Booking
posted on August 22, 2011
The 18-piece Beantown Swing Orchestra, featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens, NYC jazz vocalist Laura Brunner, and (when available) American Idol contestant Jen Hirsh, is perfect for classy weddings and galas – see for yourself in the video compilation below.
Encompassing almost a century of great music, the band’s repertoire caters to all generations, all performed in the big band style:
- Swing Era, Great Gadsby—classic big band hits from the 1930s and 1940s
- Rat Pack—authentic Sinatra arrangements from the 1950s and 1960s
- Classic R&B, rock and roll, and doo-wop from the 1950s and 1960s
- Popular songs (including showtunes and movie themes) to the present
For specific themed events, available options include:
- 4- to 18-piece string section
- period tuxedos with two-tone shoes for men, vintage-style dresses and hairdos for women
- Lindy Hop swing dance instructors
Visit the band’s YouTube channel for more live performance videos, as well as music videos, interviews, and documentaries.
For booking and all other inquiries, contact the director Frank Hsieh at director@beantownswing.com, or call
617-272-5730 (New England)
917-830-5730 (New York and all other areas)


Shows
Click above for a complete list of past and upcoming performances.
| 04/06/12 | swing dance | Charlestown, MA |
| 04/07/12 | wedding | Boston, MA |
| 04/14/12 | swing dance | Hardwick, MA |
| 05/04/12 | corporate gala | Warwick, RI |
| 05/12/12 | corporate gala | Boston, MA |
| 06/21/12 | corporate gala | Rockport, ME |
| 07/28/12 | wedding | Newport, RI |
| 08/09/12 | outdoor concert | Ipswich, MA |
| 08/11/12 | wedding | Windham, NH |
| 11/03/12 | wedding | Boston, MA |