Friday 17, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June the Riva in Cernobbio comes alive with music, performances and dance classes open to all with the 'Swing all around festival”.
"Swing all around" is the itinerant festival, already well-known in the province and beyond, dedicated to swing music, a musical genre that originated in the first half of the last century and that in the Como area counts more and more admirers. Nothing better than to transform the Riva di Cernobbio into a magnificent dance floor for an open-air stage of "Swing all around" and welcome the summer by swinging with three great live orchestras.
The event was born from the synergy between the Municipality of Cernobbio and Music For Green, in collaboration with Swingin'Folks, a historic Como dance school that has been active in the area for more than a decade.
21:00
"Freddy Colt Swingtet" (Imperia) in concert with the participation of special guests.
A Ligurian orchestra composed of five musicians and conducted by maestro Freddy Colt, appreciated and known throughout Italy. They will perform a repertoire consisting mainly of famous songs from the Italian swing tradition. Maria Cristina Riva: voice Freddy Colt: piano Paolo Priolo: double bass Giorgio Griffa: drums
22:30
Dj Set (let the dancing begin!)
Dj Set by Virgil DeNice, who will select the best tracks from his precious 78 rpm collection for an end of the evening of quality and fun
Programme 18 June
17:00 - 19:00 Shim Sham workshop organised by Swingin' Folks with maestro Marco Monti, at the Palestra di Via Regina 15 in Cernobbio.
Cost of the stage: € 15.00 per person For info and bookings contact: +39 339 4263162
21:30 "Magpie Swing Quintet" (Milan) in concert, featuring special guests.
An orchestra of 5 musicians, led by Sandhya Nagaraya, acclaimed throughout Italy. Sandhya Nagaraya: vocals Mauro Mengotto: drums Roberto Piccolo: double bass Fabrizio Bernasconi: piano
19:00-21:00
Aperitiswing!
Aperitif in music with DJ Swingin' Simon, at House Of People (Ex HP)
Via Alessandro Volta 5, Cernobbio
22:30
Dj Set (let the dancing begin!)
Dj Set by Ivan DeLuxe. Vinyl will be the star of this after-night under the stars
Programme 19 June
17:00-19:00
Lindy Hop stage organised by Swingin' Folks with instructors Marco Monti and Giada Rigoli, at the Gymnasium in Via Regina 15 in Cernobbio.
Cost of the stage: € 15.00 per person
For info and bookings contact: +39 339 4263162
19:00-21:00
Aperitiswing!
Aperitivo in musica with DJ Shorty Joe, at Bar Visconti.
Via V Giornate, 2H, Cernobbio
21:00 "All Stars Dixieland Orchestra" (Como) in concerto
Orchestra capitanata da Paolo Tomelleri, storico musicista che non ha bisogno di presentazioni, composta da altri cinque musicisti tra i migliori del panorama jazzistico italiano.
23:00-00:30 Dj Set (si aprono le danze!)
Dj Set by Djs Voodoo Brothers, two Deejays who will take turns at the console once again mixing sought-after vinyl to close this event on a high note.
