The Alan Gresik Swing Shift Orchestra opened for legendary comedian Bob Newhart on May 8 in Springfield, OH at the Clark State Performing Arts Center. The band performed a set before introducing the Chicago native with the theme music from his first hit sitcom “The Bob Newhart Show.” The band will return to the same performing art center on Friday, March 26 2010, this time as the headliner. For tickets and information, call 937-328-3874.