Reviews
Great band-- highly recommended.
Hot Club of Saratoga was a great choice for my event last night. The music was spot on, and they were accommodating to some scheduling plans during the event. These guys are awesome, and I recommend them for big, medium, small (ANY) event. Thanks guys!
-- Allan Perry, RIBER USA
Great band-- highly recommended.
Hot Club of Saratoga was a great choice for my event last night. The music was spot on, and they were accommodating to some scheduling plans during the event. These guys are awesome, and I recommend them for big, medium, small (ANY) event. Thanks guys!
-- Allan Perry, RIBER USA
Some Notable Institutional/Corporate Events With Hot Club of Saratoga
- The Jockey Club, NYC
- New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting
- The Knickerbocker Club, New York, NY
- Yaddo Galas, Saratoga (4x)
- McLaren Engineering Solutions 40th Year Celebration, New York, NY
- LeChase Construction Holiday Parties, Schenectady, NY
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center:
- Ballet 50th Anniversary Gala - Jazz Afterglow Cocktails and Desserts (2x)
- SPAC Wine and Food Festival (4x)
- SPAC CFO Retirement Private Dinner Party
- Saratoga Arts Fall Gala, and Soiree (5x)
- Saratoga P.L.A.N. Feast of the Fields Annual Fundraisers (4x)
- College of St. Rose: St. Rose Garden Party 2014, St. Rose Alumni Luncheon 2015
- NY Assoc Training & Employment Professionals Reception (4x)
- SCP Distributors Conference Cocktail Reception & Entertainment (2x)
- Riber USA National Conference
- David N. Deutsch & Company, Camp David Saratoga Weekend Receptions (5x)
- The Art Center of The Capital Region Gala
- Private parties
- Numerous weddings
- Themed parties such as “Roaring 20's Night”, “Prohibition Party”, "Paris 1935"
- The Flurry Festival (formerly The Dance Flurry), 3 years
Some Notable Events/Venues With Hot Club of Saratoga
- First Night Saratoga, 5 years
- Hats Off/Final Stretch, 3 years
- Caffe Lena - 8 sold out shows
- Live At The Linda (WAMC)
- Saratoga Jazz Festival Main Stage, 2021, 2022
- Saratoga Racecourse
- Arts and Music Festivals
Who doesn't want a special occasion or event to be something unique? Whether in the background enhancing the flow of your event, featured as a main part of the event, or somewhere in-between, the right music can add an ambiance like nothing else. If you are looking at this page, you have already headed in a different direction from standard event music. Hot Club of Saratoga's energetic, upbeat gypsy swing style is perfect to help make your event memorable. Never too loud, always classy, we are sure to bring a smile to those who listen.
For more information choose the type of event or scroll down.
Hot Club of Saratoga at Your Wedding
Private Parties and Corporate Functions
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A Unique Soundscape For A Memorable Wedding
Who We Are
Hot Club of Saratoga, the premier gypsy swing ensemble in the Saratoga/Capital Region, reflects the spirit and style originated by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli in 1930’s Paris. Bringing this music alive from high energy dancing rhythms to soulful ballads and everything in-between, Hot Club of Saratoga has brought the hot swing sound to coffee houses, restaurants, clubs, swing dances, festivals, fundraising soirees, corporate functions, private parties, and, of course, wedding ceremonies and celebrations.
Why Hot Club of Saratoga?
You want your celebration to be unique, memorable. Music plays a large part in the ambiance and flow of your event. A unique, tasteful, energetic, upbeat style is in order. Our style of gypsy swing is just that, always delivered with class and charm.
What Part In Your Wedding Is Right For Us?
We can play various roles in your wedding ceremony and celebration depending on the nature of your day.
The Cocktail Hour and/or Dinner Hour
Many couples have found this to be our best niche. It is a perfect time for live music regardless of what else you have planned. As part of the celebration, the cocktail hour sets the stage for what follows. What a great space to put a unique touch on your special day. Our style and musical repertoire will always be different from any wedding band or DJ that might follow, and very likely any cocktail hour group you have heard. Always classy, never too loud, moving and upbeat, we provide the perfect energy for you and your guests to mingle, relax, and begin to celebrate. While often choosing more energetic pieces for a cocktail hour, we would generally choose some of our more relaxed selections to provide superb background music for the dinner hour.
The Ceremony
Live music during guest seating and key parts of the ceremony can make lasting impressions. Many Hot Club members are classically trained musicians. We have provided instrumental music during ceremonies ranging from classical trios with string bass, violin, and clarinet, to numbers from our repertoire by the whole group, to folk selections, and more.
The Reception
The traditional wedding band or DJ is a popular choice for this party stage of the celebration. Our style and presentation for a reception is best suited for those who just want a fun upbeat party to celebrate their wedding. More like a swing dance with music running the gamut from high energy toe tapping dance your feet off, to mid tempo swing, to soulful ballads, Hot Club of Saratoga always provides a night of fun. Usually, we play receptions for couples who are looking for a more informal party to follow a wedding ceremony. We have on request played for part of the reception with the last hour or so playing a "dance playlist" the couple provides played through our sound system. We have also put together playlists for couples based on their requests for particular songs and genres.
Additionally, some couples have made their wedding unique by having us provide music for their Rehearsal Dinner or their Morning After Brunch especially when many guests have traveled for the event and stay at the same site.
Please don't hesitate to contact us about putting together just the right combination to make your vision a reality.
What People Think
Emma , Married on 08/08/2025
Wedding Wire Review, 5/5 Stars The Hot Club was a fantastic addition to our wedding celebration! They played at our casual cocktail party this summer and were a huge hit with all of our guests. Chuck was so kind and communicative and the music was fantastic. They really read the room and played at a perfect volume so that everyone could both enjoy the music and chat with each other. We'd highly recommend them!Sent on 08/11/2025
Linnea T., March 2024 Wedding
Wedding Wire Review, 5/5 Stars
Perfect cocktail and dinner ambience!
Chuck and the Hot Club of Saratoga group were an incredible addition to our wedding. Not only did they make the drive [76 miles] to our venue during a brutal snowstorm, they wowed our guests with incredible tunes all throughout cocktail hour and dinner. We received so many compliments from our guests and appreciated their willingness to accommodate our specific requests. We can't recommend them enough and hope others will choose this upbeat (and very cool!) band as a unique addition to special occasions.
Minda C.
GigSalad Review, September, 2023
Fantastic!!The Hot Club of Saratoga is INCREDIBLE! They set a fun, jazzy party mood for my engagement party at the Adelphi in Saratoga. I loved how easy they were to work with, and brought all their own equipment, so I didn't have to worry about a thing. They know how to "read" the crowd, playing the right tempo and volume of music at the right moments. All my guests commented how excellent they were. They're an incredibly talented bunch that I highly recommend - how lucky are we to have them here in the capital region.
Emily M. , married on 07/30/2022
5/5 Stars Terrific wedding band
We hired Hot Club to perform at our Champagne Reception as part of our wedding day celebrations, and we highly recommend them! Their sound was perfect for our afternoon in Saratoga Spa State Park. Not only was their performance spot on — our guests raved about how much they enjoyed the sound! — but Chuck was a pleasure to work with in the lead up to the event. Even with a last-minute request for additional paperwork, Chuck ensured it happened to make sure the performance went off without a hitch. We highly recommend Hot Club!
[Wedding Wire Review]
Katie H. , Wedding Planner & Venue - wedding on 08/20/2021
5/5 Stars
Professional & Fun!
Hot Club of Saratoga was the perfect addition to Jennifer & Dan's upstate NY wedding in the trees. This Seattle couple was looking for something a little different to make their international marketplace inspired wedding come to life and their musicianship and instrumentation added such a special vibe to the event. As a venue owner and wedding planner, I would absolutely suggest them for future weddings at our Estate. They were extremely professional and responsive and come highly recommended.
[Wedding Wire Review]
Vienna M. , married on 04/09/2021
The perfect fit for our day
Hot Club Saratoga was an amazing addition to our wedding day. We had their 5 piece arrangement play during our cocktail hour and dinner. They added a fantastic ambiance to both events. Chuck and his team are extremely talented and a pleasure to work with!
[Wedding Wire Review]
David Griffin [Groom] married on 10/25/2019
5/5 Stars The most perfect band for our rehearsal dinner...
