The Swing Crew Information

The Swing Crew is known for fun! The Swing Crew plays a variety of country, swing, island beat, rockabilly, rock and roll and a humorous collection of novelty tunes. The pied piper of the group, Dennis Reifsteck, sings, plays the string bass, the violin and the saw. Additional vocalists and acoustic guitar and drums join him. Audiences continue to grow and their popularity seems to cross the generation gap because of the diverse musical selections. You can expect to hear anything from the '40's to the '90's during the shows. This group appeals to all ages. Known for its audience participation, the band members enjoy performing and are keen on selecting impromptu "entertainers" from the crowd. The Swing Crew is best known for its instrumental arsenal of bizarre instruments that "audience band-members" play: Wisconsin Knockers (a large oversized "W" wood knocker) Beep Beep horn An old-fashioned washboard and scrub brush A jingle bell laden BIG STICK and from the CHEER BOX, the "mystery instrument" known as The Belly Bongo, a small wooden box with a strategically placed bell. Start the music and with appropriate hip movements, you"re a star! "Fun is the bottom line", according to Reifsteck. Our show is entertaining and fun! The audience participation segments are a huge part of the entertainment. Every crowd is different and no two shows are the same. The shows feature music, stunts, cornball humor, jokes and audience sing-a-longs. Dance with your partner, in a group or all by yourself. It doesnt matter, as the music makes the entire audience swing the Swing Crew way!