1/31: DJ Jason Provost - Sam Cooke Night!

Widely known as the "King of Soul" for his unique and influential vocal style and contributions in popular music, Sam Cooke is also great for dancing. Hit after hit, Sam's pioneering influence in soul music helped usher the rise of a list of greats that succeeded him. This includes Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Billy Preston. And most importantly, he set the tone (and stage) for Otis Redding and James Brown's success.

Tonight at Swing Dance Sunday at The Volstead in Downtown Jacksonville, DJ Jason Provost will be mixing in some great Sam Cooke dance tunes with his regular stock of big band, early rock 'n roll, classic R&B and modern. You'l hear "Twistin' the Night Away", "Cupid", "Having a Party", "Frankie and Johnny" and many more. (Check out the videos of these songs below!)

Is it your first time swing dancing? We've got you covered. Naga from The Dance Shack will be teaching a beginner east coast swing lesson starting at 7PM. The dance floor opens up after the lesson around 8PM. As always, there is no cover to enter! Swing Dance Sunday is 21+.

Concerned about parking downtown? Don't! There's always plenty of street parking available on Sunday nights.

Address:
The Volstead
115 W Adams St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Check out the bar's website here
(Ample street parking! Even on Jags game days.)

1/24: DJ Jason Provost - A Tribute to the Movies

Oscar buzz is in the air! So this week at Swing Dance Sunday at The Volstead in downtown Jacksonville, DJ Jason Provost brings us some of the best swing jams from the movies. It'll make you want bounce with a solid four!

You'll hear songs from various movies — new and old — with swing or jazz dance scenes, like Swing Kids, Swingers, Buck Privates, Singin' In the Rain and many more! (Check the bottom of this page to see some of these iconic scenes.)

Not to worry if it's your first time swing dancing. Our resident instructor — Naga from The Dance Shack — will be teaching a beginner east coast swing lesson starting at 7PM. The dance floor opens up after the lesson around 8PM. As always, there is no cover to enter! Swing Dance Sunday is 21+.

Concerned about parking downtown? Don't! There's always plenty of street parking available on Sunday nights.

Address:
The Volstead
115 W Adams St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Check out the bar's website here
(Ample street parking! Even on Jags game days.)

All I Do is Dream of You - Scene from 'Singin' In the Rain'

Bounce Me Brother with a Solid Four - Scene from 'Buck Privates'

Sing, Sing, Sing - Scene from 'Swing Kids'

Go Daddy-O - Scene from 'Swingers'