Hollywood Swinging: The Tribute to Kool and The Gang

from Souvenir Program - 2023 Summer Arts Festival

McGuffey Lane

The Springfield Arts Council’s 2023 Summer Arts Festival welcomes Hollywood Swinging – The Tribute to Kool and the Gang.

Hollywood Swinging brings all the nonstop hits of the legendary Kool & the Gang from the early 70s thru the mid-80s, including “Funky Stuff,” “Jungle Boogie,” and “Hollywood Swinging,” 1979’s “Ladies’ Night,” the number-one hit in the ‘80s “Celebration,” and international hits including “Get Down on It,” “Joanna,” and “Cherish.”

Get ready! When you hear these classic songs performed by Hollywood Swinging, you have to “get outta your seat and move your feet,” guaranteed!

EVENT PARTNER

Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 8:00 PM; Veterans Park Amphitheater

Griffin House

Born and raised in Springfield (where his father worked in a tire shop and his mother helped place children with foster families,) the athletically-gifted Griffin House landed a role in a musical in high school and was surprised to learn that he had a natural talent for singing. Recording and performing for over a decade, House has toured with Ron Sexsmith, Patti Scialfa, Josh Ritter, John Mellencamp, Mat Kearney, and The Cranberries. He received early critical acclaim on the CBS Sunday Morning, and his songs have since been featured in countless films and television shows such as One Tree Hill, Army Wives, and Brothers and Sisters. He has also appeared on Late Night with Craig Ferguson. House has released ten albums and continues to headline his own national tours.

Griffin headlines nationally when not enjoying home life with his wife and two daughters, and remains a Summer Arts Festival fan favorite!