Music

  1. DHSOM

    David Holt's State of Music CD

    by David Holt and Friends

    $15.00

    David Holt's State of Music is a one-hour program shot on location around western North Carolina in 2014. It premiered on North Carolina Public Television (UNC-TV) in January 2015 to rave reviews. Here are the tunes from David Holt's State of Music plus bonus tracks not included in the show.

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  2. Ready for the Times

    Ready for the Times

    by Sutton, Holt and Coleman

    $15.00

    There is a deep river of traditional music running through the mountains of North Carolina. Grammy Award winners Bryan Sutton, David Holt and T.Michael Coleman explore the richness of that musical culture. Each has been inspired by and performed with Doc Watson over the years and honor his musical genius. Learn More
  3. David Holt & the Lightning Bolts

    David Holt & the Lightning Bolts

    by David Holt & the Lightning Bolts

    $15.00

    David Holt & the Lightning Bolts is old-time music with a new time jolt. The band, David Holt, Josh Goforth, Laura Boosinger, David Cohen and Zeb Holt, bring a sound that is driving and energetic Learn More
  4. 25th Anniversary Edition Reel & Rock

    25th Anniversary Edition Reel & Rock

    $15.00

    This is the 25th Anniversary edition, with extended liner notes and some truly great music. Originally recorded in 1985 and voted the "Best Traditional Folk Recording of the Year." This was Merle Watson's last recording and every note sparkles.

    The Houston Chronicle called it: "A classic. One of the best."

    Doc Watson says "It still sounds great after 25 years...lots of fond memories here."

    David Holt says "Sometimes magic happens...and we caught that joy in "Reel & Rock." Learn More

  5. Legacy - Doc Watson and David Holt (3 CD set)

    Legacy - Doc Watson and David Holt (3 CD set)

    by Doc Watson and David Holt

    $30.00

    Grammy Award Winner - A revealing and entertaining portrait of Doc Watson, a man who, for more than half a century, has been a force in the creation, interpretation and preservation of American roots music.

    This collector's edition contains three CD's of conversation and song and a 72-page companion book with Doc Watson and his longtime friend and collaborator, David Holt. Together they pass on to you Doc's inspiring life story and generous musical legacy. Learn More
  6. Let It Slide

    Let It Slide

    by David Holt with Sam Bush, Doc Watson, Kenny Malone, Byron House and Gina Wammock

    $15.00

    Let It Slide adds the slide guitar and original songs to his vast repertoire of musical skills. David says: "The slide guitar saved my life. After my ten year old daughter, Sara Jane, was killed in a car accident, I actually had to make a list of reasons to stay alive. A friend gave me an old National guitar. I immediately broke off the neck of a wine bottle and started experimenting with slide. The aching, liquid, bluesy notes that came out were an antidote to my pain." Sam Bush, Doc Watson, Kenny Malone, Byron House and Gina Wammock round out the stellar artists featured on Let It Slide. Learn More
  7. Cutting Loose: Live at the National Storytelling Festival with David Holt & Josh Goforth

    Cutting Loose: Live at the National Storytelling Festival with David Holt & Josh Goforth

    by David Holt and Josh Goforth

    $15.00

    Two-man tornado of tunes and tales Learn More
  8. Grandfather's Greatest Hits

    Grandfather's Greatest Hits

    by David Holt

    $15.00

    "GRAMMY NOMINEE" David Holt with Doc Watson, Chet Atkins, Duane Eddy, Mark O'Connor and Jerry Douglas play the great songs of early country music. Learn More
  9. Live & Kickin' at the National Storytelling Festival

    Live & Kickin' at the National Storytelling Festival

    by David Holt with Zeb Holt

    $15.00

    GRAMMY NOMINATED Live & Kickin' is David Holt's snapshot edition of his musical and storytelling odyssey over the last forty years.

    "The best musical storyteller is David Holt" - VOGUE Learn More
  10. When the Train Comes Along: A Compilation of Favorite Railroad Songs

    When the Train Comes Along: A Compilation of Favorite Railroad Songs

    by David Holt

    $15.00

    Many people have followed David on public television's Great Scenic Railway Journeys. By popular demand we have put together a compilation of favorite train songs from David's cds. Songs included are: Learn More
  11. I Got A Bullfrog: Folksongs For the Fun of It

    I Got A Bullfrog: Folksongs For the Fun of It

    by David Holt

    $15.00

    David brings the good old times to life with these great American folksongs. He has performed for hundreds of thousands of kids across America and these are the songs they like the best. Here are the favorite songs they all love to sing. Learn More
  12. Stories & Songs for Little Children

    Stories & Songs for Little Children

    by Pete Seeger

    $15.00

    A warm positive collection of Pete Seeger's greatest hits. A masterpiece of lively banjo playing and endearing storytelling to be enjoyed for years to come. Learn More
  13. Play the Jaw Harp!

    Play the Jaw Harp!

    by David Holt

    $15.00

    Here's a fun, easy way to learn how to play the jaw harp. Learn More
  14. Jaw Harp

    Jaw Harp

    $5.00

    Have fun with your very own jaw harp. Hand made in Austria. Learn More
  15. Folk Rhythms taught by David Holt

    Folk Rhythms taught by David Holt

    by David Holt

    $20.00

    This unique and highly entertaining video will teach you to make complex rhythms using the simplest of materials, some right out of your kitchen drawer. Learn More
  16. Get Started on 5-String Banjo

    Get Started on 5-String Banjo

    by David Holt

    $20.00

    You've bought a brand new banjo. You take it home and pull it out of the case. Now what? Watch this DVD and you're ready to get started! Learn More
  17. Clawhammer Banjo 1

    Clawhammer Banjo 1

    by David Holt

    $30.00

    David Holt has long been considered one of the finest players and teachers of old-time clawhammer banjo.

    Learn the fundamentals of clawhammer (old-time) banjo and eleven great tunes. Learn More
  18. Clawhammer Banjo 2

    Clawhammer Banjo 2

    by David Holt

    $30.00

    David Holt continues his excursion into traditional old-time clawhammer banjo, delving even deeper into the shadings and special techniques that give this style its drive, power and complexity. Learn More
  19. Clawhammer Banjo: The Basics and Beyond

    Clawhammer Banjo: The Basics and Beyond

    by David Holt

    $30.00

    Want to play clawhammer banjo? Here's a nearly foolproof way to learn this popular old-time mountain style. "You'll never be sorry you spent time learning the banjo." David Holt Learn More