Sam Holt Band

Sam Holt Band Announces August Run to Celebrate Michael Houser 

Sam Holt Band Presents Remembering Mikey: A Celebration of the Music, Memory, and Spirit of Michael Houser

Athens, GA –(May 23, 2023) The Sam Holt Band will perform three shows in honor of Widespread Panic’s founding guitarist Michael Houser this August. The first show will take place on August 10th in Atlanta at Smith’s Olde Bar to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Micahel Houser’s passing. August 11th is at The Visulite Theatre in Charlotte, NC and the final performance will be on August 12th at the Charleston Pour House in South Carolina.

August 10th marks the 21st anniversary of Michael Houser's passing. His contributions to Widespread Panic’s music and live shows have left an indelible mark on the jam band scene. Holt was Michael’s guitar tech, but Houser encouraged Sam to make his own music. Holt, who went on to play with Widespread Panic, Outformation and the Sam Holt Band, credits Houser with setting him on his way. "I carry that, some of his belief," he said. "He gave me a lot of confidence that I guess was there, but I hadn't found it yet."

The Remembering Mikey tour features songs Houser wrote and sang for Panic, songs from his posthumously released solo album "Sandbox.” and songs written by Holt that Houser inspired.

Tickets for the Sam Holt Band's upcoming shows in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Charleston will be available on the venue websites starting May 23, 2023. Early ticket booking is highly recommended as these shows are expected to sell out quickly.

For more information about the Sam Holt Band, including updates on tour dates and other news, please visit www.samholtband.com or @samholtband on Instagram.

Sam Holt Band:

Sam Holt - Guitar and vocals

Adam Grace - Keyboards and vocals

Ross Parker - Bass

Jeremy Ward - Drums and vocals

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Media Contact:

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Nashville, TN (May 1, 2023) - Sam Holt and Jojo Hermann, two renowned musicians and longtime collaborators, have announced a series of upcoming concerts together. The duo will be hitting the road this summer, playing a string of shows across the US, in what promises to be a must-see event for Panic fans. 

Holt, who has played guitar with Widespread Panic, Outformation and the Sam Holt Band is known for his soulful playing and dynamic stage presence. Hermann, the keyboardist for Widespread Panic, is a master of the Hammond B3 organ and has been a driving force in the jam music scene for over two decades.

The two musicians began playing together in the early 2000s and have since developed a deep musical bond, which will surely be on full display during these upcoming shows. The setlist is expected to include a mix of original compositions and covers, showcasing the duo's impressive range and versatility.

"I'm excited to hit the road with Jojo and play music for our fans," says Holt. "We've been working hard on our setlist and I think people are going to really enjoy what we've put together."

Hermann echoes Holt's sentiments: "Sam and I have a great musical connection, and I'm looking forward to sharing that with our fans on this tour. We're going to have a lot of fun up there."

The tour starts June 1 with two nights in Denver. Tickets are on sale now and fans are encouraged to act fast, as these shows are expected to sell out quickly.

Athens, GA — (December 9, 2022) — Sam Holt Band announced today four shows in the southeast to celebrate the 37th year anniversary of the first Widespread Panic show on February 6, 1986, and the lives of Michael Houser and Todd Nance. Houser was the founding guitarist and Nance was the founding drummer for Widespread Panic. Houser succumbed to pancreatic cancer in August 2002 and Todd Nance passed away in August of 2020. Holt also performed with Widespread Panic many times after Michael's departure and went on to form the band Outformation. In 2014, Holt moved to Athens, GA, and played in several bands with Todd Nance, including The Interstellar Boys. 

The Sam Holt Band is Adam Grace, keyboardist for Truth & Salvage Co., Ross Parker on bass, and Jeremy Ward on drums. The show will feature tunes from Houser's posthumous album Sandbox, as well as the classic songs Houser and Nance wrote for Widespread Panic–and original material that was inspired by and written for the late Michael Houser by Sam. 

