The Ragged “Butt” Swing Band!
Sunday Nov 23 2025
4pm-6pm - FREE - at Northern United Place

The Ragged “Butt” Swing Band makes its debut on Sunday Nov 23 2025! Presented by the Longshadow Music Society, this family-friendly show will be a great time for all ages.

It’s a Sunday afternoon free show downtown at NUP from 4-6pm - the perfect time for everyone to plan their naps around and come for some swingin’ jazz, swing and rock! Dancing is highly encouraged.

Fans of the Ragged Ass Swing Band will recognize this temporarily re-branded group from being one of the most popular acts from the 2024 Folk on the Rocks, and from their ongoing gala evening concerts. And now with a whopping 23 people in the band, we proudly have so many members now that we have to trade off who plays on stage during the show!

The info you need:

Date: Sunday Nov 23 2025
Time: 4:00 - 6:00pm. Doors open 3:45.
Cost: Free admission (donations accepted at the QR code below, or cash at the door )
Location: Northern United Place - 5403 Franklin Ave

Extra info for attendees:

  • Supervision required for kids

  • Water station provided

  • The band will play 4 shorter “sets” approx. 20 mins each, between 4:00 - 6:00, with a little break in-between each set.

  • Feel free to drop-in / leave when you like. However, room count will be watched - admission is not guaranteed if we get to capacity!

  • Great way to introduce kids to lots of instruments, jazz+swing music, and a huge live band!

  • BYO-ear protection, especially for smaller ears if that is something that will help

  • BYO snacks (no food is provided or for sale)

  • Different areas to accommodate needs including the “Ragged Bum-Scoot Zone” for babies,  the dance area, chairs for floor seating, and seating in the balcony

  • Alcohol-free event

  • The band is going to dress colourful, and we encourage you to as well!

donation link

Thanks to: MLA YK North Shauna Morgan, MLA YK South Caroline Wawzonek, MLA Frame Lake Julian Morse, MLA Great Slave Kate Reid, MLA Kam Lake Caitlin Cleveland, and MLA YK Centre Robert Hawkins, and MLA Range Lake Kieron Testart for supporting this show!

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Looking ahead to the next evening gala ticketed show for the Ragged Ass Swing Band… Save the date of Saturday February 14, 2026 for a romantic night out! 19+