Chris Holm is a one-man country blues band based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A fingerstyle guitar picker and harmonica player, Chris ranges from the high-spirited liveliness of juke joint bluesmen, thumping on his suitcase drum, attacking his guitar strings with abandon, and shouting along in a gravelly howl, to the high and lonesome sounds of a weeping slide guitar and a blue yodel.
Chris’ Story
Despite his Northern Minnesota roots, Chris’ has formed in intimate connection with the music of the American South. Born and raised in the small community of Clearbrook, population 580, near the Headwaters of the Mississippi River, the river’s musical heritage has made a strong impression on Chris throughout his life. Raised on the music of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Flatt & Scruggs, The Beatles, and Creedence Clearwater Revival, he eventually dug into the heroes of his own heroes and discovered a deep appreciation for country blues and traditional country music.
Other Music Ventures
Bands
Tumbling Daisies (lead vocals, bass guitar, harmonica) – website • facebook • instagram – Country and blues tinted rock & roll
The Federales (harmonica, backing and lead vocals) – website • facebook • instagram – Midwestern country rock ‘n’ roll music
The Fattenin’ Frogs (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica) – facebook • Instagram– Electric Country Blues from The Headwaters
Heatwave & Landman (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica) – facebook• instagram – Two man electric country blues band
Nursing Home / Senior Living Performer
Chris performs acoustic classic country music covers by such artists as Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Jimmie Rodgers, Merle Haggard, Eddie Arnold, and Dolly Parton featuring fingerstyle guitar and yodeling. See the complete set list here.
Music Lessons
Chris teaches guitar, harmonica, banjo, bass guitar, lap steel guitar, and more and leads group classes at Twin Town Guitars in Minneapolis. To register for lessons please click the registration link.