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The following dates feature Swing Speak, or special events which feature members of Swing Speak.


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Wednesday

December 31

Happy New Year! We'll have an eight piece version of the band at the Gaylord Hotel at National Harbor. Unfortunately, the event is closed to the public. Thanks to all of you who supported us during the past year. We'll see you in 2009.

2009
2009

Spring - Summer
2009

Throughout the year the Swing Speak musicians play for a large number of weddings and other private events not listed on this schedule. If you'd like to have us perform at your event, please e-mail us for information. E-mail Swing Speak
Various January Dates It's January and you know what that means: The Return of the JANUARY ALLSTARS. This January 2007 again brings the stellar lineup of The January Allstars featuring Catfish Hodge, Pete Ragusa, Tom Principato, Steve Wolf, and Tommy Lepson. Also playing with them this year are The Tight Lipped Horns with Bruce Swain and Vince McCool as well as Josh Howell on percussion. Come out and enjoy this rollicking, swinging, 2nd line gala of big time fun. Read a review from the May issue of Blues Review Magazine on their show in Atlanta.
For picture of last year's Allstars, click here.

This year's dates are:
1/16 Shenanagan's, Richmond VA
1/17 The JV Restaurant, Fall Church, VA
1/18 The JV Restaurant, Falls Church, VA
JV's is located next to the Baskin Robbins at the corner of Route 50 (Arlington Blvd.) and Annandale Rd. in Falls Church VA. www.jvsrestaurant.com

PLEASE CALL VENUES FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION

Wednesday January 28

The 219 Jazz Club now presents live music on Wednesday nights. The linup will include Steve Wolf, Barry Hart and Jim Stephanson on guitar and vocals. We play 9 - Midnight. 219 King St. Alexandria VA, www.219restaurant.com (703) 549-1141 9 PM

Wednesday February 11

The 219 Jazz Club now presents live music on Wednesday nights. The linup will include Steve Wolf, Barry Hart and Jim Stephanson on guitar and vocals. We play 9 - Midnight. 219 King St. Alexandria VA, www.219restaurant.com (703) 549-1141 9 PM

Saturday
February 14

Valentines Day
Dance to Swing Speak at the Avalon Dance Studio in Catonsville MD Live Music from 9:00 PM to Midnight.
For more information visit the Chiles Swing website.

Friday February 27

The full quartet at The 219 Jazz Club with Steve Wolf, Barry Hart, Bruce Swaim, plus Jim Stephanson on guitar and vocals. We play 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM. 219 King St. Alexandria VA, www.219restaurant.com (703) 549-1141 9 PM

Wednesday March 25

The 219 Jazz Club . This is our last date there for quite a while. Please come and join us. The linup will include Steve Wolf, Barry Hart and Jim Stephanson on guitar and vocals. We play 9 - Midnight. 219 King St. Alexandria VA, The www.219restaurant.com (703) 549-1141 9 PM

Sat. April 4 Swing Speak at GLEN ECHO'S SPANISH BALLROOM-- This special performance by Swing Speak will include vocalist Danielle Westphal. Folks are still talking about her appearance with Swing Speak at the 2008 Swing Allstars Jam. $15.00 For more information visit: WASHINGTON SWING DANCE COMMITTEE
Thursday April 9

Dance to Swing Speak at the Old Town Hall in Fairfax, VA, Swing Lesson 7:30 - 8:00 Free Beginner Swing Lesson, 8:00 - 10:00 PM Live Music. For more information visit headoverheelsdance.com.

The Old Town Hall
3999 University Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030

Plenty of parking! Use parking lots at these intersections:
Lot at University Drive and North Street,
Lot at Main Street and East Street,
Brand new parking garage on University Drive and North Street.

Saturday April 25 Steve Wolf with James Mabry at The Out Of the Way Cafe in Deerwood, MD (near Gaithersburg). This special evening will also feature Cleve Wehle on keys, and all the way from Nashville, Timm Bierry on drums. You will remember Timm's great playing with Deanna Bogart and Danny Gatton. He rarely makes it to DC, so don't miss this. www.outta.com
Tues. April 28 Steve Wolf with Frank Cocuzzi's Swingin' Professors will play for dancing at the Clarendon Ballroom 9:00 to 11:00 PM. For more info visit: gottaswing.com
Tuesday May 5 Power Trio Night at JV's with MSW. This special show will feature: Big Joe Maher on drums & vocals, Jim Stephanson on guitar and vocals, plus Steve Wolf on bass. Show Time 9:00 - Midnight. JV's is located next to the Baskin Robbins at the corner of Route 50 (Arlington Blvd.) and Annandale Rd. in Falls Church VA. jvsrestaurant.com
Saturday May 9 A Reunion of the Big Jessy Yawn Blues Band featuring Steve Wolf on bass. This concert is sponsored by the Baltimore Blues Society and will be held at the Patterson Theater, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore MD. For more info: www.mojoworkin.com
Thursday May 21

