Opus 17 put on a swinging show in Royston
The wartime costumes on display. Picture: Clive Porter - Credit: Archant
More than 100 people enjoyed the Miller Magic tribute concert by Royston’s very own swing band last weekend.
Visitors looked the part. Picture: Clive Porter - Credit: Archant
Opus 17 performed the 1940s concert at Greneway School in Garden Walk – a fitting theme considering the band started playing songs from the era when they first formed 20 years ago.
Also at the concert were trio The Doodlebugs, who pay homage to American singing group of the swing and boogie-woogie eras, The Andrews Sisters.
Opus 17 performing at Greneway Middle School. Picture: Clive Porter - Credit: Archant
Their energetic performance appealed to the members of the audience who joined in with the Lindy dancers on the dance floor.
There was also a buffet for people to tuck into, prepared by Terry Veasey, the band’s alto sax player.
Guests dressed for the occasion. Picture: Clive Porter - Credit: Archant
Feedback at the end of the night highlighted what an enjoyable evening was had, and now the band are to prepare for their next big gig in their hometown, which will be at the end of the year.
Graham Smith. Picture: Clive Porter - Credit: Archant
The Doodlebugs at Greneway Middle School. Picture: Clive Porter - Credit: Archant
