When it comes to creating famous quotes that are destined to be repeated generation after generation, Brian Holland says his father was no Mark Twain. However, he left Brian with two wise sayings that he’ll always remember: “Don’t put that fork in the toaster!” and “Nothing can stand in the way of a good idea when it’s supported by good people.”
Brian Holland says that latter observation is embodied in his new business venture. Stomptime Productions (aka Stomptime Musical Adventures) is the brainchild of former bowling buddies—Holland and Ashu Kukreja—who felt their combined experience and acumen in their respective fields would pair nicely to “provide people unique musical opportunities for luxury travel.”
Says Holland, “Yes, our first champagne pop will be on a Musical Cruise. Jazz cruises aren’t really anything new, but ours is because we added the additional element of Ragtime Music. We felt there was simply too much awesome toe-tapping music floating around from the turn of the last century for any of it to be excluded. So we went out and hired the best Jazz musicians and Ragtime musicians we know, and will be presenting them in spotlight performances; as well as, in jazz party style, dances, informative and intimate talks, jam sessions, and other settings soon to be announced.”
Stomptime has contracted to sail with Celebrity Cruises, a line w
