The Heart-Starters “A Swingin’ Night with The Heart-Starters”
Sunday, April 12, 2026
THE TRUMAN LITTLE WHITE HOUSE
Live on the North Lawn
5:15 pm Gates open for cocktails
6:00 pm Performance starts
6:45 pm Intermission
7:00 pm Second Half
8:00 pm End
The Heart-Starters: Truman Era Tribute Band – The Heart-Starters are True to Truman. Join us for an evening of live music and stories with the Key West Jazz Society’s Heart-Starters Jazz Band.
Step back in time with the swingin’ five-piece band as they revitalize the American Songbook with jukebox favorites, big band dance hits, and Academy Award winning songs from Truman’s Presidential years (1945-1952). Stories of Truman’s defining moments paired with classic melodies on the clarinet, trombone, saxophone, piano, and drums will transport you on a unique Key West journey back in time. Join us on Sunday, April 12, 2026 on the beautiful, tropical grounds of the Key West Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front St., Key West for an unforgettable night. Presented by the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation and the Key West Jazz Society.
Gates open at 5:15 pm for cocktails and mingling, with the Heart-Starters taking the stage at 6:00 pm.
America’s 33rd President spent 11 working vacations at his “Little White House” during his 1945-1953 administration, and could often be spotted in his preferred Key West “uniform” of brightly patterned sports shirts.
In that spirit, retro summer tropical is the suggested attire for the evening.
“A Swinging Night with the Heart-Starters” is the fourth of four installments in this year’s Truman Music series, an ongoing program that encompasses performing with an emphasis on Truman-era local history.
Shows sell out fast; patrons are urged to book tickets early. All seating is general admission.
This event is sold by 2-top, 4-top tables, or individual seats. Please make your table or seat selection by clicking the button below.
MEMBERS: 2-top ($80) 4-top ($120) Individual Seat ($40)
NON-MEMBERS: 2-top ($100) 4-top ($150) Individual Seat ($50)
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The Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 that serves to preserve the Truman Little White House as Florida’s only presidential museum, sharing the history of the American Presidency and supporting civic engagement, education and the historic and cultural influences of the Truman era.