I've seen Hot Club of Saratoga at least once before at a music festival in Clinton NY many years ago. When it was time to plan our wedding, we knew they'd be perfect for the occasion, and we were right. We hired them for our rehearsal dinner, and they were PERFECT ! They entertained our group of 50 close family and friends at a small Italian restaurant in Kingston NY, and we couldn't have imagined a more perfect band for the event. They're all such really nice guys as well. They even played a special request for us on the spot (La Vie en Rose) as we danced, and it was beautiful. Thank you Hot Club of Saratoga - we can't wait to see you perform again.
[Wedding Wire Review]
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Allison [Bride] married on 09/28/2019
5/5 Stars Unbelievable talent!
Incredibly talented musicians, not to mention incredibly kind and easy to work with! Hot Club set the tone for our evening, and we couldn’t imagine having it any other way! Their sound and presence is one of a kind, and an absolute crowd pleaser through and through! We couldn’t give higher praise, and would absolutely recommend to all! Django Reinhardt would be proud!
[Cocktail Hour - Wedding Wire Review)]
Alan Krassowski [Groom] married on 06/08/2019
5/5 Stars Perfect wedding band - professional, fun, high quality musicianship
We could not have been happier in choosing Hot Club of Saratoga for our wedding!!! They learned a song for our ceremony, had great arrangements of gypsy jazz and some traditional wedding music for our reception. All of our guests *loved* them! They sounded fantastic. Chuck also provided a wireless mic with a battery-powered PA for our officiant to use since our ceremony was far away from A/C power. And they also had no problems letting us play a few dance songs through their PA during part of the reception. I cannot recommend this band highly enough - they exceeded all of our expectations!!!
[Ceremony, cocktail/dinner hours, reception - Wedding Wire Review]
Sue [Bride] October, 2018
"We were so lucky to have booked Hot Club for our wedding last weekend - they were simply awesome!! Chuck and his bandmates were complete professionals, and Chuck did everything possible to ensure the music for the wedding ceremony, and afterward, was perfect. They enhanced the experience for my new husband and me beyond words. And our guests loved their music. I can't say enough for this wonderful, talented, fun and above all, very professional group of musicians. Bravo Hot Club!!!"
[Ceremony, cocktail/dinner hours - Facebook review]
Beth Mcclain , married on 09/16/2018
5/5 Stars Perfect band for our brunch wedding!
Chuck and the rest of the band were absolutely delightful. Their gypsy jazz style was perfect for our outdoor brunch wedding and reception. They even performed a few special songs for us during the ceremony. I cannot say enough good things about Hot Club Saratoga! They are wonderful!
[Ceremony, cocktail/dinner hours, reception - Wedding Wire Review]
DeWitt [Groom], married on 09/16/2017
5/5 Stars
Great choice for our ceremony through dinner. We agonized over the DJ vs. band decision for our Saratoga wedding.. We really wanted live music, but at the same time a DJ seemed the best answer for after dinner dancing. Eventually we realized we wanted both. We are so glad we found and hired Hot Club of Saratoga. Not only were they a perfect fit for cocktail hour and dinner with their signature Gypsy Jazz, they had the chops to play classical pieces for the ceremony too! We got so many comments from our guests, typically, "Where did you find this fantastic band?" we even worked with them to pick every piece of classical we wanted for each part of the ceremony. Fantastic experience. Highly recommended.
[Ceremony, cocktail/dinner hours - Wedding Wire review]
Lauren [Bride] , married on 05/20/2017
5/5 Stars
Hot Club did an amazing job at my recent wedding. We hire the group for the ceremony and cocktail house/dinner. From our first emails to the day of, Chuck and the guys are very easy to deal with - communication, payment, musical selections are all very easy. They are professionals...and it shows. Their repertoire of this style of music is amazing. Everyone commented on how fun the cocktail hour/dinner was b/c we had such a different style of music than the "typical" wedding. The ceremony was beautiful - Chuck even provided a speaker and mic for it, which we really appreciated b/c our venue was DIY and we hadn't thought about that. You won't be sorry booking Hot Club of Saratoga for your wedding!! We couldn't have been happier.
[Ceremony, cocktail/dinner hours - Wedding Wire review]
Jevan and Jerusha [Bride and Groom]
"I wanted to thank you again, for making our wedding day so special! Our entire community of friends were so impressed and really enjoyed your performance! In fact, we passed the Hot Club info on to many who are interested in the group for their own events! Please let us know if you would like us to write a rave review for your website ;-). ...[We] are so happy to have been able to celebrate our wedding day with our families and friends! The Hot Club made our day that much more special and one our best moments was taking in Dark Eyes during the ceremony! Thanks again!”
[Ceremony and cocktail hour - thank you note]
Groom's Parents
"We want to thank you for being an important part of the wonderful wedding celebration... You are all extremely talented with a very unique sound and that is exactly what we all wanted for that day, something special. We have had many guests comment on how much they enjoyed the ceremony and cocktail hour music. Thank you for contributing to the joy of the day.
[Ceremony and cocktail hour - thank you note]
John and Rosalie [Bride and Groom]
"Thank you so much for being part of our big day and adding just the right type of atmosphere to our wedding!"
[Ceremony and cocktail hour - thank you note]
Vivian and Adam [Bride and Groom]
"Thank you for being part of our day and for the beautiful rendition of The Luckiest. It made our day so special."
[Cocktail hour and dinner - than you note]
Contact Hot Club of Saratoga (Chuck)
>> Vial Email: [email protected]
>> By Phone: 518-928-9414
>> Fill in the form on our Contact page.
>> Download/Print this information here.
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Some Resources For Planning Your Wedding With Hot Club of Saratoga
The nature of our music allows us to play from totally acoustically to using our full sound system and anywhere in between. It is important to us that our sound is crisp and at an appropriate volume for every part of your wedding. In addition to bringing the appropriate equipment to do this, we can provide a few other conveniences to enhance your celebration. We have available:- A wireless headset microphone for the officiant
- A wireless microphone that can be handheld or placed on a stand
- Smaller amplifiers separate from our main system allowing us to have setups in more than one location
- A battery powered amplifier for a more remote ceremony setting
- A full professional sound system that we use for medium to large spaces
- Combined with other parts of the wedding, we can also make our system available to play your playlist for dancing to your favorite tunes later in the reception.
We are often asked for suggestions for ceremony music, first dances, etc. We have several selections "ready to go", either classical pieces or music from our repertoire that can be found here:
Classical Selections For Your Ceremony
Ceremony Music From Our Repertoire
SOME WEDDING DANCE MUSIC SUGGESTIONS FROM OUR REPERTOIRE
In addition to the selections listed, we are happy to consider requests for music that is special to you.
Please note that our regular band members are shown throughout this site and we make every effort to play with all our band members whenever possible. However, like most bands, we must sometimes substitute players or play in different configurations due to conflicts with regular members other projects and other demands for their talents. Regardless of the players in the night's lineup, you're guaranteed the same high energy gypsy swing.
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Private Parties and Corporate Functions
Hot Club of Saratoga is always a hit at private parties, whether providing background music for a soiree, a birthday, anniversary, a house concert, music for a swing dance, or other special event. We can play totally acoustically through a range all the way to a full sound system depending on the nature of the event.
If you are looking for music for a corporate function, just tell us what you have in mind and leave the rest to us. Always professional, your event will flow without you having to give us a second thought. There is a reason that many of our appearances since forming in early 2013 have lead the people represented in the listing below to bring us back again.
Some Notable Events/Venues With Hot Club of Saratoga
- First Night Saratoga, 5 years
- Hats Off/Final Stretch, 3 years
- Caffe Lena - 8 sold out shows
- Live At The Linda (WAMC)
- Saratoga Jazz Festival Main Stage, 2021, 2022
- Saratoga Racecourse
- Arts and Music Festivals
- Private parties
- Numerous weddings
- Themed parties such as “Roaring 20's Night”, “Prohibition Party”, "Paris 1935"
- The Flurry Festival (formerly The Dance Flurry), 3 years
Some Notable Institutional/Corporate Events With Hot Club of Saratoga
- The Knickerbocker Club, New York, NY
- Yaddo Galas, Saratoga (2x)
- Saratoga Living Relaunch Party, cocktail hour, Saratoga
- McLaren Engineering Solutions 40th Year Celebration, New York, NY
- LeChase Construction Holiday Parties, Schenectady, NY
- SPAC Ballet 50th Anniversary Gala - Jazz Afterglow Cocktails and Desserts (2x)
- SPAC Wine and Food Festival - Groove Jazz Brunch 2016
- SPAC Wine & Food Festival - Connoisseur/VIP Tent (2x)
- SPAC CFO Retirement Private Dinner Party
- SPAC Wine and Food Festival - Southern Style Brunch
- Saratoga Arts Fall Gala (3x)
- Saratoga P.L.A.N. Feast of the Fields Annual Fundraisers (4x)
- College of St. Rose: St. Rose Garden Party 2014, St. Rose Alumni Luncheon 2015
- NY Assoc Training & Employment Professionals Reception (4x)
- SCP Distributors Conference Cocktail Reception & Entertainment (2x)
- Saratoga Arts Soiree (2x)
- Riber USA National Conference
- David N. Deutsch & Company, Camp David Saratoga Weekend Receptions (4x)
- Saratoga County Historical Society Brooktoberfest Annual Fundraiser
- The Art Center of The Capital Region Gala
Reviews
Great band-- highly recommended.
