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.
I'm so stoked to be having y'all back here in good ol' Oregon again this summer I'm working on some great new venues for you to play that timeless music you create! Peace, Love & Delight Brothers!!! Mateo/The Festive One
Holler! James told me u guys are playin Oregon Country Fair 08'!!!! Congrats! I'm so excited!!! Thats my second home...u guys are gonna LOVE IT! Hope all is well and I'll talk to ya later : ) Peace love n' laughter T
Hey beautiful friends! So...I was jammin out to your music 2day... and it made me relize how much I missed you boys! Can't wait for Gemini Fest 08' WOOP WOOP! Hope all is well and urrrch! Happy HOLIDAZE!!! Peace love laughter n' light Lil miss OREGON!!!
im gonna HOLLER back! thanx for the comment.... let me know about shows! i have heard your music and it is really WILD... see ya LOVE @ PEACE miss phunky get down
Hey Josh! I would LOVE to travel in your super cool "green" bus sometime! Unfortunately, miles (and mountains, and valleys, and rivers - you get my drift)...separate us! I swear we will meet up with you again before we're 50 (I hope!)
Hey guys I hope you all are doing well. Hello from the Eastern Mountains "hills". You still have got it made MAN, Playing music for a living, riding in a short Bus and workin in a Den of alchololic SIN. Any plans to open up your own Brothel or start your very own 1000 acre weed farm? Keep in Touch, Rick and Family
Thanks you guys, for driving down to play at the sale! I've been getting a lot of compliments about your music, and more people are asking for CD's :) Love you guys (That picture below is sooo cool...)
Hey Josh - The Patterson 4 are fine & dandy! I'm back at Radford University - working my butt off this semester. English Major -wooeee! Give us a call sometime! Would love to catch up!
