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Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan Tour
9:30 CLUB in WashingtonWed, Dec 9, 2026 · 07:00 PM
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Overview
Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan Tour is a Music / Rock / Pop event at 9:30 CLUB in Washington.
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The Squirrel Nut Zippers bring their Christmas Caravan Tour to Washington, blending festive cheer with their signature 1930s-era swing and gypsy jazz. Formed in 1993 in Chapel Hill, the band became a cornerstone of the swing revival with their platinum album *Hot* and the hit single "Hell". Their music fuses Delta blues, klezmer, and calypso rhythms, creating a danceable, vintage atmosphere.
Attendees can expect a lively show featuring the band's eclectic instrumentation—banjo, ukulele, brass, and fiddles—alongside energetic vocals. The tour celebrates their holiday-tinged repertoire while honoring the band's rich history, including performances at the 1996 Summer Olympics and on *Late Show with David Letterman*.
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What style of music do they play?
The band's music is a fusion of Delta blues, gypsy jazz, 1930s-era swing, klezmer, and other styles.
When did the band form?
The band was formed in 1993 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Lineup
Squirrel Nut Zippers
Squirrel Nut Zippers is an American swing and jazz band formed in 1993 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, by James "Jimbo" Mathus, Tom Maxwell, Katharine Whalen, Chris Phillips (drums), Don Raleigh, and Ken Mosher.
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9:30 CLUB in Washington
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9:30 CLUB in Washington
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