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After several solo band projects, Griffin Holtby decided he wanted to “put together a band so I can play with my friends, a party band this time!” Texas Turmoil was born. We are a relatively new cover band playing rock and country covers, and entertaining everybody who wants to listen and vibe along.
Griffin’s bands won Wildflower Festival Battle of the Bands (2019) and secured a spot at The Festival the next year. HIs band Seven-45, won the Earth Day Rising Stars Competition at Fair Park , in 2014, sponsored by Texas Music project. After three days of music acts, Seven-45 battled it out on Sunday night with two other bands and won. They were 13 and 14.
In Texas Turmoil, Holtby’s vocals and warmth as a frontman are complimented by Josie Stake on guitar, Ty Lewis on drums and Ian Kramer, a new addition to the band, on keyboard. Uriah Stake, one of the best bassists in Dallas, rounds out our sound. Our setlist is 75% country covers with some rock artists like Lenny Kravitz and Tom Petty, and John Mayer.
To get in touch with Griffin and book Texas Turmoil, email booking@griffinholtby.com
Stevie Ray Vaughn
First song, Mary Jane’s Last Dance, got the students out of their seats and up to the stage.
Blue on Black - Kenny Wayne Shephard
A little Bill Withers to keep the crowd vibing.
Fly Away by Lenny Kravitz
Griffin’s Previous Band Shows
One of my solo projects, Griffin Holtby and The Deadmen Walking at Wildflower Festival. After we won in 2019 we got a regular slot the following year.
Griffin Holtby and The Deadmen Walking
Trees, Dallas, June 2021
Left for Dead, written when I realized my high school girlfriend wasn’t coming back, 2019 at Stan’s Blue Note in Dallas