The King of Pop’s Reign Over the Arts
It is no easy task to try to summarize the illustrious, near half century career of arguably the most influential artist of all time, Michael Jackson. [...]
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August 29, 2017
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November 1, 2016
Chapman Celebrates Makes OC a Musical Theater Contender
Just imagine a fun night out watching live, dynamic entertainment while supporting up and coming local talent and a good cause. If you’re in Orange [...]
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January 26, 2016
TV Ads That Put Some Pep in Your Step!
What is it about television ads that make them unforgettable? Is it the characters, dialogue, music or the product itself? Although this can vary for [...]
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December 29, 2015
Top Dance Songs of 2015
We all have that song that we just can’t get out of our heads, whether it reminds of something or someone special, or because we [...]
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September 18, 2012
Benny Goodman vs Artie Shaw
The King of Swing vs The King of the Clarinet I LOVE Artie Shaw! If I had been born in the ‘right time’ I would’ve [...]
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May 29, 2012
Local Southern California Bands Serving Up Great Dance Music
With the closing of the Carnation Plaza last month, California lost one of its longest running live music venues. For some 50 years, Disneyland [...]
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May 15, 2012
Tango Fever – The Dance Music of Yesteryear
An Adventure into the Musical Golden Age of Milonga and Tango… This past Mother’s Day I heard an NPR broadcast of Weekend Edition which piqued my interest. [...]
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April 12, 2011
Jazz from Preservation Hall
Of all the music I heard in New Orleans, my favorite memories and music come from Preservation Hall. Preservation Hall is a one-room [...]
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March 15, 2011
Matthew Castillo – ATOMIC’s DJ-in-Residence
This week I’m pleased to introduce to you ATOMIC’s resident DJ, Matthew Castillo. Matthew has a passion and love for music and dance. [...]
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September 1, 2010
Swingin’ Into Soul
On September 4th dancers will be descending on Top Cats in Placentia for 1st Saturday Swing’s Swing and Soul Party. Nikki Marvin and [...]
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August 13, 2010
Enjoying Live Music
One of the many benefits of being a swing dancer in the southern California area is the abundance of live music. On a [...]
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July 9, 2010
Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums
Friday July 2, ATOMIC dancers jumped and jived the night away to Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums. I caught up with Steve [...]
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June 22, 2010
Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s New Album
As a swing dancer and musician I’m naturally a big fan of all things big band and jazz-related. I just downloaded a copy [...]
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April 15, 2010
Argentine Tango: A Beginners Guide
What is Argentine Tango? The partner dance, Argentine Tango, has been thrilling dancers of all levels for more than a century. This social [...]
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January 20, 2010
7 Lindy Hop Songs for the New Year
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
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January 12, 2010
The Legend of Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday (April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959)