Neon Swing X-perience

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Neon Swing X-perience (NSX) was founded in 1998 by Mike Urick(trumpet/vocalist) near Jeannette, Pennsylvania. Since then, the band has been dedicated to preserving varied forms of "Americana" music - particularly those types inspired or rooted in the big bands of the 1930s and 40's.

The band has independently released five CDs and is working on recording a sixth to be released for its ten year anniversary in 2008.

Recently, the band has seen several high points in its career including being the only swing band to ever place as a finalist in Pittsburgh's prestigious Graffiti Rock Showcase (2004)^{[citation needed]}, having a mixed drink named after them (the Neon), completing a four state mini-tour, and selling out the Hard Rock Cafe on multiple occasions.

Band members have changed significantly since 1998, but (as of 2007) the current line-up includes: Urick, Wally "The Werewolf" Hunter (various saxes and wind instruments), Joe Palacki (drums), Ryan Kuntz (formerly guitar and vocals), Steve Tomkowitz (sax).