Rolling Thunder Revue
In his new documentary, Martin Scorsese revisits a famous Bob Dylan tour that included Joan Baez and Allen Ginsberg. Martin Scorsese’s belated film on Bob Dylan’s “Rolling Thunder Revue” in 1975 is a cinematic gem. We see Dylan joined once again with stunningly beautiful Joan Baez, their duets recreating the magical connection that propelled Dylan to stardom in the 1960s. Joni Mitchell’s incredible voice and fine guitar work offers a backstage performance of “Coyote”. Allen Ginsberg provides poetry as this rag-tag troupe of post-hippy personalities crisscrosses the Northeast, spreading songs from one of Dylan’s best albums, Blood on the Tracks. ... [Read More]
Tony Glover, Master of the Blues Harmonica, Is Dead at 79
Tony Glover was an incredible blues harpist and a major figure in the music scene in Minneapolis. Mick Jagger and John Lennon learned to play blues harp from Tony and his “Blues Harp” book. In the late ‘60s Tony took over the all-night “underground” shift at KDWB AM. While Dave and John were outgoing, Tony was quiet and reserved with a great radio voice. - DH Tony Glover, Master of the Blues Harmonica, Is Dead at 79 By Richard Sandomir | New York Times | June 5, 2019 Mr. Glover, left, with Mr. Koerner at the Newport Folk Festival ... [Read More]
“Hadestown” is Front-Runner for Tony Awards
Update - "Hadestown" Wins 8 Tony Awards Anais Mitchell won a Tony for best musical score and Hadestown won for best musical. 8 Tony Awards in all! - DH "Hadestown" is Front-Runner for Tony Awards The brilliant singer-songwriter, Anaïs Mitchell, who sang with me on my Roots and Branches album last year, was just nominated for two Tony Awards for writing the book and musical score for Hadestown, a folk-blues musical playing on Broadway. The unconventional play, a reimagining of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, earned 14 nominations, more than any other musical, and is a front-runner to ... [Read More]
5th and Broadway
5th and Broadway By Darryl Holter | December 2018 In the fall of 1997, while walking around the nascent Art District of LA, I met an artist named John Kilduff. He did his painting in the open air, setting up his easel on sidewalks and alleys in Downtown Los Angeles and produced wonderful oil paintings of street scenes. When I squinted and looked at his small 12” by 12” painting called “7th and Broadway” I thought I was standing on the street next to John as he painted. I bought it as a gift for my wife. Later I met ... [Read More]
The Streets of Los Angeles
Video Showcase on "The Streets of Los Angeles: a Brief Look at the People Behind the Street Names" by Elisabeth L. Uyeda | December 2018 Pio de Jesus Pico is today remembered as the last governor of Alta California, during the time when the region was a part of Mexico. (Photo: Los Angeles Revisited ) Los Angeles did not just happen. It was built by real people - and they were as diverse as today's populace. Combining a blend of historic photographs from the Seaver Center for Western History Research along with contemporary images, the following video is ... [Read More]
Roots & Branches Album Review by Goldmine Magazine
Darryl Holter, Roots & Branches Album Review by Goldmine Magazine by Mike Greenblatt | November 2018 The Roots & Branches (213 Music) of singer/songwriter/author Darryl Holter go deep, so deep, in fact, he needed two bands to flesh out his vision. The first is a rustic acoustic “Roots” band which features a Woody Guthrie paean of sorts, “Highway 66” and a cover of The Carter Family’s 1936 “No Depression In Heaven” (as well as his original answer song “New Depression.”) The electric “Branches” band covers two by Tom Petty and ends with the hidden original “20/20 Vision” which tries to ... [Read More]
Leonard Cohen: Art Exhibit with Julia Holter
Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything The world-renowned novelist, poet and singer/songwriter inspired generations of writers, musicians and artists. For decades, Leonard Cohen tenaciously supplied the world with melancholy but urgent observations on the state of the human heart. Situated between monograph and devotional exercise, this visually striking publication documents a unique exhibition and pays homage to a global stars enormous cultural achievements. Visual artists, filmmakers, performers and musicians from around the world revisit Cohens words, songs, and biography with new perspectives. Also featured are artist statements from each of the 40 participants including Julia Holter. Read More Here ... [Read More]
New music from Julia Holter
When I opened the Los Angeles Times on Sunday morning I was pleasantly surprised to see this review of the first track of Julia's new album, "Aviary", which will be released in a few weeks. I think Randall really nails it when he describes how the song begins, grows in intensity and finally bursts like "a Roman candle." I noticed that for her title, "I Shall Love 2" Julia uses the word "shall" rather than "will" or "may" or "can". This indicates the depth and strength of her commitment to love. In legal terms, the word "shall" is mandatory--she MUST ... [Read More]
Roots & Branches Album Review by Country Music People
Darryl Holter, Roots & Branches Album Review by Country Music People Magazine by Paul Riley
Roots & Branches Album Review by Chalked Up Country
Darryl Holter, Roots & Branches Album Review by Chalked Up Country by Nolan Conghaile | August 22, 2018 Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter and activist Darryl Holter is all about relationships, both today and in the 60s. As the Vietnam war escalated, Holter was attending the University of Minnesota, he became involved in the anti-war movement. This led to protest songs by people like Pete Seeger and Phil Ochs. In graduate school, in Madison, Wisconsin, he worked as a teaching assistant and got involved in organizing a union. Soon he was doing old labor union songs and writing a few of his ... [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.