Musical Talent!

Live Bands

Corner Pocket Jazz Band

The Corner Pocket Jazz Band, Led by Jon Tigert, of Baltimore, MD, is dedicated to celebrating the swinging sounds of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Jon collects musicians from local areas to form new combinations of talented artists and sounds so the band is always unique!

Wilmington Big Band

The Wilmington Big Band is a 17-piece orchestra dedicated to the preservation of the American original art of big band music. Reminiscent of Wrightsville Beach’s own Lumina Ballroom where true showmen like Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey entertained audiences, the Wilmington Big Band combines a mixture of timeless standards and hip pop tunes that will keep you swinging all night long.

A favorite for dances, wedding receptions, parties, concerts, fundraisers, corporate events and club dates, the Wilmington Big Band boasts superior talent with the area’s top musicians and vocalists.

DJs

Laura began DJ’ing in Greenville, NC in 2001 for the yet-to-be-formed ECU Swing Dance Club, chosen by default because she had the most swing CDs (which, at the time, was about 10). Since then, her music collection has expanded greatly to become a joyous selection of swinging music. She loves female vocalists, bouncy instrumental tunes, songs with lyrics that make her laugh, and, above all, hot trombone solos.

Laura Windley

Photo Credit: Hilary Mercer Photography

Deena Stuckey

Deena's journey into swing dancing began eight years ago in Charlotte, NC. Her initial fascination with Lindy Hop was kindled by her profound love for jazz music, particularly the soul-stirring rhythms and melodies of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and other luminaries of the era. She immersed herself deeper into Lindy Hop, and she found herself drawn to regional dance events. These gatherings not only provided a platform for her to refine her Lindy Hop skills but also served as a means to embrace an array of styles like Balboa, Collegiate Shag, St. Louis Shag, and Heel Shag. With each step, twist, and turn, Deena's journey continues to be guided by the timeless melodies of jazz, and living traditions of Lindy Hop.