Meet the Band
In 2018, a number of reenactors from Germany decided to form a band to play for fellow reenactors – and not just any band. A USO band attached to the 16th Inf. Reg, 1st Div. and entertaining US troops in the ETO since shortly before D-Day. The four band members – including the beautiful and talented Miss Martha Miller on vocals – live all across Germany and regularly meet to practice and to play for reenactors, vintage lovers and jazz fans alike.
The band can be booked for your event as a trio or quartet. See below who is part of which group and don’t hesitate to contact us for more information! And if you need a civilian swing combo, scroll all the way down to learn about Martha Miller & the Jitterbugs!
Miss Martha Miller
Miss Martha Miller is the vocalist of the Swing Field Unit, beloved by everyone from Generals at SHAEF to Privates in the foxholes of the Hurtgen Forest. Her voice makes any GI dream of home and his sweetheart. Martha Miller is available for booking as part of the Swing Field Unit trio and quartet.
PVT Frank Glencairn
PVT Frank Glencairn is the bass player of the group – and a has been playing all kinds of instruments for the last 40 years. PVT Glencairn is available for booking as part of the Swing Field Unit trio and quartet.
CWO Ace Shawn
CWO Ace Shawn is the groups‘ guitar player. Besides playing in the Swing Field Unit, he also plays in a few other bands, mostly music from the 1940s to 1960s. CWO Shawn is available for booking as part of the Swing Field Unit trio and quartet.
PVT Peter Trom
PVT Peter Trom got his stage name from the instrument he plays in the band. PVT Trom is available for booking as part of the Swing Field Unit quartet only.
Martha Miller & the Jitterbugs
Would you love to book us, but don’t plan a reenactment event? Do you need a small swing combo to play for your party, dance school or jazz festival? No problem – when dropping the uniforms, the Swing Field Unit rebrands as Martha Miller & the Jitterbugs and would love to perform for you!
