David Holt's State of Music

Tunes and stories from masters of traditional music recorded on location around the South.

Episodes

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    Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley

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    The electrifying duo of Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley visit with host David Holt.
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    Taj Mahal

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    Blues legend Taj Mahal shares tunes and stories with host David Holt.
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    Darin and Brooke Aldridge with John Cowan

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    Tunes and stories from the award-winning Darin and Brooke Aldridge with guest John Cowan.
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    Della Mae

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    David meets the powerhouse bluegrass women of Della Mae.
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    Jerry Douglas

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    David visits with Jerry Douglas, a 14-time Grammy winner.
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    Molly Tuttle

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    David interviews Molly Tuttle, who was named Guitar Player of the Year by IBMA.
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    Joe Newberry

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    David visits and plays with Joe Newberry at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, NC.
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    April Verch

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    David visits with fiddler, singer and step-dancer April Verch at the Guitar Bar.
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    Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton

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    David interviews and plays with Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton in Durham, NC.

About David Holt's State of Music

"David Holt's State of Music" features music from emerging young artists as well as veteran masters. Shot entirely on location in North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and South Carolina, the series showcases the musical heritage and scenic beauty of Southern Appalachia while introducing viewers to bluegrass, roots music, blues, new acoustic, and gospel music genres.

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