Holly Bowling is a classically trained pianist who began playing piano at the age of five. There’s one major distinction, however, that separates her from other similarly studied musicians. That is Holly’s devotion to the legendary rock band Phish. The past year has seen Holly expand her repertoire into the realm of the Grateful Dead. Using classical piano technique to reinterpret these jam band luminaries, Holly’s live performances infuse new with old, tradition with surreal, and creates a concert experience like nothing else in the music world.
Bowling performed at Brooklyn Comes Alive in October, for the second year in a row, during The Hall at MP‘s brunch hours of the long-lasting, music-filled day in Williamsburg, New York. The pianist played through Phish and Grateful Dead classics, and welcomed vocalist Elise Testone for her debut of “Sugaree.” You can listen to the full audio below:
Setlist: Holly Bowling | Brooklyn Comes Alive | The Hall at MP, Brooklyn NY | 10/22/16
Set: The Curtain With, Row Jimmy, A Song I Heard The Ocean Sing -> Bird Song -> Piper * ->Terrapin Station Suite ** -> The Other One *** -> Cryptical Envelopment -> Squirming Coil, Sugaree #$
# first time performed by Holly
* w/ ASIHTOS Mashup
** w/ Bird Song tease
*** w/ Terrapin Mashup
$ w/ Elise Testone on vocals
The 2017 Brooklyn Comes Alive lineup features members of Umphrey’s McGee, moe., The Disco Biscuits, The String Cheese Incident, Trey Anastasio Band, and so many more. Iconic legends, such as John Scofield, George Porter Jr., Cyril Neville, DJ Premier, Johnny Vidacovich, and Henry Butler, will join members of nationally touring bands, such as GRAMMY-winners Snarky Puppy, The Meters, Primus, Soulive, Lettuce, The Motet, Lotus, Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters,Yonder Mountain String Band, The Russ Liquid Test, SunSquabi, Pendulum, Destroid, The Crystal Method, Midnight North, Aqueous, Kung Fu, Electric Beethoven, and more. Check out the full lineup of artists below, and stay tuned for upcoming announcements about bands, supergroup formations, and special tribute sets.
***Tickets Are On Sale Now!***
Each ticket grants attendees in-and-out access to all three venues, creating the feeling of an indoor music festival all within the heart of Williamsburg. In true Brooklyn Comes Alive-fashion, a brunch set will kick off the music each day, and performances will continue into the early hours of the morning with special late-night performances.
To find out more about ticketing, VIP options, and lodging, head to the festival website.
