 Downtown
Burbank turns into an open-air dance hall as thousands swing and jive
under the stars to live music at the third annual "Swingin' Sounds from
Downtown." This outdoor concert series produced by Downtown Burbank
Partnership Inc., consists of nine free nights of dancing to the tunes of
Southern California's leading bands. "Swingin' Sounds from Downtown"
happens on the AMC Walkway at Palm Avenue and San Fernando Boulevard,
Thursdays from July 6 to August 31. Special thanks to the Burbank
Collection for their sponsorship. Events
kick-off at 6:00 P.M., with free swing and salsa classes led by expert
instructors Francisco and Stacey of The Dance Family. Then participants
can dance the night away on the 6,000 square foot plaza, which includes a
professional dance floor. Bands strike up at 7:00 P.M. Concerts run for
approximately 2 ½ hours.
The series attracts thousands of all ages and dance
levels with a shared love of struttin' their stuff to swing, rumba,
boogie, or simply "do your own thing." This all-inclusive, no-attitude
dance event focuses on swing in July and broadens to a spiced-up salsa mix
in August.
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JULY 6 -
Michael Andrew and Swingerhead
Michael Andrew's singing style and showmanship have been
compared to that of Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme and Bobby Darin. From 1993 to
1995, he performed almost nightly at the world famous Rainbow Room atop
Rockefeller Center. Michael and his band, Swingerhead, recently won the
Orlando Music Award for Best Band in the category of Jazz & Swing for the
4th year in a row.
www.michaelandrew.com
JULY 13 - High Street
A high-energy, 9-piece show band, High Street's repertoire
includes cover songs and originals in a mixture of swing, blues, R&B,
Latin, oldies and ballads. They're one of the Northwest's most
entertaining bands and have been featured at Walt Disney World and Bally's
in Las Vegas.
www.highstband.com
July 20 - Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums
Lucky and Miss Getit bring an intense energy and personal
magnetism to the stage with their blend of danceable vintage jazz, R&B and
swing. This Bay Area-based sextet has earned a reputation with critics and
audiences as delightful entertainers with superior musicianship.
www.luckylounge.com
JULY 27 - Swing Kings
This highly versatile dance band features an extensive play
list. They easily transition from rockin' swing to the finesse of
traditional 40's Big Band, or venture deep into Sinatra-land with lush
ballads and famous swingin' arrangements. They are guaranteed to stir your
romantic heart and move your dancin' feet!
www.swingkings.com
AUGUST 3 - Mora's Modern Swingtet
This 7-piece swing band performs classic jazz and swing tunes from the
1930s and 1940s using period arrangements and transcriptions from the
original recordings. Their regular appearances at the world-famous Derby
nightclub have established them as one of L.A.'s most popular groups in
the swing dance scene. www.morasmodern.com
AUGUST 10 - Orquestra Charangoa
The “charanga” sound of Orquesta Charangoa blends infectious
rhythms with flute, vocals and strings to create an upbeat and inspiring
sound beloved of salsa dancers. This 8-piece band is recognized as Los
Angeles’ most elegant and exciting Cuban dance orchestra.
www.charangoa.com
AUGUST - 17 Leslie Paula
Leslie Paula's soaring vocal range and sultry, sexy sounds have
landed her center stage on more than one occasion. For two years running,
she's performed at the Emmy Night Governors Ball as well as at the Oscar
Night Governors Ball in 2001. Leslie Paula and her Latin soul band perform
regularly in the West Coast club and festival circuit.
www.lesliepaula.com
AUGUST 24 - Louie Cruz Beltran & His Latin
Orchestra
Louie Cruz Beltran and his orchestra perform an extensive
repertoire of music from Brazilian and Afro-Cuban rhythms. They blend R&B,
salsa, reggae, Latin, rock and jazz into a stimulating show which draws
the audience to their feet and compels them to remain there throughout the
evening.
www.louiecruzbeltran.com
AUGUST 31 - Son Mayor
Son Mayor is known for its contagious sound, and has been
dubbed by LA Weekly as the best salsa band in LA. Led by the Ortiz
brothers, the 12-piece band is a horn, percussion and bass powerhouse.
They have brought their amazing energy to the Playboy Jazz Festival,
Hollywood Bowl, and, by personal request, to the 2001 wedding of
actress/singer Jennifer Lopez.
www.sonmayor.com
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ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION COLLEGE
OPENS IN DOWNTOWN BURBANK Video Symphony
is one of the top accredited training centers in the entertainment
industry for those interested in media production. It opened June 28 in
12,000 sq. ft. on Magnolia Boulevard between San Fernando and Third Street
in Downtown Burbank. Attracting almost 1,000 adult learners per year from
all over the U.S., and even internationally, Video Symphony will bring a
dynamic influx of new people to Downtown Burbank, and add to the area's
already strong entertainment industry base. The school trains working
professionals from entertainment companies as well as several hundred
students who aspire to break into entertainment media production.
The school offers courses in film & video editing, sound
editing, DVD production and motion graphics. Certificate programs span
from six to 14 months of focused learning that often includes real-world
production experience and job placement services. The school's Avid
editing training has been awarded the #1 Avid authorized education in the
world for three years in a row and seven of the past ten.
"Our goal is to provide Hollywood-grade training in
editing and effects, a network of connections and job placement," states
president Mike Flanagan. "Downtown Burbank offers the perfect urban vibe
for our students. And, it's a dream location for its centrality to the
studios and many media-related companies situated near here. Our staff and
students alike are really looking forward to moving to Downtown Burbank."
Please join us in welcoming Video Symphony to Downtown
Burbank. For further information on the school and to register for
classes, go to
www.videosymphony.com
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DO YOU WI-FI?
Surfing the web in Downtown Burbank is as easy as 1-2-3. And best of
all, it is free. All a customer needs is a laptop with a wireless card
(most models built after 2002 have them already installed. Even
without a built-in receiver, it is easy to buy and install a "wireless
card" from any major computer store.) Downtown's Wi-Fi coverage area
extends from the Holiday Inn to Burbank Boulevard, and from the
Metrolink Station to Glenoaks. The hotspot offers many opportunities
for users to access the Internet on laptops, notebooks, smart phones,
personal digital assistants (PDAs) or hand-held game devices.
If you haven't tried using this latest step in computer technology,
please check out the complete "how-to" on the Downtown Burbank
website, www.downtown-burbank.org.
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