David Holt: The stories and song of Appalachia

[jazz31162]

Texas Born David Holt Rocks:)

[elphish12]

Almost three years ago, I accidentally attended David Holt concert in Asheville, North Carolina. I had never heard old time music before but I fell in love that day and every day since then I have fallen more in love with this music. Today I am an Appalachian ballad singer and clogger and dating an old-time fiddler. Almost every aspect of my life today is different and richer than it was before, and it's all because of this man who introduced me to this wonderful music. Thank you.

[jfelipino]

@elphish12 an awesome, inspiring story! i hope to see him some day :)

[moonshineminx1]

Full agreement here on the Omagh festival comments-Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth are also fantastic performers in their own right. Hope they all come back again.

[larsjake]

David is a legend.

[pokedar]

any one know a david holt song with the the word "they say pain will make you stronger"

[RichieWoods001]

I think I speak on behalf of the people who attended David's performance here in Ireland, at the 19th annual Bluegrass Festival in Omagh, Co.Tyrone, and I would just like to say that it was one of the most impressive and passionate performances I've ever witnessed. I sincerely hope that was not the last time the people of Ireland hear David Holt live!

[TravelingFolkGuitar]

@RichieWoods001 I was there man, and I totally agree. Here's hoping he will return to Ireland soon!

[RichieWoods001]

@TravelingFolkGuitar It's not often that acts get a full standing ovasion in the main marquee during the afternoon sessions, (at least I haven't seen so). So it would be a shame to think he won't be back, and I know again I would speak for all who attended. Professional, Encouraging, Contented are just some of the words to describe this man..

[thespeakerstudio]

Thank you David for wonderful music and stories. I thoroughly enjoy your entertainment.

[foldedeggs]

Michael Manring is a really good bassist! Kinda surprised to see him doing this, haha. Awesome.

[FancyGapClawhammer]

You're exactly right! But he's a real musician, and he appreciates all kinds of music, especially from doing this, so it's really great there are still people like this!

[ArkRed1]

Steel Guitar Blues....love it!! Great going David. Keep 'em coming.

[BePrepared2012]

a very talanted person indeed

[damontoney]

Wow, I used to watch David Holt as a kid at the Annual Tale Tellin' Festival down in Selma, Alabama, lots of festivals in the deep south during autumn. Fun times. He was my favorite. Most story tellers' stories were too scary, but David's songs, instruments and stories were always fun.

[larsjake]

@damontoney I have been trying to find my old tapes of him! you are right! it's good old storytelling!

[plowhand247]

David is an American treasure of musical knowledge. He has done a great service in preserving these old songs. I met him at a concert with Doc Watson. If you get a chance to see him, Go.

[Morahman7vnNo2]

Great Stories, Great People.

[buffaloscot3d]

this was great

[KyleSweitzer]

wtf? MICHAEL MANNERING!? where did that come from? Rock on TED

[Zenophobius]

that giant mouth harp rules

[johnyprestige]

i love Michael Manrings music.

[bassman1992UK]

lol it's michael manring that was a shock

[oldhatband]

I've had the pleasure of meeting David Holt on a couple of occasions and he never ceases to amaze me with his musical ability. After viewing this video, I'm convinced that Spike Jones has nothing on this man!

[xlnthands]

Why isn't thunderwear an option for our Wii game consoles?

[chunkybutt420]

where can i get a mouth bow

[lordtalon69]

heh, i live in appalaciaand don't know where to get a mouthbow ;). However we havea lot of fleamarkets around "These parts" i spos'n i could find one if'n i wanted.

smirk.

[amerikanerMarinen]

I live the Appalachians too and you can just make your own in ten minutes for less than 15 dollars. Look it up on google. They tell you the most popular ways of doing it.

[amerikanerMarinen]

Also check Ebay

[addictiontothewild]

COOL VIDEO.

[PlayT0E]

luv the thunder wear.

[braindoodle89]

holy crap michael manring!

[ehsanul]

My thoughts exactly! He should be featured with his own part.. wth

[EvanChaim]

I think that mouth bow produces a sound simmilar to the aborigonal diggere doo.

[winny87]

looks like it works more like an oversized mouth harp

[felixq78]

@EvanChaim You mean Didgeridoo which is a wind instrument. The only similarity is that they both have a constant pitch

The mouth bow is more like the Jew's Harp which is smaller and uses a metal band instead of a string.

The didgeridoo has a much deeper resonance, it's an ancient instrument with deep spiritual significance goes back 50,000 or more years while this mouth bow is relatively new 200 years maybe and sounds more like a comedy prop.

[elkrobber]

@felixq78 200 years, what are you on abou?t the mouth bow is one of the oldest instruments, probably at least 15,000 years old

[davidchoimusic]

What a GREAT storyteller!! Loved this TED! :)

David

[apocaRUFF]

No one sang along xD

[Truthiness231]

You're either not listening to it that well or your speakers are in need of an upgrade, because they did (though it was quite low). ^.^

[pat0929]

this should so be featured on the home page...

[kapaka12]

what an amazing talent...

[stuffisgd]

Oh snap! that a d4 drum brain he's using.

[BriskAxe]

Good news!

Chariot's comin'!

[stuffisgd]

I wonder how suzzy got that black eye.

[mobilechief]

@stuffisgd She hit the lighting.

[whitwt]

I love Michael Manring.

[stuffisgd]

Yeah, he's an awesome bass player.

[KnifeConqueror]

Music transcend languages and time. It is comforting to know that the old is still alive, and the new is developing.

[bigbignnasty]

Wow... This is amazing...

[Jonase123]

first?