upcoming gigs
| Sunday, March 25, 2012, 8:00-9:00pm | WITZEND 1717 Lincoln Blvd., Venice CA | $10 | Holly and Eric Sampson , together again, at the Westside’s coolest new intimate music club. Baby grand on stage, beer/wine/food avail. NEW HL SONGS as well as some co-written material. |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 9:30-10:00pm | Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA | Free | Holly is back at her favorite landmark LA dive. Short solo acoustic act, opening for blues great, pal Jeremiah and the Red Eyes. |
| Thursday, January 12, 2012, 8:00pm | Hotel Angeleno’s WEST LOUNGE Westwood, CA | Free | Sip a martini in the penthouse of Hotel Angeleno overlooking the glittering broad swath of the 405 under construction. Swanky club- Holly and friends provide the perfect soundtrack to your evening in Hipsterland with free intimate acoustic guitar sets. |
| Saturday, June 18, 2011, 8:00-9:00pm | Plaza Stage at Long Beach Towne Center. 605 Freeway at Carson Blvd. | Holly and Eric Sampson play duo acoustic. Featuring a selection of their new band “The Januaries” tunes as well as Holly’s and Eric’s originals on the outdoor stage. | |
| Friday, June 3, 2011, 9:30-10:30pm | Ananda on Abbot Kinney, Venice, CA 90291 | Free | First Fridays are back – though on the DL- at Ananda. Upstairs starting at 8:30, live solo acoustic music. |
| Wednesday, March 16th, 2011, 8:00PM-11:00PM | Danny’s23 Windward Ave. Venice, CA | Free | Holly opens for Eric Sampson and the band, then sits in all night with Eric and other special guests. |
| Saturday, October 2, 2010, 7:00PM | House Concert
Madison, WI |
$0 | Holly and Mark end their week at an exclusive house concert in Mark’s hometown. More details pending. |
| Thursday, September 30, 2010, 8:00PM | Heyde Center for The Arts 3 North High Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 |
$10 | Great listening room for Mark and Holly’s intimate solo sets. Doors open at 7:30 |
| Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 7:30PM | The Fine Line 318 North 1st Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 338-8100 |
$3 | Second stop for Holly and Mark at one of Minneapolis’ most prestigious venues. Special guests TBA |
| Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 8:30PM | Tommy Nevin’s Pub 1450 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 869-0450 |
$5 | Holly and Mark Croft kick off their week-long mutual midwestern tour in Holly’s hometown. Both armed with brand new CDs. Nicholas Markos on guitar. |
| Thursday, August 5, 2010, 10:00PM | The Stronghold Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291 |
$10 | Full band show at fantastic Venice speakeasy. |
| Monday, July 26, 2010, 8:00-11:30PM | Witzend 1715 Lincoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 |
$5 | Holly plays three solo songs somewhere in the exclusive lineup of local singer/songwriters at the Witzend Performance Party with No Limits hosted by Jeb Milne (Suggested donation of $5) |
| Monday, June 28, 2010, 8:30PM | The Talking Stick 1411 LIncoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 |
$0 | Holly plays solo acoustic. Kathryn Grimm, Joe Kidd and others. |
| Monday, June 28, 2010, 10:00PM | The Cinema Bar
Culver City, CA |
$0 | Post TS – Holly saunters over to groovy local haunt to play a few tunes with slide blues guitar guru Jeremiah of Jeremiah and the Red Eyes. |
| Tuesday, June 22, 2010, 8:30PM | Saint Rocke 142 PCH
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 |
$10 | Full band show in great room. Excellent sound system. Come hear some of Holly’s new material for the upcoming album in the works! Holly opens for Dan Capellaro |
