Jul
9

Ernie Krivda & the Fat Tuesday Big Band: “Twenty Five Years of Swinging” Anniversary Celebration The venerable & dynamic 18-piece "Band That Swings" makes a roarin' return to the Rubber City in a 25th anniversary celebration for a night of blues, ballads, boogie & bop!

Saturday, July 9


The hard-swingin’ 18-piece Fat Tuesday Big Band, lead by legendary tenor saxophonist, Ernie Krivda, presents a very special show in their return to BLU! As one of the most energetic and talented groups in the Midwest, Ernie & the band will converge at Main & Market for an unforgettable night of blues, bop, ballads, boogie and shout in celebration of the band’s 25th anniversary!
 
Great musicianship, stylish distinction, and transcendent energy are a hard combination to beat, so don’t miss your chance to hear this band live right here in Akron for this very swingin’ affair – get your tickets today!
 


 

About the Fat Tuesday Big Band

Whether in concert or playing swinging dance music, Ernie Krivda and The Fat Tuesday Big Band are one of the most exciting and engaging acts to hit the Midwest music scene in recent memory. The band reflects the electric intensity of their leader as well as his superb musicianship and stylistic distinction. Combining the musical values of the great big bands of yesterday with the dramatic energy of a new century, the nineteen piece “Band That Swings” plays each performance into an unforgettable event.
 
The Fat Tuesday Big Band features an explosive chemistry, mixing consummate veteran talent with rising starts. Their newest CD (Body & Soul) features the talents of the new vocal sensation Erin Kufel. The addition of her strong vocal component is part of the continuing expansion of the bands expressive range. To partner with its signature “joie de vive”, the Fat Tuesday Big Band’s ballad style has evolved and matured into a powerful and moving experience.
 
The audiences of Northeast Ohio consider the FTBB to be a treasure. Their feeling is based on more than just regional pride, as they have had the opportunity to compare them, on a number of occasions, to some of the great bands of the day. A resurgence of the “battle of the bands” marketing concept has found them representing the area in duels with Roger Humphries’ swinging Pittsburgh band, George Gee’s polished New York City aggregation, and the great Count Basie Orchestra. The Fat Tuesday Big Band has always been able to successfully defend its turf. Great musicianship, stylish distinction, and transcendent energy are a hard combination to beat. Get your tickets today!
 

$20 (advance), $25 (door)

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