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Central New York's Premier Gypsy Swing Band

 

Performing classic Gypsy Swing compositions by Django Reinhardt,
originals by Dave Davies,  and the best of the Blues Age.

Eric Aceto - Violin
Brian Earle - Clarinet
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Doug Robinson - Guitar. &. Vocals
Harry Aceto - Guitar
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Dave Davies - Guitar, Trombone, .& Vocals..
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- Washtub bass

         and  Al Hartland   -   Drums


"Doug - Super job - I have heard all the local swing bands many times and you are the very best.
The band really has a nice feel, perfect for dancing with every note and phrase. Great solos by everyone.".

- Kurt Lichtmann, DJ and teacher for Cornell U.Swing Dancers, www.cornellswing.com, after a dance performance by Djug Django, April 2007

"... one of the best bands that has ever played for JASS."   - Pat Carroll, reviewing Djug Django's November 2009 performance
in JazFax, the monthly newsletter of JASS, the Jazz Appreciation Society of Syracuse

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by and see us at "Wildfire", the new restaurant
that opened in the Lost Dog Cafe space
at 106 So. Cayuga St. in Ithaca -
Djug Django resumed weekly Wednesday shows
last October ,  and it's the same deal as before:

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. .NO COVER, .NO MINIMUM
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All shows 6:00-9:00pm

. .You know the drill:
- great food & wine, .great music,  great scene, .
- and room for dancing !

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Photo Gallery

Film Clip on YouTube

 

 

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"La Villa Rosa".(trad.).. *

"You're The Cream in My Coffee" ...
                  (DeSylva/Henderson)
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. (Vocal-Doug Robinson)

"Djangology" . (D. Reinhardt) .*

"Swing Gitane" .(trad.) **

"Sweet Chorus"..(D. Reinhardt).*****

"Besame Mucho"..(C.Velasquez) *****
.                                                             (Vocal-Doug Robinson)

"Daphne"..(D. Reinhardt) ****

 

* Brian Earle, clarinet;  Eric Aceto, violin;. Doug Robinson, guitar, upright bass, percussion; .
Harry Aceto, rhythm guitar and guitar solo;  Dave Davies, guitar and trombones.
Recorded by Doug Robinson at the Watershed Arts Studio

** Brian Earle, clarinet ; .Bobby Henrie, lead guitar; Eric Aceto, violin;.Harry Aceto, rhythm guitar; .
Doug Robinson , upright bass.....Recorded by Michael Wellen
at his studio

**** Brian Earle, clarinet; Eric Aceto, violin;.Chad Lieberman, accordion;
Doug Robinson, guitar; .Harry Aceto, guitar;  Dave Davies, guitar; Jim Sherpa, washtub bass.
Recorded by Dave Davies at the Lost Dog Lounge

***** Brian Earle, clarinet;  Eric Aceto, violin;  Doug Robinson , vocal & guitar;  Harry Aceto, guitar;
Dave Davies, guitar;  Bernie Upson, upright bass;  Nate Smith, percussion..
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Live concert recorded by Larry Helmeczy


...... .   or call .(607) 275-0997

 

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