The RHYTHM SOCIETY is a 15-piece dance band specializing in true vintage swing music. Their sound is heavily influenced by Count Basie and Harry James. Although based in Detroit, this band covers top venues throughout the Midwest and has been featured on numerous television and radio programs.
Crooner Paul King describes his style as "a mixture of Mel Torme, Joe Williams, and Frank Sinatra - with a dash of Cab Calloway thrown in". Detroit's Metro Times jokes "His voice has been banned in some nightclubs for inducing public displays of affection on the dance floor."
The Rhythm Society Orchestra has been featured at many of the Midwest's largest swing dance events including dance workshops with some of the world's top instructors.
The Rhythm Society was recently featured in a Michigan-made independent film, Forever in Time, directed by Chuck Grady.
"Backed by the solid, horn-heavy sounds of the swingin' Rhythm Society, handsome front man Paul King belts out the tunes in vintage suave style. In an instant, you'll be transported into the dance halls of the '30s and '40s, where a cool-suited cat grabs the hand of the nearest full-skirted honey and the dance-floor crowd parts to watch them take a manic dip and twirl." - Karen Fisher, METRO TIMES
"Irresistible big band sound - simply flawless" - Sarah Klein, METRO TIMES
April 28, 2024 : Dance at the Detroit Yacht Club
Dance in the beautiful Detroit Yacht Club Grand Ballroom. Dance lesson included with admission then RSO plays for swing and ballroom dancing from 3:15 to 7:00. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door. Cash bar. Vintage, cocktail, formal and snappy attire. For reservations send a check payable to John Gibson, 1074 Lakepointe, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 or PayPal at https://comedancewith.us/dyc
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June 6, 2024 : D-Day 80th at Grosse Pointe War Memorial
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June 14, 2024 : Concert in Oakland Twp
Bring a chair, a blanket and a friend to listen to authentic, classic swing! Concert starts at 7:00 PM but arrive early to get a good spot.
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July 18, 2024 : Outdoor concert in Oxford
Bring chairs and blankets and watch and listen to some movin' swing music! We play 7-9 PM in Centennial Park, Oxford. Sponsored by the DDA.
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August 2, 2024 : Concert in Howell
Bring chairs and blankets and get there early for a seat on the hill in front of the swingingest band at the old Howell Court House. Free
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September 28, 2024 : Shields Pizza, Southfield
Jazzier concert at Shield
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December 28, 2024 : Dinner-Dance at the Detroit Yacht Club
"An Early New Year's Eve" in the Detroit Yacht Club’s Grand Ballroom. Option #1: Dance 8:15pm to Midnight. $35 in advance or $45 at the Door. Cash Bar. Options #2: Same as Option #1 but add dinner at 6:00. $90. Dance lesson included with admission 7pm to 8pm. RSO plays swing and ballroom dancing from 8:15 to Midnight. Vintage, cocktail, formal and snappy attire. For reservations send a check payable to John Gibson, 1074 Lakepointe, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 or use credit card at https://comedancewith.us/dyc
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January 25, 2025 : Dinner-Dance in Dearborn
Detroit Burns Club annual dinner-dance to honor the poetry of Robert Burns. This ticketed event is open to the public - be a Scot for a day! This event also features a live pipe band and dancers. At Pelister Park in Dearborn. Their admission price is a fantastic deal for the live entertainment, drink and food! Buy a table and bring your friends. Call 248-987-4654 for tickets
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April 5, 2025 : The PIX Theater, Lapeer
Swing concert, sponsored by the Center for the Arts of Greater Lapeer. At the PIX theater in Lapeer.
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