| "SWINGTHING" which is run by Solway Music, is a 4 | | | | electric bass which gives him access to a wide range |
| 5 piece jazz/swing band which is available for | | | | of genres. He is currently receiving lessons from |
| weddings, celebrations, functions and corporate | | | | Zoltan Dekany and formerly from Iain Crawford of |
| events. The band specialises in jazz and swing music | | | | the Scottish Symphony. |
| in the "rat pack" style but is equally at ease | | | | Dave Thompson - drums. Dave is a highly |
| performing in a variety of genres. To underline this | | | | experienced percussionist who has played |
| versatility, Swingthing recently had the pleasure of | | | | professionallly in Europe and the Middle East. Having |
| performing for Camilla Dallerup and Ian Waite in a | | | | learned his trade in Birmingham he moved north |
| ballroom dancing weekend held at the Lodore Falls | | | | where he now resides. |
| hotel on the shore of Lake Derwentwater near | | | | Swingthing are also able to perform in a variety of |
| Keswick. | | | | formats. Brian Melville is already an accomplished |
| A prominent feature of "Swingthing" is the fabulous | | | | lounge pianist and performs regularly in local hotels |
| voice of Ronnie Walker who styles himself on Frank | | | | but he is equally at home performing in a duo with |
| Sinatra. Ronnie has been on the circuit for many | | | | any member of the band. Similarly, performing as a |
| years and has performed in venues all over the | | | | trio, Swingthing have a wide ranging rpertoire of jazz |
| country. He is not limited to one particular style , | | | | and have available Jonathan Melville on saxophones as |
| however, and is perfectly at home with rock n roll | | | | and when requested . The band is not limited to any |
| and other dance music. | | | | particular style. To further expand and underline the |
| He is ably accompanied by Brian Melville -keys. Brian | | | | appeal of Swingthing, the band has available two girl |
| has been a musician for many years and has | | | | singers who perform with the band in completely |
| performed in a variety of venues in the UK and | | | | different styles. Caroline Sweeney, who has |
| Europe. His first love is jazz music but is not averse | | | | performed at a number of venues, is very much in |
| to playing any type of music when the occasion | | | | the Billy Holliday and Madeline Peyroux mold. Joanne |
| arises. Favourite bands include Chick Corea Electrik | | | | Rudd, "Jo Jo", is in a very different style and |
| Band, The Yellowjackets, Dave Weckl Band and | | | | specialises in music by Norah Jones and Katie Melua. |
| Dave Brubeck Quartet. Brian is currently playing a | | | | Joanne is going to be an integral part of the set up. |
| Roland FP3 electric piano and a Korg M1 synthesizer | | | | Contact with Solway Music is possible at .... |
| Laurence Blackadder - bass. Laurence is a relative | | | | You can listen to a podcast about Swingthing by |
| newcomer on the scene but has made rapid progress | | | | going to the Solway Music website and scrolling to " |
| on his 150 year old French bass. He also plays 6 string | | | | Podcasts....Podcasts......Podcasts". |