Welcome to
Hailing from Halifax, Nova Scotia
"Tuesday Night Band"
written by Ted Blackbourn
Tuesday Night Band Nova Scotia
About the Band:
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
Building Futures Annual Auction, 61 Glendale Drive, Lower Sackville, Nov 14 @4:30pm
St. Paul's Church Concert, Nov 26 @7:30pm
Recent Gigs
Tuesday Night Band at Halifax TD Jazz Festival
DalKing's Swing Social Dance, "Seaside Swing" Nov 2, 2024
Marquee Ballroom, Halifax, Apr 30, May 14, June 11, Oct 8, Nov 12 @7:30pm
DalKing's Swing Social Dance, Studley Gym, Dalhousie Campus, Halifax, Feb 10, 2024, 7-8pm Lesson, 8-10pm Dance
50th Anniversary Party for Building Future Employment Society, Lower Sackville, Nov 16, 2023
Community Concert for the Public, St. Paul's United Church, Halifax, Nov 28, 2023 & May 14, 2024
"Swingin' with the Fishes" DalKings Swing Social Dance, McInnis Room, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nov 4, 2023
RIGJAM, Neighbourhood Concert, Dartmouth, Aug 22, 2023
St. Paul's United Church, June 6, 2023 & Aug 31, 2024
Marquee Ballroom, Halifax, May 9, June 13, Aug 8, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12, 2023
DalKings 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, 2023 & 2024
Jazz at the Anchorage, Deep Cove, 2022, 2023 & 2024
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