- The band plays a great mix of songs from the 50’s & 60’s Rock’n’Roll, The Blues,
Maverick Style Country Rock and Rockabilly.
Juke Box Jive
- The band has been working the NSW club circuit for the past 11 years.
They were nominated for awards in two categories in the 1999 Wintersun Awards
- 'Best Performing Band' - 'Best New Nostalgia Band'
Pink Chevy's - Email
- The Pink Chevy’s are classed as one of Sydney’s top live bands on the circuit.
They have proven themselves to be a very professional Rock ‘n’ Roll band.
Slap n Cats
- Slap 'N' The Cats are a cookin' real gone trio sliding out of the South coast of Australia
Tezza and The Twistops
- 50's & 60's Rock 'n' Roll band that create their own time warp by taking
us back to the exciting days of Rockers, Petticoats and Ponytails!
The Chevrolets
- One of the top rock 'n' roll showbands in Australia
The Howlin' MoonDoggies
- The band plays a great mix of Rockabilly, Rock & Roll, Punk and SKA
The Runaways
- The Runaways were formed in April 2000 from a team of musicians that have been
entertaining Sydney for years and now they have combined their talents.
They play hits from the 50's & 60's, combined with original material.
The Satellites
- 'Best Australian Rockabilly Band' Award- '98, '99, '00, '01.
- 'Best Australian Performing Band' Award- '99
The Shakers
- If you love 50's Rock and Jive, you'll love the music and fun of this 5 piece show band!
Nominated for this years ACE award as best dance band!

DJ Services
Jimmy D
- Best doggone DJ in the land!
Jive-A-Boogie
- DJ's for all occassions

Dance Schools

NSW
• Sydney Swing Class Schedules
• Sydney Rock & Roll Class Schedules
• Blue Suede Shoes - Email
• Body Beat
• Catseyes Entertainment
• Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio
• Footloose Rockers
• Hudson Dance Studio
• Lismore Swing Connection
• Planet Dance - Email
• Swingtime Australia
• Tia-Louise's Swing Tuition - Email
• The Trocadero
• Wild Kool n Swingin' Dance Studio - Email

VIC
• Colac Rock and Roll Club
• Got That Swing
• Lakeside Rockers
• Swing Central
• Swing Patrol

QLD
• Cairns Rock and Roll Club
• HeartBeat Rockers
• K & O Rockers
• Paradise Rockers
• Rainbow Rockers
• Swing Dance Brisbane
• Swing Dance In Brisbane

WA
• Perth Rock and Roll Club
• Swing Junction
• The Swing Factory

TAS
• FJ Rock and Roll
• Tas Swing

NT
• Just Rock & Roll

New Zealand
• Jitterbugs New Zealand
• Manawatu Rock and Roll


International Dance Troupes
• 4th Street Alley Cats
• Dublin Swing Kids
• Educated Feet
• Flyin' Lindy Hoppers
• Jitterbuzz.com
• Jiving Lindy Hoppers
• Jumpin' Jive Cats
• Kamikaze Jitterbugs
• Lindy Hop Ensemble (Singapore)
• Rhythm Hot Shots
• Rusty & Peter

Swing Calendars & 'What's On' Sites
• OzSwing Message Board
• Swingtalk Australia Message Board
• Sydney Gig Guide Calendar
• Melbourne Gig Guide Calendar
• Brisbane Gig Guide Calendar
• Perth Gig Guide Calendar
• Australian Swing Dance Society (National Gig Guide)
• International Gig Guide Calendar
• Adelaide Lindy Hop
• Brisbane Dance Page
• Melbourne Lindy Exchange
• Perth Swing Dance Society
• Swing Scene Melbourne
• Any Swing Goes
• DanceSpots Network
• Hellzahoppin'
• Hep Cat Corner
• Jive Junction
• Lindy Exchange - Worldwide
• Yehoodi - US Swing scene - What's on.

International Swing Sites

USA

• Atlanta Swing & Lindy Hop - GA
• Boston Swing - MA
• Catalina Swing Camp - CA
• Chicago Windy Hop Swing- IL
• Hop To The Beat - MA
• Marcus & Barble World of Swing Site - CA
• Northern California Lindy Society - CA
• Southern California Lindy Society - CA

Europe

• Herrไng Dance Camp - Sweden
• Lindy Hop in London
• LSE Swing Dance Society - London
• Mojo Boogie (London)
• Montreal Swing Society
• ODIN: On-line Dance Information Network (UK)
• Search for dancing by UK town or region
• Swingland - Swing & Lindy Hop (London & UK)
• Swing City Zurich
• Swing Inter.net UK
• Swiss Swing Dance Society
• Toronto Swing Dance Society
• Tuxedo Junction (London & UK)
• What's on dance guide around UK

Rest Of The World

• Sing Lim's Website - Singapore
• Swing in Wellington NZ - Email
• World Swing Dance Council


Misc Dance Links
• Sydney Rock & Roll Gig Guide
• Australian Rock and Roll Association
• Ceroc/Lindy Hop Dancing Australia
• Dance Me Tonight - Australia
• Dancing Australia
• Don's Australian Dance Links
• Downunder Dance Partners (Looking for a dance partner?)
• Henry's Dance Related Sites
• National Dance Productions
• Wintersun Rock & Roll Nostalgia Festival (Gold Coast)
• World Rock and Roll Confederation


Online Dance Steps & Resources
• Blast From The Past Dance Steps
• Duanes Online Dance Steps
• Planet Swing
• Ross Mernyk Online Dance Steps
• TC Swingin' HepCats - Get all of your dance videos here
• The Lindy Library
• World Wide Dancers Directory


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