The Midnight Serenaders

The Midnight Serenaders provide an infectious and irreverent take on the raucous and carefree swing music of “The Jazz Age.” They take great pride in proving that the hot jazz and vintage swing of the 1920s-‘40s is as relevant now as it was in the Depression-era itself.

The band formed in 2005, putting together a sound reminiscent of the small swing combos popular during the ‘20s and ‘30s, adding a Hawaiian flavor with the inclusion of ukulele and Hawaiian steel guitar, plus lots of clarinet and muted trumpet. Led by the charming frontline of crooner/rhythm guitarist Doug Sammons and ukelele-strumming chanteuse Dee Settlemier, the Serenaders’ repertoire consists of specially chosen gems from the past, as well as vintage-sounding original songs and plenty of Hawaiian instrumentals. 

The Midnight Serenaders are based in Portland, and perform at clubs and events throughout the Pacific Northwest, continuing to delight audiences with their brand of hot retro-swing.

“The Midnight Serenaders recreation of Jazz Age swing is so convincing that it’s often difficult to differentiate between old standards and the band’s original tunes. Ukelele-strumming songbird Dee Settlemier and co-vocalist Doug Sammons perfectly communicate the coy innocence of a bygone era, while their band mates offer a sprightly musical backdrop.” -- Barbara Mitchell, The Portland Tribune