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The Worst Episodes of David Holt's State of Music

David Holt plays tunes and talks with modern masters of traditional music in Appalachia, showcasing not just the music but also the countryside that gave...

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    #1 - David Holt's State of Music

    S1:E1

    Watch as David Holt interviews and performs with modern masters of traditional music, on location in the southern mountains, the countryside that nurtured their music.

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    #2 - Bryan Sutton and Rhiannon Giddens

    S1:E2

    Delight in Grammy-winner Holt’s performances with guitar phenomenon Bryan Sutton and breakout star Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

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    #3 - Josh Goforth and The Branchettes

    S1:E3

    Watch as Holt performs with ballad singer and multi- instrumentalist Josh Goforth and interviews gospel torch-bearers Lena Mae Perry and Wilbur Tharpe, the Branchettes.

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    #4 - Bruce Molsky and Balsam Range

    S1:E4

    Enjoy Holt’s performance with fiddle virtuoso Bruce Molsky and his interview of bluegrass supergroup Balsam Range.

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    #5 - Steep Canyon Rangers

    S2:E1

    Join David on a visit to a Blue Ridge Mountain farm where the Steep Canyon Rangers perform and share stories about the band’s history and life on the road touring with comedian Steve Martin.

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    #6 - Glencoe Mill: Alice Gerrard, Rayna Gellert, Laurelyn Dossett

    S2:E2

    David meets bluegrass legend Alice Gerrard, fiddler Rayna Gellert, and singer-songwriter Laurelyn Dossett at a 19th-century cotton mill to play traditional mill songs and share stories.

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    #7 - Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little

    S2:E3

    David goes to Rugby, Virginia, to play tunes with Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little. Jeff talks about the piano as a bluegrass instrument and Wayne takes David inside his guitar-making workshop.

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    #8 - Amythyst Kiah and Mipso

    S2:E4

    David introduces viewers to new young talents in this episode featuring powerhouse vocalist Amythyst Kiah and original songs with close harmonies from the band Mipso.

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    #9 - The Kruger Brothers

    S2:E5

    David travels to the mountains of Wilkes County, NC to share tunes and stories with Jens and Uwe Kruger and bass player Joel Landsberg. The Kruger first came to North Carolina for Merlfest but found such a welcome for their unique brand of bluegrass that they are now permanent residents.

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    #10 - Doyle Lawson and the St. John Unity Choir

    S2:E6

    David checks in with Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver and gets some stories from Doyle’s years on the road then he visits the St. John AME Zion Church in Kinston, North Carolina, where the Unity Choir performs.

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    #11 - Dom Flemons and David Holt

    S2:E7

    David shares tunes and stories with Dom Flemons, founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, at an old general store in rural North Carolina.

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    #12 - Onstage!

    S2:E8

    The season finale, recorded live onstage at the WCU Bardo Arts Center of Western Carolina University, features Rhiannon Giddens, Dirk Powell, Jason Sypher, Balsam Range, Josh Goforth, and The Branchettes.

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    #13 - Sam Bush

    S3:E1

    David interviews mandolin legend Sam Bush, known as “The Father of New Grass,” at an 18th-century farm outside Nashville, TN. Sam and his band play traditional tunes and original songs.

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    #14 - Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton

    S3:E2

    David interviews and plays with Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton at the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham, NC. Jerron plays a blues- and jazz-influenced mix of traditional tunes.

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    #15 - April Verch

    S3:E3

    David visits with Canadian champion fiddler, singer and step-dancer April Verch at the Guitar Bar in Asheville, NC.

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    #16 - Joe Newberry

    S3:E4

    David visits and plays with Joe Newberry at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, NC. Joe is a Missouri native and North Carolina transplant who became a full-time musician at midlife and now tours the world with his guitar, banjo and fiddle.

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    #17 - Molly Tuttle

    S3:E5

    At Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage outside Nashville, TN, David interviews Molly Tuttle, who was named Guitar Player of the Year by the International Bluegrass Association (IBMA) in 2017. Molly and her band play original tunes rooted in traditional music.

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    #18 - Jerry Douglas

    S3:E6

    David visits with longtime friend Jerry Douglas, a 14-time Grammy winner widely recognized as the foremost master of the Dobro resonator guitar.

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    #19 - Della Mae

    S4:E1

    Della Mae is a powerhouse band of women who play bluegrass and more, and they are mentoring young female players around the world. David visits them at the historic Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.

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    #20 - Darin and Brooke Aldridge with John Cowan

    S4:E2

    David visits with the award-winning duo Darin and Brooke Aldridge and longtime friend John Cowan at the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC.

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    #21 - Taj Mahal

    S4:E3

    David visits with blues legend Taj Mahal and learns how he got his name, how he almost became a farmer, and what it’s like to tour with the Rolling Stones.

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    #22 - Rising Stars

    S4:E4

    Meet the future of roots music: Presley Barker, the Burnett Sisters, Willow Dillon, and Cane Mill Road. David shares tunes and stories with these rising stars of new acoustic music who were raised on traditional tunes in the shadow of old masters.

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    #23 - David Holt House Party 1

    S4:E5

    David shares tunes and stories from his career in roots music with guest host Zeb Holt and longtime friend Josh Goforth. David’s wife Ginny joins them to reminisce about life in the Blue Ridge Mountains for two young Californians in the 1970s.

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    #24 - David Holt House Party 2

    S4:E6

    David’s musical career has taken him from remote mountain coves to the bright lights of TV studios and the Grand Ole Opry stage. Hear music and stories of Doc Watson, John Hartford, and more, shared with son Zeb Holt and longtime friend Josh Goforth.

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    #25 - Keb' Mo'

    S5:E1

    Blues legend Keb’ Mo’ visits with host David Holt. Keb’ has described himself as “too happy for the blues, too bluesy for jazz, too funky for folk, and too city for country.” David talks with him about how he found his place in music.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"David Holt's State of Music" is the worst rated episode of "David Holt's State of Music". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/1/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Bryan Sutton and Rhiannon Giddens".