Letter to the Editor: Swingin’ Door Big Band a Great Night of Entertainment

Please allow me to offer a sincere thank-you to the Swingin’ Door Big Band for a fantastic show, and to the youth of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay for their outstanding hospitality this past Friday. 

The Swing into Spring event was a fundraiser for the church youth group and featured dinner prepared by Smokin’ Tom’s Team BBQ, music and dancing. The concert was a great start to the Swingin’ Door Big Band’s 2022 season and featured some of Door County’s best musicians playing well-known hits from artists such as Glenn Miller, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington.

The concert was reminiscent of the big-band era of the 1930s and 1940s, and featured vocals by Company B in the timeless style of the Andrews Sisters. To keep in the spirit of old-time shows, there were two “on-air” commercials for humorous products that one might hear while listening to the radio. 

Our local musicians did a tremendous job performing all-time favorites, including “In the Mood,” “American Patrol,” “String of Pearls,” “Moonlight Serenade” and so many others. The band left everyone wanting to hear more, and the only disappointment was when the concert was over. The Swingin’ Door Big Band truly is a group that should not be missed this year!

Again, thank you for a great night of entertainment and absolute fun. And to the youth who served the meal, thank you for your hospitality! 

Tim Austin

Luxemburg, Wisconsin