JAZZ

JAZZ


Staunton's favorite traditional jazz band.
 

Close-up of a brass trumpet with the bell facing forward against a dark background.

Upcoming Events

October 2025:

October 25th, 2025: Private Event

November 2nd, 2025: Sage Bird Swing Dance (6-9PM)

November 8th, 2025: Private Event

November 12th, 2025: Queen City Bistro (6:30-8:30)

November 21st, 2025: Redbeard Brewing (8-10PM)

November 30th, 2025: Barren Ridge Vineyards (2-5pm)

November 2025:

December 6th, 2025: Marino’s (6:30-9:30pm)

December 12th, 2025: Queen City Bistro (6:30-8:30pm)

December 2025:

January 2026:

Coming Soon!


The sounds of New Orleans make their way to the Shenandoah Valley. Staunton's favorite traditional jazz group, The Queen City Porch Swingers, takes you back in time with the infectious melodies of songs from the 1910s through the 1940s.
 

Influenced by musicians from Louis Armstrong to Ella Fitzgerald to Irving Berlin, sit back and enjoy some classic tunes you forgot you loved that are seldom heard outside of a record needle.

Three musicians performing on an outdoor stage, playing guitar, clarinet, and double bass, with a backyard and parked vehicles in the background.
Four musicians performing indoors: a standing man playing double bass, a man in a purple shirt playing a trombone, a man in a patterned shirt playing a clarinet, and a seated man in a gray jacket playing an acoustic guitar with a hat on. There is a table with a drink and a small item, and a large garage-door-style window in the background.
Four men playing musical instruments outdoors, with greenery and trees in the background. One is playing a guitar, another a clarinet, the third a double bass, and the fourth a trumpet.

Press kit

The Queen City Porch Swingers bring the infectious, joyous energy of early New Orleans jazz to modern audiences. Based in Staunton, Virginia, they specialize in vintage jazz standards from the 1910s through the 1940s — the golden era of swing and trad jazz.

Their sound blends horns, banjo, upright bass, and vocals to recreate the timeless charm of early jazz, with the warmth and spontaneity of a front-porch jam. Whether playing a wedding, vineyard concert, or local festival, The Queen City Porch Swingers deliver feel-good tunes and toe-tapping rhythm that bring people together.

“Music you forgot you loved.”

Technical
Info

Typical band size: 3–6 musicians
Set length: 2×45 min or customized
Stage space: 12’ × 16’ (minimum)
Power: Standard 120 V outlet, typically play unamplified
Travel radius: Based in Staunton, available across the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia

Members:

Remy Duguet: Vocals, Upright Bass
Bob Russell: Tenor Banjo, Guitar
Greg Moody: Clarinet, Soprano Sax
Brandon Rose: Cornet
David Brennerman: Trombone
Tom McKenzie: Trombone

The Queen City Porch Swingers are Staunton, Virginia’s favorite trad jazz band, bringing the swinging sounds of 1910s–1940s New Orleans jazz to modern audiences. Their upbeat performances and timeless repertoire create the perfect vintage soundtrack for weddings, festivals, and special events across the Shenandoah Valley.

Short bio (For Media)

  • Barren Ridge Vineyards

  • Ox-Eye Vineyards

  • Redbeard Brewing

  • Restless Moons

  • Staunton Farmer’s Market

  • Chisholm Vineyards

  • Queen City Bistro

  • Byer’s Street Bistro

  • Albemarle Ciderworks

  • Marino’s

  • The Wayne Theater

  • Blue Ridge Barrel House

  • Ciders From Mars

  • Private Events and Weddings

Previous Events & Venues

📧 peripriceduguet@gmail.com
📞 434-327-8045
🌐 thequeencityporchswingers.com

Booking Contact

These guys are second to none.

The energy is boundless, and their sound is nothing short of extraordinary – they bring an unmatched blend of charisma and passion to create an atmosphere of pure joy and excitement, sweeping you into a sweet jazzy era. The Queen City Porch Swingers are bringing a sound to the Shenandoah Valley that is absolutely unparalleled.

You are guaranteed to be swept off your feet.

— ANITA

Best band I’ve seen in many a year. These guys are the real deal - check them out if you can. Fans of Louis Prima, Louis & Ella, and even Tom Waits - a must!

— X P

Guarenteed to be the best time you’ve ever had listening to live music. The Queen City Porch Swingers bring all the good vibes and more. They’re a truly unique experience for us to have in the valley.

— William

3% Cover the Fee

If you like the band tip the band; if you don’t like the band, tip the band.

Contact us

Do you want to book Staunton's favorite trad jazz band for your next event? Simply fill out the contact form below to lock in your date and bring the toe-tapping tunes of New Orleans right to your venue or event. Whether it's a wedding, party, or casual gathering, we promise to bring the charisma and energy to have your guests jazzin' it up all evening long!

peripriceduguet@gmail.com
434.327.8045

Staunton, Virginia