SFLX Music Policy

We will have a diverse selection of music at SFLX 2014.

Historically, SFLX has been more of a slow groove Lindy Hop scene, with some pockets of faster and more classic Lindy. Our Exchange will attempt to balance the "flavor" of the SF Lindy scene with expectations of our travelling dancers. So you will see a mix of the following styles:

Definitions

(Many of the chosen examples are intentionally those that many would consider "overplayed" because it's likely most dancers have heard of them).

Lindy: Classic

Generally pre-WWII music, often characterized by an even backbeat. Offers a consistent driving rhythm, and can include a variety of tempos. Examples: "Boogie Woogie I May Be Wrong" by Count Basie, and other recordings from Count Basie's Decca years, "Hey-Ba-Ba-Re-Bop" and "Flying Home" by Lionel Hampton, "Lindy Hopper's Delight" by Chick Webb, "Christopher Columbus" by Benny Goodman, "Oh! Lady Be Good" by Artie Shaw, "Drop Me Off In Harlem" by Duke Ellington.

Lindy: Groove

The style of music that made the SF Lindy scene famous. It is generally from the post-WWII era, and is characterized by both up and medium tempos that often include syncopations and significant tempo and rhythm changes within a single song (in contrast to classic swing, which is characterized by an even, metronomic backbeat). Examples: "Rockhouse" by Ray Charles, "Lavender Coffin" by Lionel Hampton, "Golden Earrings" by Ray Bryant, "The Vibrator" by "Brother" Jack McDuff, "For Dancers Only" by Junior Mance, "Smack Dab In The Middle" by Gene Harris & Jack McDuff, "Going To Chicago" by Ernestine Anderson, and "Hard Times" by Ray Charles and Houston Person

These are musical guidelines, with the music choices ultimately being left up to the DJs. The DJ nd band schedule exists to give an idea of what can be expected musically at the exchange hour by hour.