NOW PLAYING:  Don't Be That Way  recorded by the Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra (as originally recorded by Benny Goodman)

Check out the Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra on youtube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3D6sEwuNf8

And... we now have a MySpace page!  A great way to listen to 6 full length tunes that the band plays!
http://www.myspace.com/laddmcintoshswingorchestra 

 UPCOMING GIGS:  

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 -  The Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra will play for a most appreciative group of dancers at the Elks Lodge in Playa Del Rey.  Everyone is welcome to dance at Rusty's Rhythm Club!  Check out her website for details and directions....  www.rustyfrank.com  Band starts at 8:30 p.m. 

We have booked several other dates at Rusty's Rhythm Club in 2009.... come back for more details....
July 29, 2009
September 23, 2009
November 18, 2009

 OLD NEWS:  

Saturday, March 21, 2009 -   The Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association welcomed The Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra as they played the music of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, and so much more.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - Rusty's Rhythm Club celebrated an 11th Anniversary Party which included the The Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra.  Great fun!  This event was streamed on the internet at www.stickam.com/clubcast with over 10,000 viewers!

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - The Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra played at Rusty's Rhythm Club.  The dancers love this band!

Saturday, December 20, 2008 - The Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra was the band of choice for the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association for their Christmas Dance.  Almost 300 people attended this event, and the band roared! 

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - The Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra played once again at Rusty's Rhythm Club at the Elks Lodge in Playa Del Rey. 

Saturday, October 11, 2008 - The Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra with special guest singers Mark Tortorici and Dina Bennett, played for The Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association.  Over 275 people enjoyed dancing to this great band!  Pictures coming soon.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 and also October 1, 2008 - The Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra played for swing dancers at the Elks Lodge in Playa Del Rey.   Awesome band!

July 2, 2008 - The Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra - Back by popular demand by Rusty Frank's Rhythm Club at the Elks Lodge in Playa Del Rey.  The band really tore it up as over 120 people happily danced the night away! 

To see the photos of the dancers taken from July 2... check out my photobucket slideshow!  http://s164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/mrscomfynca/July%202%20Swing%20Dance/?action=view¤t=96da7e01.pbw

May 28, 2008 - The Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra's first gig with Rusty Frank's Rhythm Club...what fun!

To see the photos taken from May 28... check out my photobucket slideshow!   http://photobucket.com/May28Swing?action=view¤t=51156ebe.pbw

 The Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra played at Joe's Great American Bar and Grill on April 1, and also February 5, 2008.  Everyone had a great time! 

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Ladd's latest project (when he isn't busy orchestrating films) is his new 16 piece swing band.  The Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra plays the best, most authentic swing music from the 30's and 40's. 

Here are pictures from the band's debut on September 4th, 2007 at Joe's Great American Bar & Grill. 

 

Check back for updates and future opportunities to dance to this great band!

This band is available for swing dances, parties, weddings, and club appearances.  
Email me through the website to book the band.