Cindy Cain, In Town For A Very Special Show
DC live music fans will remember the wonderful singer, Cindy Cain, who was a frequent guest on Swing Speak shows. She's been living in Tulsa since 2001, but she will be in town for a very special live show. A number of her music friends will also be performing including:
Janine Wilson, Mary Shaver, Dave Sherman, Justin Lees, plus Barry Hart and Steve Wolf from Swing Speak
This promises to be a wonderful night of music. Don't miss it! 9:00 PM - Midnight

The 219 Restaurant, Old Town, Alexandria VA 219 King St. Alexandria VA, (703) 549-1141 9 PM
www.219restaurant.com

Friday May 29 49 West in Annapolis MD. See Mac Walter & Steve Wolf in a concert setting in this wonderful coffee house environment. 8 - 11 PM www.49westcoffeehouse.com
Tuesday June 2 Power Trio Night at JV's with MSW. This special show will feature: Big Joe Maher on drums & vocals, Jim Stephanson on guitar and vocals, plus Steve Wolf on bass. Show Time 9:00 - Midnight. JV's is located next to the Baskin Robbins at the corner of Route 50 (Arlington Blvd.) and Annandale Rd. in Falls Church VA. jvsrestaurant.com
Friday June 5 Steve Wolf with Janine Wilson at the Celebrate Fairfax Festival, Government Center, Fairfax VA. Showtime: 6:45 - 7:45 janinewilsonband.com
Sunday June 14
Steve Wolf, Big Joe Maher & Rick Whitehead present an evening of American music at
Hard Bargain Farm, Accokeek MD. -- Showtime 7:00 PM

Each of these award winning, "first call" musicians is a well-known bandleader in his own right. Rick Whitehead, guitarist, is a former leader of perhaps the finest service band in the country, The Airmen Of Note. He now leads one of DC's most exciting jazz combos. Big Joe Maher has toured and recorded internationally with his group the Dynaflows and is well respected for his soulful vocal renditions of American standards and classic blues as well as his impeccable drum grooves. Steve Wolf, bass, has also toured internationally with many of the regions finest bands, and for the last 18 years has led the popular Swing Speak quartet.

Directions: From the beltway take beltway exit 3A (Indian Head Highway, Route 210 South). Travel about 10 miles to Bryan Point Road. Look for the sign/exit on your right (next right after Farmington Road). Take this exit/service road off Indian Head Highway; turn left at first stop sign and right at second stop sign onto Bryan Point Road. Follow CONCERT signs to 2001 Bryan Point Road.

For more information about the wonderful outdoor amphitheater at Hard Bargain and their full concert schedule visit: www.fergusonfoundation.org/concerts.html.

Saturday July 4

AFTER THE FIREWORKS: Jazz may be gone from The 219 Restaurant, but the blues lives on. Steve Wolf and Barry Hart will be there on July 4 with an all star blues review including James Mabry on guitar and vocals, plus Jacques Johnson on sax and vocals. We play 9 pm - 1 am. 219 King St. Alexandria VA, www.219restaurant.com (703) 549-1141

Tuesday July 7 JV's Restaurant - Don't miss this one! Chick Hall and Jim Stephanson on guitar& vocals, plus Steve Wolf on bass. Show Time 9:00 - 12:30 am. JV's is located next to the Baskin Robbins at the corner of Route 50 (Arlington Blvd.) and Annandale Rd. in Falls Church VA. jvsrestaurant.com
Saturday
July 11

Dance to Swing Speak with special guest Tom Mitchell of Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks on guitar plus Bruce, Barry & Steve. Where: The Dickeyville Mill.
It's located just off I-695 near Catonsville MD. Live Music from 9:00 PM to Midnight.

For more information visit the Chiles Swing website.

Sunday August 23

The Steve Wolf & Mac Walter Duo will play an evening concert at Hard Bargain Farm in Accokeek MD. Special Guest, Barbara Martin on guitar and vocals. Showtime 7:00 PM. For directions visit: hardbargainfarm.org

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