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