The Holler!

Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, The Holler! presents a funky progressive bluegrass sound, rock n' roll personality and bombastic vocals delivered with mountaintop exclamation. In the canyons of influence, with child-like eyes and wonder, these tone chasers relentlessly explore their roots in acoustic music and dramatic lyricism. This band's bottomless cup of original repertoire is led by mandolin obsessed song-smith Michael Kirkpatrick, whose voice resonates with evangelical theatrics and gratitude. The Holler! just released their first album since 2011: Wildwood. 17 years of sonic wanderlust has seen the band through many forms, employing sitar, keyboards, tuba, lap steel, accordion and world percussion into their evolving acoustic folk-rock format. Their repertoire artistically celebrates reverence for nature, the exploration of human consciousness, and their passion for festive community gatherings while echoing the Colorado landscape The Holler! calls home. -The group's songwriting is second-to-none