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All Night Entertainment presents the 
Battle of the Bands 
at the BIG3 Swing Dance
Saturday, March 21, 2015
at the 
Masonic Temple Crystal Ballroom in Detroit.

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31 musicians will battle head-to-head!

Two-time defending champs, 15-piece
Swingmania vs.

Six-time winners, 16-piece
Paul King & 
The Rhythm Society Orchestra

Swingmania from Toledo plays a wide variety of the classic swing and big band music of 

Miller, Ellington and Basie 

plus favorites such as Sinatra, Fitzgerald, Cole, Prima and Presley. 

They have a solid hold on the swing scene in Northwest Ohio.

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PK&RSO from Detroit specializes in swing from the mid-1930s through late 1940s. 

Its sound is influenced by Count Basie and Harry James and has covered the top swing venues throughout the Midwest. 

The band has been nominated for Detroit Music Awards including 

Best Big Band/Swing artists, Outstanding Jazz Vocalist and Outstanding Jazz Instrumentalists.

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Dancers of all skill levels are welcome. 
Many come just to enjoy the sights and sounds. 
Dress is semi-formal or vintage attire. 
General admission begins at 6:30 p.m. with a dance lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. 
The bands will battle  from 8:15 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 
There is a cash bar available throughout the evening. 
Recommended dress is semi-formal or vintage attire. 
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Tickets are $25 per person in advance or at the door. 
Add $5 for the optional lesson. 
Parking (usually $10/vehicle) is available in: 

• The Masonic Temple's north parking lot
• On the west side of 2nd Avenue
• On the southwest corner of Temple and Cass
• On the southeast corner of Temple and Cass

There is a lot in front of the main Masonic entrance that is not associated with the Temple but is usually available for $20.

The BIG3s pull dancers and non-dancers from all ages together for incredible evenings of music and dance. 

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