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Westwind Swing Band
The Twin Cities Premier Swing Band Featuring Music from the 1920's-1940's
Westwind Swing Band's Mission:
To preserve and perform classic Swing Era and similarly styled music, as recorded by the original artists.
Westwind Swing Band is a traditional 18 piece big band with lead vocalist Robyn Chargo. We perform at a variety of venues from wineries, swing dances, weddings and other private events to city parks and senior centers.
Our songbook includes tunes by iconic band leaders such as Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw and more.
A few of the venues we've played:
Parley Lake Winery - Waconia
Schram Vineyards - Waconia
Crow River Winery - Hutchinson
Excelsior Brewing - Excelsior
InBound Brewing - Minneapolis
TC Swing, 1st Saturday Dance - Minneapolis
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum - Chanhassen
City of Minneapolis Minnehaha Falls Park - Minneapolis
City of Minneapolis Lake Harriet Band Shell - Minneapolis
City of Wayzata Music In The Park - Wayzata
Como Park Pavillion - St. Paul
Wabasha Street Caves - St. Paul
Edinborough Park - Edina
Mears Park - St. Paul
Hastings Music in The Park - Hastings
Centennial Lakes Park - Edina
Blaine Performance in The Park - Blaine
Saint Paul Athletic Club - Saint Paul
Doubletree Park Place - West End
Semple Mansion - Minneapolis
Loft at Studio J - Stillwater
Guardian Angels - Oakdale
Various Senior Centers
A few of the songs from our sets:
Take The A Train
Sing Sing Sing
In The Mood
All That Jazz
Sentimental Journey
A String of Pearls
Bei Mir Bist du Shön
Begin The Beguine
Pennsylvania 6-5000
It Had to Be You
Love Me or Leave Me
Blue Skies
Jumpin' At the Woodside
Maple Leaf Rag
Summertime
As Time Goes By
April in Paris
I Can't Give You Anything but Love
I Have Eyes
Saint Louis Blues March
Cheek to Cheek
The Man I Love
My Baby Just Cares For Me
KUDOS FROM OUR CROWDS....
"Best swing band ever!"
–Mary P.
"You were so fantastic. We had a great time!"
–Elisabeth C.
"You guys were amazing today!"
–Wendi R.
"Your band is a breath of fresh air!"
–Faith P.
"Amazing show!"
–Linda H.
"This band is so fantastic!!"
–Christine S.
"Absolutely awesome music and watched people dancing. So much fun."
–Barbara W.
"Wow! It was so much truly "All Family" fun! Lisa L. and I are hooked on Swing now for sure..."
Stieg S.
"A great swing band!!"
–Mary P. E.
Mears Park
Wabasha Street Caves
Wabasha Street Caves
Parley Lake Winery
City of Wayzata Music in the Park
Group Photo
Wabasha Street Caves
Need a swing band for your next event ?
We're READY and excited to play for you!
CONTACT US AT:
Via Facebook Messenger @
https://www.facebook.com/westwindswing/
or Call Steve Chargo
952-994-7758
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If you have media or press-related questions, please contact us at westwindswing@gmail.com
We are available for your listening and dancing pleasure! We perform at a variety of venues from wineries, swing dances, weddings and other private events to city parks and senior centers. We are the First Thursday of the month Swing Band at the Wabasha Street Caves Thursday night Swing Nights.
Typical venues that work well for us are ballrooms, banquet and concert halls, city park band shells, community centers, party rooms, wineries, breweries, retirement communities, and senior residences.
We are becoming a Twin Cities wedding band of note with several recent bookings and we are already booking into 2023-24! Call now to check availability and reserve your date!
If you are interested in having us play for your event, please contact Steve Chargo at 952-994-7758. You may also email us at westwindswing@gmail.com.