Led by guitarist Mike DiBari, this tight knit combo hones in on the classic guitar driven Swing of the 30’s and 40’s. Their sound derives from guitar stylists such as Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt and Les Paul, while also paying tribute to Swing era greats such as Lionel Hampton and the King Cole Trio. This band has played to rave reviews and continues to get better with each appearance at Uptown Swing.

Holiday Swing Dance Party

The Love Dogs have been playing for Swing dancers for many years with their high energy mix of Swing, Jump Blues and New Orleans style R&B. They are often adding to their repertoire of both original and covers and provide a great variety of fun tunes that are made for dancing. Here are just a few remarks from the critics:

“The party vibe recalls Louis Prima’s band with Keely Smith and Sam Butera, but with modern flourishes and funkier sensibilities.”

Toni Lynn Washington started her career as a Jazz singer when she was a young girl. Her Mom took her to clubs in Boston and she would get up and sing with the band. Eventually she added Blues and over the years she has been nominated for multiple W. C. Handy Awards, widely regarded as the highest honors for Blues artists in the U.S. We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful talent here in Boston and are thrilled to have Toni Lynn Washington back for an excellent night of Swing!