The Swingsets

Phoenix, AZ

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Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

Founded by Guitarist Teak Porter and Drummer Devin Goodfellow, The Swingsets are a Jazz/Swing Duo inspired by the music of the 1940s and 50s. The duo bring a vintage sound to modern day Pheonix Arizona. The group has worked with many venues spanning shopping centers, restaurants, Jazz clubs, private events, and more. Together they bring a fun and entertaining show to the greater Phoenix area.

Recently they released an EP featuring Grammy award winning guest musicians titled “The Boondoggle Chronicles”


Reviews

3 reviews

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Joan J.

March 14, 2025

Perfect Happy Hour Music!

We heard/saw the Swingsets at a Brisket and Burgers event at Saguaro Lake Ranch. WOW! Incredibly gifted 2 young men...the whole party was lifted by their tempos and voices. I will be contacting them for my next house party...suitable for indoor and outdoor performances. Clever name and musical talent beyond their (combined! years). Well Played, Bravo!

Hired as: Swing Band


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David D.

November 3, 2024

Old souls

I heard them from a distance at first. As I got closer I realized it was live music and great jazz standards. I assumed it was a couple people my age (I’ve been playing jazz for 50 years) and was BLOWN away when I saw these two! They’re way young with the chops of seasoned pros - comfortable with standards and totally professional. The old Gibson arch top and the kitschy drum set up added to the ambience and to my amazement. Great music from great musicians!!!

Hired as: Swing Band


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Thomas P.

May 12, 2023

Young and fun!

I got to see these young men perform at an event at BOHO Farms in downtown Phoenix. I love that they were playing classic jazz and swing music.

Hired as: Guitarist, Jazz Band

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 90 - 210 minutes

What to expect

here's a few things to know:
We play as a two piece group, but if needed we can try to add a 3rd person to the group.

We like to show up 15-20 minutes early to set up, sometimes more depending on what equipment we need to provide. once we get set up, we play our killer set of old school Jazz/Swing music for the allotted amount of time, then once we're finished we pack up and take off.

If a gig is exceeding an hour in length, we do expect a 10-15 minute break every hour. this gives us time to drink some water, sell our merchandise and use the restroom.

We have a small selection of items like T-shirts, coasters and other assorted things with our name on them. This helps us make a little extra cash and advertise our group. Should you wish for us not to sell our merch, or have special instructions about how we do so, please let us know.

About

We're your friendly neighborhood Jazz/Swing band here to satisfy your Jazz/Swing needs!
The perfect choice for your next event, we're a couple of friends who love playing the music of the 40s and 50s. the band members have played music professionally for several years, playing as guests in several bands, session musicians, music instructors and solo artists. typically we play as a two piece band, consisting of guitar, drums and vocals, but we're often joined by a guest musician or two! we'd love it if you'd hire us for your next event, especially since we already made awesome band T-shirts.
Thanks! -The Swingsets

Additional booking notes

We are capable of providing our own sound system, however we often charge a little extra depending on what exactly is needed. Should the venue provide it's own sound, we need 3 mics for vocals, guitar and snare, as well as 1-2 DI boxes for our standard 2 piece band set up. we don't have any specific needs for lighting or staging, just as long as we have space for the number of band members and instruments present.

Services offered

Set list

We often add or take away songs from our setlist based on the type of event, songs we've learned or written, etc. But here's a handful of our favorite standard tunes from previous sets:
Blue Moon
Ain't Misbehavin'
Swingin' on a star
Smoke rings
Pennies from heaven
All of Me
Two sleepy people
If I had my way
My window faces the south
Blue skies
Made for Wesley
Minnie the Moocher
Making Believe
Rose of San Antone
Georgia on my mind

Influences and inspiration

This group is mainly influenced by the artists of the 40s and 50s. artist's like The Mills Brothers, Fats Waller, Bing Crosby, Django Reindhart, amongst many others who are often covered or have had influence over the group. Over the years we've played a multitude of different types of music. Everything from Bluegrass, to Rock, to Country, and Worship music have influenced us as players and music lovers.

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