Founded in 2011, Savage Rhythm is a source of information, a teaching resource and performance group seeking to spread the gospel of the music and movement
Founded in 2011, Savage Rhythm seeks to spread the gospel of the music and movement of the classic jazz, swing, and blues variety. In its pages you will find a home for information, news, and articles relating to the various arts. On the education front, SR is committed to the delivery of the highest quality teaching and learning experiences in private, small group, and large format workshop forma
04/16/2026
The Duce has returned. Once a literal speakeasy, reborn as the hottest swing venue in Phoenix. Third Thursdays feel like this. Great music to keep your feet and your souls moving. Amazing people. And a killer venue. Join us….lesson at 710p. Dancing from 800p on.
03/16/2026
Its Duce week!
Our first two outings of the return have been filled with incredible energy. We're excited to see you on Thursday.
$15 in advance vs. $20 at the door. You can grab advanced tickets here:
Venmo: -rhythm
Web:
South Central Swing at the Duce SAVE THE DATE for one incredible evening as this STORIED and AWARD WINNING swing dance club reopens its doors for a single night. You’ve heard the stories or perhaps were lucky enough to live through the legendary times. Now we get the opportunity to revel in it one more time. NUMBER OF TICKETS PR...
02/18/2026
Yeah. It Feels like this. February edition of the Duce, and your chance to get in on this, is tomorrow. Do you have your ticket yet? Advance tickets are $15 ($20 at the door). Venmo or web:
Venmo: Venmo: -rhythm
Web: https://www.savagerhythm.com/event/the-duce-february-2026/
Reminder: no Swing at the Cove tonight.
Join us at the Dirty Drummer.
And back next week
Schedule update: Join us Saturday, January 31st for the 3rd Annual Southwest Stomp.
Notable upcoming opportunities to dance:
1/24 - Swing Night at the Cove - Powered by Savage Rhythm
1/31 - Annual Southwest Stomp (at Dirty Drummer)
2/1 - Solo Roots Jazz class at the Cove
2/19 - South Central Swing at the Duce
01/05/2026
Some new artwork going up at the Cove this week. An homage to a former great dance venue.
We are CLOSED Saturday, 11/29/25.
There are several live music opportunities this weekend. Join us at Rhythm Room and beyond!
REMINDER: No Swing Night at the Cove or SMS this week.
Go to Swingdependance tonight. The band leader is legendary!
Due to scheduling conflicts there is no Swing Night at the Cove this week.
See you soon!
Saturday Morning Swing Schedule:
- May 17th - No SMS
- May 24th - Join us!!!
- May 31st - No SMS
- June 7th - We're on. Come dance!
Not three, but probably five, great chances to dance to live music this weekend:
Dennis Rowland is going to be swinging hard outdoors on the plaza at the Herberger (https://www.facebook.com/events/376586501826729/)
Burque Jazz Bandits (jazz manouche style) at the Sunset Jazz Ball and also Saturday midday in Mesa (https://www.facebook.com/events/933860978521266/)
Phoenix Pioneer Band (1930's and earlier) at the Phoenix Trolley Museum. (https://www.facebook.com/events/933860978521266/)
Oh yeah! And Chandler Jazz Festival is featuring street bands all weekend and every weekend in April.