Okay what is the name of the kind of swing music where the band does call and response with the singer? Not the backup singers. The horn section. [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Dec 14, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm starting to be able to identify what social dances fit different songs, but I don't know how to describe the features of the songs that make them appropriate for different dances. Can you help me name the features of songs that make them work well for the different social dances? [more inside]
posted by philosophygeek on Oct 22, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm a single guy living in downtown Portland. I'd like to learn to dance. Swing? Ballroom? What should I learn and where can I learn it? [more inside]
posted by 2oh1 on Oct 7, 2009 - 12 answers

What's that movie in which two male thieves synchronise the timing of their heist by whistling jazz songs? [more inside]
posted by oxit on Aug 23, 2009 - 14 answers

How do you keep yourself in perpetual motion in a hammock? [more inside]
posted by crazycanuck on Jun 6, 2009 - 11 answers

Looking for the name of a house/techno club tune from the mid-90's. [more inside]
posted by nomisxid on Apr 16, 2009 - 7 answers

Swing dancing in Bogota, Colombia? [more inside]
posted by nnevvinn on Dec 21, 2008 - 2 answers

What iTunes equalizer settings will best compliment swing dance music? I listen to a lot of swing dance music, which includes older R&B/soul as well as contemporary hiphop and some pop. I know that no one equalizer setting will be perfect for such a diversity of styles and that the best test for an EQ setting is actually listening to music, but I'd like some suggestions on where to start for some general settings. [more inside]
posted by philosophygeek on Dec 3, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm trying to find some Swing/AWT gui controls for WYSIWYG slide layout authoring. What kind of search terms will help me find these (if, of course, they exist at all)? [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Nov 25, 2008 - 1 answer

I have been learning to swing dance for almost a year now, and I have enjoyed it very much. However, I will soon be traveling for an extended period of time (over six months), and will not be able to continue with my classes or lessons during that time. What can I do to keep my skills from atrophying while I am away? [more inside]
posted by philosophygeek on Oct 18, 2008 - 6 answers

What's this famous jazz/big band/swing dancing song? [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on Aug 7, 2008 - 8 answers

What is the best studio in Manhattan and/or Brooklyn for learning Swing/Lindyhop and WC Swing? Also what are the best boards where I can find a partner if I choose to later compete? [more inside]
posted by wildrain2008 on Jul 20, 2008 - 1 answer

Are there any Jive and/or Swing clubs in NYC? [more inside]
posted by wildrain2008 on Jun 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Recommend the best advanced-level Java Swing and AWT reference books you know of. [more inside]
posted by mbatch on Jun 9, 2008 - 1 answer

Is a banjo-uke tuned like a banjo or tuned like a uke? [more inside]
posted by Ollie on Apr 26, 2008 - 9 answers

How do you say " I got hit (in the head) by....(something)" I have to do an oral presentation in spanish but Im not sure how to say I was....i got hit? Im telling a story of when i got hit in the head with a swing...i have to use imperfect and preterite tense....any ideas
posted by madmamasmith on Mar 1, 2008 - 10 answers

I need reference for an outfit for a Swing themed party. [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Feb 5, 2008 - 9 answers

How do you stop a tree swing from twisting? [more inside]
posted by zeoslap on Jan 19, 2008 - 10 answers

Seattle area jazz/swing bands (for a wedding reception)? Google offers a big-ass list. But you have thoughtful, intelligent recommendations. Please to hope me?
posted by fatllama on Jan 7, 2008 - 2 answers

What are some more great Johnny Gimble recordings? [more inside]
posted by sully75 on Nov 21, 2007 - 1 answer

SongFilter: Sad love song, big band era. [more inside]
posted by dhartung on Jun 17, 2007 - 4 answers

I'd like to take my sweetheart dancing tonight in NYC. Not hip-hop or grinding, but something almost like a wedding reception - good classics for dancing, maybe some swing, maybe some rock and roll, maybe some country, maybe the twist - I definitely want to twirl her across the dance floor. We're not expert dancers we just want to go have some fun, and cheap-to-free is good too. We're coming from Astoria but anywhere in the city works for me. Pre-dancing dinner suggestions would be nice too. [more inside]
posted by pithy comment on Apr 13, 2007 - 4 answers

Music-for-studying-for-the-@#%#-bar-exam-filter: Please help me balm the pain of preparing for this miserable test by recommending excellent music that's either wholely instrumental or not in English. [more inside]
posted by palmcorder_yajna on Feb 18, 2007 - 38 answers

I'm looking for a great place to go swing dancing in New York City. [more inside]
posted by Freen on Jan 29, 2007 - 4 answers

Song From the movie DINER? [more inside]
posted by jbelkin on Dec 25, 2006 - 3 answers

My name is Georges. On the ground lies a golf ball. In my hands, a driver. I know nothing about golf. Help me develop habits to hit the ball perfectly every time I step up to it.
posted by Mach3avelli on Aug 7, 2006 - 16 answers

Yeah, but what's the real difference between 3/4 and 6/8 time? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Aug 6, 2006 - 23 answers

Looking for a song, with not many clues... [more inside]
posted by TiredStarling on Apr 11, 2006 - 17 answers

Help me find a good swing dance teacher(s) for private lessons in Los Angeles!
posted by anonymoose on Feb 13, 2006 - 2 answers

Are there any effective learn-to-dance DVDs? For Swing, Ballroom, or Salsa? [more inside]
posted by anonymoose on Jan 5, 2006 - 10 answers

I'm DJ'ing Thursday with my shiny new iPod nano. Only problem is, Apple doesn't see it fit to include neat playlist options such as fadeouts or 2 to 10 second delays (this is important for what I'm doing.) Help! [more inside]
posted by Happydaz on Sep 29, 2005 - 15 answers

Where are the best ways/places to learn to swing dance in Los Angeles? How about Tango? Salsa? How does one get through the initial stage of being awkward and confused towards actually having fun with a given dance? [more inside]
posted by sirion on May 29, 2005 - 3 answers