Dinah D's Contraband Swingclub
- Matt Carter-Saxophones(Tenor/Bari)
- Dave St. Jean-Trombone
- Dinah D- Upright Bass
- Tina Jones- Horns(Trump/Flugel)
- Phil Wipper-Drums
- Aaron Cadwaladr-Guitar
Dinah D's Contraband Swingclub was formed to fulfill the desire of dancers to swingdance to a live band! This 6 piece dynamo band has certainly fulfilled all expectations!! Packing pubs and dancehalls, they have not only been well received- but encouraged to make a live recording- So dancers could take a piece of their energy home!!
Most Definitely Live is The Contraband Swingclub's culmination of an evenings' worth of songs- 6 original compositions by Dinah D and 6 of The Swingclub's regular favorites. The show was recorded live at the famous Queen's Hotel in Sept '08 in Nanaimo BC. Together with Dinah D, engineer and co-producer Rick Salt found a live sound that is not too 'audience centric'. Most Definitely Live is a solid album that brings the energy and groove of a live dancefloor to your livingroom!
Dinah D's Contraband Swingclub's musicians are gathered from nooks and crannies around Vancouver and Vancouver Island, Canada. Five of the Swingclub members are excellent singers- this combined with Dinah D's songwriting makes a really hot live band with 5 front people!
Each band member brings something unique to The Contraband Swingclub's sound
- Aaron Cadwaladr - Guitar/Vocals
- Aaron brings a solid guitar rhythm and sensibility to The Swingclub. He is an accomplished singer/songwriter-with an EP and full length album that are both excellent!
- Tina Jones- Trumpet & Flugelhorn/Vocals
- Tina's excellent voice and positive stage presence are irreplaceable! Tina is an incredibly accomplished musician, always adding fun ideas and keeping the sound upbeat.
- Matt Carter- Baritone & Tenor Saxophones/Vocals
- Matt (aka MC.MicControl) is a smokin' sax player. Founder of The Kiltlifters, Matt's energy and ability to rile up an audience are unbeatable!
- Dave St.Jean- Trombone/Vocals
- Dave is one heck of a Bone player- bringing humour and great tone to the Swingclub. With Matt, Dave is a member of Ska/Punk group the Kiltlifters.
- Phil Wipper- Drums/Occasional Vocals
- Phil is Vancouver Island's most sought after drummer. His style and drive are key to the Swingclub's propulsion - especially if there's a full dancefloor!
- Dinah D- Upright Bass/Vocals
- Dinah fronts the Swingclub with her swingin' singing style and steady upright bass groove.
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