Hold On Hollywood

Ian Dartez - Vocals/Guitar
Nick Dees - Guitar/Vocals
Corey Morgan - Bass
Devin Holden - Drums

HOLD ON HOLLYWOOD is a Houston based rock band that has taken the region by storm since debuting in April 2015. The band's sound combines powerful vocals, massive guitars, unforgettable melodies, relatable lyrics, and infectious pop hooks that will have you singing along before the first chorus ends. HOLD ON HOLLYWOOD has released two EP's, their debut "Save Me" in 2016, produced by Grammy Nominated Producer STEPHEN BOGLE and it's follow up "Love Stories" in 2020, produced by MATT NOVESKEY of BLUE OCTOBER. 2018 saw HOLD ON HOLLYWOOD landing the opportunity of a lifetime, when they opened for BON JOVI on their "This House Is Not For Sale" tour date at Houston's Toyota Center (18,300 capacity). In the Summer of that same year, the band’s debut single "The Chase" received heavy airplay on one of the country's biggest alternative rock stations, 94.5 THE BUZZ, with the station listing it as one of the “Top 94 Songs of 2018” in their year-end countdown. This also landed the band spots on legendary festivals The Roast and Buzzfest at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and more! HOLD ON HOLLYWOOD has been nominated for and won numerous awards, including:

- 2019 H-Town Music Awards "Rock Artist of the Year" (WON)
- 2019 H-Town Music Awards "Entertainer of the Year" (NOMINATED)
- 2019 H-Town Music Awards "Music Video of the Year" (NOMINATED)
- 2021 Support Local Music Awards "Best Live Performance" (WON)

The single "Movies" off of the band’s sophomore EP “Love Stories” peaked at #24 on the BILLBOARD MAINSTREAM ROCK CHART in November 2020. Lead guitarist/vocalist NICK DEES co-hosted the LA LLOYD ROCK 30 COUNTDOWN in January 2021, a nationally syndicated radio show which airs weekly on more than 35 stations around the country. HOLD ON HOLLYWOOD will be touring the US in 2022 independently and also alongside good friends Candlebox for legs of their "Wolves" tour, with new music releasing steadily throughout the year. HOLD ON HOLLYWOOD has performed/toured with some of the biggest names in rock, including: