Tommy Dorsey’s “Opus One” Video Swings

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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.”

Christmas Music in Swing Style of the 40s and 50s

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.

Oktoberfest Video a Blast

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WHAT DO WE PLAY AT OKTOBERFEST? – A POLKA

Try this polka medley video by the Westside Sound Big Band from our October performance at the “Piano Source.”

Do you get YouTube on your TV? Then access this video and our other videos directly from our YouTube channel “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.”

November is Big Band Month – Listen to the Music of the 40s

We will be focusing on music from Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and many other 1940s greats.  Remember our next performance is Wednesday, November 4th 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 505-883-0747.

“Kansas City” Video Rocks

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SINGING “KANSAS CITY” AT A HAWAIIAN PARTY??  – and WHY NOT!!
Try this video by the Westside Sound Big Band from our August performance at the “Piano Source.”  The band is “jamming” on this one.

Do you get YouTube on your TV? Then access this video and our other videos directly from our YouTube channel “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.”

Will it be an Oktoberfest? – or an Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Party this month?

Find out – what’s going to happen at this month’s party!  Remember our next performance is on October 7th 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 505-883-0747.

New Video Celebrates Hawaiian Music

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There were no beach towels, but we did have hula dancers in grass skirts, and Hawaiian food at our August party.  Check out this video.  Sorry guys – the hula dancers were off camera.

Do you get YouTube on your TV? Then access this video and our other videos directly from our YouTube channel “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.” Just type in “westside sound” in their query line, and they will get you there.

Next Monthly Party is in October – Did you say Oktoberfest? Polka?

Someone in our band likes polkas. To find out who, put our next monthly performance and party on your calendar – October 7th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Piano Source.  Check our website front page for directions.

“Drums Must Never Stop” Video Released

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Why must the drumming never stop on a certain tropical island?  Learn why — in Westside Sound’s latest video about a “fabled” visit to a tropical paradise.

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.”

Don’t Miss Our Next Monthly Performance & Dance Party September 2nd at the Piano Source

September is New Mexico State Fair time in Albuquerque.  With that in mind, we will have a western theme at our next party on September 2nd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Piano Source in Albuquerque. 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 505-883-0747.

Independence Day / Armed Forces Salute Video Released

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Just in time for the 4th of July, Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque has released a video from our Independence Day party.  Honoring our armed forces and veterans, this video includes hymns for the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

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.”

Next Monthly Performance & Dance Party August 5th at the Piano Source

Don’t forget our next party on August 5th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Piano Source in Albuquerque. 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 505-883-0747.

“Spanish Eyes” Video Released

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Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque just released another highlight video from our April Fool’s Day party at Piano Source‘s performance and dance space. This video includes an instrumental version of “Spanish Eyes” made famous by Engelbert Humperdinck, Wayne Newton, and Al Martino in the 1960s.

Have the ability to view YouTube on your TV? Access these videos directly from our YouTube channel “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.”

Monthly Performance & Dance Party July 1st at the Piano Source

Don’t forget our next party on July 1st from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Piano Source in Albuquerque. 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 505-883-0747.

Polka Madness Video Released

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Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque just released a fast-paced video of two polkas played at our May 6th party at Piano Source‘s performance and dance space. Party highlights include includes the “Pennsylvania Polka,” and the “Beer Barrel Polka.”

Have the ability to view YouTube on your TV? Access all of our videos directly from our YouTube channel “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.”

Monthly Performance & Dance Party at the Piano Source in Albuquerque

Don’t forget our next party on June 3rd 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 (westsidesound.org) for directions, or call the Piano Source at 505-883-0747.

“Almost Like Being In Love” & “Woodchopper’s Ball” Highlights Video Released

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Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque just released another swinging highlights video from our April Fool’s Day party at Piano Source‘s performance and dance space. Highlights include Frank Sinatra’s “Almost Like Being In Love” and the classic Woody Herman “Woodchopper’s Ball.”

Have the ability to view YouTube on your TV? Access these videos directly from our YouTube channel “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.”

Monthly Performance & Dance Party at the Piano Source in Albuquerque

Don’t forget our next party on May 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 505-883-0747.

Artie Shaw’s “Begin the Beguine” & other Highlight Video Released

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Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque just released a swinging highlights video from our “full-house” April Fool’s Day party at Piano Source‘s performance and dance space. Highlights include band master Artie Shaw’s “Begin the Beguine” and the lively “720 in the Books.”

Have the ability to view YouTube on your TV? Access these videos directly from our YouTube channel “Westside Sound Big Band of Albuquerque.”

Monthly Performance & Dance Party at the Piano Source in Albuquerque

Don’t forget our next party at the Piano Source, May 6th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The venue is smoke and alcohol-free; and there is no charge.

The April Fool’s Day party was a blast – they were “dancing in the aisles” as they say.  Our drummer was so enthusiastic, the bass drum stand collapsed; and we had to stop & fix it.

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 505-883-0747.