About this Event

We are excited to welcome Grammy-award-winning drummer Josh Collazo and his Jazzboree to the Carrillo Ballroom! A popular band for swing dancers throughout SoCal, we got 'em here on July 17! º Admission is still just $20 for a full evening of live music. **Cash only at the door** º Come at 7:30 p.m. for a class before the dance! Choose Beginning Swing with Lindsey Kasehagen or Balboa with Bridget and Robbie Hughes. º Lessons are included in the price of admission, and please be prompt. The doors to classes closes at 7:40. º Live music from Josh Collazo's Jazzboree 8:30 - 11:30. Bring a friend! º We'll have prize drawings at the break. º As always, no partner necessary and you may come as you are. BIO: Josh Collazo is a Los Angeles based drummer who specializes in playing 1930's/40's jazz and swing with various groups across the nation. In addition to drumming, Josh writes and arranges original jazz compositions for his own group - Josh Collazo's Jazzboree - as well as his previous group, Candy Jacket Jazz Band. Outside of his jazz drumming career, Josh has also been a member of Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros since 2007. The group accepted their first Grammy in 2013 for the long-form video documentary, Big Easy Express. ESMZ's 2009 hit single, "Home", is certified platinum, selling over 1 million copies, with albums, "Up From Below" and "Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Self-titled" being certified gold. You can also hear his original compositions in the Eddie Murphy film, Mr. Church, as well as the short film, Three Women, directed by Alex Beh. Josh has also provided the drums for Disney Junior's Muppet Babies. In addition to touring around the world extensively over the last 20+ years, he has also performed on the Late Show with David Letterman, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Yo Gabba Gabba, The Bachelor, and Austin City Limits. *** Upcoming dances August 21 – Dawn and Her Daybreakers September 18 – San Lyon October 16 – Aileen Quinn and The Leapin’ Lizards

Dance Styles

balboa (50%)
Lindy Hop (50%)

Organizer

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Santa Barbara Friday Night Swing Dance