Hot Club of Saratoga was a great choice for my event last night. The music was spot on, and they were accommodating to some scheduling plans during the event. These guys are awesome, and I recommend them for big, medium, small (ANY) event. Thanks guys!
-- Allan Perry, RIBER USA
Contact Hot Club of Saratoga (Chuck)
>> Via Email: [email protected]
>> By Phone: Chuck, 518-928-9414
>> Fill in the form on our Contact page.
>> Download/Print this information here.
Please note that our regular band members are shown throughout this site and we make every effort to play with all our band members whenever possible. However, like most bands, we must sometimes substitute players or play in different configurations due to conflicts with regular members other projects and other demands for their talents. Regardless of the players in the night's lineup, you're guaranteed the same high energy gypsy swing.
Who doesn't want a special occasion or event to be something unique? Whether in the background enhancing the flow of your event, featured as a main part of the event, or somewhere in-between, the right music can add an ambiance like nothing else. If you are looking at this page, you have already headed in a different direction from standard event music. Hot Club of Saratoga's energetic, upbeat gypsy swing style is perfect to help make your event memorable. Never too loud, always classy, we are sure to bring a smile to those who listen.
For more information choose the type of event or scroll down.
Hot Club of Saratoga at Your Wedding
Private Parties and Corporate Functions
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A Unique Soundscape For A Memorable Wedding
Who We Are
Hot Club of Saratoga, the premier gypsy swing ensemble in the Saratoga/Capital Region, reflects the spirit and style originated by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli in 1930’s Paris. Bringing this music alive from high energy dancing rhythms to soulful ballads and everything in-between, Hot Club of Saratoga has brought the hot swing sound to coffee houses, restaurants, clubs, swing dances, festivals, fundraising soirees, corporate functions, private parties, and, of course, wedding ceremonies and celebrations.
Why Hot Club of Saratoga?
You want your celebration to be unique, memorable. Music plays a large part in the ambiance and flow of your event. A unique, tasteful, energetic, upbeat style is in order. Our style of gypsy swing is just that, always delivered with class and charm.
What Part In Your Wedding Is Right For Us?
We can play various roles in your wedding ceremony and celebration depending on the nature of your day.
The Cocktail Hour and/or Dinner Hour
Many couples have found this to be our best niche. It is a perfect time for live music regardless of what else you have planned. As part of the celebration, the cocktail hour sets the stage for what follows. What a great space to put a unique touch on your special day. Our style and musical repertoire will always be different from any wedding band or DJ that might follow, and very likely any cocktail hour group you have heard. Always classy, never too loud, moving and upbeat, we provide the perfect energy for you and your guests to mingle, relax, and begin to celebrate. While often choosing more energetic pieces for a cocktail hour, we would generally choose some of our more relaxed selections to provide superb background music for the dinner hour.
The Ceremony
Live music during guest seating and key parts of the ceremony can make lasting impressions. Many Hot Club members are classically trained musicians. We have provided instrumental music during ceremonies ranging from classical trios with string bass, violin, and clarinet, to numbers from our repertoire by the whole group, to folk selections, and more.
The Reception
The traditional wedding band or DJ is a popular choice for this party stage of the celebration. Our style and presentation for a reception is best suited for those who just want a fun upbeat party to celebrate their wedding. More like a swing dance with music running the gamut from high energy toe tapping dance your feet off, to mid tempo swing, to soulful ballads, Hot Club of Saratoga always provides a night of fun. Usually, we play receptions for couples who are looking for a more informal party to follow a wedding ceremony. We have on request played for part of the reception with the last hour or so playing a "dance playlist" the couple provides played through our sound system. We have also put together playlists for couples based on their requests for particular songs and genres.
Additionally, some couples have made their wedding unique by having us provide music for their Rehearsal Dinner or their Morning After Brunch especially when many guests have traveled for the event and stay at the same site.
Please don't hesitate to contact us about putting together just the right combination to make your vision a reality.
What People Think
Emma , Married on 08/08/2025
Wedding Wire Review, 5/5 Stars The Hot Club was a fantastic addition to our wedding celebration! They played at our casual cocktail party this summer and were a huge hit with all of our guests. Chuck was so kind and communicative and the music was fantastic. They really read the room and played at a perfect volume so that everyone could both enjoy the music and chat with each other. We'd highly recommend them!Sent on 08/11/2025
Linnea T., March 2024 Wedding
Wedding Wire Review, 5/5 Stars
Perfect cocktail and dinner ambience!
Chuck and the Hot Club of Saratoga group were an incredible addition to our wedding. Not only did they make the drive [76 miles] to our venue during a brutal snowstorm, they wowed our guests with incredible tunes all throughout cocktail hour and dinner. We received so many compliments from our guests and appreciated their willingness to accommodate our specific requests. We can't recommend them enough and hope others will choose this upbeat (and very cool!) band as a unique addition to special occasions.
Minda C.
GigSalad Review, September, 2023
Fantastic!!The Hot Club of Saratoga is INCREDIBLE! They set a fun, jazzy party mood for my engagement party at the Adelphi in Saratoga. I loved how easy they were to work with, and brought all their own equipment, so I didn't have to worry about a thing. They know how to "read" the crowd, playing the right tempo and volume of music at the right moments. All my guests commented how excellent they were. They're an incredibly talented bunch that I highly recommend - how lucky are we to have them here in the capital region.
Emily M. , married on 07/30/2022
5/5 Stars Terrific wedding band
We hired Hot Club to perform at our Champagne Reception as part of our wedding day celebrations, and we highly recommend them! Their sound was perfect for our afternoon in Saratoga Spa State Park. Not only was their performance spot on — our guests raved about how much they enjoyed the sound! — but Chuck was a pleasure to work with in the lead up to the event. Even with a last-minute request for additional paperwork, Chuck ensured it happened to make sure the performance went off without a hitch. We highly recommend Hot Club!
[Wedding Wire Review]
Katie H. , Wedding Planner & Venue - wedding on 08/20/2021
5/5 Stars
Professional & Fun!
Hot Club of Saratoga was the perfect addition to Jennifer & Dan's upstate NY wedding in the trees. This Seattle couple was looking for something a little different to make their international marketplace inspired wedding come to life and their musicianship and instrumentation added such a special vibe to the event. As a venue owner and wedding planner, I would absolutely suggest them for future weddings at our Estate. They were extremely professional and responsive and come highly recommended.
[Wedding Wire Review]
Vienna M. , married on 04/09/2021
The perfect fit for our day
Hot Club Saratoga was an amazing addition to our wedding day. We had their 5 piece arrangement play during our cocktail hour and dinner. They added a fantastic ambiance to both events. Chuck and his team are extremely talented and a pleasure to work with!
[Wedding Wire Review]
David Griffin [Groom] married on 10/25/2019
5/5 Stars The most perfect band for our rehearsal dinner...
I've seen Hot Club of Saratoga at least once before at a music festival in Clinton NY many years ago. When it was time to plan our wedding, we knew they'd be perfect for the occasion, and we were right. We hired them for our rehearsal dinner, and they were PERFECT ! They entertained our group of 50 close family and friends at a small Italian restaurant in Kingston NY, and we couldn't have imagined a more perfect band for the event. They're all such really nice guys as well. They even played a special request for us on the spot (La Vie en Rose) as we danced, and it was beautiful. Thank you Hot Club of Saratoga - we can't wait to see you perform again.
[Wedding Wire Review]
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Allison [Bride] married on 09/28/2019
5/5 Stars Unbelievable talent!
Incredibly talented musicians, not to mention incredibly kind and easy to work with! Hot Club set the tone for our evening, and we couldn’t imagine having it any other way! Their sound and presence is one of a kind, and an absolute crowd pleaser through and through! We couldn’t give higher praise, and would absolutely recommend to all! Django Reinhardt would be proud!
