Newsletter

Hey everyone and welcome to another brand new year! I hope it will bring you all love and prosperity, with a dash of live music and fun thrown in. I had a really nice New Year’s Eve gig, with many friends singing and hanging out at On the Half Shell. Since then, I’ve been very busy and pre-occupied with my computer. I changed internet service for the first time in my computer life! For those of you who know my home email, the first part is the same, but change the suffix to @cox.net. But, you can all write me at kirkholder@kirkholder.com, as well.

I’ve made great new friends and firmed up old friendships in the past year. I am so grateful to have you all as part of my life. I know I often struggle to remember names, favorite songs, requests, etc., but when you come see me play, that is a wonderful gift to my soul. Thank you.

Charles Pierce, a great drummer and percussionist (now with the Damon King Band) joined me in a duet on Jan. 2 at Spanky’s. We both had a good time and I expect we’ll be doing that as often as we can. Look for him to join me on percussion on more Sunday nights, and perhaps we’ll take that show to other venues soon. I’ll be doing a 3-piece Kirk Holder Band show at LA Daiquiris on Jan. 15, with Chad Braud and Dan Bourgeois. Two week night appearances at the Vineyard are on for this month - one with Chris LeBlanc and one solo. Peter Duffield, of 3 Blind Mice, has requested that we play some duets there, so look to my calendar for that to come out, soon. Of course, I’m at the Bulldog on Magazine Street in NO every Thursday this month. And, it appears that I’ll play a couple of times this month in the French Quarter at a friend’s place, called "The Little Easy." I’ll firm that up and add it to the schedule soon, too.

If you like good, original, roots type country music, I dig this local group "The Captain Legendary Band." According to their website, they are releasing a CD at Chelsea’s Café (in the old University Shopping Center) on Jan. 29. www.thecaptainlegendaryband.com

Other shows this month include sitting in with the Monday Night Band at the Caterie, Superior Grill, and On the Half Shell. I’m ready for February and some Mardi Gras fun. Remember, Super Bowl and Bacchus are on the same day this year - Feb. 6! Hey, it won’t be long and I’ll be showing you guys links to all the festivals that are happening in the spring. I love to think ahead, when it comes to festival going. This is gonna be a great year, my friends. With your encouragement, I know I will continue to strive to perform well and grow as a musician and entertainer. Check my links for all the talent in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Have a great New Year, my friends! Troops in Iraq and everywhere, we are thinking of you and praying for your safe return home. For this unfathomable loss of life in southern Asia, from this tsunami, I pray their souls find a peaceful place. It is too tragic to imagine.

Take care, my friends, and I’ll see you soon,

Kirk