Ben Wendel Producer of Radio Songs
Ben Wendel Producer of Radio Songs by Darryl Holter 17 May 2014 Darryl Holter’s forthcoming new album is called Radio Songs. The album features songs written by Woody Guthrie when Guthrie hosted a daily radio show on KFVD in Los Angeles from 1937 to 1939. Darryl Holter: One big reason why I enjoy recording is that I get to hear how my songs can grow and expand when great musicians bring their skills to the fore. We put together a superb crew for the upcoming “Radio Songs” album. It starts with my remarkable producer, Ben Wendel, the twice Grammy-nominated saxophone artist, ... [Read More]
Darryl Holter Plays Radio Songs at Woody Guthrie Square
Darryl Holter grabbed his guitar, hung a harmonica around his neck, and played four songs from his new album, Radio Songs in Downtown LA last week. Standing on the street corner of Fourth and Main, recently designated as Woody Guthrie Square, Darryl explained to a noon-time crowd that the songs were written by Woody Guthrie when he hosted a daily radio show on KFVD in Los Angeles from 1937 to 1939. The radio show became one of the most popular offerings at the station, with listeners drawn especially from the large population of migrants and refuges from the Dust Bowl ... [Read More]
Woody Guthrie Award
Darryl Holter Receives Woody Guthrie Award Darryl Holter was honored as a recipient of a new Woody Guthrie Award from the Coalition of Mental Health Professionals in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 30, 2013. The organization provides vital mental health and wellness services to the communities of South Los Angeles. “You don’t need to be among the richest people in the world to share the fruits of your labor with other who may need a helping hand,” said Sandra Cox, CMHP Director. “Darryl Holter’s contributions have been significant, including having 4th and Main Streets designated as ‘Woody Guthrie Square’ , ... [Read More]
Darryl Holter grew up playing the guitar and singing country and rock and roll songs in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His current brand of Americana music draws from country, blues and folk traditions and often tells stories about people, places and events.