[Cocktail Hour - Wedding Wire Review)]
Alan Krassowski [Groom] married on 06/08/2019
5/5 Stars Perfect wedding band - professional, fun, high quality musicianship
We could not have been happier in choosing Hot Club of Saratoga for our wedding!!! They learned a song for our ceremony, had great arrangements of gypsy jazz and some traditional wedding music for our reception. All of our guests *loved* them! They sounded fantastic. Chuck also provided a wireless mic with a battery-powered PA for our officiant to use since our ceremony was far away from A/C power. And they also had no problems letting us play a few dance songs through their PA during part of the reception. I cannot recommend this band highly enough - they exceeded all of our expectations!!!
[Ceremony, cocktail/dinner hours, reception - Wedding Wire Review]
Sue [Bride] October, 2018
"We were so lucky to have booked Hot Club for our wedding last weekend - they were simply awesome!! Chuck and his bandmates were complete professionals, and Chuck did everything possible to ensure the music for the wedding ceremony, and afterward, was perfect. They enhanced the experience for my new husband and me beyond words. And our guests loved their music. I can't say enough for this wonderful, talented, fun and above all, very professional group of musicians. Bravo Hot Club!!!"
[Ceremony, cocktail/dinner hours - Facebook review]
Beth Mcclain , married on 09/16/2018
5/5 Stars Perfect band for our brunch wedding!
Chuck and the rest of the band were absolutely delightful. Their gypsy jazz style was perfect for our outdoor brunch wedding and reception. They even performed a few special songs for us during the ceremony. I cannot say enough good things about Hot Club Saratoga! They are wonderful!
[Ceremony, cocktail/dinner hours, reception - Wedding Wire Review]
DeWitt [Groom], married on 09/16/2017
5/5 Stars
Great choice for our ceremony through dinner. We agonized over the DJ vs. band decision for our Saratoga wedding.. We really wanted live music, but at the same time a DJ seemed the best answer for after dinner dancing. Eventually we realized we wanted both. We are so glad we found and hired Hot Club of Saratoga. Not only were they a perfect fit for cocktail hour and dinner with their signature Gypsy Jazz, they had the chops to play classical pieces for the ceremony too! We got so many comments from our guests, typically, "Where did you find this fantastic band?" we even worked with them to pick every piece of classical we wanted for each part of the ceremony. Fantastic experience. Highly recommended.
[Ceremony, cocktail/dinner hours - Wedding Wire review]
Lauren [Bride] , married on 05/20/2017
5/5 Stars
Hot Club did an amazing job at my recent wedding. We hire the group for the ceremony and cocktail house/dinner. From our first emails to the day of, Chuck and the guys are very easy to deal with - communication, payment, musical selections are all very easy. They are professionals...and it shows. Their repertoire of this style of music is amazing. Everyone commented on how fun the cocktail hour/dinner was b/c we had such a different style of music than the "typical" wedding. The ceremony was beautiful - Chuck even provided a speaker and mic for it, which we really appreciated b/c our venue was DIY and we hadn't thought about that. You won't be sorry booking Hot Club of Saratoga for your wedding!! We couldn't have been happier.
[Ceremony, cocktail/dinner hours - Wedding Wire review]
Jevan and Jerusha [Bride and Groom]
"I wanted to thank you again, for making our wedding day so special! Our entire community of friends were so impressed and really enjoyed your performance! In fact, we passed the Hot Club info on to many who are interested in the group for their own events! Please let us know if you would like us to write a rave review for your website ;-). ...[We] are so happy to have been able to celebrate our wedding day with our families and friends! The Hot Club made our day that much more special and one our best moments was taking in Dark Eyes during the ceremony! Thanks again!”
[Ceremony and cocktail hour - thank you note]
Groom's Parents
"We want to thank you for being an important part of the wonderful wedding celebration... You are all extremely talented with a very unique sound and that is exactly what we all wanted for that day, something special. We have had many guests comment on how much they enjoyed the ceremony and cocktail hour music. Thank you for contributing to the joy of the day.
[Ceremony and cocktail hour - thank you note]
John and Rosalie [Bride and Groom]
"Thank you so much for being part of our big day and adding just the right type of atmosphere to our wedding!"
[Ceremony and cocktail hour - thank you note]
Vivian and Adam [Bride and Groom]
"Thank you for being part of our day and for the beautiful rendition of The Luckiest. It made our day so special."
[Cocktail hour and dinner - than you note]
Contact Hot Club of Saratoga (Chuck)
>> Vial Email: [email protected]
>> By Phone: 518-928-9414
>> Fill in the form on our Contact page.
>> Download/Print this information here.
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Some Resources For Planning Your Wedding With Hot Club of Saratoga
The nature of our music allows us to play from totally acoustically to using our full sound system and anywhere in between. It is important to us that our sound is crisp and at an appropriate volume for every part of your wedding. In addition to bringing the appropriate equipment to do this, we can provide a few other conveniences to enhance your celebration. We have available:
- A wireless headset microphone for the officiant
- A wireless microphone that can be handheld or placed on a stand
- Smaller amplifiers separate from our main system allowing us to have setups in more than one location
- A battery powered amplifier for a more remote ceremony setting
- A full professional sound system that we use for medium to large spaces
- Combined with other parts of the wedding, we can also make our system available to play your playlist for dancing to your favorite tunes later in the reception.
We are often asked for suggestions for ceremony music, first dances, etc. We have several selections "ready to go", either classical pieces or music from our repertoire that can be found here:
Classical Selections For Your Ceremony
Ceremony Music From Our Repertoire
SOME WEDDING DANCE MUSIC SUGGESTIONS FROM OUR REPERTOIRE
In addition to the selections listed, we are happy to consider requests for music that is special to you.
Please note that our regular band members are shown throughout this site and we make every effort to play with all our band members whenever possible. However, like most bands, we must sometimes substitute players or play in different configurations due to conflicts with regular members other projects and other demands for their talents. Regardless of the players in the night's lineup, you're guaranteed the same high energy gypsy swing.
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Private Parties and Corporate Functions
Hot Club of Saratoga is always a hit at private parties, whether providing background music for a soiree, a birthday, anniversary, a house concert, music for a swing dance, or other special event. We can play totally acoustically through a range all the way to a full sound system depending on the nature of the event.
If you are looking for music for a corporate function, just tell us what you have in mind and leave the rest to us. Always professional, your event will flow without you having to give us a second thought. There is a reason that many of our appearances since forming in early 2013 have lead the people represented in the listing below to bring us back again.
Some Notable Events/Venues With Hot Club of Saratoga
- First Night Saratoga, 5 years
- Hats Off/Final Stretch, 3 years
- Caffe Lena - 8 sold out shows
- Live At The Linda (WAMC)
- Saratoga Jazz Festival Main Stage, 2021, 2022
- Saratoga Racecourse
- Arts and Music Festivals
- Private parties
- Numerous weddings
- Themed parties such as “Roaring 20's Night”, “Prohibition Party”, "Paris 1935"
- The Flurry Festival (formerly The Dance Flurry), 3 years
Some Notable Institutional/Corporate Events With Hot Club of Saratoga
- The Knickerbocker Club, New York, NY
- Yaddo Galas, Saratoga (2x)
- Saratoga Living Relaunch Party, cocktail hour, Saratoga
- McLaren Engineering Solutions 40th Year Celebration, New York, NY
- LeChase Construction Holiday Parties, Schenectady, NY
- SPAC Ballet 50th Anniversary Gala - Jazz Afterglow Cocktails and Desserts (2x)
- SPAC Wine and Food Festival - Groove Jazz Brunch 2016
- SPAC Wine & Food Festival - Connoisseur/VIP Tent (2x)
- SPAC CFO Retirement Private Dinner Party
- SPAC Wine and Food Festival - Southern Style Brunch
- Saratoga Arts Fall Gala (3x)
- Saratoga P.L.A.N. Feast of the Fields Annual Fundraisers (4x)
- College of St. Rose: St. Rose Garden Party 2014, St. Rose Alumni Luncheon 2015
- NY Assoc Training & Employment Professionals Reception (4x)
- SCP Distributors Conference Cocktail Reception & Entertainment (2x)
- Saratoga Arts Soiree (2x)
- Riber USA National Conference
- David N. Deutsch & Company, Camp David Saratoga Weekend Receptions (4x)
- Saratoga County Historical Society Brooktoberfest Annual Fundraiser
- The Art Center of The Capital Region Gala
Reviews
Great band-- highly recommended.