| Monday, June 7, 2010, 9:00PM | The Cinema Bar 3967 Sepulveda Ave Culver City, CA 90230 310-390-1328 |
$0 | Holly plays intimate solo set at this vibey dive on the westside. Pal Jeremiah Sammartano on afterwards |
| Friday, May 21, 2010, 8:30PM | The Talking Stick 1411 Lincoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 |
$15 | Fundraiser for The Talking Stick’s new PA system and CD release of the new Talking Stick complilation CD. Holly’s song “Pain and Glory” is first track– come watch Holly and Eric grace the stage with a short intimate set |
| Friday, May 7, 2010, 10PM Pacific | CBS “Miami Medical”
Hollywood, CA |
$0 | Tune in again to “Miami Medical” to hear a brand new featured Holly Long song- “Summertime In Your Eyes” – to be recorded as part of her upcoming album |
| Monday, May 3, 2010, 7:30pm | Border’s Books and Music Westwood Blvd Westwood, CA 90024 |
$0 | Holly opens this month’s Eckhart Tolle Meetup upstairs in the music department of Border’s. |
| Saturday, May 1, 2010, 9:15 PM | House Party/Video Release 1112 Ocean Park Ave. A Santa Monica, CA 90405 |
$0 | Live webcast of Craig Lyons’ new music video made entirely through Second Life- “Across the Universe.” Holly performs brief solo set at 9:15 to be broadcast live worldwide. Eric Sampson performs at 9:00 |
| Friday, April 9, 2010, 10PM Pacific | CBS “Miami Medical” Hollywood, CA |
$0 | Tune in to watch Holly’s song “Softer Now” featured at the end of the second episode of Bruckheimer’s brand new medical drama “Miami Medical” |
| Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 9:00PM | The Complete Actor’s Place 13752 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 |
$20 | Holly plays in the acoustic Round Robin for the Conscious Music Collective’s (CMC) Premiere Showcase. Open bar- yummy food- fabulous eclectic mix of musicians playing everything from Folk to Hip Hop to Spoken Word and a capella. Doors open at 8:30 |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 8:00PM/9:30pm | The Four Seasons
Beverly Hills, CA 90291 |
$0 | Holly’s back at Tuesday Night LIve, an exclusive singer/songwriter showcase at the swanky Bev Hills Four Seasons Bar. Come watch Holly tickle the ivories, sip a luscious cocktail, and people watch. |
| Thursday, December 17, 2009, 9:00pm | The Talking Stick 1411 Lincoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 |
$0 | Holly’s last Third Thursday for awhile at the local coffeeshop. Eric Sampson plays a full set immediately beforehand and then accompanies Holly. Perhaps some holiday fare to be included… |
| Friday, December 4, 2009, TBA | The Stonghold Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice , CA 90291 |
$0 | Holly and Eric play full set at the Stronghold. Time and other performers TBA |
| Friday, November 27, 2009, 7:00-8:00PM | Starbucks Coffee
Highland Park, IL |
$0 | More holiday coffeeshop fun! If you missed the day before Thanksgiving- come on out the evening after on the biggest shopping day of the year to hear some Holly. |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 7:00-8:00PM | Borders Books and Music
Highland Park, IL |
$0 | Holly performs guitar set only at the coffeeshop inside Border’s. Stop by for a night before Thanksgiving brew and some tunes. |
| Thursday, November 19, 2009, 8:00PM | The Talking Stick 1411 Lincoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 |
$0 | Third Thursday at the Talking Stick featuring intimate Holly solo set(no Eric this time) Bob Romanus and Steve Feldman from Poppa’s Kitchen play a cool bluesy-folk rock set at 9pm. |
| Thursday, November 19, 2009, 11:00PM | The Stronghold Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice, CA 90291 |
