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Delco Nightingale

Rank #27 Philadelphia, PA Jazz / swing / Rockabilly

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Members: Erin Berry, Greg Phoenix, Brendan Skwire

Sounds Like: Betty Hutton, Les Paul, Louis Prima, Keely Smith

Bio: Delco Nightingale is bringing a rockin' new twist to swing era classics here in Philadelphia. This group of musical personalities is comprised of vocalist Erin Berry, guitarist Greg Phoenix, upright bassist Brendan Skwire and drummer Eddie Everett. These musicians infuse their individual experti... See Full Bio

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Delco Nightingale has a show on 12/22/2012 at 08:00 PM @ Ja... in Gloucester City, NJ http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/161302561 #concert

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“Delco Nightingale (love that moody moniker) is a gritty, witty punk-rockabilly-jazz fusion band from Philly...They already have a large, devoted following, turning on today’s jaded, melody-challenged kids to genuine swing/jazz standards, stripping down their big band influences and repackaging vintage hot numbers as coolly contemporary shots of pure adrenalin-pumping pop, reinventing chestnuts…for new generations…who aren’t even old enough to remember Brian Setzer or Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, much less Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald…This is an efficient little ensemble whose every member shimmers, shimmies ‘n’ shines. The tracks…are short, sweet shots of sonic tonic for the chronically croonless, offering nostalgia for the amnesiac, and a richly romantic retro rocket trip back to the future once promised by jumpin’, jivin’ jukeboxes everywhere, fueled by ironically charged doses of anarchic, but not archaic, attitude.”

— Will Viharo, RETROspective Magazine

“There’s a continuum in music, that links some pretty intense rockabilly based garage right back to The Paul Whiteman Orchestra and other swing era luminaries. Delco Nightingale play swing classics and standards in a rockabilly style, with a raw, bright guitar given to comedy whammy work, light swinging drums, deep, warm acoustic bass, and sultry smooth vocals. There’s something truly creative and slightly edgy about the way they pull it all together, and the end result is incredibly compelling.”

— Oli Arditi, liveunsigned.com

“Delco Nightingale lead us through a time warp to the 1940s rediscovering the sounds of big-band, jazz and swing standards. However, the four-piece that is made up of vocalist Erin Berry, guitarist Greg Phoenix, upright bassist Brendan Skwire, and drummer Eddie Everett take those opulent orchestrated compositions, strip them down, and inject a bit of the rock ‘n’ roll that really didn’t exist in that time period, thus, creating fun, bouncy numbers for a whole new generation.”

— H.M. Kauffman, The Deli Magazine

“The barely year-old quartet Delco Nightingale doesn’t play rough-and-tumble crust punk, but instead travels back to the 1940s, channelling the ghosts of Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and George Gershwin...Taking pieces written for upward of 12 instruments and paring them down to something both recognizable and cohesive is a bit of a challenge, but the group have adapted well. The band’s interpretations are lively and bouncy, with plenty of attitude and expression. The sparse arrangements don’t detract from the songs, but instead allow the band to highlight the backbone instrumentals and, of course, Berry’s nuanced, sultry vocals.”

— Katherine Silkaitis, Philadelphia Weekly

“...ingenuity, paired with a deep knowledge of American music and a highly talented group of musicians, has helped make Delco Nightingale a refreshing presence on a scene that can get tired or overdone. They keep you listening, and the music has enough nuance and energy that it can work just as well on the living room hi-fi as it does in a packed bar.”

— Brian Rademaekers, Fishtown Star

“The Philadelphia quartet performs standards made famous by anyone from Elvis to Ella Fitzgerald, married with high-energy, rockabilly-style arrangements and presented with a showmanship modeled after big band leaders like Louis Prima ... It's all circumscribed by a desire to create something fresh and original, while keeping one eye on the past.”

— Samantha Melamed, South Jersey Courier-Post

“Delco Nightingale reinforces the reputation of Philly’s diverse music scene. Time warping into the past to bring us a taste of stripped-down big band swing, the guys and gal of Delco Nightingale stay true to their sonic muse as they carve their own path through the wooded forest of talented local acts. Tritone just seems like it’ll be the right place for these hepcats to transport you back to a kinder, gentler time.”

— H.M. Kauffman, The Deli Magazine-Philly

“Delco's art is interpretation. On classic songs - such as "Temptation", "When I Get Low I Get High" and "Jezebel" - the band spends countless hours arranging and experimenting with the song structures to find their own voice within the tunes.”

— Bruce Walsh, Metro Philadelphia

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2012
Dec 22

Jack's Twin Bar
Gloucester City, NJ, US | 8:00pm
Jack's Twin Bar
Gloucester City, NJ, US
Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Dec 15

Field House
Philadelphia, PA, US | 9:00pm
Field House
Philadelphia, PA, US
Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:00pm
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2012
Dec 4

World Cafe Live
Philadelphia, PA, US | 7:00pm
World Cafe Live
Philadelphia, PA, US
Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:00pm
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2012
Oct 28

The M Room
Philadelphia, PA, US | 11:00am
The M Room
Philadelphia, PA, US
Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:00am
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2012
Oct 27

The Record Collector St…
Bordentown, NJ, US | 7:30pm
The Record Collector Store
Bordentown, NJ, US
Sat Oct 27, 2012 7:30pm
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A nostalgic evening of Country, Swingabilly, Hillbilly Bop & Western Swing!! Saturday - We will have DELCO NIGHTINGALE & BIG CHRIS & THE RHYTHM ROPERS! Come dressed in your best Costume on either or both nights or just come as yourself and each deadful night we will be awarding a Special Prize for Best Costume !

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Q: Do you have any plans to come to Chicago?

A: Probably not this year. But considering that's Erin's hometown, we're itching to get out there! Fingers crossed for the midwest invasion, 2013...and thanks for writing!

Asked by anonymous. Answered on Mon Aug 27 2012

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