Pon Pon Chen is a Fantastic Singer and Musician!
She truly swings the Great American Songbook!
Come dance to her and her amazing band at Cicada on Saturday, April 12th!
This is a very SPECIAL EVENING!
Saturday, 4/12: Doors at 6:30pm, 2 sets of live music begins at 8:30pm
This will be an extra-special performance because we’ll be celebrating Ponpon’s Birthday! This event will be filmed. Enjoy the spotlight!
Step back in time to the glamorous days of the Swing Era with The Ponpon Jazz Band. One night only at the beautiful Cicada Restaurant & Lounge.
Ponpon Chen, a talented 23-year-old jazz guitarist and singer from Taipei, Taiwan, bridges cultures with her soulful sound. Blending jazz guitar, scat singing, whistling and storytelling, she draws inspiration from George Benson and Chet Baker while infusing her rich heritage.
A performer since the age of 12, Ponpon embraced jazz guitar during the pandemic, ultimately moving to Los Angeles to pursue her craft. Her music seamlessly weaves jazz traditions with her unique identity, offering a fresh and original voice in the genre, supported by her band of top-shelf musicians.
Ponpon Chen – vocals and guitar
Mark San Filippp – drums
Jim Jedeikin – saxophone
Chris Dawson – piano
Gary Wicks – bass
Don’t miss what’s sure to be a fantastic night of dancing and fine dining! There will be a $25 cover charge.
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The Cicada Restaurant in downtown LA is one of my favorite vintage swing dance venues. You really feel like you’re going back in time when you enter this amazing Art Deco space, which has been featured on many movies and TV shows. The bands on Swing nights are always authentic.
This is primarily a restaurant and bar, not a dedicated Swing dance venue, although there are some great Swing dance nights there. Check the Lindy Calendar to see what nights have Swing dancing. Usually, it’s best to bring your own partner, but sometimes there can be many folks to dance with.
There is a formal dress code – it would be a shame for people in shorts and t-shirts to ruin the 1930’s feel. Plus, can be fun to dress up once in a while, so bring your dance crew and give the Cicada Club a try! Front floor is somewhat small, but you can also dance on the marble floor upstairs which is usually empty.
Quick Facts |
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| When | Varies, see the Lindy Calendar on this site. |
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| Cost | Varies, usually $25 in advance or $40 at the door (reservations recommended). 21 and over only. |
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| Crowd | Usually some intermediate/advanced dancers but most of the time it's safest to bring your own partner. |
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| Dress | Formal or vintage!!! |
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| Floor | Wooden floor in front of the band; you can also dance upstairs on the marble floor |
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| Website |
cicadaclub.com |
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Facebook Page |
The Cicada Restaurant and Club
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