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Smack Dabs

Fri, Apr 17

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First Church and Parish

Smack Dabs live on 04.17.26 at 7:30 pm in the Meetinghouse.

Smack Dabs
Smack Dabs

Time & Location

Apr 17, 2026, 7:30 PM

First Church and Parish, 670 High St, Dedham, MA 02026, USA

About the event

The Smack Dabs specialize in good-time Swing Blues music from the 1930s, featuring the songs of Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy, The Harlem Hamfats, and many others.  The 1930s were halcyon days for Swing music, but not just for the likes of big bands like Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, There were literally hundreds of small Swing combos from trios to octets, each with its own unique take on the music that dominated the market during the height of the Great Depression. The list of artists who led small combos include Tiny Grimes, Slim Galliard, Billie Holiday, and Fats Waller. In addition to these groups, several important vocal harmony groups were also active on the scene, including the Cats and the Fiddle, the Mills Brothers, the Ink Spots, and the Spirits of Rhythm. This delightful and timeless genre features a rich variety of musical styles, ranging from mournful blues to…

Tickets

  • General Admission

    $15.00

Total

$0.00

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