Hot Club of Saratoga was a great choice for my event last night. The music was spot on, and they were accommodating to some scheduling plans during the event. These guys are awesome, and I recommend them for big, medium, small (ANY) event. Thanks guys!
-- Allan Perry, RIBER USA
Contact Hot Club of Saratoga (Chuck)
>> Via Email: [email protected]
>> By Phone: Chuck, 518-928-9414
>> Fill in the form on our Contact page.
>> Download/Print this information here.
Please note that our regular band members are shown throughout this site and we make every effort to play with all our band members whenever possible. However, like most bands, we must sometimes substitute players or play in different configurations due to conflicts with regular members other projects and other demands for their talents. Regardless of the players in the night's lineup, you're guaranteed the same high energy gypsy swing.
**WORKSHOP PAYMENT LINKS
Venmo - send $60 to: https://venmo.com/u/hotclubofsaratoga
PayPal - send $60 to: paypal.me/CKish978
Thank you. Workshop starts at 4:45. Workshop fee is separate from ticket cost for concert and jam.
Venmo - send $60 to: https://venmo.com/u/hotclubofsaratoga
PayPal - send $60 to: paypal.me/CKish978
Thank you. Workshop starts at 4:45. Workshop fee is separate from ticket cost for concert and jam.
March 28, Friday: Mouzon House Supper Club
March 29 Saturday: Mouzon House Supper Club
Late March-Early April: Saratoga Performing Arts Center Classical Kids Program in Regional Schools
April 26, Saturday: Charm City Gypsy Jazz Fest, Early Bird Discount Tix on sale now, Baltimore, MD
May 17, Saturday: Hudson Valley Community College Commencement Ceremonies, Troy, NY
May 18, Sunday: Bluseed Arts Studio Concert, Saranac Lake, NY
May 24, Saturday: Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail & Dinner Hours
May 23-25: Pickin' and Singin' Gathering's Gotta Get Gone Festival, Concert sets and Workshops, Ballston Spa, NY
August 27, Wednesday: Roaring 20's Cruise, Lake George Steamboat Company, Lake George, NY
September 6, Saturday: 2025 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival, free admission, Albany Corning Preserve - Jennings Landing
October 4, Saturday: Wedding
October 11, Saturday: Wedding
March 29 Saturday: Mouzon House Supper Club
Late March-Early April: Saratoga Performing Arts Center Classical Kids Program in Regional Schools
April 26, Saturday: Charm City Gypsy Jazz Fest, Early Bird Discount Tix on sale now, Baltimore, MD
May 17, Saturday: Hudson Valley Community College Commencement Ceremonies, Troy, NY
May 18, Sunday: Bluseed Arts Studio Concert, Saranac Lake, NY
May 24, Saturday: Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail & Dinner Hours
May 23-25: Pickin' and Singin' Gathering's Gotta Get Gone Festival, Concert sets and Workshops, Ballston Spa, NY
August 27, Wednesday: Roaring 20's Cruise, Lake George Steamboat Company, Lake George, NY
September 6, Saturday: 2025 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival, free admission, Albany Corning Preserve - Jennings Landing
October 4, Saturday: Wedding
October 11, Saturday: Wedding
Violin Workshop with Jason Anick
$60.00
Violin Gypsy Jazz Style with Jason Anick
Jason Anick, an award-winning composer and violin professor at the esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston, has shared the stage with an array of artists including Grammy award winning guitarist John Jorgenson, Stevie Wonder, The Jim Kweskin Jug Band, and Tommy Emmanuel.
Jason Anick, an award-winning composer and violin professor at the esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston, has shared the stage with an array of artists including Grammy award winning guitarist John Jorgenson, Stevie Wonder, The Jim Kweskin Jug Band, and Tommy Emmanuel.
Guitar in the Django Style with Max O'Rourke and/or Henry Acker
$60.00
Guitar in the Django Style with Max O'Rourke and/or Henry Acker
Henry Acker is a young powerhouse jazz guitarist who performs both in the style of Django Reinhardt as well as traditional jazz. A child prodigy who began playing at age 8 and performing professionally at age 9, his talent and abilities have developed into nothing short of astonishing. Henry has already shared the stage with jazz greats Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Vignola, Julian Lage, Bireli Lagrene and Vic Juris. He is a five-time winner of the Downbeat Magazine Student Award for jazz guitar soloist.
Max O’Rourke, was the winner of the 2015 Saga Award from DjangoFest Northwest and at 22 has already toured/recorded with many of the top American Gypsy Jazz musicians including John Jorgenson and Gonzalo Bergara.
Bass workshop with Greg Loughman
$60.00
Bass workshop with Greg Loughman
Greg Loughman Bassist, composer, and bandleader Greg Loughman has made a name for himself as an “emphatically lyrical” -Scott Albin, JazzTimes, versatile, and sensitive accompanist who plays "with sublime authority" -Raul d’Gama Rose. Loughman currently lives in Boston, MA, where he earned a Master of Music degree from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. He has performed and/or recorded with artists including Danilo Perez, Jerry Bergonzi, George Garzone, Hal Galper, Mark Murphy, and many others. Since 2014, he has toured extensively with the Hot Club inspired jazz group the Rhythm Future Quartet and has made a name for himself in that genre, performing with such artists as Gonzalo Bergara, Stephane Wrembel, and John Jorgenson.
Django's Language For The Clarinet & Other Solo Instruments with Evan Arntzen
$60.00
Django's Language For The Clarinet & Other Solo Instruments with Evan Arntzen: “Throughout the time I have known Evan, he has demonstrated all of the qualities of an outstanding jazz educator — passion, clarity of craft, maturity, and an intellectual curiosity that is rare. He is constantly pushing himself to improve and is always on the cutting edge of innovative teaching approaches. He is one of the most gifted and dedicated young artists I have encountered.” Todd Stoll, Vice President of Education, Jazz at Lincoln Center Stoll, Vice President of Education, Jazz at Lincoln Center
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Hudson Valley Community College's Hudsonian article following our concert there. See article below.
| Grilles (chord charts) for our Flurry Jam Session |
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Playing Gypsy Swing: The Basics
Handouts from our Flurry 2015 workshop and Jam Session.
Download the handouts here:
Handouts from our Flurry 2015 workshop and Jam Session.
Download the handouts here:
| HCS featured in Summer 2016 "Swingtime" magazine. |
Daily Gazette article
Classical Kids offers music, inspiration to students
SPAC/Hot Club collaboration bringing music to the schools
(May 2017)
https://dailygazette.com/article/2017/05/17/classical-kids-offers-music-inspiration-to-students
Classical Kids offers music, inspiration to students
SPAC/Hot Club collaboration bringing music to the schools
(May 2017)
https://dailygazette.com/article/2017/05/17/classical-kids-offers-music-inspiration-to-students
Swingin' With Hot Club Of Saratoga (2015) is a live recording of the band on the stage of Zankel Auditorium at Skidmore College.
This is Hot Club of Saratoga as you would hear them at any live event.
This is Hot Club of Saratoga as you would hear them at any live event.
Contributing Partners: Many thanks to those from the community who contribute to help make this program and these events possible.
Housing
A couple has offered housing for a relatively low rate in their Saratoga Springs house when available. If you would like to support the series with free or low rent options, please contact us: [email protected]. A penny saved is a penny earned. And to make this possible for a visiting musician, every penny counts!
Interested in a Hot Club of Saratoga Musician-in-Residency?
At this time we are are offering residencies for lead guitarists. If you are interested, please contact us at: [email protected].
Housing
A couple has offered housing for a relatively low rate in their Saratoga Springs house when available. If you would like to support the series with free or low rent options, please contact us: [email protected]. A penny saved is a penny earned. And to make this possible for a visiting musician, every penny counts!
Interested in a Hot Club of Saratoga Musician-in-Residency?
At this time we are are offering residencies for lead guitarists. If you are interested, please contact us at: [email protected].
- Saratoga Springs Senior Center: The senior center has committed to producing a minimum of 3 shows featuring musicians-in-residence in 2019. Show schedule and past shows are here.
We are grateful to our key partners and contributing partners in our goal to help build a growing community of gypsy jazz players and listeners alike.
Key Partners
Key Partners
Saratoga Senior Center often hosts a show featuring our Artist-in-Residence playing in a trio of Hot Club members, These day time shows at the Senior Center offer seniors and other community members a chance to hear our guests at a time convenient to them, often near the lunchtime offerings for eligible seniors.
