Swingtime Ep 9 (“Live” Time)

It’s time now for some masterful singing from some masterful singers. They take it to all new levels by just stepping on a stage which is what they will do in this program. For episode 9 of our tribute to the Great American Songbook, Swingtime, we listen to some ‘live’ performances from the greatest singers. […]

Swingtime Ep 8: Ladies On The Bandstand

Yowsa, Yowsa, Yowsa! Hello there, friends and neighbors. It’s time to shine up that tux, put on those spats and grease back that hair. Let’s head over to the local armory for some dancing and singing guaranteed to put a smile on your face. It’s our tribute to the Great American Songbook and the people […]

Swingtime Ep 7: The Rat Pack Show

We hate to tell you this, kids, but . . . your grandparents invented cool. They really did. Don’t argue. You’ve got Katy Perry and Gah-gah, they had . . . The Rat Pack. Say no more. In episode 7 of Swingtime, we mix the drinks and light the smokes and give you a couple […]

Swingtime Ep 6

Ok, ladies and gentleman. It’s time to shine up your shoes, paint your nails, get the tuxedo pressed, call the dressmaker to let out the waist and get ready for some really great music. It’s Swingtime episode 6 and we make a few smiles, shed a couple tears, and dance real close to each other. […]

Swingtime Ep 5

From Doris Day to Mel Torme, we at the Balcony are familiar with the Swingin’ side of life. Whether a well-sung melody, a jazzy orchestration or some serious be-boppin’, with Episode 5 of Swingtime we prove again that Swing music has got your soul, rock and all other musical needs covered. Add fedora and tuxedo, […]

Swingtime Ep 4

The Charleston, the Lindy Hop, the Jitterbug, the Hand Jive, the St. Louis Shag, the Fox Trot, the Jump and Jive . . . at the Balcony we know them all. We could totally open an Arthur Murray location right here in the studio if we got the mics out of the way. We might even […]

Swingtime Ep 3

We hate to be the ones to tell you this, but we here at the Balcony feel as though it’s our duty to inform you . . . your grandparents did it. They had sex. Lots of it. And when they did Nat, Frank, Dean, Ella, Bing and Johnny Mathis (most likely Johnny Mathis) were […]

Swingtime Ep 2

Whiffs of cigarette smoke drift upwards towards flickering electric lights and the bouncer is throwing out the next guy trying to find the way home. Deals in the back and drinks at the bar. You can hear this music playing in the background . . . Don’t forget, the password is “Swordfish.” We came this […]

Swingtime Ep 1

Ladies and Gentlemen, there comes a time in any respectable radio station’s programming when there must be a tip of the top hat and wave of a cane to some great tunes from the Great American Songbook and beyond. Dim the lights and mix the Manhattans. Extra dry.  We had too much fun listening . […]