The Jive Aces rule ok

Danger Mouse · 7th-March-2006, 04:06 PM

Sunday Evening Freestyle, Ceroc Storm, Pontins Camber Sands.

Now I know you won't all agree with me here, but I think the Jive Aces were fantastic on Sunday evening at Ceroc Storm. Did they modify their normal set for Ceroc Storm? Or was it just my imagination?

This is the third time I’ve seen them and there set did seem to contain far more easily danceable numbers and less of the out and out rock and roll (far too fast for me).

And once more they did go down very well with the vast majority of people who were in the main ballroom, coming back for 2 encores.

Well done Jive Aces! I’m a fan

TiggsTours · 7th-March-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Danger Mouse

Sunday Evening Freestyle, Ceroc Storm, Pontins Camber Sands.

Now I know you won't all agree with me here, but I think the Jive Aces were fantastic on Sunday evening at Ceroc Storm. Did they modify their normal set for Ceroc Storm? Or was it just my imagination?

This is the third time I’ve seen them and there set did seem to contain far more easily danceable numbers and less of the out and out rock and roll (far too fast for me).

And once more they did go down very well with the vast majority of people who were in the main ballroom, coming back for 2 encores.

Well done Jive Aces! I’m a fan

I know they're not everybody's taste, but they are mine, I thought they were superb, and if you didn't like their music you could always go downstairs! For me, a good dance venue will have plenty of variation of music, to suit everybody, you can't please all the people all the time, but then I hate that "I like the music, so I'm alright Jack...." attitude.

They were superb!

LucyB · 7th-March-2006, 04:43 PM

I thought they were fantastic, perfect speed, though I did love the really fast one they did and I loved their comment about the forum!

**Paul F** · 7th-March-2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TiggsTours

For me, a good dance venue will have plenty of variation of music, to suit everybody, you can't please all the people all the time, but then I hate that "I like the music, so I'm alright Jack...." attitude.

Yep, totally agree.
Although I had a few light-hearted comments to say about them in the chalet I was actually quite glad they were there. As TT says it meant a really good variety. I dont particularly like the music they play myself as I prefer the blues room environment but having them there added to the diversity. All good IMO when you have multiple rooms.

**stewart38** · 7th-March-2006, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul F

Yep, totally agree.
Although I had a few light-hearted comments to say about them in the chalet I was actually quite glad they were there. As TT says it meant a really good variety. I dont particularly like the music they play myself as I prefer the blues room environment but having them there added to the diversity. All good IMO when you have multiple rooms.

Yes a great talent but exactly same ending as ive seen before

And no Im just a gigolo played

**Paul F** · 7th-March-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stewart38

Yes a great talent but exactly same ending as ive seen before

And no Im just a gigolo played

Is that the 3 and a hlaf hour final track

I remember them doing that the last time I saw them. The piano players' 'foot on the piano' thing.

TA Guy · 7th-March-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Danger Mouse

Sunday Evening Freestyle, Ceroc Storm, Pontins Camber Sands.

Now I know you won't all agree with me here, but I think the Jive Aces were fantastic on Sunday evening at Ceroc Storm. Did they modify their normal set for Ceroc Storm? Or was it just my imagination?

They've been playing a less frenetic set for a while. Can't speak for all venues of course, but that's the third time since xmas 2004 I've seen them, and all three sets have been superb. (as in less frenetic than previous outings, much more Ceroc suitable).
What I don't know is whether the organisers have to 'ask' for the slower set, if that's the case, blame your organisers

Otherwise I think they've just listened to feedback. Good on 'em

Dancing to a live version of 'fever', one of the highlights for me cos I love that song

Lee · 7th-March-2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danger Mouse

Sunday Evening Freestyle, Ceroc Storm, Pontins Camber Sands.

Now I know you won't all agree with me here, but I think the Jive Aces were fantastic on Sunday evening at Ceroc Storm. Did they modify their normal set for Ceroc Storm? Or was it just my imagination?

