Dan Gabel and The Abletones at Melrose Memorial Hall

"THE BIG BANDS ARE BACK" (again) - Big Band concert/dance to benefit The American Big Band Preservation Society, Inc. Featuring the return of the 17-piece Big Band, Dan Gabel and The Abletones, with vocalist Amanda Carr and special guest Nancy Carr, the music of the 1930s, 40s and 50s will come alive with new vitality and energy. This event will also be a special tribute to famed local big band leader Bob Bachelder (the long-time band at the historical Totem Pole Ballroom in Newton, MA).

Proceeds will fund the Society's efforts to bring Big Band music back into our schools through master classes, clinics, seminars and live performance....

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"THE BIG BANDS ARE BACK" (again) - Big Band concert/dance to benefit The American Big Band Preservation Society, Inc. Featuring the return of the 17-piece Big Band, Dan Gabel and The Abletones, with vocalist Amanda Carr and special guest Nancy Carr, the music of the 1930s, 40s and 50s will come alive with new vitality and energy. This event will also be a special tribute to famed local big band leader Bob Bachelder (the long-time band at the historical Totem Pole Ballroom in Newton, MA).

Proceeds will fund the Society's efforts to bring Big Band music back into our schools through master classes, clinics, seminars and live performance.

WHERE: Soldiers and Sailors Building (a/k/a Memorial Hall), 590 Main St., Melrose, MA
WHEN: Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 6:30 PM (doors open at 6:00)
There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a full Cash Bar.
Reserved Tables and General Admission Seating are available, along with several sponsorship opportunities.

Buying your tickets online is the easiest way, but in addition you can call Bill Doyle at (508) 963-6232 or purchase them at Miter Biter Framing Company, 479 Main Street, Melrose.
You can also visit American Big Band Preservation Society and Dan gabel and The Abletones for more information or simply email [email protected].

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