Upcoming Shows: 

February 1 - Blue Canoe, Tupelo, MS 

February 2 - 3rd and Lindsley, Nashville, TN 

February 3 - Barrelhouse Ballroom, Chattanooga, TN 

February 4 - Avondale Brewing, Birmingham, AL

It was so much fun playing with JoJo again. Huge thanks to the City Winery Atlanta and JoJo for a special night. You can listen to the Sandbox here. Photo by Zach Hubbard. 

Happy to announce the release of Chickasaw Princess, a tribute to the late Ron Shapiro and the Hoka. Chickasaw Princess was recorded in 2021 featuring Bobby Rush, John Hermann, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Duane Trucks, Kristian Dambrino, Fish Michie, Barry Po Hannah, and Sam Holt. 

Chicksaw Princess was released on Aug 27.  Listen here. 

Sam Holt is opening for JoJo Herman at the City Winery -Atlanta on Sunday, December 11. 

Doors 6:30/8:00 PM ET

$28-$40

Tickets are on sale Friday, September 2 @10am ET here. 

Here is the poster design by JT Lucchesi. These posters will be signed and numbered by JT and available at Smith's Olde Bar during our shows. There are only 75. Proceeds from poster sales will go to the Mikey Houser PreAmped Music Program developed by Nuci's Space in Athens, GA. 

The goal of the program is to expose 4th and 5th-grade students to musical instruments and music lessons, who may otherwise not have access to these programs. The program is hosted during established After School Programs in local elementary schools. Nuci’s Space covers the full cost of the program for every student participant.

To learn more about Nuçi’s Space and the programs and services we provide to the music and arts community, please visit www.nuci.org or find us on Facebook and Instagram.

Sam Holt Solo Show Monday, July 25 @ 6:30 PM at The Blind Pig Tavern- Watkinsville, GA 

August 10, 2022, marks the 20th anniversary of Michael Houser’s passing. To honor the life and music of Michael Houser, Sam Holt Band will perform three late-night shows at Smith’s Olde Bar after Widespread Panic at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on August 10-12, 2022.

The shows are being billed as "Sam Holt Band Presents: Remembering Mikey 20 – Just Let the Music Play.”

Athens, GA — (March. 18, 2022) — Sam Holt Band announced three special shows in celebration of the late Michael Houser and Todd Nance. Houser was the founding guitarist and Nance the founding drummer for Widespread Panic. Houser succumbed to pancreatic cancer in August 2002. Todd Nance passed away in August of 2020. Sam Holt was Houser's guitar tech and friend. Holt also performed with Widespread Panic many times after Michael's departure and went on to form the band Outformation. In 2014, Holt moved to Athens, GA, and played in several bands with Todd Nance, including The Interstellar Boys. 

The show will feature tunes from Houser's posthumous album Sandbox, as well as the classic songs Houser and Nance wrote for Widespread Panic. The Sam Holt Band will also perform original material that was inspired by and written for the late Michael Houser. 

The shows are billed as "Sam Holt Band Presents Remembering Mikey & Todd – A Musical Celebration of Michael Houser and Todd Nance”. Sharing the stage with Holt is Adam Grace, keyboardist for Truth & Salvage Co., Ross Parker on bass, and Jeremy Ward on drums. Special guests are also likely to appear. 

Upcoming Dates: 

May 12- Isis Music Hall - Asheville, NC 

May 13- Charleston Pour House, Charleston, SC 

May 14- Avondale Brewing Company - Birmingham, AL 

"These shows will be a unique experience for Panic fans. I am a huge fan of Widespread Panic and Michael Houser's music. It is an honor to be a part of this Celebration. He had one of the greatest musical minds of our time." - Adam Grace 

"I think about Mike & Todd all the time. Playing these shows is my way to feel close to them. I became very close with Todd the last few years and haven’t played a show since his passing. I am looking forward to these shows very much." - Sam Holt 

Read more about Sam Holt Band, these special shows, and get pre-sale tickets at the official band websites: 

www.rememberingmikey.com 

www.facebook.com/samholtmusic 

www.facebook.com/rememberingmikeyband 

www.instagram.com/samholtband

www.instagram.com/rememberingmikey