The Battle of the Bands has become a popular event on Sunday evenings at All Balboa Weekend in Cleveland, OH. Three DJs choose an artist and each of them play an one-hour set with the music just from that artist. The audience then decides who is the winner. Of course, … [Read more...] about The Insights from The Battle of the Bands at ABW 14 – with Playlists
Harry James
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #224: James Session
Last weekend at All Balboa Weekend, we had again our Battle of the Bands (check out the insights). This year, I was representing Harry James. After playing that song, many dancers came to me to ask for the title - it's our Song of the Week. James Session The sound … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #224: James Session
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #198: Two O’Clock Jump
Our Song of the Week is a faster version of Harry James' big hit "Two O'Clock Jump", recorded by Muggsy Spanier Two O'Clock Jump As the name implies, "Two O'Clock Jump" is a sequel of Count Basie's "One O'Clock Jump". Count Basie’s original recording of One O'Clock Jump … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #198: Two O’Clock Jump
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #164: Swanee River
I'm currently at the (Balboa) Experiment. On one night, we will have a band battle. That means several DJs will battle each other with an half-hour set of the same artist. While preparing my Harry James set, I found this great live version I would like to share with you … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #164: Swanee River
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