David Lee Holt Tickets

David Lee Holt is a veteran guitarist and vocalist rooted in Texas blues, rock, and alternative country. Born December 6, 1960 in Dallas, he’s been making music professionally since 1980 and remains a dynamic presence in the Austin scene. As a core member of Storyville, Holt helped shape a sound that blends gritty blues with rock elasticity, collaborating with notable artists including David Grissom and Malford Milligan. His career spans multiple influential projects and collaborations, highlighted by a rich solo catalog and key contributions to other artists’ records.

Based in the Austin area, Holt regularly takes the stage at iconic venues like The Continental Club and Antone’s, delivering high-energy performances that showcase his expressive guitar work and soulful vocal delivery. If you’re looking to catch a live show, Holt’s performances offer a curated experience of smoky guitar tones, tight rhythm, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans of classic blues-rock and country-tinged alt-country.

Biography Highlights

• Core member of Storyville, the Austin blues-rock landmark featuring artists such as David Grissom and Malford Milligan.
• Solo album: Perpetual Motion (2004) released on Blue Corn Music, illustrating Holt’s versatility beyond band collaborations.
• Notable credits include Storyville albums A Piece of Your Soul (1996) and Dog Years (1998), plus work with The Mavericks on From Hell to Paradise (1992).
• Joe Ely collaborations span Love and Danger (1993), Happy Songs From Rattlesnake Gulch (2007), Satisfied at Last (2011), and Panhandle Rambler (2015).
• Storyville’s Born Without You peaked at No. 28 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart, reflecting the project’s reach.
• Current focus includes live performances around Austin, with a steady touring schedule that brings his blues-rock energy to dedicated venues.

Discography Highlights

• Perpetual Motion (2004) – Blue Corn Music
• Storyville: A Piece of Your Soul (1996)
• Storyville: Dog Years (1998)
• With The Mavericks: From Hell to Paradise (1992)
• Joe Ely collaborations: Love and Danger (1993); Happy Songs From Rattlesnake Gulch (2007); Satisfied at Last (2011); Panhandle Rambler (2015)