Gershwin, Ellington, Cole Porter, Jobim, Django and more
Perfect soundscape for any event
We play for you -- our audience -- not just for us. Whether as background music or featured musicians, you can expect us to provide a perfect experience for any setting.
9 reviews
Reese L.
July 18, 2017Every minute of working with Swingularity! was fantastic. The booking process was clear and easy; Claudia is super friendly and fun to work with. She came by the day before to look at the spot they'd be performing and answer last-minute questions from me, and when the event arrived, I really didn't even need to do a single thing. They got there early, set up, and started playing at 6 on the dot, all the way through the end. Their music was great—perfectly upbeat, fun, and just loud enough for folks in our busy restaurant to hear! I've already asked them to reserve our date for next year :)
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Swing Band
Denise D.
July 10, 2017Swingularity is a wonderfully versatile band! They played at Studios Eleven in Oakland for my art show opening and provided the perfect music. From Brazilian jazz to show tunes, with samba, swing and Django all mixed in. Very professional, accommodating and easy to work with. Claudia and the band are fabulous. Five Stars!
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Swing Band
Claire W.
November 6, 2016Our experience was fantastic. This is one of the best local acoustic swing bands I've every heard! They are very professional, easy to work with and fun. Great dance music, "we could not refrain" my friend exclaimed.
Hired as: Swing Band
David F.
December 13, 2015I have been privileged to follow Swingularity for a year now. I make every effort to see them if at all possible. Talented individuals that exponentially become more so when together as a group. Please check them out you will not be disappointed!
Hired as: Acoustic Band
Larry W.
December 6, 2015I've been to at least 5 of their shows. They are terrific, always great energy! Always a fun time!
Hired as: Swing Band
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
We are professionals who will provide prompt and friendly communication, clear agreements, on time band arrival/departure and quick and non invasive set up and take down of equipment. We understand that situations often change and we will do our best to accommodate you and provide the best experience.
We will arrive at least one hour before the event to set up. We will dress accordingly depending on the situation. We will play as many 50 minute set as requested and we will take a 15 minute break between sets unless requested otherwise. If requested, we can provide pre-recorded music playing during breaks. If we are using our P.A. system the hosts are welcome to use it for toasts or announcements during breaks.
Swingularity ! was formed in 2012 (originally as Fascinatin' Rhythm) have have been gigging steadily since then.
While the infectious combination of acoustic guitars, stand-up bass and violins is reminiscent of the Hot Club sounds of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, the band stretches into other directions as it covers the best of the Great American Songbook standards of the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s, along with more modern material.
The musicians of Swingularity! come from an eclectic background of bluegrass, trad jazz, hot club, pop, rock, and more, but have come together to craft a sound that is emotionally expressive, sophisticated and highly creative.
For general events we ask for the use of 2 armless chairs and access to 2 AC electrical outlet and we can provide the rest including sound system.
Generally, a12' X 12' space is sufficient. If the venue is outside, we need a flat shaded area to set up.
Friday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Oakland, CA
Sunday
Jazz and Wine
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Cultural Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Oakland, CA
Saturday
Anniversary Party
5:30pm - 9:00pm
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Oakland, CA
A Felicidade
A Kiss To Build a Dream On
After You've Gone
Ain't Misbehavin
All of Me
All The Things You Are
Almost Like Being in Love
Amapola
Anything Goes
As Time Goes By
Autumn Leaves
Avalon
Baby Face
Back Home in Indiana
Begin the Beguine
Besame Mucho
Beyond the Sea
Black and Blue
Blue Drag
Blue Nova
Blue Room
Blue Skies
Bossa Dorado
Brazil
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Bye Bye Blackbird
Bye Bye Blues
Cabaret
Caravan
Charleston
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Cheek to Cheek
Close Your Eyes
Coquette
Crazy Rhythm
Desafinado
Dinah
Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Don't Worry 'Bout Me
Dream a Little Dream
East of the Sun
Easter Parade
Easy to Love
Embraceable You
Exactly Like You
Fascinatin' Rhythm
Fly Me to the Moon
Forty Second Street
Four
Godfather Theme
Goody Goody
Gypsi Swing
Hallelujah
Hello Dolly
Honeysuckle Rose
Hooray For Hollywood
How About You
How High the Moon
I Can't Believe That You're In Love w/Me
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
I Get a Kick Out of You
I Got Rhythm
I Left My Heart in SF
I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart
I Surrender, Dear
I Will Survive
I'll Remember April
I'll See You In My Dreams
I'm Confessin'
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter
I'm in the Mood For Love
Isn't It Romantic?
It Don't Mean a Thing
It Had Better Be Tonight
It Had to Be You
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
It's All Right With Me
It's De-Lovely
It's Only a Paper Moon
I've Had My Moments
Just One of Those Things
La Vie En Rose
Lady is a Tramp
Let's Do It
Let's Fall in Love
Lover Come Back to Me
Makin' Whoopee
Manha de Carnaval (Black Orpheus)
Marie
Meditation
Melodie au Crepuscule
Midnight in Moscow
Minor Swing
Moon River
Moonglow
More
My Blue Heaven
My Melancholy Baby
Nearness of You, The
Night and Day
Oh Lady Be Good
On a Slow Boat to China
On the Sunny Side of the Street
One I Love, The
Our Love is Year to Stay
Out of Nowhere
Over the Rainbox
Pennies From Heaven
Perdido
Petite Fleur
Pick Yourself Up
Puttin on the Ritz
Recado Bossa Nova
Red Roses For a Blue Lady
Rosetta
Russian Lullabye
Samba de Orfeu
Satin Doll
September in the Rain
September Song
Shadow of Your Smile, The
Shakin' the Blues Away
Sheik of Araby
Side by Side
So In Love
Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
Someday Sweetheart
Star Eyes
Stardust
Stompin' at the Savoy
Summertime
Sway
Sweet Georgia Brown
Sweet Lorraine
Swing Gitane
S'Wonderful
Take the "A" Train
Tangerine
Tchavolo Swing
Tea For Two
Tears
That Old Feeling
There Will Never Be Another You
There's a Small Hotel
They Can't Take That Away From Me
This Can't Be Love
This Masquerade
Tico Tico
Til There Was You
Time After Time
Tonight
Too Marvelous For Words
Totals
Under Paris Skies
Up a Lazy River
Very Thought of You
Walking My Baby Back Home
Wave
Way You Look Tonight
What is This Thing Called Love
Whatever Lola Wants
When Day is Done
When You're Smiling
Whispering
Witchcraft
Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
You Are the Sunshine of My Life
You Do Something to Me
You Took Advantage of Me
You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To
Zing Went the Strings
Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli, Billie Holiday, Bob Wills, Chet Baker, Cole Porter, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, George & Ira Gershwin, Henry Mancini, Hoagie Carmichael, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Rodgers & Hart, and countless others.
We will provide sound system
Acoustic Band