This is the third time I’ve seen them and there set did seem to contain far more easily danceable numbers and less of the out and out rock and roll (far too fast for me).

And once more they did go down very well with the vast majority of people who were in the main ballroom, coming back for 2 encores.

Well done Jive Aces! I’m a fan

I've never liked/nor been able to maintain my dancing with the speed of their music, and had considered them an event to miss at Storm.

My mistake.

I will now ensure the next time they are playing/performing, i will see what they are like.

Nearly all my group said the same though, so we chose to have dinner during their gig, i will inform everyone next time to give them another go.

Lee

Chef · 7th-March-2006, 05:30 PM

I know they are not everyones taste but I like dancing to the Jive Aces, much more so since they have turned the throttle down a bit for their sets.

I wouldn't want to go to them every week but the once every three months that I can get to them seems about right for me at the present.

I like dancing to GOOD live bands and the Jive Aces are the best musicians that I have encountered (I have also encountered some truly awful bands as well) and even more than that they are not just a band, for me they are a complete show.

Mr Cool · 7th-March-2006, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TiggsTours

I know they're not everybody's taste, but they are mine, I thought they were superb, and if you didn't like their music you could always go downstairs! For me, a good dance venue will have plenty of variation of music, to suit everybody, you can't please all the people all the time, but then I hate that "I like the music, so I'm alright Jack...." attitude.

They were superb!

For me they were the highlight of the weekend i was getting a bit fed up with the amount of slow (boring) R&B music down stairs and the mind numbing Ceroc music upstairs.
It is so good to dance to live music perfomed well that makes you want to dance.
The Jive aces improve everytime i see them.
If you cannot dance to these guys you are missing out big style.

Stuart · 7th-March-2006, 10:09 PM

This was the first time that I have seen them that I have been able to dance to virtually everything they played.

jiveknight · 8th-March-2006, 04:09 PM

Thanks guys, we really enjoyed it too! Great audience and atmosphere!

Got a few good dances in too

Cheers! Ian

wicked blue · 8th-March-2006, 06:46 PM

Urm did i miss something?!!!

Yep that'll be it.. The Jive Aces!!

No regrets about missing them, not my cuppa tea.

thewacko · 8th-March-2006, 09:19 PM

gotta admit I actually missed their set, mainly cos my partner isn't too keen, plus we were not ready in time due to having an afternoon siesta that lasted a bit longer than it should - I just caught their finally and encore

But I think they are brilliant - nicked one of their badges downstairs plus I also have 3 of their albums and the xmas single cd

call me sad but hey - Brilliant guys - keep it up

NaturalMystic · 8th-March-2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Cool

For me they were the highlight of the weekend i was getting a bit fed up with the amount of slow (boring) R&B music down stairs and the mind numbing Ceroc music upstairs.
It is so good to dance to live music perfomed well that makes you want to dance.
The Jive aces improve everytime i see them.
If you cannot dance to these guys you are missing out big style.

Can't agree more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Jive Aces are full blood musicians and its great fun to watch them play let alone dance to their music.

I thought their encore show piece was absolutely brilliant – amazing!!

**Minnie M** · 8th-March-2006, 10:31 PM

Have any of you guys ever danced to any other swing bands ? If so who

**Chicklet** · 9th-March-2006, 04:34 PM

Craig McMurdo

think he (they) mostly just do Corporate Events these days, but I could be wrong, they may still be doing the Edinburgh Festival

jiveknight · 9th-March-2006, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chicklet

Craig McMurdo

think he (they) mostly just do Corporate Events these days, but I could be wrong, they may still be doing the Edinburgh Festival

Yeah, he has mainly been doing corporates but he performed with us at the Edinburgh festival and now DJs for Saga radio and I believe he was going to do a theatre tour in Scotland - he's definitely worth seeing even if its not a dance

.

**Lynn** · 9th-March-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Minnie M

Have any of you guys ever danced to any other swing bands ? If so who

Maria Vincent and the Millionaires.

