BANDS AND VENUES PLAYED:
COUNTRY MUSIC:
Mel McDaniel(Grand Ole Opry Legend), Stephen Cochran(Nashville Radio), Kris Bell (American Idol Bo Bice, Motels), Reckless(National Touring Band), Davey T Hamilton(Chris Gantry),
Bob Hicks(Songwriting Great)/
BLUES MUSIC:
Nick Nixon, TN (Blues Legend-Imperials)
Buddy Miles, NYC (Blues legend)
Eddie Kirkland, FL (Blues legend)
Johnny Rawls, FL (Blues great)/
ROCK & ROLL:
Lex Grey and the Urban Pioneers, NYC
(Top NYC Singer)
The New Creatures, NYC
(Opening Act for Sisters of Mercy)
Home Grown Lopes, NYC
(Singer-Brother of Joan Osborne)
Brotherhood of the Grape, NYC
(NY Post Top Rated)
Clockwork Robin, NYC
(British Power Pop)/
WORLD MUSIC:
Swetja, Prague, Czech Republic
(First place, USA Songwriting Competition)/
JAZZ:
Paul Knopff, NYC
(Award-Winning composer and performer)/
CELTIC:
Aisling, NYC (Rhythm and News top-rated)/
THEATRE:
Christopher Cartmill, NYC (Obie-Award Winner)/
CLASSICAL:
Orange County Youth Symphony, CA
Santa Monica Symphony, CA
Bach on Broadway, NYC/
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION:
Edward Persi/
VENUES
NASHVILLE
Wildhorse Saloon, Roberts Western World, Tootsies, Station Inn, B.B. Kings, Bourbon Street, Exit/In, Gibson Showcase, The End, On the Rocks, The Basement, Beyond the Edge, Hall of Fame Lounge, Rhythm Kitchen, Sutler, Dilligafs/
FLORIDA
Joyland, Classic Wax, 5 OClock Club, Wills Honky Tonk/
GEORGIA
Rockin Rodeo/
INDIANA
8 Second Saloon/
NYC
CBGB, Rodeo Bar, Mercury Lounge, Hogs & Heifers, Knitting Factory, Blue Note, Arlene Grocery, Lion's Den, Continental, Nightingale Bar, The Living Room/
CHICAGO
Congress Theater/
WASHINGTON, DC
Capitol Ballroom, Heaven and Hell/
LOS ANGELES
Harvells/
TORONTO, CANADA
Opera House/
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Malostranska Beseda,
U Maleho Glena/
PARIS, FRANCE
Les Trois Mallets/
OTHER COUNTRIES
London, China, Hong Kong, Japan
Influences
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, Gov't Mule, Leadbelly(Huddie William Ledbetter), Bauhaus, Joy Division, Stephane Grapelli, Vassar Clements
FIDDLE/MANDOLIN/STEEL/KEYS/B3/BANJO/ BASS VOCALS.
Greg "Fiddler" Holt just finished touring as the fiddle player for Grand Ole Opry Legend Mel McDaniel. He is a utility player (fiddle, mandolin, keys, b3 organ, steel, banjo, vocals). While his home base is in nashville, he enjoys doing road gigs, but also does a lot of local nashville gigs and session work, too. Country, Bluegrass, Blues, Rock; Jazz; Classical; Civil War; Celtic; he plays it all, with energy as restless as his spirit. Since he first picked up a fiddle at age 11, Greg Holt ("Fiddler", as his friends call him) knew that the violin would be his voice to the world . . . he just wasnt quite sure what language to speak. So he's said it all with his music. But give him his choice, he'll jump on stage and belt out a Charlie Daniels tune 'til his bow smokes followed by a Blues ballad like Stormy Monday, to cool off just a bit. Fiddler began touring at age 17 with the Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra, one of the top youth orchestras in the country. As he sawed his tunes and sowed his tales in a classical style in far away worlds, such as Japan, Hong Kong, and mainland China, and back again to Bach on Broadway in New York City, Fiddler began to ache for further expression in different forms. Fiddler first heard his violin idol, Jazz great Stephane Grappelli, at age 19 and two years later he met Stephane in Monte Carlo during a live performance. Fiddler learned from Grappelli that one should put the fiddle down to lose his dependence on sheet music and to create music by singing in his head, heart, and soul. Sheet music in the wind, tunes rolling in his head, Fiddler picked up his bow and his 100-year-old fiddle and headed for NYC, where he quenched his desire to go beyond classical. He played jazz (with award-winning composer Paul Knopf), Civil War music (for plays by Obie Award winner, Christopher Cartmill), and Celtic music (with Rhythm and News Magazines top-rated Aisling). He then turned his sights to Rock and Roll. He played British Power Pop (with critically acclaimed Clockwork Robin) and Gothic Rock (with Sisters of Mercy openers, The New Creatures) where he began to perfect his affects and stage presence. He played Country music (with singer-brother of Joan Osborne, Homegrown Lopes), and Roadhouse Blues (with NYC Top Rated Singer, Lex Grey). Fiddler launched his solo career and sat in with Irish-Rock greats Rogues March and Blues giant Buddy Miles. When he met Bluegrass legend, Vassar Clements with his famous carved fiddle, Fiddler was inspired by a true American legend to go to the next level with his music. So he came back to the South where he focused on Blues and Country. Fiddler accompanied the giants of Blues: Eddie Kirkland and Johnny Rawls in Florida, and spiced up the sounds of local country band The Git 'R Dunz(Nashville ex-pats). Urged to move to Nashville, Fiddler knew that his musical future was in this great little town. Big things have already happened for him and he is thankful for everything Nashville has given him.
Hey Greg, It's was mighty fine of you to join us on stage at Terra Blues. It was my honor to play bass with such a great musician. You added so much. We MUST do it again sometime. Peace
Your pieces have a brand of magic...bowing, decoration, playing drones… Things you have to hear and see and can’t just learn from books....you play with honesty and passion, and an obvious love for the fiddle....! Respect and friendship Mandy
Hey Greg, proud to have you for a friend. You Playing That fiddle on those great songs is really great. Looking forward to hear more from you. Stop by and say hello anytime you are all ways welcome. Thanks and God Bless
Howdy Greg! It was great fun havin' you 'on board' at the Custom Bike Show. We'll definately keep in touch and you're more than welcome to join us with your excellent fiddlin' anytime it's possible! See you around man...
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