Swingin’ Dick and the crew were surprised that the Whiz Kids spearheading the wonderful DOGE efforts of discovery and cuts in government waste were accomplished musicians as well ! One of their premier analysts goes by the online handle of “Big BALLS.” “Big” is an accomplished trumpet player so will be augmenting our brass section (one might say that we’re gonna have Big Brass BALLS) !

So we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to offer him an invite to play with the band at our next big Gala Bash in River City, CA. Dick and the crew will be off to Sacramento this week and from there be hot-footing it down to River City–which has been chosen as the site for our romantic Valentine’s Day Concert. Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day just doesn’t make it without a heavy dose of Swingin’ Dick around — and we look forward to spreading good cheer amongst the River Citi-Zens by giving them Swingin’ Dick for their romantic holiday.

We’ll be starting the festivities at 6 PM sharp on the bandstand in George Floyd park which is just east of the Jenifer Diane statue. And boy does Dick have a swingin’ program planned. Our trumpet player Harry P. Ness stands out and stands proud as the nations’ top TRUMPeteer ! We’ll be playing “We’ll git it” as well as “Bill’s Bounce” (and a ton of other standards) throughout the night. And look forward to featuring Big BALLS swinging with Harry P. Ness driving as they go at it during the dueling trumpet sections of these old standbys. We’ll also be featuring a romantic trio interlude of Valentine’s Day melody where band members Big BALLS and Harry P. Ness play with Lou Skunt (on saxophone) to the delight of all.

So find your best gal and treat her to Swingin’ Dick this Valentine’s Day ! See you there !

In other news we’d like to thank the good folks in Lyndora, Pennsylvania for the wonderful reception and phenomenal Swingin’ time we had during our annual New Years Eve bash. The concert at Pullman Hall was extraordinary and we’ll remember it for years. We’d also like to thank Chief Klinger for understanding when the party got a bit rowdy and appreciate his officers joining the party rather than breaking it up. We do apologize on behalf of a few of our fans for that fireworks mortar round that errantly went awry and started the conflagration at the Lyndora Hotel (which was quickly put out by the Unionville Volunteer Fire Department and our hat’s off to them too), and we promise to replace the Booze that burned up when the mortar scored a direct hit on the bar. Fortunately the mirror wasn’t damaged and we look forward to seeing you all soon !

We’d also like to thank the wonderful citizens of Prospect, Pennsylvania for changing the name of the (former) RD#7 and naming it “Dick” Road in honor of bandleader “Swingin’ Dick” long.

(Swingin’ Dick pauses to take a photo on a rainy Western Pennsylvania day of the road named in honor of him).

So for those in CA we’ll see ya on Valentines Day (and for the rest of America you can tune into the band on KDIK 570 AM — 6 PM Pacific Time) ! And everyone else don’t worry–Swingin’ Dick will be coming your way soon !