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Cole Porter Medley 3:050:00/3:05
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Dancin' Queen 3:460:00/3:46
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I Go to Rio 1:490:00/1:49
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We Are Family 3:040:00/3:04
In Memoriam of Joseph F. Claffy . . .
Joseph Claffy (1954 - 2023) was a beloved piano prodigy, band leader, and lawyer.
The Claffy Memorial Scholarship Fund has been set up in his honor for the continuing education of scholar musicians in the Philadelphia Area. Donations may be sent to P.O. Box 43, Pocopson, PA 19366.
PAST PLACES & EVENTS
New York
The Waldorf-Astoria (Prep for Prep)
The Maidstone
The Meadow Club
The Union League Club
The Piping Rock Club
The Liberty Bell Ball (seven consecutive years)
Fischer's Island
The River Club
The Plaza
The Pierre
LeCirque
Twenty-One
The Lotos Club
The Harmony Club
The Colony Club
The Metropolitan Club
The Cosmopolitan Club
The New York Yacht Club
The Harvard Club
The American Yacht Club
The Larchmont Yacht Club
Doubles
Fort Orange Club
Albany Country Club of Buffalo
New Jersey
Canoebrook Country Club in Summit
Bay Head Yacht Club
Mantoloking Yacht Club
Stone Harbor Yacht Club
Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club
Bedensbrook Country Club
The Short Hills Club
Balderstrol
Connecticut
The Round Hill Club
Belle Haven Country Club
Weeburn Country Club
New Canaan Country Club
Silver Hill Foundation Ball
Madison Beach Club
Rhode Island
Clambake Club of Newport
Bailey's Beach
Rosecliff
The Elms
The Hope Club
Massachusetts
Sankaty Head Golf Club in Nantucket
The Nantucket Yacht Club
Martha's Vineyard Historical Society Ball
Vermont
The Grafton Inn
Ekwonok Country Club
Maine
Pot and Kettle Club
Asticou Inn in Bar Harbor
Pennsylvania
The Hunt Cup Ball
The Union League
Merion Cricket Club (125th Anniversary)
The Academy Ball (ten consecutive years)
The Assemblies (the nation's oldest subscription dance)
The Charity Ball (five appearances)
The Settlement Music School Ball (seven appearances)
The Beagle Bassett Ball (five consecutive years)
The Rolling Rock Club
The Waverly Club
The Free Library Borrowers' Ball
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Fox Chapel Golf Club
Pittsburgh Golf Club
The Philadelphia Racquet Club
The Philadelphia Club
The Union League
The Pyramid Club
Philadelphia Country Club
Radnor Hunt Club
Delaware
The Bachelor's Ball (six consecutive years)
Winterthur Point-to-Point (seven consecutive years)
The Holly Ball
The Heart Ball
Vicmead Hunt Club
Wilmington Country Club
Maryland
The Baltimore Country Club
The Chevy Chase Club
Washington, D.C.
The White House
The Sulgrave Club
The Pisces Club
The F Street Club
The Kennedy Center
The Metropolitan Club
Corcoran Gallery
North Carolina
Pinehurst
South Carolina
Daufuskie Island
Georgia
The Piedmont Driving Club
The Fox Theatre in Atlanta
Florida
The Everglades Club
Palm Beach Bath and Tennis Club
The Beach Club
The Junior Committee Dance (three appearances)
The Croquet Ball (three appearances)
The Breakers
Four Seasons
Brazilian Court
The Sailfish Club
The S.P.C.A. Ball
Club Collette
The Indian Creek Club
The Jupiter Island Club
Lost Tree Club
Loblally
The Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo
The University Club in Tampa
The Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande
Bermuda
The Princess Hotel
Coral Beach and Tennis Club
West Virginia
The Homestead
The Greenbrier
Ohio
The Country Club of Cleveland
Kenwood Country Club
Chagrin Valley Hunt Club
Illinois
The Onwensia Club
Passavant Cotillion
Michigan
The Little Club in Grosse Pointe
Country Club of Detroit
The Detroit Zoo Ball
Missouri
The Log Cabin Club
The Saint Louis Opera Ball
St. Louis Country Club
Texas
The Allegro Ball
Houston Country Club
Brookhollow Country Club in Dallas
The Mansion at Turtle Creek in Dallas
Meyerson Hall
The Anatole
The Dancers at the Bayou Club
California
The Pacific Union Club
Fairmont Hotel
The Los Angeles Country Club
Four Seasons Hotel
Beverly Hills Hotel
Indian Wells Country Club
Four Seasons Hotel at Laguna Niguel
Canada
Hotel Vancouver in B.C.
France
The Palace at Versailles
The British Ambassador's Residence
Reviews
"We loved every second of the Assembly thanks to the full sound of the Joe Claffy Orchestra. Your enthusiasm was contagious, your arrangements were sparkling, your band's musical discipline was notable, your vocals were sophisticated and varied, and most impressive of all, you made great music continuously for the entire time. This year was non-stop swinging... and so are you."
- Fredrick Wampler
"The Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution hired the Joe Claffy Orchestra to play its annual George Washington's Birthday Ball in February 2022, a formal event held in Gladwyne, PA.
Joe's band kept the dance floor packed all night with a variety of music that was appealing to every age group / generation in our society. From two step foxtrots to classic mo-town to current pop music, their versatility and musicianship are unmatched. Our Society has many formalities and traditions which include great attention to detail from the bandleader, and he nailed it with aplomb. We couldn't be happier with our decision, and look forward to working with the Joe Claffy Orchestra for future events.
- Richard F. Pagano
President, Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution
"When we were planning The Savoy Company's 120th Anniversary Gala we knew we needed an amazing band so of course we went straight to Joe. Our experience was fantastic. From communication ahead of time around logistics and music selection, to day-of set up, Joe was professional, thoughtful and easy to work with. But most importantly, he and his musicians ROCKED! They played crowd favorites, mixed up fast and slow, read the mood and kept everyone on the dance floor until the lights came up and we were firmly told our rental time was done. Afterwards our guests couldn't stop talking about how great the band was and how it made the evening so much more special (though I knew that would happen - guests are still talking about Joe and his band from my wedding 9 years ago). We would hire them again in an instant!"
- The Savoy Company
"Thank you for bringing such great music into our lives. Your performance for our Carlyle Evening gave us a party for the ages. Nancy and I are still glowing; friends are still raving about it. And last night you came through again, despite losing your singer, and piano-melting conditions. Sarah and David had the party of their dreams: you enticed son Jonathan to perform for them for the first time ever! I look forward to making lots more music with you."
- Brad Schrader