David Lee Holt
David Lee Holt is an American guitarist, vocalist and
songwriter who is best known for being a member of the Austin-based
group, Storyville, which included guitarist David Grissom, vocalist Malford
Milligan and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Double Trouble rhythm section, Tommy
Shannon and Chris Layton. He has also toured and recorded
with Carlene Carter, The Mavericks, and Joe Ely. In 2004, Holt released his only
solo effort, Perpetual Motion, on the Blue Corn Music label. He currently resides
in Austin, Texas.
Career
Carlene Carter
In 1990, Holt was hired by Carlene Carter at the suggestion of her ex-husband, NickLowe, to join her U.S. tour in support of her Warner Bros release, I Fell In Love.
The Mavericks
In 1992, Holt joined Miami-based band, The Mavericks, on their debut MCArelease, From Hell to Paradise. He toured with the band for a little over a year
before leaving to join then MCA label mate Joe Ely on his Love and Danger tour.
Storyville
In January, 1994, Holt was asked by Susan Antone of Austin blues club, Antone’s,to fill in for Derek O’Brien and host the long running tradition blues jam known as
Blue Monday. Holt invited Tommy Shannon, Chris Layton and David Grissom to join
him, and with the addition of vocalist, Malford Milligan, Storyville was born. There
were two releases on Atlantic Records — A Piece of Your Soul and Dog Years. The band was together five years and then re-united briefly in 2006 to
produce the independently released DVD, Storyville Live at Antone’s.
Joe Ely
In 2006, Holt became a permanent member of the Joe Ely band and has appearedon several of Joe’s releases.
Discography
Solo Discography
''with Storyville''
''with The Mavericks''
| From Hell to Paradise |
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''with Joe Ely''
| Love and Danger |
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| Happy Songs From Rattlesnake Gulch | |
| Satisfied at Last | |
| Panhandle Rambler |