Black Cat Xtra - The Spring Ball - Starring The Jake Leg Jug Band

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm UTC+00:00

Great Barford Village Hall | Bedford

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Black Cat Xtra - The Spring Ball - Starring The Jake Leg Jug Band
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💃✨ BLACK CAT XTRA – SPRING BALL ✨🕺
A night of pure swing, vintage glamour & irresistible rhythm
Swingsters proudly invites you to step into a world of timeless elegance and red-hot rhythm for one unforgettable evening…
🎷🔥 THE JAKE LEG JUG BAND – LIVE! 🔥🎷
We are absolutely delighted to welcome this sensational band to the Spring Ball stage! Delivering the vibrant sounds of 1920s & 1930s America, The Jake Leg Jug Band masterfully blends jazz, blues, ragtime & gospel into a sound that’s rich, infectious and utterly captivating. Expect toe-tapping grooves, lush harmonies and truly fantastic live music that will keep you dancing all night long 🎶💥
🎧 Between band sets
The internationally renowned DJ Mick the Knave keeps the floor buzzing, spinning stonkin’ swingin’ tunes and vintage dancefloor delights 🪩✨
No lulls. No pauses. Just nonstop swing!
📅 WHEN: Saturday 28th March
🚪 Doors open: 8:00pm
🚗 Oldsmobiles roll out: 11:30pm
👞Dress Code: Vintage Charm/Lounge Suit/Cocktail Dress✨
📍 WHERE:
📌 Great Barford Village Hall
Fishers Close, Bedford, MK44 3JL
🎟 ENTRANCE:
• £18 Advance (Jan / Feb)
• £23 Advance (March)
🍹 Licensed Bar
💫 Silky-smooth wooden dance floor
❄️ Fully air-conditioned comfort
🎺 ABOUT THE BAND
The Jake Leg Jug Band celebrates the golden era of American music with style, soul and authenticity. With ten acclaimed albums, glowing praise from UK & international music press, and hundreds of shows under their belt, they have become true masters of vintage sound. Now performing as a dynamic 6-piece ensemble, supported by guest musicians, they continue to enchant audiences with irresistible storytelling, infectious rhythms and classic charm.
👞✨ Dress sharp. Dance hard. Swing classy.
Bring your finest vintage flair, lace up those dancing shoes, and let’s light up the dance floor Cotton Club–style 💃🕺
With love & swing,
Mike & Mel ❤️🎶
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Great Barford Village Hall, 10 Fishers Close, Bedford, MK44 3JL, United Kingdom

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