- Upcoming Show: Friday, September 6, 1:00 featuring Luca Pino from Los Angeles
- Past Shows
- September 6, 2019 featuring Luca Pino, Los Angeles, California
- August 16, 2019 featuring Max O'Rourke, Rutland, Vermont
- August 2, 2019 featuring Denis Chang, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- June 4, 2019, sponsor in Lunchtime Concert Series, Hot Club of Saratoga quintet featuring Brad Brose, Paris, France
- February 1, 2019 featuring Ken Allday, Louisville, Kentucky
Please help us welcome these talented visiting artists and don't miss a chance to come out to hear them.
During each of their stays, they will most likely be on every Hot Club gig.
During each of their stays, they will most likely be on every Hot Club gig.
In addition to our local collective, Hot Club of Saratoga's in-demand sound has created an opportunity to invite talented artists from around the country and beyond. We are now occasionally inviting guest artists to join Hot Club of Saratoga for a residency for a couple of weeks or months at a time. We are excited to welcome some outstanding players from the greater gypsy jazz community that we would otherwise rarely if ever get to play with! And you would otherwise likely not have the opportunity to hear. Our Musician-in-Residency has brought fine musicians from the US and abroad, including from New Orleans, Los Angeles, Kentucky, NYC, Paris, Greece, and more. Complete information about our Musician-in-Residence and our guests can be found here.
Hot Club of Saratoga's Musician-in-Residence
These are some of the finest musicians in the Saratoga/Capital Region that we tap when we need outstanding talent.
The Local Hot Club of Saratoga Collective Musicians
As many of you have noticed, our Hot Club family continues to grow as you see the core of the ensemble playing with different talented musicians. Indeed, as we have evolved, we have moved more toward the “club” part of the name, what might be called the Hot Club of Saratoga Collective. You will continue to see the familiar faces of our core members above often with the many talented players we call on to continue the Hot Swing sound.
The Hot Club of Saratoga Collective & Musicians-in-Residence
PAST APPEARANCES OF NOTE
- Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival Main Stage, 2021, 2022, Saratoga Performing Arts Center
- Caffe Lena, roughly yearly sold out concerts
- The Hot Club Series at Caffe Lena, 8 events including concerts, jams, and a workshop
- American Cruise Lines Shows
- Hudson Valley Community College Commencements. 2021-2024 (4 ceremonies including National Anthem at each), 2019, 2018.
- Weekly Thursday Hot Club trios & quartets at Mouzon House, Saratoga, ongoing since 2012
Friday • Nov 22, 2024 • 7:00pm
SPAC Little Theater
Dorado Schmitt and Sons:
Django Festival All Stars
with Special Guest
Hot Club Saratoga
We Expect This To Sell Out Quickly
Good Seats Still Available
Tickets Here
Friday • Nov 22, 2024 • 7:00pm
SPAC Little Theater
Dorado Schmitt and Sons:
Django Festival All Stars
with Special Guest
Hot Club Saratoga
We Expect This To Sell Out Quickly
Good Seats Still Available
Tickets Here
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center Classical Kids school outreach programs at schools throughout the region each spring since 2018.
- Various Private Parties: corporate events, retirements, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations
- Various art show openings including The Hyde Collection, The Munson Art Museum
- Various wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, dinner hours, celebrations throughout region
- Various Retirement Communities including: Home of The Good Shepherd, Saratoga; The Wesley Community, Saratoga; Coburg Village Retirement Community, Rexford; Judson Meadows Assisted Living, Glenville/Schenectady (repeat appearances at all)
- Concert Events
- The Strand Theater, (2x) Hudson Falls, NY
- Carol Theater (2x) Summer Music Series, Chestertown, NY
- Hudson Valley Community College, Fall Cultural Affairs Program, Troy, NY
- Yearly August Concert Events produced by Hot Club of Saratoga, 2015-2018 featuring Gicaomo Smith and friends, Heard, and others over the years.
- Swingtime Jazz Society Concert and Jam, Troy, NY
- Unison Arts Center, New Paltz, NY
- Stony Creek Winter Concert Series, Stony Creek, NY
- Live At The LInda, (2x WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, Albany, NY
- Hot Club annual end of summer concerts with Giacomo Smith at various times featuring the full Hot Club quintet, Heard, Eddie Barbash.
- And more...
- Festivals
- Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, Saratoga Performing Arts Center(SPAC) Main Stage2021, 2022
- First Nights Saratoga (6x)
- Hats Off Music Festivals (5x), Saratoga
- Tang Museum Upbeat on the Roof (4x), Saratoga
- Freedom Park Concert Series (5x), Scotia, NY
- Sackets Harbor Concerts on the Waterfront, Sackets Harbor, NY4
- Clifton Fine Summer Music Series, Wanakena, NY
- Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Music Series, Guilderland Performing Arts Center Summer Music Series, Park Theater Summer Music Series
- Saratoga Racecourse (multiple times)
- Lake George Arts Project Summer Concerts at Shepard Park, Lake George, NY
- Summer Music Series in Congress Park, Saratoga (4x)
- Salem Art Works Music on the Hill music series, Salem, NY
- Tuneful Tuesday (4x), Tri-City ValleyCats Baseball pre-game, Troy, NY
- The Flurry, (formerly The Dance Flurry) (3x), concert set, lead jams, various workshops, Swing Dancing For Total Beginners, Saratoga
- Jazz on Jay Summer Series (3x), Schenectady, NY
- Riverlink Summer Concert Series, Amsterdam, NY
- Munson Williams Proctor Arts Festival, Utica, NY
- Castleton University Concert Series, Casleton, VT
- Town of Charlton Party in the Park
- Crandall Folklife Series, Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls, NY
- Guest artists with Union College Jazz Ensemble
- Clinton Art and Music Festival, Clinton, NY
- Made in the Shade of The Egg & Jazz Night on the Plaza, Albany, NY
- Roots Festival 5, The Linda Norris Auditorium, Albany
- And more....
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) Events
- SPAC Classical Kids school outreach programs at schools throughout Saratoga/Capital Region, 2017-2019, 2023-2024
- SPAC Classical Kids pre-movie greeting, Saratoga, 2023-2024
- SPAC "Live at the Jazz Bar", opening night inaugurating the new venue in The Hall of Springs (4x)
- SPAC Wine and Food Festivals, Jazz Brunches (2x), Southern Style Brunch, Saratoga National Golf Course
- Jazz Afterglow Party at SPAC's 50th "Golden Anniversary Gala", the Ballet Gala, and 51st year (2017)
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center Wine and Food Festivals (2x), The Connoisseur Tent, Saratoga
- CFO Retirement Party
- Corporate Events/Private Parties
- The Jockey Club (NYC) at Saratoga Racecourse
- 98th & 99th Birthday Party for Norman Lear
- GE Brilliant Picnic, Schenectady, NY
- Yaddo Summer Benefit 2019, 2021, 2022
- Capital Region Heart Ball (American Heart Association) (4x)
- David N. Deutsch & Company, (NYC), "Saratoga Weekend" (6x)
- Hearst Publishing/Times Union Client Appreciation Cocktail Hour
- Private Event, Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners
- Saratoga Living Relaunch Party, cocktail hour, Saratoga
- McLaren Engineering Group: 40th Year Celebration, 2017, New York, NY; New Corporate Headquarters Grand Opening, 2018, Woodcliff Lake, NJ
- LeChase Construction Holiday Party (3x), Schenectady, NY
- American Bugatti Club Gala, Saratoga
- Saratoga Automobile Museum, Auto Auction (2x), Saratoga
- American Institute of Architects, New York State, Awards Dinner
- SCP Distributors National Conferences (2x) at Nation Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and Saratoga City Center, Saratoga
- NY Association of Training Professionals Receptions (3x)
- Riber USA National Conference at The Gideon Putnam
- Cricket Racing Stables (4x), Saratoga
- College of St. Rose (2x), Albany, NY
- Hattie's Restaurant 75th Anniversary Celebration
- Benefits:
- The Hyde Collection Gala
- World Awareness Children's Museum: night at the Speakeasy (2x)
- Gala in the Cloud to benefit the Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum
- Bennington Museum Winter Festival, "A Snowy Night"
- Palace Theatre Backstage Ball, Albany, NY
- The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, 5th annual Winter Warm Up Gypsy Swing Party featuring Stephane Wrembel
- Ronald McDonald House of Albany - Capital Masquerade 2018 Gala: The Silver Screen, Schenectady, NY
- Ronald McDonald House Nicole Miller Cocktail Reception, Saratoga
- Saratoga Plan Feast of the Fields fundraisers (4x), Saratoga National Golf Club
- Saratoga Arts Fall Soirees (3x), Saratoga
- Great Camp Sagamore Gala (5x), Raquette Lake, NY
- "Spirit Soiree", New York Council of Nonprofits 90th Anniversary, Menands, NY
- Historic Salem Courthouse Al Fresco Dinner and Community Celebration (2x), Salem, NY
- Art in the Public Eye, Paris 1935, Glens Falls, NY
- Southshire Community School Fundraiser, North Bennington, VT
- H.O.P.E. Gala Fundraisers (4x), Saratoga
- Wesley Community 3rd Annual Balloon Walk, Saratoga
- Inn Take Over, Caffe Lena fundraiser, Union Gables Inn, Saratoga
- The Arts Center of The Capital Region, Troy, NY
- And more....
