Big Swing Face performing live as a full 11-piece big band on stage.

Introducing the magical

The Golden Age of Swing
Live

Music. Rhythm. Dancing

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The Band

A Jazz Orchestra of the Golden Age

Led by drummer Chelsea Hughey, Big Swing Face is an 11-piece big band bringing the timeless sound of the swing era roaring back to life — Ellington, Basie, Rogers & Hammerstein, Gershwin, and the great American songbook. From ballroom dances to concert halls, we bring the brass, the rhythm, and the romance of jazz's golden age to every stage.

11

Pieces

7

Horns

∞

Romance

On The Marquee

Upcoming Shows

SatOct 24, 20267:00 PM

Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN
SunJan 10, 20274:00 PM

Meridian Street MethodistIndianapolis, INPart of the Take Note Concert Series
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Live On Film

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The Scene

Gallery

A view from behind the band of lit music stands and sheet music, brass glinting in the low stage light.

The upright bassist playing beneath the raised lid of the grand piano.

The band on stage while couples swing dance across the ballroom floor beneath a chandelier.

Overhead view of the full band on stage — vocalist, bassist, drummer, and horns — as couples swing dance below.

Bandleader Chelsea Hughey on drums beside the upright bassist, mid-song.

Chelsea Hughey drumming behind the horn section, drumstick raised.

The band's vocalist singing joyfully into the mic, pianist and upright bassist beside her.

The vocalist singing at center stage with the pianist, upright bassist, drummer, and horn section across the stage.

The horn section mid-song — saxophones out front with trombone and trumpets behind.

The vocalist singing at the microphone with the grand piano and upright bass behind her.

Overhead view of the full band on stage as couples swing dance across the floor below.

An overhead view of the band on stage with a crowd of couples swing dancing in the ballroom.

The vocalist singing between the pianist, upright bassist, and drummer on a warmly lit stage.

Chelsea Hughey playing the drum kit with a saxophonist and upright bassist alongside.

The full horn section seated in a row — three saxophones in front, trombone and trumpets behind.

The vocalist singing beside the drummer, with the upright bassist behind them.

The full 11-piece band on stage — piano, bass, drums, vocals, and horns — as dancers move in the foreground.

An elevated view of the whole band performing while couples dance just below the stage.

A view from inside the band — a trumpeter in the foreground with drummer and bassist behind the music stands.

The vocalist singing at center stage with the full rhythm section and horns spread across the stage.

Three saxophonists playing side by side with a trombonist behind them.

The vocalist singing across the stage toward the pianist, horns visible behind.

A low-angle portrait of the vocalist mid-song, lit against the dark stage beside the grand piano.

The full band seated across the stage — upright bass, drums, and the saxophone section performing.

A wide view of the ballroom: the band on the distant stage under a glowing chandelier as the crowd swing dances.

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Contact Chelsea Hughey
Email chugheydrums@gmail.com
Telephone (317) 625-3466
Based In Indianapolis, Indiana