LiveTanzBar 11 | 2026 - Special Hot Sauce

The LiveTanzBar is a live band social event organised by the Dresden Hepcats at the Parkhotel in Weißer Hirsch. Regional swing bands perform here once a month at the start of the month. The line-up ranges from big bands (e.g. NTSO) to small but excellent jazz ensembles (e.g. Blue Alley Jazz Band).

The LiveTanzBar stands out not only for the experience of live swing music in a ballroom atmosphere, but also for its high profile within Dresden’s swing dance community, making the evening a great opportunity to meet and get to know other swing dancers – and, of course, to DANCE!

Before the live band starts, our dance instructors will show you a few basics of swing dancing from 8.00 pm, making the evening perfect for newcomers or beginners to dip their toes in and experience ‘swing dancing’ for themselves.

Special Hot Sauce

Special Hot Sauce play rhythm and blues. Bruno Laube (vocals, harmonica) and Christoph Hennebeil (guitar, vocals) are as much fans as they are musicians, and see this appreciation of the genre as the core of their music. Their sound combines the Excello sound of icons such as Slim Harpo with Chicago’s Jimmy Reed or Junior Wells – a tribute to the almost bootleg-like character of many of their favourite recordings. Special Hot Sauce see the blues as light entertainment and clearly emphasise this element in their shows.

Admission to LiveTanzBar

As usual, admission to LiveTanzBar is free for club members (voluntary cultural contribution welcome). Non-members pay €15 admission (reduced rate €5) at the door.

Photography and video recording

The making of audio and/or video recordings during events or lessons requires the express consent of the dance teachers. The publication of audio and/or video recordings from the classes is the sole responsibility of the organiser, Dresden-Hepcats e.V.
By participating in an event, participants agree to the use and publication of photographs and video recordings that may show the respective participant.