1 May 2026
The Smack Dabs
Join us to welcome good-time Swing Blues Band The Smack Dabs to the Me&Thee for the first time. Specializing in swing blues of the 1930’s, the Smack Dabs present a rich variety of musical styles from mournful blues to joyful celebrations, setting the stage for incredible solo and group improvisations with songs of Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy, The Harlem Hamfats and many others.
Concert starts at 8:00 pm
The 1930’s were the halcyon days for Swing music with bands like Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Lunceford and the Dorsey Brothers but there were also hundreds of small, distinctive Swing combos that dominated the music market during the depth of the Great Depression. From Tiny Grimes, Billie Holliday and Fats Waller to vocal harmony groups including the Cats and the Fiddle, the Mills Brothers, the Ink Spots and the Spirits of Rhythm.
The Smack Dabs’ sound is influenced by this melange of musical styles with stunning instrumental configurations, improvisational vitality and a bit of risqué Blues swagger. Come celebrate the bawdy, joyous, inclusive character of this music dedicated to honoring those who made it great.
Photo by Kathy Chapman
- Joyous . . . jubilant . . . rowdy yet disciplined Daniel Gewertz, ArtsFuse
- Charming roots sounds Jay Miller, Patriot Ledger
- We had a blast! Audience Member
