Welcome to Hollywoodland News, your destination for exclusive Hollywood interviews with legends and innovators. From swing music icons to modern trailblazers, our interviews offer a unique lens into the art, history, and future of entertainment.
Steve Perry: Masterclass in Swing Innovation
Steve Perry, the voice behind Zoot Suit Riot and leader of the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, shares his insights on Swing music’s revival, its cultural impact, and how it intertwines with punk ethics and storytelling in this exclusive Hollywoodland News interview. From his punk rock roots to the Swing revival of the ’90s, Steve’s journey is a masterclass in innovation and subversion. Let’s dive into his reflections on Swing music’s past, present, and future.
This trumpet player traded performing swing to stars for groundbreaking work in biotech. His journey from dance halls to life-saving science is a story of passion, evolution and finding purpose in unexpected places.
From ‘70s pop keyboards to a Tony-winning big band orchestrator, Bill Elliott has done it all. This Grammy and Emmy-nominated maestro sits down with Hollywoodland News to talk swing, Broadway, film and what’s next.
Molly Shock: The Wild, Wonderful Derby Swing Days
For nearly a decade, Molly Shock was at the heart of LA’s 90s swing revival. She sits down with Hollywoodland News to talk about teaching dance, the wild days at The Derby and how swing changed her life forever.
George Gee is keeping the swing alive! From breaking barriers as an Asian American bandleader to leading NYC’s longest-running swing residency, his journey proves that swing isn’t just history—it’s happening now.
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