What song skyrocketed Artie Shaw and his big band to fame and popularity? Why “Begin the Beguine” of course. Here is our tribute to this Swing Era great. Click link to see latest video.
Want to watch all our music videos on your phone, tablet, or computer? Check out our YouTube channel by clicking here: Westside Sound Big Band. Or on your TV, type the words “westside-sound” into the query line on YouTube.
Can you believe it? Our YouTube audience’s all time favorite Westside Sound video is a polka video, “Polka Madness.” So here it is again in a re-edited and re-energized form. So let it pump you up – if you like.
Want to watch all our music videos on your phone, tablet, or computer? Check out our YouTube channel by clicking here: Westside Sound Big Band. Or on your TV, type the words “westside-sound” into the query line on YouTube.
Don’t forget our next performance and party on Wednesday, August 3rd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Piano Source. This will be a traditional Big Band Jazz night, as well as great food.
The Piano Source is located at 1130 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. For information on these events, please check our website front page for directions, or call the Piano Source at 505-888-0747. The venue is smoke and alcohol-free; and there is no charge.
Once again – we celebrated Independence Day at the Piano Source in Albuquerque. Westside Sound Big Band has just re-released a video of our performance of “Armed Forces Salute.” This salute honors our armed forces and veterans, and includes hymns for the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. We hope you enjoy it – as much as we enjoyed making it.
Have the ability to watch YouTube on your TV? Access this video and our other videos directly from our YouTube channel “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.”
One of your favorite Westside Sound videos features a song made famous by Judy Garland – “You Made Me Love You.” This re-edited edition also includes two other highlights:
Want to watch all our videos on your phone, tablet, or computer? Check out our YouTube channel by clicking here: Westside Sound Big Band. Or on your TV, type the words “westside-sound” into the query line on YouTube.
Don’t forget our next performance and Independence Day party on Wednesday, July 6th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Piano Source. Come for great big band music and delicious food.
The Piano Source is located at 1130 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. For information on these events, please check our website’s front page for directions, or call the Piano Source at 505-888-0747. The venue is smoke and alcohol-free; and there is no charge.
We have re-edited one of our most popular videos – “Drums Must Never Stop.” This video highlights the unusual comic and musical talents of our bass player, James Whiton. Take it away – James.
Westside Sound Big Band will be performing in the Historic Old Town Plaza gazebo on Memorial Day, May 30th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The Cultural Services Depart of the City of Albuquerque has asked Westside Sound to give a Memorial Day concert in Albuquerque’s Historic Old Town Plaza.
So come on down, bring a lawn chair, have some fun and great food. The show is free. For more information, check out the city’s website here. Also check the front page of our website for a map and directions.
Over the past year, you-all have watched our Harry James “Two O’clock Jump” video the most several times of any of our videos. So we thought it should be refreshed, and re-edited. The new video has four highlights from our performances, including:
* Jazz standard “Birdland,”
* Glenn Miller’s “St. Louis Blues March,”
* Latin flavored “Temptation,”
* and Harry James’ “Two O’Clock Jump.”
Want to watch all our videos on your phone, tablet, or computer? Check out our YouTube channel by clicking here: “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.” Or on your TV, type the words “westside-sound” into the query line on YouTube.
Don’t forget our next performance and party on Wednesday, April 6th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Piano Source. We suspect that the audience will have a little fun with a new game we will be playing, as well as the great big band music and food.
The Piano Source is located at 1130 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. For information on these events, please check our website front page for directions, or call the Piano Source at 505-888-0747. The venue is smoke and alcohol-free; and there is no charge.
Once a year, the Wild West rides again here in Albuquerque. Westside Sound Big Band’s contribution is from our Western Night celebration in our rendition of Hank William’s country classic “Your Cheatin’ Heart.” ENJOY.
Want to watch all our videos on your phone, tablet, or computer? Check out our YouTube channel by clicking here: “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.” Or on your TV, type the words “westside-sound” into the query line on YouTube.
Don’t forget our next performance and party on Wednesday, March 2nd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Piano Source. Since St. Patrick’s day is in March, we will be playing a little “blarney” music. Come – check it out – and have a little fun.
The Piano Source is located at 1130 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. For information on these events, please check our website front page for directions, or call the Piano Source at 505-888-0747. The venue is smoke and alcohol-free; and there is no charge.
Still celebrating the new year? After all our performances in December, we are taking it easier this month. Try this video by the Westside Sound Big Band from our January performance at the “Piano Source.”
Want to watch all our videos on your phone, tablet, or computer? Check out our YouTube channel by clicking here: “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.” Or on your TV, type the words “westside-sound” into the query line on YouTube.
Don’t forget our next party on Wednesday, February 3rd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Piano Source. We will be playing some classic big-band charts, which are new to us. So it will be interesting for all of us.
The Piano Source is located at 1130 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. For information on these events, please check our website front page for directions, or call the Piano Source at 505-888-0747. The venue is smoke and alcohol-free; and there is no charge.
With our best wishes for a great holiday season, Westside Sound just released a video of the classic 1934 hit “Winter Wonderland” from our December Holiday party.
While recovering from the holidays, check out our YouTube channel by clicking here: “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.” Or type the words “westside-sound” into the YouTube query line on your media device.
Don’t forget our next party on Wednesday, January 6th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Piano Source. The venue is smoke and alcohol-free; and there is no charge.
The Piano Source is located at 1130 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. For information on these events, please check our website front page for directions, or call the Piano Source at 505-888-0747.
DID YOU MISS OUR NOVEMBER PERFORMANCE AT PIANO SOURCE? Well if you did, you can still get a taste of what those classic big band tunes sounded like, by checking out this video. Tommy Dorsey’s “Opus One” swings.
You can view this video and our other videos on your TV, if you can access YouTube directly on your TV. Just type in the words “westside-sound” into the YouTube query line on your TV. Or you can see our channel right now by clicking on this “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.”
December is the month that Rudolph, Frosty and Santa swing at the Piano Source. Our Christmas performance and party should be a big-band blast. Remember it is on Wednesday, December 2nd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The venue is smoke and alcohol-free; and there is no charge.
The Piano Source is located at 1130 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. For information on these events, please check our website front page for directions, or call the Piano Source at 505-888-0747.
