Wholly Cats Swing Club

“...Wholly Cats Swing Club brought us to the elegance of The Cub Room in the 1940s, lights dim and martinis clinking in the shadows...” - Paul Bowman, Host, The Century Room

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Music of the Great Swing Era

Start with Classic Big Band swing tunes. Add a dash of Electric Rockakbillly vibe. Throw in some vocals ranging Swinging to Sultry. Bring to a Boil. Simmer and stir. Serve it up HOT! That's Wholly Cats Swing Club.

Wholly Cats Swing Club are Ambassadors of the Great Swing Era, specializing in the music of the Benny Goodman Sextet featuring America’s first Guitar Hero, Charlie Christian. They have quickly gained a following as Tucson’s Premier Swing Band and have been performing at several dance and jazz venues in the area while helping give rise to the live local dance scene.

The band was formed by Marc Rosen and Tony Spear, whose mutual love of these artists sparked an idea for a dance band with multi-generational appeal. In addition to the songs of Goodman and Christian, their repertoire includes popular classic hits by Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, Louie Prima and even contemporary artists like Tom Waits, Brian Setzer Orchestra and Imelda May.

In the spirit of the '90s Swing Revival genre, the band is proud to announce the release of their first original tune: "Your Grandma Did It." It's the story of Young Sally, making the Swing Scene in the 1940's. (Or Is It?)

CLICK HERE for links to "Your Grandma Did It."

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