Back Room Speakeasy Sessions Roaring 20s Great Gatsby Party
Svetlana and friends drinking Prohibition “tea.”
Svetlana and Her Band Performing for an energetic, crowded house
Svetlana and the Delancey Five were delighted for a huge 10th anniversary celebration of the Speakeasy Sessions Monday night jazz at the historic Back Room Speakeasy In New York City.
Back Room is where we've played our weekly roaring 20s vintage jazz concerts every Monday since 2012. The front of the speakeasy is the Lower East Side Toy Company, on Norfolk Street between Delancey and Rivington.
Svetlana, Her Delancey 5, and Dancers Posing for a Group Photo After a Festive Night!
Not everything in NYC is as it appears, though, and this serves as a ‘fake front’ for the Backroom Bar, a contemporary NYC speakeasy with roots that date back to Prohibition. Back Room had a real business operating in conjunction with the speakeasy during the Prohibition era - Ratner’s restaurant, another Lower East Side institution that opened up in 1908 and moved to Delancey Street just before the Volstead Act took effect.
Puts N Boots Burlesque Accompanying Svetlana and the Delancey 5 with Spirited Dancing!
Dewitt Flemming Jr. is lighting the dance floor on fire!
Just watch this video to get the idea of the kind of fun we are having at the Back Room!
The night has become legendary - NY 1 News has recently made a segment of our appearance.
Thanks to this authentic atmosphere, many upscale companies choose Back Room to host their special events and holiday parties - however every Monday night we lead the Speakeasy Sessions when the room is filled with swing dancers and visitors from all over the world. During these speakeasy sessions, for 10 years, the patrons have the opportunity to enjoy our vintage jazz music, as we get to play all these events since we're the official house band of the legendary Back Room Speakeasy!
Monday nights at the Back Room Speakeasy feel like being transported into the Roaring 20s. Oftentimes you can spot the guests and the band decked out in their vintage best, with the band adding its elegant upbeat music to enhance the authentic New York vintage mood of the event. The patrons love our upbeat swing music and vintage jazz selections - and often moved to dance and of course enjoy the night on the dance floor and off.
For the 10th anniversary celebration, the entertainment included our usual Svetlana & The Delancey Five show - and featured special guests, Dewitt Flemming Jr (tap dancer), PussNBoots burlesque, and Andrius DJ playing swing and big band tunes during band breaks. These artists created a special atmosphere and we often bringthem to private events. Nina Galicheva captured the performance in her magical photos.
Contact Svetlana to plan your next event with vintage and classic jazz music. Whether an intimate jazz trio, a larger swing band or even a full size big band, we bring classy, Old New York to every special event. You won't be able to get your guests off the dance floor!