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SUMMARY:Blues Christmas Friday Night Swing with BAD INFLUENCE BAND  at BlackRock Center For the Arts
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n• Beginner swing lesson included in the price of admission 8-8:30pm• Dance 8:30-10:30pm• Admission $20/door or PURCHASE ONLINE\n\n\n\nIn a career that spans over 35 years, BAD INFLUENCE BAND has rested at the apex of the mid-Atlantic region’s competitive Blues and American Roots music scene. Whether performing at neighborhood festivals, on stage at the Kennedy Center, or at Memphis’ hallowed Beale Street, this four-piece group are unabashed crowd pleasers playing strong melodies, addictive grooves and, of course, plenty of Blues-influenced swing music. Appearing regularly at JV’s in Falls Church, you’ll also find them at clubs, breweries, and other live music venues throughout the wider metro area. BAD INFLUENCE BAND was inducted into the Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame in June 2026. Join us for a Blues Christmas Swing Dance with BAD INFLUENCE BAND!\n\n\n\n
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<p><strong>• Beginner swing lesson included in the price of admission 8-8:30pm</strong><br class="html-br" /><strong>• Dance 8:30-10:30pm</strong><br class="html-br" /><strong>• Admission $20/door or <a href="https://us.patronbase.com/_BlackRockCenterForTheArts/Productions/A034/Performances">PURCHASE ONLINE</a></strong></p>
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<p class="">In a career that spans over 35 years, <a href="https://www.badinfluenceband.com/index.html"><strong>BAD INFLUENCE BAND</strong></a> has rested at the apex of the mid-Atlantic region&#8217;s competitive Blues and American Roots music scene. Whether performing at neighborhood festivals, on stage at the <strong>Kennedy Center</strong>, or at Memphis&#8217; hallowed <strong>Beale Street</strong>, this four-piece group are unabashed crowd pleasers playing strong melodies, addictive grooves and, of course, plenty of Blues-influenced swing music. Appearing regularly at JV&#8217;s in Falls Church, you&#8217;ll also find them at clubs, breweries, and other live music venues throughout the wider metro area. <a href="https://www.badinfluenceband.com/index.html"><strong>BAD INFLUENCE BAND</strong></a> was inducted into the <strong>Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame</strong> in June 2026. Join us for a Blues Christmas Swing Dance with <a href="https://www.badinfluenceband.com/index.html"><strong>BAD INFLUENCE BAND</strong></a>!</p>
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LOCATION:12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, Maryland 20874
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