Greg Holden with Butch Walker at Scoot Inn
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to see Greg Holden open for Butch Walker on his “The Last Days of Summer” tour.
When I go to see a new artist live, I almost never listen to their music beforehand (I like being surprised each time). In Greg Holden’s case, thankfully, I ended up discovering an artist that I really love.
Greg Holden’s set was very relaxed and inviting, he encouraged the crowd to come in close and made it feel like we were all friends- there was very little disconnect between him and the audience, something I value in every show I attend, especially when I’m seeing an artist for the first time. He made it very easy to get to know him, telling stories and joking with the fans as they trickled in.
We all know how much I love an acoustic set, and Greg’s did not disappoint. For some, one man and his guitar on stage might not be the most exciting, but for me, at least, it shows the true skill of the performer, he didn’t have anything to hide behind, every bit of the set was dependent upon him and he made it look effortless.
My favorite part of the set was when he covered "Home” by Phillip Phillips (but is it really a cover if he wrote it? jury’s still out on that one). I loved hearing the song from a different perspective, it almost felt like a totally different story in the way that he performed the lyrics that we’ve all been singing word for word for all these years.
Overall, I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to see someone so talented in such an intimate setting. I often find myself sticking to the same types of shows, feeling very comfortable in one genre, but this show reminded me of just how much music is out there waiting to be discovered, that going out of your comfort zone just might result in something wonderful.
Check out the gallery below, and definitely give Greg a listen, my favorite is Hold On Tight!
