We are a 19-piece big band providing swing dance entertainment for benefits, galas, social functions, church festivals, weddings, and private parties. The talented musicians of the NorthStar Big Band have been entertaining audiences across the Twin Cities for over 25 years.
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Our music includes Swing (from Early Swing of the 1920s, the Swingin’ Pop of the 50s, the Big Band Orchestras of the 60s, to the recent Swing Pop of the 2000s.), Latin (Samba, Cha-Cha, Bossa Nova), Blues Swing, Ballads, and even some Polkas.
To learn more or to book an event, please send us a message!
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 22, 2025
Help Support Union Gospel Mission
with Night of Music, Dance, and Fun!
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2865 Hamline Ave N
Roseville, MN
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5:30 PM Dinner Concessions Open
6:00 Swing Lessons
6:30 - 9:00 PM Live Music
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Suggested Admission$10 per person ($8 with Student ID)
$25 per Family
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Along with the suggested admission, you are invited to bring non-perishable food items and new or gently used goods.​​​​​
December 13, 2025
December 13, 2025
Gaudete Swing Dance
Holy Family Catholic Church
5900 West Lake Street
St. Louis Park, MN
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7 PM Swing Lessons
7:30 - 10:00 PM Live Music
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$10 Admission at the Door
($8 with College ID)
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Celebrate the Advent Season. Gaudete is a Latin term that translates to "rejoice" in English.
January 17, 2026
Cana Dinner
Church of St. Peter​
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North Saint Paul
2600 Margaret St. N.
North St. Paul, MN​​​
February 14, 2026
Valentine's Dance
Church of St. Mark
St. Mark's Gym
1950 Marshall Ave
St. Paul, MN
7 PM Swing Lessons
7:30 - 10:00 PM Live Music
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$10 Admission at the Door
($8 with College ID)​​​​
April 11, 2026
Swing into Spring
Church of St. Peter
Mendota
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1405 Sibley Memorial Highway Mendota
5 PM Mass
6 PM Dinner
6:30 - 9:00 PM Live Music
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$10 Admission at the Door
($8 with College ID)​​​
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January 23, 2026
Chesterton Academy Gala
​Minneapolis Depot Saint Paul
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Private Event
For more information visit:
chestertonacademy.org​​
March 14, 2026
St. Patrick's Swing Dance
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Location to be announced
7 PM Swing Lessons
7:30 - 10:00 PM Live Music
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$10 Admission at the Door
($8 with College ID)​​​
May 2, 2026
Swing into Spring
Church of Thomas / St. Anne
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20000 County Road 10
Corcoran
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7 PM Swing Lessons
7:30 - 10:00 PM Live Music
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