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
February 22, 2019 : Concert in Howell
RSO plays the Acoustic Cafe at the Howell Opera House. Get up close and personal with your favorite swing band, re-creating the sounds as they were when Swing was King. Doors open at 7:00. Show starts at 7:30.
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May 5, 2019 : 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 $25 in advance or $35 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 www.swingslam.com/dyc
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June 13, 2019 : Owosso Ampitheater
RSO Swings into Owosso for the first time for this free concert at 7:30 PM.
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August 9, 2019 : Concert in Lexington
Relax and be entertained by our authentic swing-era show at a great place to hear and see us, Lexington! Concert runs 7:30-9:30
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August 21, 2019 : Wild Nights at Detroit Zoo
Hear us with all the animals. Bring the family for really fun days of animals, capping the day with a concert of authentic swing!
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