The American Big Band Experience is a thrilling new show developed by Dan Gabel, Kimberly Hawkey, and The American Big Band Preservation Society, Inc. An afternoon of entertaining time-travel.

This special event will feature:

• Dan Gabel and his Orchestra, 17-piece Big Band
• Kimberly Hawkey, and several other featured vocalists
• Special guests, students at the South Shore Conservatory
• Concert seating in the Carr Amphitheater
• Dance floor for social dancing
• Lawn seating (bring lawn chair/blanket)
• Food trucks
• Activities for the whole family
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Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time: Doors open 2:00 pm, show 3:00 pm

Location: Carr Amphitheater, South Shore Conservatory, One Conservatory Drive, Hingham, MA 02043

Tickets: available HERE

2025 tour!

It's truly a "Let's Get Away From it All" moment as the schedule includes seven states

For the full schedule, click on the image, or on the link below for a PDF schedule.

**New Dates just added**

BIG BAND CRUISE:

Let's Get Away From It All!

BIG BAND CRUISE: Oct 3 - 10, 2026 

Join Dan Gabel and his Orchestra, featuring Kimberly Hawkey, for this exclusive event! Featuring nightly dancing aboard the Zuiderdam. This 5-star Holland-America ship features The Grand Ballroom, with comfortable seating, dance floor, and stage that has hosted many historic big bands.

Departs Boston, MA: October 3, 2026 

(Saturday) up the coast of Maine to Nova Scotia.

Returns Boston, MA: October 10, 2026 

(Saturday). See beautiful Halifax, St. John, and more!

Fall Foliage, Big Band music, nightly dancing, special 1940s-themed events, and a luxury cruise...what more can you ask for? 

Open to 100 lucky passengers… HURRY!

Reserve your spot today for this exclusive event! 

Email: tom@ahoycruisesdfw.com 

OR call Tom @Ahoy Cruises: 214-761-1968

Booking exclusively via Ahoy Cruises

***** important: must book this trip through the Ahoy group. *****

NEW ALBUM:

Our highly-anticipated album is finally here.

Take a look at the stunning original artwork by Michael Crampton!



NOW STREAMING!

VINYL!

That's right, we're going analog. This fabulous album will be released on 33 1/3 vinyl record, in stunning stereophonic sound.

This process is a major one, with a long production lead-time. So, if you are interested, please ORDER your album today. This will be a limited pressing only, and you do not want to miss out on this opportunity to hear your favorite Big Band and vocalists on wax!

MERCH!

To help celebrate, not only do we have the albums, but we're releasing limited edition:

• 11 x 14" posters of the full artwork ($15)
• souvenir postcard ($5)
• set of 5 unique postcards in a series ($10)
• CD in high quality gatefold package ($15)
• 33 1/3 rpm Vinyl Record ($25)