What's Goin' On: 22-27 February, 2011

25 February:

Jukebox Jam
The Alley Cat
4 Denmark St
WC2H 8LP
We welcome back a Jukebox Jam favourite - the one and only Big Boy Bloater, one of the best R&B artists these shores are yet to produce! Bloater returns after a year off, having regrouped and come back with a whole new line-up and promising a significant switch in direction. New band the Limits is so top-secret that we have only just received the merest sneak preview - a one song demo - and we have to count ourselves damned lucky for that!
We also feel mighty privileged that Bloat has chosen the Jukejam to offer a first preview of what's to come in the months and years ahead. Not to be missed!
Joining the resident DJ's is this months guest, TOMAS McGRATH, the young wunderkind behind cool 60s soul and R&B hangout PORK and BEANS. As ever, expect the very best Blues and Rhythm sounds of the 50s and early 60s that you're ever likely to hear - along with a sprinkling of Ska, Rock and Roll and more...
9pm til 3am
Admission is £4 before 10pm / with flyer. Otherwise £6
****Dolly says, "Yayyy, Tomas!! Fab Dj, and an even better dancer....there's a reason we call him 'Slinks'...and a darn nice guy! Love 'im to bits!!"

Betty White's Teen-Age Dance Book

Today lovelies, I simply MUST show you this!! It's a real hoot!
Betty White's Teen-Age Dance Book:

No, not THAT Betty White...although that would have made it even jollier! No, apparently, this Betty White was a dance teacher in New York in the fifties. The edition of the book I have is from 1958, and unfortunately in quite bad condition. But nevertheless it's still a great read and actually has some fantastic information in it! It tells you anything you could want to know about going to a dance from what to wear and how to act, to the actual dances themselves! It's a treasure trove for a vintage fashionista who also loves to dance! Here's some scans:














Here's a fun clip I found on Youtube!



As for the party itself, Betty suggests you be sure to do 'a last minute checkup for needles and an adequate supply of records'. And to also 'keep a supply on hand of more sentimental, croony numbers as conversation pieces. After all, your friends will want to sit down once in a while.' It also reminds you to have a place 'where girls can leave their wraps'.

I may post a few more of these dances later on, as I think they're terrific!

xx
DollyBird