Early jazz, 20's-30's swinging blues, western swing, and bluegrass, played on guitar, ukulele/banjo, upright bass with vocal harmonies.
Time period is mostly early 1900's through 1950's string band, and also includes Doc Watson / Bob Dylan.
Lively and danceable, perfect for cocktail hour, parties and receptions!
3 reviews
Rachel B.
January 10, 2026Thanks so much to the Swinglers! They took the gig with hardly any notice, were incredibly professional, and can play like the Dickens! They sound amazing and they really made the event feel special. Great vibes, highly recommend!
Hired as: Bluegrass Band
Swinglers Band
Thank you Rachel! It was an honor performing for your family! The celebration was so thoughtful, and your father's story was so inspiring!
Heather K.
August 16, 2024Very professional, gave me no headaches in the booking or set-up. Guests loved their music, perfect sound level, talented musicians.
Hired as: Bluegrass Band
S H.
August 1, 2024If you are looking for music outside the usual, but great for the ear with a sound that makes your customers happy and want to stay for "one more round", you ought to hire the Swinglers. They are a hard working, high energy group with an old-school, kind of blue-grassy sound. Professional in all their interactions, they are great to work with. They show up on time, get along with everyone, can handle constructive feedback, and are a delight to listen to. Much of their music is from a songbook that dates back maybe 100 years (I might be wrong on this), but somehow it sounds fresh and engaging and I have received nothing but compliments when they have played at my restaurant.
Hired as: Bluegrass Band
Swinglers Band
Thanks! We love working with you and playing at your restaurant!
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, German
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
We provide a swingy sound that is perfect for mingling and dancing! We can also play some fast banjo tunes if the event is looking for an energy boost!
We have a sound system and can easily play for crowds of a couple hundred people.
When requested, we also cand add an excellent fiddle / mandolin player!
We are great for cocktail hour, wedding receptions, parties of all types indoors or outside.
The Swinglers Band is an acoustic early jazz / western swing / bluegrass / string band trio that includes vocals and vocal harmonies, upright bass, guitar, and banjo / ukulele. The band can be upgraded to include fiddle / mandolin.
We are from the Providence RI and Boston MetroWest area.
Our repertoire includes early jazz, western swing, bluegrass, string band and much more! Fun for kids and adults of all ages!
Our bassist is in the RI bluegrass hall of fame for his vocal and instrumental prowess, and our guitarist is a swing-styled virtuoso.
Please feel free to contact us! We look forward to performing at your event!
Normally we only require outlets for the sound system.
Additional lighting available upon request.
Friday
Personal Occasion
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Providence, RI
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Watertown, MA
Blue Night - Hot Rize
Jambalaya - Hank Williams
Cherokee Shuffle - Bluegrass standard
If I knew Just What to Say - The Amazing Rhythm Aces
Sugar Moon - Bob Wills
Lady Be Good - George Gershwin
Take the A Train - Strayhorn
Tear it Down - Memphis Jug Band
Della's Long Brown Hair - The Amazing Rhythm Aces
More Pretty Girls Than One - Doc Watson
EMD - David Grisman
Shiek of Araby - Fats Waller
Miss Molly - Bob Wills
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie - Fats Waller
Greensleeves (swing version)
Sittin' on Top of the World
Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues - Pete Seeger
Pallet on the Floor - Traditional
Alabama Jubilee
Listen to the Mockingbird
Don't Be Ashamed of Your Age - Willie Nelson
Sweet Georgi Brown
Anytime - Happy Lawson
Lonesome Feeling - Osborne Brothers
Crossing Muddy Waters - John Hiatt
Deep River Blues - Doc Watson
Lowlands - Gary Scruggs / Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Stealin' - Memphis Jug Band / Garcia / Grisman
Blue Railroad Train - Watson / Rice
Georgia Rose - Bill Monroe
I'll be Your Baby Tonight - Bob Dylan
Nine Pound Hammer - Traditional
Tomorrow is a long Time - Bob Dylan
AND MANY MORE!!!
Doc Watson
Garcia / Grisman
Fats Waller
Duke Ellington
Bob Wills
Hank Williams
Memphis Jug Band
Spade Cooley
Sonny Rollins
Bluegrass Standards
Hot Rize
Pete Seeger
Osborne Brothers
Tony Rice
Willie Nelson
Outlets if sound system is required.
Shelter if playing outdoors in sun / wind / rain.
Heater if playing outdoors in cold weather.
Acoustic Band
