Big Bands Are Back !

Memorial Hall - Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 590 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions »
$15.00

“The Big Bands Are Back!” Concert/Dance Saturday, November 10, 2012, 6:30-10:30 pm, Memorial Hall, Melrose, MA
Fans of the big bands, including those who remember dancing to a big band at local ballrooms like the Lakeside, Kimball’s Starlite and Wonderland won't want to miss "The Big Bands Are Back" Concert/Dance" November 10 at Memorial Hall in Melrose. Dan Gabel and the Abletones, a 17-piece orchestra, features  famous band arrangements from the 1930’s and 40’s.  Critically-acclaimed Amanda Carr is the vocalist.   The event is in tribute to Bob Bachelder, well-known bandleader with the famed “Totem Pole Orchestra”.  Long time band front singer, Nancy Carr, will also be making a guest appearance in addition to many of the original Totem Pole band members. On display will be a wide array of memorabilia including pictures from the original Totem Pole Ballroom, Lakeside Ballroom and Kimball’s Starllte.   The show is presented by the American Big Band Preservation Society (ABBPS), a Massachusetts-based non-profit organization whose mission is to keep big band music alive for the next generation.   Amanda Carr, Nancy Carr’s daughter, is the founder of ABBPS and Dan Gabel, CEO.  24-year-old Dan Gabel, is a trombonist, bandleader, arranger, and jazz/big band historian, currently attending New England Conservatory in the graduate jazz program.  Proceeds from the event will fund the ABBPS “In-school performance and clinic” programs. More info at www.AmericanBigBand.org 
Where:  Memorial Hall  590 Main St., Melrose, MATime:  6:30-10:30pm (doors open at 6pm)Tickets: $30.00 per person table seat, $20.00 for General Admission (house seating) $15.00 with student ID. (Full 10-seat reserved table discount available). Full cash bar and Hors D’Oeuvres included. Purchase tickets at www.AmericanBigBand.org or at Miter Biter, 479 Main St. Melrose, or by calling Bill Doyle at 508-963-6232