CES presents The Hot Sardines "Holiday Stomp"

Kick off the holidays in high spirits when jazz revivalists The Hot Sardines return with “Holiday Stomp”, a boisterous, joy‑filled yuletide extravaganza inspired by classic holiday films like “White Christmas” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Bursting with vintage swing, rollicking rhythms and playful energy, the band reimagines timeless seasonal favorites with their signature blend of hot jazz and old‑school charm.

The program features festive classics such as “Mistletoe and Holly,” “Blue Christmas,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “White Christmas,” alongside spirited tributes to jazz greats like Louis Armstrong, Edith Piaf, Duke Ellington and more. Packed with toe‑tapping energy and irresistible holiday cheer, the performance brings the warmth, humor, and sparkle of the season to life.

Emerging nearly 20 years ago from the underground party scene of Brooklyn, The Hot Sardines, led by co-founders Elizabeth Bougerol on vocals and Evan Palazzo on piano, have become one of the world’s leading voices in jazz revival. Now touring internationally and boasting more than 60 million streams across a string of acclaimed albums, the band’s reinvigorated take on classic jazz has captivated audiences around the globe. Praised as “potent and assured” by The New York Times and “simply phenomenal” by The Times of London, The Hot Sardines bring vintage swing, charm and boundless energy to every performance—proving that timeless music is always ready for a new generation.

CES is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and receives financial support from the Allegany Arts Council and the City of Frostburg.