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Welcome to Swingtown! Swingtown was formed in 1993
by Dave Eastly and Dave Wells, after seeing a need for a band that combined
Big-Band Swing with popular R & B, Disco, and Rock & Roll dance music. They've
assembled some of the finest musicians in town that actually like each other and
want to bring a sense of FUN to the party. The band developed their "chemistry"
while performing in the Newport Beach nightclub scene, making Swingtown the
acclaimed ensemble of today.
Dave Wells, born in Southern California,
grew up playing trombone and touring in the Latin & Top 40 music
scene, as well as performing at Disneyland. He has also played
trombone for artists as diverse as B.B. King and Metallica. As a
sought after arranger and music copyist, he has arranged for artists
such as Chaka Kahn, Michael McDonald, and, of course, Swingtown.
Dave Eastly is a native of Seattle,
coming to Long Beach in 1980 after playing in every Holiday Inn
lounge from Bellingham to Oceanside. Since then, he has played with
symphonies, at theme parks, elementary schools, (a few biker bars)
and is currently a staff musician for Disneyland. Dave plays a
variety of musical instruments, sings, and acts as Swingtown's
"Master of Ceremonies", with a touch of humor.
Swingtown has had the pleasure to serve
as the backup band for artists such as The Temptations, The Four
Tops, Tommy Tune, Helen Reddy, Harry Babbitt, and The Coasters.
Members of Swingtown have worked with such notables as Woody Herman,
Maynard Fergussen, Paul Anka, Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, Buddy Rich,
Tower Of Power, Brian Setzer, and The Disneyland Band. Swingtown can
be seen performing regularly on Disneyland's "Plaza Gardens" stage.
If your event calls for a show, consider
adding the rich jazz harmonies of VOCALWORKS. This four voice group
has performed at the Greek Theater, the Hollywood Bowl, as well as
touring the U.S. and Europe. If you like the Modernaires, Manhattan
Transfer and The Ink Spots,, you'll love VOCALWORKS combined with
Swingtown!
Swingtown performs in formal attire,
team bowling shirts, or "swing-threads", behind band-stands
emblazoned with our fabulous logo. Swingtown can be completely
self-contained, providing their own sound system, lighting, and
break music. Please call or e-mail Swingtown today and let us help
make your event one to remember!
Check out our band information on your
top right
For booking information
and pricing, call Mark Wood Entertainment in Southern California at
949.748.6850 |
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