The American South has long been a cradle of musical innovation, giving rise to jazz, rock, country, and the blues. Guitarist, singer, songwriter, and entertainer Scott Holt has spent his entire career carrying that blues tradition forward. Born in Tennessee and raised across several Southern states, including Texas and Mississippi, Holt grew up moving frequently with his family — a lifestyle he jokingly describes as “touring before I knew it was called touring.”Holt began his musical journey at nineteen, but his path accelerated dramatically in 1989 when he joined his friend and mentor Buddy Guy. His introduction to the blues came earlier, when his father took him to a club in Tampa, Florida, to hear Buddy Guy and Junior Wells. The experience left a lasting impression, and a backstage meeting sparked a connection that would shape Holt’s future. Over the next year, Guy invited the young guitarist onstage several times, including during the opening night of Guy’s Chicago club, Legends, during Bluesfest weekend.
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Damn Right I Got The Blues
Hoochie Coochie Man
Messin’ with The Kid
Mustang Sally
I’d Rather Go Blind
Outlines
One day away
Voodoo Chile
Wicked Grip
Still called the Blues
Civil war
Kudzu
Other Side of the Track
Breakin’n up somebody’s home
I can makelove to you anytime
