Michael Kirkpatrick: mandolin, voice****
Josh Beard: banjo, voice****
other musicians as needed.
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the Wildwood Holler! is a modern folk string trio consisting of banjo, mandolin, and bass. Formed in 2002, the Holler! has played mostly in Northern Colorado's front range, but has performed as far east as Branson, MO, and as far west as the Oregon coast. Playing traditional instruments with a fresh original sound, the Holler! incorporates elements of their classically trained past as well as original material that makes the music unique. Michael, Josh, and Pierre all met at UNC in Greeley while studying opera, tuba, and jazz, respectively. Focusing on musical quality and originality rather than trying to copy the latest fads in jam-band-meets-bluegrass, the WH! has been honored with KUNCs Best New Artist of 2005 award, and is gaining momentum and popularity among discriminating music lovers in Colorado and beyond. Currently on hiatus from performing, Josh and Michael are awaiting the right conditions to bring the Wildwood Holler! back to a more active status.
The current incarnation of Wildwood Holler! is called HandPicked Holler!. Handpicked is Holler!-style music with a festive twist. Michael remains lead singer/mandolin/guitar, but Josh holds down the bass on his tuba and squeezes the accordion in addition to his Holler! banjo picking and vocals. Joining the core WH! members are THE Brian Adams on lead guitar, dobro, and vocals, and Paul Maley on percussion and horns. Able to suit themselves as easily on a street corner acoustic style or late night electric, the HandPicked Holler! leaves nothing left to do but smile, smile smile.
Wildwood Holler! began as a unique and original acoustic string trio (sometimes quartet) and has evolved into the hub of many other musical (and other) projects. Currently, Wildwood Holler! the string trio is on hiatus, requiring the right conditions to resurface, but likely will return to the Fort Collins music scene in the not-too-distant future. In the Meaintime, check out the HandPicked Holler!, Bourbon Toothpaste, and the Honey Gitters.
Hey baybay's! Happy Holidaze! My bro just sang me Terrapin/Tara Lynn Station...lol....and it made me think of u lovely people : ) Hope life is good! Miss u all and hope 2 c u in the new year! Peace love n' laughter Miss T
Thank you for the happenin' Holler!ween party in the big red barn. It was a blast! Let's not wait til next year to get together and pick again. fred and cathay
Hollerween, Hollerween, Hollerween!! I had SOOOOOOOOOO much fun!!!! You guys are most certainly awesome. It has taken me two weeks to calm down enough to send you this message about Hollerween! thats how you know its good!
Well, an Oly Mountain sound's a lot more traditional than a Wildwood Holler but I do love what you guys are doing and I do play in a Holler; Milroy Holler (in my top friends) which is definitely NOT traditional. Check it out for s***'s and giggles! peace
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