The Gainesville Big Band began as the Gainesville Community Jazz Band. Since 2007, the band has brought big band jazz to Gainesville and the surrounding areas. The GBB is a 18 piece jazz band that plays a wide range of big band styles such as traditional swing, dance, latin, and contemporary jazz. The musicians have a deep passion for jazz and a commitment to presenting quality performances to all audiences in Gainesville or wherever the GBB may travel.

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Thursday, December 17, 2015

Last Performance of the Year

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, announces:

Live at Market St. Pub and Caberet on December 18 at 9:00pm. Expect some dancing and holiday tunes to kick off Christmas right.

Yes, the dance floor will be open, so bring your dance shoes!!! If you have not danced to a live 20-piece band, you are missing out!

Cover is $5, $3 for students.

Hope to see you all there.

Friday, August 21, 2015

Concert Announcement

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, will be live on stage at Market St. Pub on Friday September 4, 2015. We looking forward to working with our special guest Becky Sinn. Music starts at 9:00pm and lasts until midnight.


General Admission: $5

Students with ID: $3

*must be 21 to drink

Swing Theory

Check out our friends at Swing Theory under links.

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

July 2015 Announcements

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, has two dates this month:
Friday, July 10, we will play for the residents at the Village of Gainesville. If you have a loved one there bring them over and join them. Remember this is for the residents and their family members that happen to be visit during that time. Music will start at 7:00pm.
Sunday, July 19, is national Ice Cream Day so you know what that means. Come join the GBB as we help Sweet Dreams of Gainesville celebrate Crazy Flavor Night. Music will start around 5:00pm. This event is open to the public. Different flavors of ice cream will be available for purchase by Sweet Dreams.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Gainesville Big Band will perform at Hero Fest 2015

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, will perform at Otter Springs at Hero Fest on June 13, 2015. Otter Springs is located near Trenton, FL.The GBB will take the stage at 10:30am and perform until 12:00pm. Hero Fest 2015 honors families of veterans and first responders. This festival will coincide with the 10 CAN Survival Race. 10 CAN and ForVets have teamed up to honor America's bravest. This event is open to the public. Hundreds of venders, exhibits, games, activities, and more. Enjoy a day at Otter Springs while participating in a worthy cause. Tickets can be purchased at:

GBB Quintet to Perform in Palatka

Come check out Gainesville Big Band members Dan Neal, John Leibach, Marvin Ripner, and Anthony Clark out in Palatka on Thursday June 11, 2015 at 7:00pm. They will perform at the Larimer Arts Center for the High Life Jazz Series in Palatka. For more information please visit:

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

GBB at Spring Arts Festival

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, will perform this Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 3:45 pm at the Spring Arts Festival. We are at the Garden Stage. See you soon!
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Thank You!

The Gainesville Big Band would like to say thank you to everyone that was able to attend the Pi at the Pub event. We had a blast and the crowd was fantastic. We hope to see you all at Market Street Pub again in the future.

Monday, March 9, 2015

What to Expect at Pi at Pub

Here is a list of the music we will be playing at our gig Saturday March 14 at 9:00pm at Market Street Pub in downtown Gainesville. Expect to hear dancing swing classics to a couple of modern charts. Also, expect to hear from our featured vocalist, Pattie Glenn.

Set 1
Birdland
Tuxedo Junction
Route 66
Satin Doll
That’s All
Nearness of You
Invitation
Way You Look Tonight
String of Pearls
Do Nothing Until You Hear From Me
I’ve Got you Under My Skin
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Sing, Sing, Sing

Set 2
The Chicken
American Patrol
April In Paris
Blue Skies
Boogie Woogie
I’m Beginning To See the Light
In the Mood
Ja-Da
Leap Frog
Little Brown Jug
Woodchopper’s Ball
I Get a Kick Out of You
Till you Come Back
Tisket a Tasket
Sway

Don't forget Fly'n Hawaiian will be there selling food.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Update: Pi at the Pub

The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, presents Pi at the Pub. We are playing at Market Street Pub in downtown Gainesville Saturday, March 14, 2015, aka 3.1415, day from 9:00pm-11:00pm. $5 cover for adults, $3 cover for students with student ID. Flyin' Hawaiian will be there selling food. There will be swing dancing on the spacious dance floor. Enjoy a drink from the bar or just relax and listen to the sounds of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and more! Must be 21 and over to drink. See you there.

Friday, February 20, 2015

GBB at Gator Nights

The Gainesville Big Band will perform for the students at UF for their Gator Nights event at the Reitz Union this Friday at 9:00pm. UF students come check us out.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Gainesville Big Band presents: Pi at the Pub

Attention math and jazz lovers: The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, presents Pi at the Pub. We are playing at Market Street Pub in downtown Gainesville Saturday, March 14, 2015, aka 3.14, day from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Come help celebrate our first major club gig in Gainesville with live music, drinks, some dancing, and a good time. $5 cover for adults, $3 cover for students with student ID. All proceeds benefit the GBB to be able to buy new music and to help with travel expenses. Must be 21 and over to drink. See you there.

Friday, January 23, 2015

Major Announcement Coming Soon!

Stayed tuned for a major announcement! This is going to be a biggie for the Gainesville Big Band!