What a wonderful experience we had last month at the Sebring Civic Center, listening and dancing to the Highlandaires, the local big band group. It was sad, however, to see the lack of people who showed up to support this amazing group. I cannot understand how a group of this caliber is not drawing crowds at each and every performance. To see eight musicians in concert and the talent of these Highlands County musicians go un-noticed is unbelievable to say the least. ...more

February 9, 2009

If you want to feel young, go listen to the wonderful music played by the Skylarks; it's the big band sound of Glenn Miller and the smooth slow dances of another era. Even if you no longer dance as you used to, just listen and remember how great it was. ...more

December 4, 2008

Frank Parsons' 17-piece swing band will celebrate Oktoberfest - big band style - on Wednesday to open the 2007-08 show season. ...more

October 20, 2007