Minidoka Swing Band
A Tribute to Japanese-Americans interned during WWII. Remembering the Big Band Swing music and the entertainment it provided to Internees for those Saturday dances!
MINIDOKA SWING BAND
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR NEW MINIDOKA SWING BAND WEBSITE AT WWW.MINIDOKASWINGBAND.COM
"We dedicate our band to our founder and creator, Robbie Tsuboi, 1949-2010, and who inspired us to continue being the Minidoka Swing Band!"
Friday, August 2, 2013
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
New MSB Web Site
Thanks to Dream Host and concrete5, the Minidoka Swing Band has a new, non-profit web site You can view our new, official web site at www.minidokaswingband.com or by clicking on the title of this Posting. Please enjoy the pictures and musical selections by clicking on one of the tabs. Let me know what you think! Thanks . . . Laura
Friday, December 16, 2011
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
A Christmas tune sung by Jo Peterson at our "Avamere at Hillsboro" program on December 4, 2011. Just beautiful.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
NEW Gig - Avamere at Hillsboro
We have a new gig to replace our cancelled gig, so you still have a chance to catch our great Christmas Swing tunes plus some traditional swing tunes. The place is "Avamere at Hillsboro" and it is located at 2000 SE 30th Ave, just off TV Hwy. Turn at Larry H. Miller Hyundai. You can also look for Secure Storage with the lighthouse landmark. There is no charge . . . FREE. Can't ask for any better than that! :) We'll be playing from 1-3pm. Come listen and enjoy! Click here for a map: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Holiday Lunch and Craft Fair, featuring the Minidoka Swing Band
Unfortunately, ONE has had to CANCEL this event . . . :(
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
at the Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR 97205
Cost: $40 per person, or $15 for the craft fair and Minidoka Swing Band performance alone (does not include lunch)
Join Oregon Nikkei Endowment for a fun afternoon of food, crafts and music at the Multnomah Athletic Club on Sunday, December 4, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy lunch with friends and dance to the tunes of the Minidoka Swing Band as they perform their new Christmas-themed set. This fundraiser will also feature local artisans whose crafts will be available to purchase for your Christmas shopping list.
More details will be available in the coming weeks. Contact Oregon Nikkei Endowment at 503-224-1458 for more information. www.oregonnikkei.org
Friday, October 28, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Minidoka Swing Band
Photo by Bruce Brown - 2010 Urban League of Portland Annual Awards Dinner - Portland Convention Center (Click on picture to enlarge)
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