BTW I popped upstairs in time for the last few songs of Jive Aces and a couple of lovely dances and caught the encore.

thewacko · 10th-March-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Minnie M

Have any of you guys ever danced to any other swing bands ? If so who

I danced to a swing band at The Rivoli a few months back - can not remember their name which is a shame cos the drummer dances at Greenwich

And a Jazz band during the Greenwich Jazz Festival (The night after seeing The jive aces on a boat trip along the Thames - Now that was a good night, Kelly From Charlton/Greenwich taught a fun class between the Jive aces stints).

Which reminds me - I missed most of their show at Storm, but have any of you seen their Roadie dance

Not Modern Jive/Ceroc but bluudy eck the guy can move

7th-March-2006, 04:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Danger Mouse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 120 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 23	The Jive Aces rule ok Sunday Evening Freestyle, Ceroc Storm, Pontins Camber Sands. Now I know you won't all agree with me here, but I think the Jive Aces were fantastic on Sunday evening at Ceroc Storm. Did they modify their normal set for Ceroc Storm? Or was it just my imagination? This is the third time I’ve seen them and there set did seem to contain far more easily danceable numbers and less of the out and out rock and roll (far too fast for me). And once more they did go down very well with the vast majority of people who were in the main ballroom, coming back for 2 encores. Well done Jive Aces! I’m a fan

7th-March-2006, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
LucyB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 Reputation Total: 10	Re: The Jive Aces rule ok I thought they were fantastic, perfect speed, though I did love the really fast one they did and I loved their comment about the forum!

7th-March-2006, 05:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chef Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mayfield, East Sussex Posts: 891 Rep Power: 2 Reputation Total: 1159	Re: The Jive Aces rule ok I know they are not everyones taste but I like dancing to the Jive Aces, much more so since they have turned the throttle down a bit for their sets. I wouldn't want to go to them every week but the once every three months that I can get to them seems about right for me at the present. I like dancing to GOOD live bands and the Jive Aces are the best musicians that I have encountered (I have also encountered some truly awful bands as well) and even more than that they are not just a band, for me they are a complete show.

7th-March-2006, 10:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Stuart Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 983 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 180	Re: The Jive Aces rule ok This was the first time that I have seen them that I have been able to dance to virtually everything they played.

8th-March-2006, 04:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
jiveknight Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: First star to the right and straight on till morning... Posts: 234 Rep Power: 2 Reputation Total: 173	Re: The Jive Aces rule ok Thanks guys, we really enjoyed it too! Great audience and atmosphere! Got a few good dances in too Cheers! Ian

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wicked blue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: the delights of woking! Posts: 157 Rep Power: 2 Reputation Total: 102	Re: The Jive Aces rule ok Urm did i miss something?!!! Yep that'll be it.. The Jive Aces!! No regrets about missing them, not my cuppa tea.

8th-March-2006, 09:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
thewacko Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Planet Wacko (a now motorised world of my own):) Posts: 1,261 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 304	Re: The Jive Aces rule ok gotta admit I actually missed their set, mainly cos my partner isn't too keen, plus we were not ready in time due to having an afternoon siesta that lasted a bit longer than it should - I just caught their finally and encore But I think they are brilliant - nicked one of their badges downstairs plus I also have 3 of their albums and the xmas single cd call me sad but hey - Brilliant guys - keep it up

8th-March-2006, 10:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
Minnie M Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hove Actually Posts: 6,666 Rep Power: 5 Reputation Total: 1996	Re: The Jive Aces rule ok Have any of you guys ever danced to any other swing bands ? If so who __________________ --ooOoo-- Age is a question of mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter Leroy (Satchel) Paige (1906-1982) Mickey Mouse's girlfriend, Minnie, made her film debut, along with Mickey, in "Steamboat Willie" on November 18, 1928. That date is recognized as her official birthday.

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Chicklet Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow Posts: 2,430 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 407	Re: The Jive Aces rule ok Craig McMurdo think he (they) mostly just do Corporate Events these days, but I could be wrong, they may still be doing the Edinburgh Festival

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