Biography
The Holden Young Trio of Boulder, Colorado is redefining the experience and the sound of the power-trio.
“With just guitar, bass and drums there is a certain flexibility that allows us to change songs on the fly every night and for each of our instruments to shine throughout the tunes” says Holden of the reason for the trio setup. And it seems to be working....
Since beginning the Holden Young Trio project in 2006 in Colorado, Holden has performed with the Disco Biscuits, JJ Grey & Mofro, the Motet, Outformation, Chris Littlefield (Karl Denson's Tiny Universe), and such local/regional acts such as Yamn, Jubal, DVS, Juno What?!, Moo-Got 2, Equaleyes, and more. Their unique blend of funk, rock and a hint of world music has them playing to audiences of all ages from the song world to the jam scene. Referring to Fela Kuti, Thievery Corporation, and the Chili Peppers in the same sentence Holden tries to explain their sound with words, “Funky. No. Scratch that. Really funky.”
Rounding out the trio is an ever-changing cast of characters from Colorado and beyond. Billy Franklin and Eric Rolls being the original line-up, Holden has also hosted a wide range of other players in the trio. Keeping the band going is his main motivation and the result is a group that has travelled to Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, Oregon,Washington and California on the grassroots music circuit. It also helps to create a community around the trio that brings friends and musicians together from all kinds of places and backgrounds.
"Holden's a very positive person and (as the hype keeps growing) he gets people excited and involved in the music any way he can. We create an open atmosphere where the idea is to become part of the dance party." -Ryan Decker (former drummer of HY3)
Instrumentation
Holden Young - Vocals/Guitar
Eric Rolls - Drums
Billy Franklin - Vocals/Bass
(formerly known as the Ugly Band)
Discography
Steps To The Top - Self-Released 10/07
"Don't Think Too Much" & "Steps To The Top" currently on rotation at KDNK, KRFC, & KFMU in Colorado.
Not Much & Everything - Self-Released 06/06
I Come From The Dark - played on KFMU, KGNU & KUVO
Links
| http://www.holdenyoungmusic.com |