The Lone
Star Swing Syndicates roots are traced to the Austin Ben Hur Shrine band that was
formed in 1910. The Ben Hur Shrine band was one of many Shrine
bands across the country that became very popular and provided music for
numerous Shrine and Masonic events including parades, circuses, social
events and hospitals. Although the Lone Star Swing Syndicate is no longer affiliated
with the Shrine, Shriners are still counted among the band members. The
band carries on the tradition of providing many musicians of all ages and
musical ability an opportunity to play big band swing music. The band has
gained an appreciative audience of senior citizens and swing dancers who
still enjoy listening and dancing to big band music. The Lone
Star Swing Syndicate continues to play the great big band arrangements of the 30's and 40's
as well as contemporary arrangements of old standards and jazz tunes.
