# Event Details - **Event Name**: Battle of the Titans Swing Dance with BIG JOE AND THE DYNAFLOWS vs. THE NIGHTHAWKS - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: SATURDAY, JULY 18 AT THE SPANISH BALLROOM AT GLEN ECHO PARK • Beginner swing lesson with Tom and Debra 8-9pm • Band plays 9-11:30pm • Admission $35/door • SAVE $10! Purchase in advance online and pay $25; ticket sales ends at 12noon the day of the dance. Advance ticket sales are final; no refunds or credits. Praline Cafe in the Spanish Ballroom lobby will be open, serving wine, beer, and much more! What happens when two titans of the Blues/Swing scene go head to head onstage at the Spanish Ballroom? Swing dancers will be treated to a night of INCREDIBLE music with these two legendary bands. This dance is SO MUCH FUN, we've decided to do it every year. Graphic courtesy of Marty Baumann. BIG JOE AND THE DYNAFLOWS: swing, jump blues, grooves on the blues, and jazz for your swing dance pleasure! Big Joe started playing music in his Maryland high school jazz band, where greats like Clark Terry, Urbie Green, and James Moody often sat in, inspiring Big Joe to a life in music. A member of the legendary Uptown Rhythm Kings in the 1980s, he was also the music coordinator for Mick Fleetwood’s Alexandria nightclub, Fleetwoods. Big Joe’s achievements go on and on, from playing at the Inaugural Ball for the 42nd President of the United States to WAMA awards to performing at jazz and blues festivals all over the United States and Europe. With 50+ years of making music under their belt, THE NIGHTHAWKS step forward with two new members: Dan Hovey on guitar and Paul Pisciotta on bass. Dan delivers strong lead vocals along with his tasty guitar playing, and Paul brings the band’s already famous four-part harmonies to a new level. Drummer Mark Stutso’s singing and songwriting make him an audience favorite. Founder, lead singer and harpmaster Mark Wenner is still at the helm. With some 30 recordings and local and international awards to their credit, The Nighthawks are still churning out new material while drawing on more than four decades’ worth of signature tunes for their legendary live shows. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-echo/battle-of-the-titans-swing-dance-with-big-joe-and-the-dynaflows-vs-the-nighthawks/200029678965527 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, performances, art, fine-arts, jazz - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 66 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Glen Echo - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom - **lat**: 38.965731842995 - **long**: -77.139048206755 - **full address**: Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom, Playground at Glen Echo Park, Clara Barton Pkwy, Cabin John, MD 20818, United States, Glen Echo ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Battle of the Titans Swing Dance with BIG JOE AND THE DYNAFLOWS vs. THE NIGHTHAWKS - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e2fbee7e053d7ac281549b988e5c441640867738fd57cf448e3dd5f90fbd333c-rimg-w1200-h676-dcf9d15b-gmir?v=1775296644 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Battle of the Titans Swing Dance with BIG JOE AND THE DYNAFLOWS vs. THE NIGHTHAWKS being held? - **A:** Battle of the Titans Swing Dance with BIG JOE AND THE DYNAFLOWS vs. THE NIGHTHAWKS takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 pm at Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom, Playground at Glen Echo Park, Clara Barton Pkwy, Cabin John, MD 20818, United States, Glen Echo. - **Q**: Who is organizing Battle of the Titans Swing Dance with BIG JOE AND THE DYNAFLOWS vs. THE NIGHTHAWKS? - **A:** Battle of the Titans Swing Dance with BIG JOE AND THE DYNAFLOWS vs. THE NIGHTHAWKS is organized by Gottaswing. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Battle of the Titans Swing Dance with BIG JOE AND THE DYNAFLOWS vs. THE NIGHTHAWKS is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glen Echo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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