

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Thursday Swing Ft. Ashley Seaton and the TK Swing All-Stars
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:45 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: 📣📣Calling all lindy hoppers, balboa-heads, Charleston nuts, and shag enthusiasts! Come on out to Portland's longest-running swing dance, bringing you fantastic live jazz music on Norse Hall's magnificent floor. 

Get ready to swing!—Ashley Seaton with the TK Swing All-Stars is Portland’s hottest jazz ensemble, tailor-made for dancers and lovers of timeless tunes. Fronted by the enchanting Ashley Seaton, whose vocal stylings evoke the golden era of jazz divas like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan, this band brings elegance and soul to every note. Ashley’s voice floats effortlessly over the rhythm, inviting listeners to lose themselves in the music.
Joining forces with renowned swing guitarist and bandleader, Tracy Kim, a master of Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian’s vintage flair, the TK Swing All-Stars are a powerhouse of Portland’s finest jazz talent. The lineup features trumpet virtuoso Gavin Bondy of Pink Martini fame, and woodwind wizard Dave Evans, whose clarinet and saxophone have graced stages with Bridgetown Sextet, Hot Lovin’ Jazz Babies, and other beloved swing outfits.  Supplying the swingin' foundation is the rhythm guitarist Joe Kim and upright bassist of Dax Smith. 

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Our Foundations Lesson is an hour-long beginner lesson from 6:45PM-7:45PM (and is included with the dance cover!). ​ The lesson is great for folks who are new to dancing, curious about dancing, or just love dancing! ​ Topics will lean more towards Lindy Hop or Charleston depending on the band playing each Thursday night. ​

Swing Foundations Lesson (Included w/Purchase of Dance)
Dance $15 | All Ages
*Friendly reminder: non-marking shoes only when dancing (i.e. no rubber soles, outdoor shoes, tap shoes, etc.) Scuffs, scratches, and marks can lead to damage of the dance floor.

*Schedule*
6:30 Doors open
6:45 - 7:45 Swing Foundations Lesson w/ Emily and Rod
*Doors to lessons will be closed at 7PM. Dancers will not be admitted to lesson after this time but are welcome to wait in the downstairs lounge area.
8 - 9 Ashley Seaton and the TK Swing All-Stars
9 - 9:30 Set Break/DJ 
9:30 - 10:30 Ashley Seaton and the TK Swing All-Stars

The downstairs bar and lounge will be open. You may bring your drinks upstairs into the ballroom.

If you have accessibility concerns, please contact PLS.

Brought to you by Portland Lindy Society
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/thursday-swing-ft-ashley-seaton-and-the-tk-swing-all-stars/200029811549524
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, jazz, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Norse Hall
- **lat**: 45.52385
- **long**: -122.65492
- **full address**: Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97232-3002, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Thursday Swing Ft. Ashley Seaton and the TK Swing All-Stars being held?
  - **A:** Thursday Swing Ft. Ashley Seaton and the TK Swing All-Stars takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:45 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97232-3002, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Thursday Swing Ft. Ashley Seaton and the TK Swing All-Stars?
  - **A:** Thursday Swing Ft. Ashley Seaton and the TK Swing All-Stars is organized by Portland Lindy Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Thursday Swing Ft. Ashley Seaton and the TK Swing All-Stars 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 Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Thursday Swing Ft. Ashley Seaton and the TK Swing All-Stars sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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