David Holt, Fairview, NC
David Holt is a four-time Grammy Award winner and exciting performer on stage, radio and television. North Carolina audiences know him from his popular long-running PBS FOLKWAYS series. David is recognized as one of the nation’s foremost folk musicians and storytellers. For 35 years he has been collecting and performing the music of the old time Southern mountaineers. His passion for traditional music and culture has fueled a successful performing and recording career.
David is available solo (with bass player), a duo with Josh Goforth and with his band David Holt and the Lightning Bolts:
David Holt solo concert:
There is something special about experiencing a solo performance with David. He weaves songs, humor and stories together with awe-inspiring musicianship. Audiences are intrigued with a wide array of instruments, both familiar and unusual, from banjo and slide guitar to hambone, spoons, bones, jaw harp, and even paper bag. The Asheville Citizen Times says, “David Holt could ring music out of a stump.” Vogue magazine called him “the best minstrel and storyteller.” After performing for over a million people David is a consummate entertainer who knows what audiences enjoy.
David Holt and the Lightning Bolts:
David Holt and the Lightning Bolts enlivens old-time music with a new time jolt. The band, David Holt, Josh Goforth, Laura Boosinger, Byron Hedgepath and Jeff Hersk, bring a sound that is full, driving and energetic. The wide diversity of ages, styles and dynamic personalities gives the Lightning Bolts the spark that keeps their music fresh, fun and fired up. "The musicianship is impeccable. Their concerts resonate with energy from start to finish" Singout! Magazine
David Holt & Josh Goforth: A Two Man Tornado of Tunes and Tales David Holt and acoustic music star Josh Goforth join together to bring the joy and spirit of old time mountain music and stories to life. They combine the virtuosic sounds of guitar, banjo, fiddle, slide guitar, mandolin with a world of exciting rhythm instruments. Josh is¬ descended from many of the old-timers David learned from in the late 1960s in Lonesome Mountain, NC. Audiences of all ages are treated to a show exploding with creative energy, fun and amazing musicianship.
