A Royal AffairBend in the River Big Band

For over 35 years, the Bend in the River Big Band has entertained audiences throughout the Twin Cities (and beyond!) with the greatest songs of swing.

Founded in 1987 as an alumni band of Gustavus Adolphus College, Bend in the River has recorded five CDs, including our Brand-New Christmas Album!

Playing music from the Great American Songbook to some of the best of modern swing, we love to bring our appreciation of this art form to everyone. With our vocalist Linnea Nelson-Marrin, eighteen fine musicians (many who are alumni of Gustavus), and the direction of Steve Truran, Gustauvs class of 1987.

You can learn more at brbb.org on or follow them on Facebook.

Bend in the River will get your feet moving and your hands clapping!