Winds and Currents
This is a happy,
and busy time in the Holt household. We are all
together (Joe, Jr. came up from NC last night),
and getting ready for Charie's High School
graduation ceremony tomorrow evening (Yay,
Charie'!). Robbie is having his first experience
with crunch time for theatre (having a role in the
Church Hill Theatre production of Oliver). Oliver
opens next weekend, and I'm looking forward to
seeing it. Had the dilemma, however, of
(potentially) gigging over every show. Of course,
that wouldn't do, so we worked out Sat the 12th as
my night to be a "civilian" (yay, again!). Then,
starting mid-month, if I thought I was busy, I'll
need to reconsider. Things seem to be coming at me
from many directions, and it's way cool! Even
better is a heightened sense of management
"prowess" (baby steps first), in the maintenance
of new projects and opportunities - and practicing
(yes - yay!). But all things in perspective.
"Seasons" and "times" swirl and dance together, it
seems, and awareness illumines the soul. Now, full
steam ahead...
|
| Joe's
Appearances |
SUNDAYS :
11am-2pmJoe performs solo piano
for Jazz Brunch at The Inn at
202 Dover, Easton,
MDJazz
Brunch in Easton! There's no place like it. You
just have to come, and enjoy one of the region's
finest inns, with jazz piano in the
parlor.SATURDAY 6/5/10:
2pmJoe
performs in concert at the Down's
Cultural Center, Wilmington,
DE"Spontaneous Joy" - A solo
piano improvisation concert. Jazz? Yes - and much
more. Spend a fun afternoon with Joe at the Downs
Center. All Downs Center events are free to
the community. Reservations are
requested.SATURDAY, 6/5/10:
7-10pmJoe
performs with the Shore Jazz
Trio at Beseme, Lewes
DEWeek 2
for Summer season Saturday night jazz with John
Ewart and Mike McShane . FRIDAY 6/11/10: 8-11pm
(time approximate) Joe performs with
Shore
Jazz featuring Holly
Lane, at Bethany Blues, Lewes, DESydney's jazz
night sports the full band, with Mike, John,
Dave, and Holly. Straight
ahead!FRIDAY 6/18/10:
8-11pmJoe
performs with the Shore Jazz
Trio for jazz night at
RupertsFriday nights during the
summer will be fun in St Michaels. Join
us!SATURDAY
6/19/10:2-3pmJoe performs with the
Shore Jazz
Trio at the Snow Hill
(MD) Music FestivalJoin John Ewart, Mike
McShane and Joe for a fun
afternoonSATURDAY 6/19/10:
7-10pmJoe
performs with the Mike Allen
Trio at the Globe,
Berlin, MDFeaturing Dave Schiff.
Swinging jazz in a delightful
venue!WEDNESDAY 6/23/10:
8-11pm Joe
performs with the Felicia
Carter quintet, with special
guest, Danny
Tobias at The
Cove, Dewey Beach, DE A special evening at the
Cove. Enjoy the fabulous Felicia Carter
with a great band (the Joe Holt Trio plus
Danny). One night only. FRIDAY 6/25/10:
8-11pmJoe performs with the
Shore Jazz
Trio for jazz night at
Ruperts John, Mike and Joe will be
swinging!. A fun evening, in a fun venue, in a
cool town!SATURDAY 6/26/10:
7-10pmJoe
performs with the Shore Jazz
Trio at Beseme, Lewes
DEJoe is
back for jazz night with Mike and
John.
see the
schedule |
| From
the Mailbag/Comment Box |
|
Your rendition of
Amazing Grace brought tears to my
eyes
I was playing at
a nursing home last week, and I got a request for
this song for next time I come. I searched online
and that's how I found this video. It's really
opened up a whole new style of playing for me.
I've been emulating your playing and harvesting
some of your fun licks. Thanks. You da man,
Joe
Love your face!
Of course, music too! I saw this a hundred
times. love from Japan.
As always, it
was a great pleasure working with you again. Your
ingenious playing always makes me play
better.
Thanks again Joe
for all that you do and all that you are. The
world (musical and otherwise) is a FAR better
place for you being in
it! |
| News |
The "Shore Jazz Trio" has landed at
Beseme, in Lewes, DE
on Saturday nights, for the summer
season. Most of the time, expect to find
John, Mike, and Joe, but check the schedule
first, just to be sure.
But, wait, there's more: Beginning
on June 18th, the "Shore Jazz Trio" will
be performing at Rupert's, in St
Michaels Maryland, for Friday night jazz. A
great spot, good vibe, and a cool
town.
Joe's 8th CD release: "Happiness ... A Thing
Called Jazz" - featuring the Joe Holt Trio is now
available! see/order the
CD
Joe's CD release of freely improvised
compositions: "Stories Without Words", is now
available by digital download!
The Joe Holt trio was featured at the Beth
McDonald concert at the Avalon Theatre.
Beth McDonald's all originals CD release:
"Take It from Me", is now available. This is a
groundbreaking project for Beth, accompanied by
Joe and his trio. Expect this CD to go
places.
Jazz Brunch continues, at the Inn at 202
Dover (that's the address!) in Easton
MD. Catch Joe at the piano on Sundays from
11am-2pm, and enjoy one of the region's
finest Inns.
| |
| |
| From
the Journal |
 |
|
Now
available!
Much of
the excitement, momentum, and opportunity, over
the last few months (and continuing) has been
connected to my new trio. I think you'll agree
(once you listen) that we we've created a "happy"
vibe, with the new CD. There's lots to be happy
about, actually. In my performing world, there are
now 3 (separate) steady (weekly) engagements for
the summer. Also some unique private performance
opportunity (will probably be able to tell you
more about that later), along with the usual. In
addition to this summer being (in all likelihood)
the busiest ever, there are numerous winding roads
and paths that are poised to take me to new places
in the fall (and beyond). Check out the new
recording (and the increasing variety of live
events, if you can make it). I think you'll walk
away smiling.
|
| Audio/Video
|
.
Joe on
You Tube:
Selected
concerts and events are recorded, and individual
selections posted on YouTube as a "video
diary". Joe's "video hub" channel contains
performance highlights from 2006 though the
present. Joe's current channel (2010) will archive
videos from this year's recorded events. Choose
your "channel" by clicking the link
below.
Joe on
CD:
Joe's
label; "Joe Holt's Notes" has now grown
to 8 titles (not counting the many recordings
of others artists on which he appears). These
CDs continue to document the creative path, and
are available online. order now
|
|
Hope you have a great summer!
Stay in touch!
Blessings and Awareness,
Joe | | |