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Holden Young
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Holden Young (born Erik Holden Sproul June 16, 1982) is a singer/songwriter from Maine. He has released two independent compact discs: his debut Not Much and Everything featuring members of Karl Denson's Tiny Universe and Nashville's Musik Mafia, and his latest releaseSteps To The Top with his band the Holden Young Trio(HY3). Biography Growing up in Maine, Young knew the world as a beautiful place, meant to be preserved. He has since moved through Boston (where he graduated from Berklee College of Music), Nashville (recorded first album in 2005, Not Much & Everything) & currently resides in Boulder, Colorado. With 15 years of guitar study alongside 6 years of piano & 2 years studying world rhythms & percussion, Holden Young has a very unique style not to be missed. Press Quotes Power Trio’s ‘Really Funky’ Sound Proves Irresistible By Grace Hammond (6/20/07- Jackson Hole News & Guide, WY) “Funky. No. Scratch that. Really Funky” “Pete Muldoon, booking manager at 43 North . . .was attracted to the band’s “fresh sound” and the fact that it plays mostly original music, a kind of performance (He) feels Jackson residents don’t see enough.” “Dancing is highly recommended.” For the Love of Even More Music By David Caddell (June 2006- Steamboat Local- CO) “Even as Holden Young explores the outer limits of sonic space, this recording remains appealing accessible to anyone who enjoys music.” A Time and Space for Music By Allison Plean (11/3/06 Steamboat Pilot and Today- CO) “ ‘I want some sort of message that you can grab on to . . . loud rock ‘n’ roll funk with a positive message about being good to yourself so you can be good to other people.’ “ “ ‘Music is in every aspect of life . . . It’s something to listen to and to elevate yourself, whether it’s cleaning the house, making breakfast or sitting around drinking a beer.” Holden Young Trio By Margaret Hair (10/5/07- Steamboat Pilot and Today- CO) “Before setting out for shows scheduled in Chicago and New York, the trio worked . . . a 12-hour session to get the rhythm tracks done fore the record’s slightly jammy, but more song-driven feel.” Music Matters- The Holden Young Trio playing the Forest Queen By Chris Kelly (2/2/07- Crested Butte CO) “’We are an exciting, upbeat band with positive lyrics and a good groove to dance to, with some introspection on the side.’” “The result was a lively collection of all original music that includes acoustic, reggae, funk and an improvisational jam.” Discography Albums * 2005: Not Much and Everything (independent release) * 2007: Steps To The Top (independent release) 
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