You have found The Swing Crew, Fun is the bottom line with this interactive, acoustic band. The shows feature a wide variety of music, audience participation, jokes, stunts, cornball humor and toasts. Their winter home is The Last Lift Bar of Keystone ski resort in Colorado. Summers they're all over the midwest, with Wisconsin Dells as their home base. Join the fun, join the show and you could be the recipient of The Swing Crew bumper sticker.

The Swing Crew performs a wide variety of music. They play classic rock, country, pop, swing, "island beat" and about any other genre you could possibly come up with. They play whatever gets the crowd going. Their tastes range from Garth Brooks to Van Morrison, to Jimmy Buffett, to The Clash. So if you want to hear something in particular just ask them, they most likely know it. The best thing about going to see The Swing Crew perform is that it's not like seeing your average "bar band", the quality of the music and the crazyness of their antics will keep you entertained throughout the show. The bottom line is FUN. The Swing Crew plays mainly in two locations; Wisconsin in the summer, and Colorado in the Winter. For more information; visit their website at www.swingcrew.com

Marc Cruise has worked on 22 top 40 country hits including "It's Your Love" with Stephany Smith sung by Faith Hill & Tim McGraw, "Little Red Rodeo" with Phil Vassar. He was the TOP opening act 94-96 and was signed with GEHL FORCE Records (subsidary of MCA). Has opened for Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Reba, Brooks 'N Dunn and was the top requested Rockin to Tribute Show across the country and played on the Grand 'Ol Opry in 95.

The Marc Cruise "Rockin Tribute To Country Music Show" is full of everything from old country, to new country, to rock and some original music this year.

Angie Criehgton (see bio below) adds a new diversity to the show. Not only is she beautiful, but she has a voice like an angel and a smile that you fall in love with.

The Cornbelt Chorus has been Small Chorus Champions for 8 years before moving from A division to AA division. The chorus took eighth place in 2003 competing against AA and AAA choruses. Winners of second place at the Buckeye invitational in 2002 and a third place finish at the Buckeye invitational in 2000, missing the gold by a mere 8 points. The chorus was also the opening act for the legendary Temptations at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA.

The chorus is made up of 38 members within a 40 mile radius of Algona. Kent Madison directs the chorus. Practice is held every Wednesday evening, 7:30-9:30 at the Methodist Church, 201 E Nebraska, in Algona, IA in the Wesley room. Any gentleman with the talent and desire to sing harmony is invited to practice.

The Cornbelt Chorus presents a spring show each year and participates in fall district contest. The chorus also has a Valentines Day fundraiser. A quartet dressed in tuxedos will sing a song or two for the sender’s sweetheart, present them with a rose and a Valentines Day card from the sender. The chorus is available to perform at shows, events and special meetings in Algona and the surrounding communities.For more information visit their website at www.cornbeltchorus.com

Big Band - Orchestral Music

Dick Dale was attend Bryant School and graduted from Algona High School. He started playing the Saxophone in 7th grade. In 1951 he joined the Lawrence Welk Show until 1982. He currently reside in his hometown of Algona and was named one of Iowa's Most Famous. Welcome Dick Dale when he perfoms at Noon on Sunday, Aug 9th during the ALL YOU CAN EAT Pancake, Egg & Sausage Breakfast Sunday, August 9th.

For more information on Dick Dale check out the following websites:
www.welkshow.com/dale.html
www.welkmusicalfamily.com/dickdale.html
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmybmLk_1Jk