- Educational Programs
- SPAC Classical Kids school outreach programs at schools throughout Saratoga/Capital Region, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023
- HCS members both as a group and individually have lead workshops privately and at The Flurry(s)(formerly The Dance Flurry): Gypsy Swing 101, Gypsy guitar basics, Gypsy Rhythm-LaPompe.
- Swing Dances & Themed Events
- Numerous 1920's, Roaring 20's, Prohibition Parties
- Waldorf School Spring Fling Swing Dance
- Race Brook Lodge Swing Dances, Sheffield, MA. (2x)
- Saratoga Savoy Diamond Dance
- Appearances at Various Area Establishments: The Adelphi Hotel, The Blue Hen Brunches, Salt & Char Sunday Brunches, Saratoga; 9 Maple Ave., Saratoga ; Speakeasy 518, Albany; Wishing Well Restaurant, Saratoga; Saratoga Tea and Honey, Saratoga; City Beer Hall, Albany; Hattie's Restaurant, Saratoga; Merry Monk Sunday Brunches, Saratoga; and more...
- HCS lead jams at Parting Glass, Gaffney's, The Flurry(formerly The Dance Flurry, Swingtime Jazz Society
Workshops
You can register for workshops here.
- Friday and Saturday evenings at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club, Saratoga
- Weekly Wednesday Hot Club trios at Hamlet & Ghost, Saratoga
- Weekly Sunday Brunch trios at The Merry Monk, Saratoga
- Brunches and celebrations at The Adelphi Hotel including Mother's Days, Father's Days, special race days, and more.
- Weekly Sunday Brunch trios at Salt & Char, Saratoga
- Monthly full quintet nights at One Caroline, Saratoga
- Monthly full quintet nights at Brown's Brewing Walloomsac Tap Room, Hoosick Falls
- SPAC Classical Kids school programs at schools in Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
- Various Private Parties: corporate events, retirements, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations
- Various art show openings including The Hyde Collection, The Laffer Gallery
- Various wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, dinner hours, celebrations throughout region
- Various Retirement Communities including: Home of The Good Shepherd, Saratoga; The Wesley Community, Saratoga; Coburg Village Retirement Community, Rexford; Judson Meadows Assisted Living, Glenville/Schenectady (repeat appearances at all)
- Concert Events
- Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival 2021, 2022
- Caffe Lena, 6 sold out shows, Saratoga
- The Hot Club Series, Caffe Lena, (7x) Saratoga
- The Strand Theater, (2x) Hudson Falls, NY
- Carol Theater (2x) Summer Music Series, Chestertown, NY
- Hudson Valley Community College, Fall Cultural Affairs Program, Troy, NY
- Yearly August Concert Events produced by Hot Club of Saratoga, 2015-2018 featuring Gicaomo Smith and friends, Heard, and others over the years.
- Swingtime Jazz Society Concert and Jam, Troy, NY
- Unison Arts Center, New Paltz, NY
- Stony Creek Winter Concert Series, Stony Creek, NY
- Live At The LInda, (2x WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, Albany, NY
- Hot Club annual end of summer concerts with Giacomo Smith at various times featuring the full Hot Club quintet, Heard, Eddie Barbash.
- And more...
- Festivals
- Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, Saratoga Performing Arts Center(SPAC) Main Stage2021, 2022
- First Nights Saratoga (6x)
- Hats Off Music Festivals (5x), Saratoga
- Tang Museum Upbeat on the Roof (4x), Saratoga
- Freedom Park Concert Series (5x), Scotia, NY
- Sackets Harbor Concerts on the Waterfront, Sackets Harbor, NY4
- Clifton Fine Summer Music Series, Wanakena, NY
- Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Music Series, Guilderland Performing Arts Center Summer Music Series, Park Theater Summer Music Series
- Saratoga Racecourse (multiple times)
- Lake George Arts Project Summer Concerts at Shepard Park, Lake George, NY
- Summer Music Series in Congress Park, Saratoga (4x)
- Salem Art Works Music on the Hill music series, Salem, NY
- Tuneful Tuesday (4x), Tri-City ValleyCats Baseball pre-game, Troy, NY
- The Flurry, (formerly The Dance Flurry) (3x), concert set, lead jams, various workshops, Swing Dancing For Total Beginners, Saratoga
- Jazz on Jay Summer Series (3x), Schenectady, NY
- Riverlink Summer Concert Series, Amsterdam, NY
- Munson Williams Proctor Arts Festival, Utica, NY
- Castleton University Concert Series, Casleton, VT
- Town of Charlton Party in the Park
- Crandall Folklife Series, Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls, NY
- Guest artists with Union College Jazz Ensemble
- Clinton Art and Music Festival, Clinton, NY
- Made in the Shade of The Egg & Jazz Night on the Plaza, Albany, NY
- Roots Festival 5, The Linda Norris Auditorium, Albany
- And more....
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) Events
- SPAC Classical Kids school outreach programs at schools throughout Saratoga/Capital Region, 2017-2019, 2023-2024
- SPAC Classical Kids pre-movie greeting, Saratoga, 2023-2024
- SPAC "Live at the Jazz Bar", opening night inaugurating the new venue in The Hall of Springs (4x)
- SPAC Wine and Food Festivals, Jazz Brunches (2x), Southern Style Brunch, Saratoga National Golf Course
- Jazz Afterglow Party at SPAC's 50th "Golden Anniversary Gala", the Ballet Gala, and 51st year (2017)
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center Wine and Food Festivals (2x), The Connoisseur Tent, Saratoga
- CFO Retirement Party
- Corporate Events/Private Parties
- The Jockey Club (NYC) at Saratoga Racecourse
- 98th & 99th Birthday Party for Norman Lear
- GE Brilliant Picnic, Schenectady, NY
- Yaddo Summer Benefit 2019, 2021, 2022
- Capital Region Heart Ball (American Heart Association) (3x)
- David N. Deutsch & Company, (NYC), "Saratoga Weekend" (6x)
- Hearst Publishing/Times Union Client Appreciation Cocktail Hour
- Private Event, Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners
- Saratoga Living Relaunch Party, cocktail hour, Saratoga
- McLaren Engineering Group: 40th Year Celebration, 2017, New York, NY; New Corporate Headquarters Grand Opening, 2018, Woodcliff Lake, NJ
- LeChase Construction Holiday Party (3x), Schenectady, NY
- American Bugatti Club Gala, Saratoga
- Saratoga Automobile Museum, Auto Auction (2x), Saratoga
- American Institute of Architects, New York State, Awards Dinner
- SCP Distributors National Conferences (2x) at Nation Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and Saratoga City Center, Saratoga
- NY Association of Training Professionals Receptions (3x)
- Riber USA National Conference at The Gideon Putnam
- Cricket Racing Stables (4x), Saratoga
- College of St. Rose (2x), Albany, NY
- Hattie's Restaurant 75th Anniversary Celebration
- Benefits:
- The Hyde Collection Gala
- World Awareness Children's Museum: night at the Speakeasy (2x)
- Gala in the Cloud to benefit the Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum
- Bennington Museum Winter Festival, "A Snowy Night"
- Palace Theatre Backstage Ball, Albany, NY
- The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, 5th annual Winter Warm Up Gypsy Swing Party featuring Stephane Wrembel
- Ronald McDonald House of Albany - Capital Masquerade 2018 Gala: The Silver Screen, Schenectady, NY
- Ronald McDonald House Nicole Miller Cocktail Reception, Saratoga
- Saratoga Plan Feast of the Fields fundraisers (4x), Saratoga National Golf Club
- Saratoga Arts Fall Soirees (3x), Saratoga
- Great Camp Sagamore Gala (4x), Raquette Lake, NY
- "Spirit Soiree", New York Council of Nonprofits 90th Anniversary, Menands, NY
- Historic Salem Courthouse Al Fresco Dinner and Community Celebration (2x), Salem, NY
- Art in the Public Eye, Paris 1935, Glens Falls, NY
- Southshire Community School Fundraiser, North Bennington, VT
- H.O.P.E. Gala Fundraisers (4x), Saratoga
- Wesley Community 3rd Annual Balloon Walk, Saratoga
- Inn Take Over, Caffe Lena fundraiser, Union Gables Inn, Saratoga
- The Arts Center of The Capital Region, Troy, NY
- And more....