$0 | Holly’s back at the Stronghold for some late-night playing, post-Talking Stick gig. Come quick or you might miss her…..three or four song sets reign during these invite-only open-mic style nights at the speakeasy. |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 8:30PM | The Four Seasons Doheny Ave.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 |
$0 | Holly plays TNL (Tuesday Night Live) special showcase at the bar of the Four Seasons. Beautiful Baby Grand folks! Come sip a martini and listen to Holly croon to you in style. |
| Thursday, November 5, 2009, 10:00PM | The Stronghold Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice, CA 90291 |
$0 | Holly plays quick set at the westside’s coolest new hang on the DL. Located one story above the posh, world-reknowned Stronghold boutique (which manufactures its designer jeans on location) lies a sweet new speak-easy style club. If you’re lucky you may catch Ben Harper, Lukas Nelson, Tom Freund, the Makepeace Brothers, or other fantastic touring acts alongside Holly laying it down. |
| Thursday, October 15, 2009, 8pm | The Talking Stick 1411 Lincoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 |
$0 | Third Thursday at the Talking Stick! Holly on at 8pm with Eric. Chris Bendt playing at 9pm. |
| Sunday, October 11, 2009, 7pm | Mother Nurture Private Event Venice, CA 90291 |
$0 | email for more info |
| Thursday, September 17, 2009, 7-10pm | The Talking Stick 1411 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291 |
$0 | Holly plays with Eric Sampson. Shannon Moore on afterwards. |
| Sunday, August 16, 2009, 10AM-1PM | Santa Monica Farmer’s Market Main Street Santa Monica, CA |
$0 | Holly and Eric rock the Farmer’s Market early on a Sunday! Three sets at 45 minutes each. Come hear some great Eric tunes, new covers, old Holly favorites… |
| Friday, July 31, 2009, 7:30 | Martyr’s 3855 N. Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL http://www.martyrslive.co |
$15 | Holly pairs up again with Michael Brandmeier for their yearly appearance at one of Chicagoland’s finest live music venues. Fantastic guitarist, Nicholas Markos and groovy percussionist John Calarco accompanying. |
| Sunday, July 26, 2009, 9:30pm | The Yard 119 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401 |
$0 | IGNORE THE JULY 12th DATE!! THIS IS THE WRONG DATE. Holly and Eric will be performing at The Yard on Sunday July 26th. Minimum two sets– great music for free late into the evening… |
| Thursday, July 16, 2009, 7-10:00 PM | The Talking Stick 1411 Lincoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 |
$0 | Third Thursday at the Stick! A night of extraordinary singer/songwriters. This month features Kim Michalowski, back again, Holly, of course, and more TBA. |
| Thursday, June 18, 2009, 7-10pm | The Talking Stick
Venice, CA 90291 |
$0 | Rockin Third Thursday. Holly performs at 9pm. More performers TBA |
| Thursday, May 21, 2009, 7-10pm | The Talking Stick 1411 Lincoln Blvd Venice , CA 90291
www.thetalkingstick.net |
$0 | Third Thursday featuring 7pm Sahil 8pm Dave Conn 9pm Kim Michalowski (Holly is out of town in NYC- back to play 3rd Thursday next month) |
| Sunday, May 10, 2009, 7:30PM | Edye Second Space (SM College Performing Arts Center)
1310 11th St |
$20 | On Mother’s Day- Holly opens with a short set the fantastic show- MAMARAMA – a night of hilarious, heartfelt tales of motherhood from the mom/writer/performers who birthed them. Also appearing, CAROLINE AARON (“Beyond the Sea” and 5 Woody Allen films) and LARAINE NEWMAN (of SNL fame)to name a few. |
| Thursday, April 16, 2009, 7-10pm | The Talking Stick 1411 Lincoln Blvd Venice, CA 90291 www.thetalkingstick.net |
