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David Holt's State of Music — Storyline
David Holt plays tunes and talks with modern masters of traditional music in Appalachia, showcasing not just the music but also the countryside that gave it life. Shot entirely on location, the program puts its featured performers in the context of the countryside that nurtured their musical traditions.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: David Holt
David Holt's State of Music — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2016-04-01 |
| Seasons | 5 |
| Episodes | 30 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 9/10 (1 votes) |
David Holt's State of Music — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: David Holt's State of Music (2016-04-01) — Watch as David Holt interviews and performs with modern masters of traditional music, on location in the southern mountains, the countryside that nurtured their music.
- E2: Bryan Sutton and Rhiannon Giddens (2016-04-01) — Delight in Grammy-winner Holt’s performances with guitar phenomenon Bryan Sutton and breakout star Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops.
- E3: Josh Goforth and The Branchettes (2016-04-01) — Watch as Holt performs with ballad singer and multi- instrumentalist Josh Goforth and interviews gospel torch-bearers Lena Mae Perry and Wilbur Tharpe, the Branchettes.
- E4: Bruce Molsky and Balsam Range (2016-04-01) — Enjoy Holt’s performance with fiddle virtuoso Bruce Molsky and his interview of bluegrass supergroup Balsam Range.
Season 2
- E1: Steep Canyon Rangers (2017-04-08) — Join David on a visit to a Blue Ridge Mountain farm where the Steep Canyon Rangers perform and share stories about the band’s history and life on the road touring with comedian Ste
- E2: Glencoe Mill: Alice Gerrard, Rayna Gellert, Laurelyn Dossett (2017-04-15) — David meets bluegrass legend Alice Gerrard, fiddler Rayna Gellert, and singer-songwriter Laurelyn Dossett at a 19th-century cotton mill to play traditional mill songs and share sto
- E3: Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little (2017-04-22) — David goes to Rugby, Virginia, to play tunes with Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little. Jeff talks about the piano as a bluegrass instrument and Wayne takes David inside his guitar-maki
- E4: Amythyst Kiah and Mipso (2017-04-29) — David introduces viewers to new young talents in this episode featuring powerhouse vocalist Amythyst Kiah and original songs with close harmonies from the band Mipso.
- E5: The Kruger Brothers (2017-05-06) — David travels to the mountains of Wilkes County, NC to share tunes and stories with Jens and Uwe Kruger and bass player Joel Landsberg. The Kruger first came to North Carolina for
- E6: Doyle Lawson and the St. John Unity Choir (2017-05-13) — David checks in with Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver and gets some stories from Doyle’s years on the road then he visits the St. John AME Zion Church in Kinston, North Carolina, where
- E7: Dom Flemons and David Holt (2017-05-20) — David shares tunes and stories with Dom Flemons, founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, at an old general store in rural North Carolina.
- E8: Onstage! (2017-05-27) — The season finale, recorded live onstage at the WCU Bardo Arts Center of Western Carolina University, features Rhiannon Giddens, Dirk Powell, Jason Sypher, Balsam Range, Josh Gofor
Season 3
- E1: Sam Bush (2018-11-01) — David interviews mandolin legend Sam Bush, known as “The Father of New Grass,” at an 18th-century farm outside Nashville, TN. Sam and his band play traditional tunes and original s
- E2: Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton (2018-11-08) — David interviews and plays with Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton at the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham, NC. Jerron plays a blues- and jazz-influenced mix of traditional tunes.
- E3: April Verch (2018-11-15) — David visits with Canadian champion fiddler, singer and step-dancer April Verch at the Guitar Bar in Asheville, NC.
- E4: Joe Newberry (2018-11-22) — David visits and plays with Joe Newberry at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, NC. Joe is a Missouri native and North Carolina transplant who became a full-time musician at midli
- E5: Molly Tuttle (2018-11-29) — At Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage outside Nashville, TN, David interviews Molly Tuttle, who was named Guitar Player of the Year by the International Bluegrass Association (IBMA) in 201
- E6: Jerry Douglas (2018-12-06) — David visits with longtime friend Jerry Douglas, a 14-time Grammy winner widely recognized as the foremost master of the Dobro resonator guitar.
Season 4
- E1: Della Mae (2019-11-05) — Della Mae is a powerhouse band of women who play bluegrass and more, and they are mentoring young female players around the world. David visits them at the historic Hermitage Hotel
- E2: Darin and Brooke Aldridge with John Cowan (2019-11-12) — David visits with the award-winning duo Darin and Brooke Aldridge and longtime friend John Cowan at the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC.
- E3: Taj Mahal (2019-11-19) — David visits with blues legend Taj Mahal and learns how he got his name, how he almost became a farmer, and what it’s like to tour with the Rolling Stones.
- E4: Rising Stars (2019-11-26) — Meet the future of roots music: Presley Barker, the Burnett Sisters, Willow Dillon, and Cane Mill Road. David shares tunes and stories with these rising stars of new acoustic music
- E5: David Holt House Party 1 (2019-12-03) — David shares tunes and stories from his career in roots music with guest host Zeb Holt and longtime friend Josh Goforth. David’s wife Ginny joins them to reminisce about life in th
- E6: David Holt House Party 2 (2019-12-10) — David’s musical career has taken him from remote mountain coves to the bright lights of TV studios and the Grand Ole Opry stage. Hear music and stories of Doc Watson, John Hartford
Season 5
- E1: Keb' Mo' (2021-05-01) — Blues legend Keb’ Mo’ visits with host David Holt. Keb’ has described himself as “too happy for the blues, too bluesy for jazz, too funky for folk, and too city for country.” David
- E2: Zoe & Cloyd (2021-05-08) — Bluegrass and klezmer traditions meet in the music of married duo Zoe & Cloyd. Fiddler Natalya Zoe Weinstein and singer/songwriter/instrumentalist John Cloyd Miller visit with host
- E3: John McCutcheon (2021-05-15) — John McCutcheon and series host David Holt have been friends since the 1970s. They meet to share songs and stories.
- E4: Muriel Anderson (2021-05-22) — Virtuoso instrumentalist Muriel Anderson visits with David and demonstrates the harp guitar as conversation ranges from John Philip Souza to Chet Atkins.
- E5: Lakota John and Tray Wellington (2021-05-29) — David visits with talented young musicians Tray Wellington and Lakota John Locklear. Tray Wellington is an African American banjo player who has won the IBMA Momentum Award; John L
- E6: Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley (2021-06-05) — Rob Ickes played dobro in the award-winning bluegrass band Blue Highway. He left that band to work with phenomenal young singer and guitarist Trey Hensley, whose performances dazzl
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does David Holt's State of Music have? 5 season(s) with 30 episodes.
Where can I watch David Holt's State of Music? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