- Educational Programs
- SPAC Classical Kids school outreach programs at schools throughout Saratoga/Capital Region, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023
- HCS members both as a group and individually have lead workshops privately and at The Flurry(s)(formerly The Dance Flurry): Gypsy Swing 101, Gypsy guitar basics, Gypsy Rhythm-LaPompe.
- Swing Dances & Themed Events
- Numerous 1920's, Roaring 20's, Prohibition Parties
- Waldorf School Spring Fling Swing Dance
- Race Brook Lodge Swing Dances, Sheffield, MA. (2x)
- Saratoga Savoy Diamond Dance
- Appearances at Various Area Establishments: The Adelphi Hotel, The Blue Hen Brunches, Salt & Char Sunday Brunches, Saratoga; 9 Maple Ave., Saratoga ; Speakeasy 518, Albany; Wishing Well Restaurant, Saratoga; Saratoga Tea and Honey, Saratoga; City Beer Hall, Albany; Hattie's Restaurant, Saratoga; Merry Monk Sunday Brunches, Saratoga; and more...
- HCS lead jams at Parting Glass, Gaffney's, The Flurry(formerly The Dance Flurry, Swingtime Jazz Society
PAST APPEARANCES OF NOTE
- Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival Main Stage, 2021, 2022, Saratoga Performing Arts Center
- In concert at Caffe Lena, 8 shows (6 sold out) Saratoga
- The Hot Club Series at Caffe Lena, 8 events including concerts, jams, and a workshop
- American Cruise Lines Shows (10x), Fall 2021
- Hudson Valley Community College Commencements. 2021 (4 ceremonies including National Anthem at each), 2019, 2018.
- Weekly Thursday Hot Club trios & quartets at Mouzon House, Saratoga
- Brunches and celebrations at The Adelphi Hotel including Mother's Days, Father's Days, special race days, and more
- Weekly Sunday Brunch trios at Salt & Char, Saratoga
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Hot Club of Saratoga, upstate New York's premier gypsy swing collective, plays a repertoire that reflects the spirit and style originated by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli in The Quintet of the Hot Club of France most prominent in the 1930’s and kept alive through a long line of gypsy jazz artists since that time. Most of the tunes we play were either written by, or recorded by, Django at some time in his all too brief musical life.
Though Django is most closely associated with the quintet and with Stephane Grappelli on violin providing the other solo texture, he recorded in various other configurations. He often recorded with a clarinetist in place of Grappelli and his violin, as well as other instrumentals, with big bands, and with on some occasions with small combos with drums as he began to explore amplification and more bebop stylings.
The instrumentation of the full quintet of the Hot Club of Saratoga, solo and rhythm guitars, string bass, violin, and clarinet/sax, allows us to explore this style throughout the range of its roots. Since forming in early 2013, Hot Club of Saratoga has brought the hot swing sound to coffee houses, restaurants, bars, clubs, swing dances, festivals, weddings, and numerous private parties. If you’re looking for gypsy swing true to its origins while subtly expanding the genre, music that just makes you smile and move, give us a listen.
Though Django is most closely associated with the quintet and with Stephane Grappelli on violin providing the other solo texture, he recorded in various other configurations. He often recorded with a clarinetist in place of Grappelli and his violin, as well as other instrumentals, with big bands, and with on some occasions with small combos with drums as he began to explore amplification and more bebop stylings.
The instrumentation of the full quintet of the Hot Club of Saratoga, solo and rhythm guitars, string bass, violin, and clarinet/sax, allows us to explore this style throughout the range of its roots. Since forming in early 2013, Hot Club of Saratoga has brought the hot swing sound to coffee houses, restaurants, bars, clubs, swing dances, festivals, weddings, and numerous private parties. If you’re looking for gypsy swing true to its origins while subtly expanding the genre, music that just makes you smile and move, give us a listen.
Tucker Callander, a native of the Capital Region, has been performing in the area since he was 10 years old. He attended Syracuse University where he earned a degree in Classical Violin Performance and served as the concertmaster. Go Cuse! After graduating, he began branching out of the classical world and exploring a variety of genres, from bluegrass to jazz to rock. Tucker prides himself on being a versatile musician, being able to sight read and use his ear to adapt to any situation. He has played in front of sold out crowds at the Times Union Center, Turning Stone, Country Fest and Caffe Lena. He currently plays in several groups in the Capital Region and loves to play that fiddle.
Thursday night Hot Club Trio
residency at the beautiful
Mouzon House
6:00 - 9:00
Thursday night Hot Club Trio
residency at the beautiful
Mouzon House
6:00 - 9:00
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Photos: Diana Backer, HBT, Heather Bohm-Tallman
As many of you have noticed, our Hot Club family continues to grow as you see the core of the ensemble playing with different talented musicians. Indeed, as we evolve, we move more toward what might be called the Hot Club of Saratoga Collective. You will continue to see the familiar faces of our core members and the many talented players you often see with us. In addition to that, we are now inviting guest artists to join Hot Club of Saratoga for a residency for a couple of weeks or months at a time. We are excited to welcome some outstanding players from the greater gypsy jazz community that, because of our distance, we would otherwise rarely get to play with! And you would otherwise likely not have the opportunity to hear.
As part of one of our goal to enhance and build the local Gypsy Jazz community, we are excited to partner with Caffe Lena in The Hot Club Series, which will feature the current artist-in-residences in a concert and open gypsy jazz jam, whenever we can match schedules. (see below for more details)
At this time we are are offering residencies for lead guitarists.
If you are interested in a residency with Hot Club of Saratoga, please contact us here: [email protected].
Chad Tallman on solo guitar brings his study of Django’s style and unique phrasing to every performance. He earned a music degree at Ithaca College with a focus on classical guitar. In addition to teaching guitar, Chad has played in several rock and funk bands over the years. He had stopped playing guitar altogether at one point for 2 years when one day he heard Django with fresh ears. He pulled the guitar back out with renewed enthusiasm and hasn’t looked back since. When not playing guitar you can usually find him creating a different sort of sweet lick at The Bread Basket Bakery where he is pastry chef in his family business.
Wednesdays
Hamlet and Ghost, 7-10
24 Caroline St.
518.450.7287
Craft Cocktails
Hamlet and Ghost, 7-10
24 Caroline St.
518.450.7287
Craft Cocktails
Catch Hot Club of Saratoga Weekly
There's nothing quite like catching the full Hot Club of Saratoga Quintet live.
But in between those appearances you can catch
a trio of Hot Club members weekly at these fine local
Saratoga establishments.
There's nothing quite like catching the full Hot Club of Saratoga Quintet live.
But in between those appearances you can catch
a trio of Hot Club members weekly at these fine local
Saratoga establishments.
Slowing it down a bit at Seventy Main, Greenwich, NY. April 2015. Danse Norvegienne (Norwegian Dance).
The full HCS quintet at Lanie's Cafe, March 2014. It Don't Mean A Thing.
Chad and Chuck with Bobby Kendall on bass, backing Giacomo Smith, former Saratogian, now Londoner, for his Caffe Lena show. After You've Gone.
Saratoga Race Course, 2015, Swing 48, Hot Club joined Giacomo Smith, Sam the Bugler (race bugler), and Peter Davis.
Saturday Brunches
The Blue Hen 11-2
365 Broadway
518.203.200
Fine Dining, Elegant Atmosphere
(breakfast served 6:30-2:00)
The Blue Hen 11-2
365 Broadway
518.203.200
Fine Dining, Elegant Atmosphere
(breakfast served 6:30-2:00)
July 24, Tuesday: 4:30-8:00, Goode Farm, Petanque, Ballston Spa, NY
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Sunday Summer Brunches
Salt & Char, noon-3
353 Broadway
518.450.7500
Brunch Menu, On the Veranda
(Inside in Poor Weather)
Salt & Char, noon-3
353 Broadway
518.450.7500
Brunch Menu, On the Veranda
(Inside in Poor Weather)