$0 | Second edition of the Third Thursday at the Talking Stick hosted by Holly. 7pm Shannon Moore, 8pm Clay Pruitt and band 9pm Holly Long with Eric Sampson. Great night of seasoned touring acoustic performers in a laid-back chill environment |
| Thursday, March 19, 2009, 9:15pm | THE TALKING STICK 1411 Lincoln Blvd Venice, CA 90291 |
$0 | The first THIRD THURSDAY this year where Holly will be regularly hosting an evening of some of the finest westside songsters- bands and solo acts. Holly plays at 9:15- also on Eric Sampson at 8:30pm |
| Monday, February 9, 2009, 7:00 PM | THE TALKING STICK 1411 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291 |
$0 | Holly opens the eve for pal Brian McGinty, in from Portland. Also playing- soulful Clay Pruitt. Best music for free on the westside! |
| Saturday, January 31, 2009, 5:30PM | TOM’S SHOES Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 |
$0 | Booksigning party for great new release “What Was I Thinking?” – Holly plays early from 5:30-6:30 |
| SUNDAY JUNE 22nd, 2008, 12:30pm | THE CHATTANOOGA MARKET First Tennessee Pavilion 1826 Carter St. Chattanooga, TN |
Dallas Wayne/Holly Long/Buzz Cason | |
| THURSDAY JUNE 19th, 2008, 9PM | CHRISTOPHER’S PIZZA 1524-A Demonbreun
Nashville, TN |
$5 | Amanda Shires/Holly Long/Molly Fitzpatrick |
| WEDNESDAY JUNE 18th, 2008, 11AM | RADIO APPEARANCE | WDVX “Blue Plate Special” Radio Show Knoxville, TN | |
| TUESDAY JUNE 17th, 2008, 8:30PM | EDDIE’S ATTIC
515 B N. McDonough St. |
opening up for Jeff Holmes | |
| THURSDAY JUNE 12th, 2008, 8PM | AIR CONDITIONED LOUNGE 625 Lincoln Blvd Venice, CA 310-452-2573 |
$10 | Holly Long/Shannon Moore/Tom Freund/Craig Lyons |
| FRIDAY JUNE 6th, 2008, 9PM | ANANDA BOUTIQUE 1354 Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice, CA
310-399-4186 |
Free | |
| April 19th, 2008 | Bunkers – 61 Washington Ave. N, Minneapolis | $6 | Join Holly and her amazing band, along with special musical guests, to help us celebrate the release of her acclaimed new CD Leaving Kansas. |
| March 29th, 2008, 9pm | Private House Concert, Santa Monica, CA | TBA | |
| Friday February 8th 2008, 8:30PM | NOCTURNAL BAR, 2010 Lincoln Blvd. Santa Monica, CA | Free solo show | |
| Friday January 25th 2008 9:00PM | NOCTURNAL BAR, 2010 Lincoln Blvd. Santa Monica, CA | Free solo show | |
| Tuesday December 11th 2007 9:30PM | CINEMA BAR, Culver City, CA | Free solo show | |
| Oct 14, 2007, 7:00PM | Synergy Cafe 4437 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, CA |
$10 | Second in the Music Night fundraiser series for Holly’s kids’ preschool, New School West. Where else can you drink some java, eat a sweet, hear great music and do a little good all at the same time! |
| SATURDAY October 13th, 2007, 7:00pm | Fundraiser benefit for MINE the movie EpOxybOx, corner of Venice Blvd and Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice, CA |
Holly opens for the screening of the documentary, MINE, revealing stories of animal/human relationships during Hurricane Katrina crisis days |
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| FRIDAY September 28th, 2007 6:30pm-8:30pm |
@SPOTCAFE
901 N. Larrabee |
free | Two more solo acoustics sets at great chill-after-work spot close to downtown |
| THURSDAY September 27th, 2007 7:00pm |
TEA GSCHWENDER 2142 N. Halsted Chicago IL
773-525-0671 |
free | Holly performs imtimate solo acoustic set in hip new Chicagoland tea house |
| 09/04/2007 9:00PM | CINEMA BAR 3967 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, CA 90230 |
Free | Holly opens for Jeremiah and the Red Eyes at one of West LA’s grooviest dives. NEW SONGS! |
| 07/31/07 8:00pm-8:45pm | SOHO Santa Barbara, CA |
