Mark Pucci Media, December 7, 2010
Publicity Contact: Mark Pucci (770) 804-9555 / mpmedia@bellsouth.net
 
Darryl Holter’s “The Trouble Is” Aired by 51 Radio Stations
 

ATLANTA, GA - Fifty-one radio stations in the U.S. have played Darryl Holter’s new single, “The Trouble Is,” in the week ending December 3.  The song from Holter’s new critically-acclaimed album, West Bank Gone, also received medium play (20-29 spins per week) at stations in Texas and Kentucky, as well as 1-19 spins per week on 12 stations in 11 states during the same week.
 
“This song has gained traction in the last few weeks,” said Bill Wence of Bill Wence Promotions in Tennessee, who tracks Americana/AAA songs.  “Stations that started playing it intermittently when the album dropped at the end of September are now adding more spins,” he added.  While many of the radio stations are located in smaller markets, “The Trouble Is” is also being aired in large markets such as Los Angeles, Minneapolis-St.Paul, Portland, Salt Lake City, Austin, Tucson, St. Louis, and Tampa.
 
In October, Holter played in his old home town, Minneapolis, which provides the setting for the new album.  “He had a busy week,” said Mark Pucci, Holter’s publicist.  “He did two live shows, a television appearance on the NBC-affiliate’s morning show and radio interviews with Minnesota Public Radio and Heartland Radio,” he added.  
 
“I wasn’t really sure which single on the album would take off,” said Wence. “There are some very good tracks, including the title track, ‘West Bank Gone,’ but this seems to be the one that is being played the most.”  The song is a straight-ahead blues rocker. “But if you listen to words,” said Holter, “you’ll see it has a message about the need for people to be responsible for their actions, to be accountable, and not to look for excuses,” he added.  “West Bank Gone” is Holter’s second album and is published by 213 Music/BMI
 
Bill Wence Promotions can be reached at (615) 776-2060; billwencepro@earthlink.net

St. Paul, Minn. — The West Bank of Minneapolis hosts a homecoming of sorts on Thursday. Singer Darryl Holter will stage a CD release concert at Palmer's Bar for his new recording "West Bank Gone."

It's a tribute to when Holter lived in the neighborhood in the late 1960's. At the time it was a musical hotspot attracting international attention, and Holter played a bit himself.

Listen to the interview with Euan Kerr on Minnesota Public Radio

Coming up in Los Angeles —
- Cinema Bar, Aug 23
- Nissan of Carson w Sarah Petite, Aug 30, 1pm
- Hotel Cafe, Sep 15
- Angel's Sep19

In Minneapolis —
- Arcadia, Oct 10
- Palmer's, Oct. 14

*** more info & showtimes tba ***

Darryl Holter will perform songs
from his new CD, West Bank Gone -

Friday, July 30 - 9:30pm
Cafe Muse
6547 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA

Darryl Holter was a featured speaker/performer at the Organization of American Historians (OAH) meeting in Washington DC on April 9.   Darryl discussed his research on Woody Guthrie’s experiences in Los Angeles in the 1930s.  Many in the audience were Guthrie fans and had a lot of interest in the subject.  While much is known about Guthrie’s work in New York City in the 1940s, less is known about the earlier period when he lived in Los Angeles.  Darryl is preparing an article for publication in an academic journal.

Four hundred health care reform activists crowded into the auditorium of the Professional Musicians Local 47 in Hollywood on October 25 for a rally to support California One, the campaign for single payer health care for all. The really featured forthcoming TV advertisements with Lily Tomlin and dozens of other television and movie stars, comedians, and other interesting commentators.
 
Early in the rally agenda, Darryl Holter performed a song written for the event, "Looking for Health Care Reform." Created for a rally atmosphere, the song is built around a sing-along chorus. The verses complain that "While Congress compromises/Health care costs keep rising/And millions more left with none."
 
Holter recorded the song with Billy Mohler and Tim Young. It can be purchased on itunes or directly by sending a check for $5 to: 213 Music, BMI, 714 W. Olympic Blvd., #710, Los Angeles, CA 90015.

ALTVILLE, the syndicated two-hour weekly radio show featuring an Alternative Country/Americana format, will return to Los Angeles in November on KKGO-FM Go Country 105. The program, which airs nationally, showcases artists such as Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Ryan Adams, Rodney Crowell, and Emmylou Harris.
 
"ALTVILLE combines the best in Alternative, Progressive and Insurgent Country with Americana and Roots Rock," said ALTVILLE host, Buzz Brainard. "And I'm thrilled it's coming back to L.A. There are a ton of loyal fans in So Cal who are passionate about this fresh, organic music."
 
ALTVILLE will be sponsored by Darryl Holter and the Downtown LA Motors Group. "Listening to Altville will be sort of like coming over to my house to hear records," said Darryl.

Darryl Holter was named a recipient of the 4th annual Woody Guthrie Fellowship.  The announcement was made on April 22, 2009 by Ralph N. Jackson, president of the BMI Foundation and Nora Guthrie, executive director of the Woody Guthrie Archives (WGA) and Foundation.  The program funds research fellowships for scholars to use the rich and extensive holding available at the WGA in New York City.

Holter, Adjunct Associate Professor of History at the University of Southern California, has authored several books and articles on labor history in the U.S. and France.  His current project, “Woody Guthrie in Los Angeles, 1937-1941,” offers insight into the importance of the Los Angeles years on the formation of Guthrie’s music, politics, and links to the labor movement. 

“I’ve been reading about Woody Guthrie and playing his songs for years, but I never had the chance to do historical research on him,” said Holter. “This fellowship provides a great opportunity to explore Guthrie’s formative years in Los Angeles.”  A songwriter and member of Professional Musicians Local 47 in Los Angeles, Holter recently released a self-titled album on 213 Music, BMI.  His music website is located at darrylholter.com

The Woody Guthrie Foundation is a non-profit organization that serves as administrator of the Archives and is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of information about Guthrie’s cultural legacy.  The BMI Foundation supports the creation, performance, and study of music through awards, scholarships, and grants. 

Other 2009 recipients include Martin Butler, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, Mark Allen Jackson, Middle Tennessee State University, and Matthew Sutton, College of William and Mary.
 
 

Greetings from Los Angeles! The new CD is now available at CDbaby.com with discounts for two or more copies. We are making preparations for a release party in LA. Watch for an update!