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The Sunset Club was located at 12th and Highland. The house band was Pete Johnson’s and the bartender was “Big Joe” Turner. Turner shouted his blues from behind the bar. Due to the popularity of Johnson and Turner, the Sunset became the after-hours gathering spot for local and visiting musicians.

The Sunset Band is designed for the middle to high school student with little or no jazz band experience. Band rehearsals are Saturday’s from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.

Hey Hay Band
The Hey Hay Club was located at 4th and Cherry and owned by Morris Milton, who later opened Milton’s Tap Room on Main. Customers sat on bales of hay in what was once a hay and feed barn to hear Count Basie, Jo Jones, Lester Young and Ben Webster perform on a stage made from a converted hay wagon.

The Hey Hay Band is designed for students with 1 to 2 years experience on their instrument. Rehearsals are each Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Panama Band
The Panama Club was located at 18th and Forest. It featured Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra. Count Basie joined the band in 1929. After Moten died in 1935, Count Basie hired many of the musicians and formed his own band.

The Panama Band is designed for new students who are still learning notes, fingerings, and basic music skills. Rehearsals are Saturdays from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm.