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Western Swing Events Tonight in New York City
Western Swing events happening tonight in New York City. Updated in real time.
Western Swing Events Tonight · New York City
Sound profile
A danceable, upbeat sound.
energy
75
danceability
92
valence
88
grit
45
organicness
82
commerciality
30
tempo
62
vocality
70
About Western Swing
Western swing emerged in the late 1920s across the American Southwest, primarily Texas and Oklahoma, as a danceable fusion of country, big band jazz, blues, and polka. This genre is characterized by its unique instrumentation, which typically includes fiddles, steel guitars, and piano alongside a full rhythm section and occasionally brass instruments to mimic orchestral jazz sounds. The music is defined by an infectious 4/4 swing tempo and a lively, festive mood designed specifically for large-scale dance halls and social gatherings. It serves as a crucial evolutionary bridge between traditional Appalachian string music and the modern development of rock and roll and honky-tonk styles.
Also known as: Texas Swing
Parent genre:Country
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- Western swing emerged in the late 1920s across the American Southwest, primarily Texas and Oklahoma, as a danceable fusion of country, big band jazz, blues, and polka. Find every Western Swing venue and event in New York City tonight above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
- What is Western Swing music?
- Western swing emerged in the late 1920s across the American Southwest, primarily Texas and Oklahoma, as a danceable fusion of country, big band jazz, blues, and polka. This genre is characterized by its unique instrumentation, which typically includes fiddles, steel guitars, and piano alongside a full rhythm section and occasionally brass instruments to mimic orchestral jazz sounds. The music is defined by an infectious 4/4 swing tempo and a lively, festive mood designed specifically for large-s…