The Hollands!
Merrymakers * Folk Revivalists * Story Tellers
About
The Hollands! are a multinational family band with roots in Australia and the US.
They are 21st-century nomads and frolic in the Americana/Folk Revival scene.
With four full-length albums under their belt, the Hollands! are seasoned recording artists and concert performers, performing in over 26 countries. Their music showcases beautifully woven harmonies and core instrumentation of Guitar, Cajon, Mandolin, Banjo, Piano, Ukulele.
The Hollands! are talented and innovative musicians and their music will invite you to feel like you are a part of the band.
The Band:
Craig Holland, a native of Victoria Australia, began his music career playing punk rock, including a 7-year stint in Ballydowse, a Chicago-based Celtic Punk band recorded by famed indie producer, Steve Albini. Craig offers a hypnotic and unique sound to The Hollands! When Craig is playing the Taylor acoustic, the rhythms are almost Celtic by nature.
Named after the infamous Australia bush Poet, Banjo Patterson, the youngest Holland, "Banjo" is a force to be reckoned with on the Cajon’ and other percussion instruments. His inventive beats compliment Craig's mesmerizing rhythms and together they set a tone of movement that gets the feet tapping.
Jana Holland, originally a Michigander, has traveled between 3 continents, with an interest in songs of old and desire for the laymen to experience community through song. Her willingness to give any instrument "a go" has lead to offerings on the Mandolin, Banjo, and Guitar. Jana's deep minor tones and angelic voice extends solace to all who listen. She sets the mood and embraces your mind with her poetic yet ground level lyrics.
Songwriter in her own right, delicate and natural harmonies are added by daughter and gifted vocalist, Graciana Holland. This little darling is stunning and immediately evokes a desire to hear more. She is also accomplished on the Ukelele, Piano, and Guitar.
The Hollands! reside in the Blue Mountains of NSW and are members of the International Folk Alliance, Homeditty, Parlour Gigs, and Concerts in Your Home- USA, Australia, and Europe.