Entertainment Series of Irving

American Big Band
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Take the A-Train back to the days of Lindy Hopping, Zoot suits and Stompin’ at the Savoy. Utilizing many of the original arrangements of the famous swing era, orchestra employs the breathtaking talents of 11 jazz musicians. They’ll literally “blow you away!” Paired with 8 incredible singers and dancers, as well as unforgettable hit songs from the end of the Depression Era through World War II, this show spotlights how the “sound of hope” changed and entire generation and altered the course of American Music forever.

The Jim Cullum Jazz Band
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Fans of pre-war jazz music and Public Radio International are undoubtedly sure to be fans, if they are not already. This well established, celebrated seven-piece group has broadcasts their acclaimed radio show Riverwalk, Live From the Landing from San Antonio, Texas since 1988, and is dedicated to preserving and extending the great voices of classic early jazz: King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Bob Crosby Bobcats, Fats Waller, Eddie Condon and many more.

The Coats
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Few a capella vocal ensmbles - in fact, virtually none - have as many celebrities as fans. Why do The Coats? Because, after years of performing and/or recording for such big shows as NBC’s hit comedy Fraiser and The Jenny Jones Show, with such household names as The Beach Boys, Jay Leno and Hall & Oates, President of the United States, people everywhere“...just can’t believe what they do with their voices.” They have won the National Harmony Sweepstakes, have been nominated for an INDIE award and have been recognized as the most requested college act in the U.S.

For tickets call: 972-790-0705 or 972-252-3838