Free swing dance lessons at 6 PM before The Westerlees bring vintage swing to The Argo.
Swing Jazz Wednesdays at The Argo is your chance to experience the lively sounds of The Westerlees, a band that brings the charm of early 20th-century Western Swing to life. With a lineup featuring steel guitar, fiddle, and clarinet, they capture the humor and danceability of the genre. The event kicks off with free swing dance lessons, making it accessible for everyone, whether you're a seasoned dancer or just curious to learn.
The Argo, located in Whitefish Bay, provides a welcoming space with a full bar and kitchen service, ensuring you can enjoy a drink or meal while soaking in the music. The Westerlees' performances are known for their engaging and nostalgic sound, perfect for a midweek musical escape. It's a casual, fun evening where you can either sit back and listen or hit the dance floor.
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Arrive by 6:00 PM for the free swing dance lesson. It's a great way to warm up and meet other dancers before the main event starts at 7:00 PM.
Free parking is available, but it fills up quickly. Consider arriving early to secure a spot, especially if you plan to attend the dance lesson at 6:00 PM.
Join us for Swing Jazz Wednesday at The Argo, a new weekly tradition bringing live swing to Milwaukee's North Shore — one band, one night, every Wednesday. The Westerlees swing band plays both rare and popular tunes from the early 20th Century. Steel Guitar, Fiddle, Clarinet all come together to recreate the standard Western Swing lineup of the 1930's. Everything from the Light Crust Doughboys to Bob Wills to Hank Williams is performed with levity and humor. Swing-era standards are carefully selected and arranged for maximum danceabilty. They also have many original tunes that capture the drollery of the Western Swing genre. The band was founded in 2014 by singer and steel guitarist, Patrick Brenner. The band also includes Ed Novak on Guitar, Ben Holt on Upright Bass, Allen Russell on Fiddle, Jerry Kaye on Sax and Clarinet, Frank Gualtieri on Trombone, Amanda Mae on vocals, and a rotating cast of other soloists and vocalists, each bringing their own expertise and personality to the delectably nostalgic sound and performance of the Westerlees. Come see what audiences at county fairs, swing dances, weddings, street festivals and dive bars have been buzzing about. You are guaranteed to be entertained!
