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Hailing from Halifax, Nova Scotia
Tuesday Night Band Nova Scotia
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"Tuesday Night Band"
written by Ted Blackbourn
The Tuesday Night Band is an 18-piece big band where every member shares a passion for Jazz and Big Band music. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, many of the city's finest players have held a chair in the TNB over the years. While the personnel has been through some changes its mandate and regular weekly rehearsal on, you guessed it, Tuesday night has been consistent for over 35 years, keeping the tradition alive and getting the music out to the people.
Tuesday Night Band has been a staple of the Halifax Jazz Festival every summer since its inauguration. It has also been enjoyed at bandstands and community festivals around the province. It has played swing dances, and New Year's Eve revelries, conferences, charities, school performances, weddings, and other social functions.
“Swing, Blues, Shuffle, Bop, Funk, Latin, Jump and Jive, that’s the music we love to play.” Drawing on an extensive book of over 400 arrangements the bands show remains relevant. Featuring new and original compositions and arrangements along with old favourites from arrangers such as Sammy Nestico, Dave Wolpe, Mark Taylor, and Andrew Holmzy.
Upcoming Gigs
Marquee Ballroom, halifax, Feb 13, 2024 @7:30pm CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
More to come .... Stay tuned!
Recent Gigs
DalKing's Swing Social Dance, Studley Gymnasium, Dalhousie Campus, halifax, Feb 10, 2024, 7-8pm Lesson, 8-10pm Dance
50th Anniversary Party for Building Future Employment Society, 61 Glendale Ave, Lower Sackville, Nov 16, 2023
Community Concert for the Public, St. Paul's United Church,
Halifax, Nov 28, 2023
"SWingin' With the Fishes" DalKing's Swing Social Dance, McInnis Room, Dalhousie university, halifax, Nov 4, 2023
RIGJAM, Neighbourhood Concert, DARTMOUTH, Aug 22, 2023
Paul's hall labor Day Picnic, Sept 2, 2023
St. Paul's United Church, June 6, 2023
Marquee Ballroom, halifax, May 9, June 13, Aug 8, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12, 2023
dalking's Swing Dance society Valentines Dance, St. Andrew's United, Halifax, Feb 2023
ROTARY LUNENBURG FUNDRAISER, Jan 2023
Paul's hall Labor Day Picnic. Glen haven 2022
Jazz at the Anchorage, Deep Cove, 2022
Darlene & Jeff's Wedding, July 2022
Chester Bandstand July 2022
Halifax Jazz FestIVAL 2022
Performing at the Spatz Theatre, Halifax, in 2019
Performing at the Band Stand in Chester as part of their Summer Music Series
Performing for friends in Halifax
Performing at the Spatz Theatre, Halifax, in 2019
Our new website is a work in progress. If you notice any errors or omissions or have any videos and pictures of the band or bios of past members, please email June Rigden at TuesdayNightBandNS@gmail.com.