Mercedes Moore Band w/Laura Chavez

Come on out for our 2nd Saturday dance on September 13, 2025 as we dance to the Mercedes Moore Band with ***special Guest Laura Chavez ***at the War Memorial Building in beautiful Balboa Park!

6:30PM: Doors Open

7PM: Free Beginner Jitterbug dance lesson w/Mercedes Moore
7:30-9:30PM: Band
$10 (cash appreciated)
3325 Zoo Dr., San Diego

Winner of the 2024 San Diego Music Award for "Best Jazz Artist" and nine-time SDMA nominee for "Best Blues Artist", Mercedes Moore brings a unique blend of '50s/60's Swingin' Soul/Blues to the stage. With a background in Lindy Hop and Swing dancing, her set list is designed to be upbeat and energetic with an emphasis on rhythms suitable for both partner dancing and freestyle solo fun. From Little Richard to Little Walter, from Etta James to James Brown!

With Steve Wilcox on guitar (Candye Kane), Steve Pandis on Bass (Louis Prima Jr), and Stephen Hodges on drums (Mavis Staples/Tom Waits).