$7 | One of the coolest clubs in SB located right off of State Street. Holly opens a singer/songwriter evening followed by John Lyle and Sam Shaber. For dinner reservations please call Soho at (805) 962-7776. |
| 07/06/2007 09:00 PM | “First Fridays” at Ananda Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, California 90291 |
Free! | Every first Friday night of the month during the summertime, the hippest coolest street in America hosts “First Fridays”- a night where all the shops and restaurants stay open late and host music acts and serve wine…basically party it up! The First Friday in July, Holly will be playing as part of a great local line-up at the fabulous boutique Ananda, right at the corner of Abbot Kinney and Calforrnia Blvd. |
| 06/28/2007 8:00pm-10:30pm | GALLERY C Hermosa Beach, CA |
Holly and band (Mark Harris on bass and Kelly on drums) provide the musical landscape for another art opening event | |
| 05/20/2007 11:00am-1:00pm | VENICE ART WALK Westminster School yard, Venice, CA |
Holly, Branden Harper on drums, Cliff Novey on bass play two 45 minute sets on the outdoor stage at the hub of one of Venice’s big summer fundraiser events. All proceeds of art sales and tours of local artists’ homes goes to benefit the Venice Family Clinic. Come do some good, view some spectacular art, and listen to Holly groovin’ you through your lunch…. | |
| 04/26/2007 8:00-10:00pm | GALLERY C Hermosa Beach, CA |
Holly and band (Cliff Novey, Branden Harper, Tim Young) rock an art opening in the Southland. | |
| 04/24/2007 9:00pm | O’BRIEN’S Santa Monica, CA |
free | third and final edition of singer/songwriter in the round nite…this time hosted by yours truly. Fabulous rocker mom Shannon Moore, and blues-phenom Jeremiah Sammartano share the stage. |
| 04/19/2007 9:00pm | PRINCE O WHALES Playa del Rey, CA |
free | Holly and Clifford rock the POW. Come out for da music and da beers. |
| 03/27/2007 9:00pm | O’BRIEN’S Santa Monica, CA |
free | Singer/Songwriter in the round…three tremendous troubadors bring on their best. Holly plays with Stone, Kim Michelowski and Cliff Novey. Cost is free- Guiness is flowin! |
| 03/18/2007 8:00pm | SYNERGY CAFE Culver City, CA |
$10 | Fundraiser for Josephine’s (Holly’s little girl) school. Holly is sharing the stage with local talent Ann Raziel and others |
| 03/10/2007 3:00pm and 7:00pm | COSMAN CULTURAL CENTER Huntley, IL |
$12-$15 | Live full-band show in brand new fabulous auditorium…outskirts of Chicago. We’ll be taping the show live- audio and video- lCOME BE A PART OF THIS EXCITING EVENT! Local singer Martine Hunter opening |
| 02/27/2007 9:00pm | O’BRIEN’S Santa Monica, CA |
$10 | Singer/songwriter in the round night. Four performers- two 90 minute sets. Come down some brews and listen to cool tunes! |
| 02/20/2007 9:00pm | THE GOOD HURT West Los Angeles, CA |
free | Bunch of us groovy singer/songwriters and like-minded acoustic, folk-rock bands from the Abbot’s Habit scene will be rocking the Hurt all night long….Holly plays with Cliff Novey at 9- stick around for End of June and Quebb, among others… |
| 02/02/2007 9:00pm | ABBOT’S HABIT Venice, CA |
free | Cup o Joe. Holly Lo. Your cup of tea? C’Mon- it’s free! |
| Saturday, June 18, 2011, 8:00-9:00pm | Plaza Stage at Long Beach Towne Center. 605 Freeway at Carson Blvd. | Holly and Eric Sampson play duo acoustic. Featuring a selection of their new band “The Januaries” tunes as well as Holly’s and Eric’s originals on the outdoor stage. | |
| Friday, June 3, 2011, 9:30-10:30pm | Ananda on Abbot Kinney, Venice, CA 90291 | Free | First Fridays are back – though on the DL- at Ananda. Upstairs starting at 8:30, live solo acoustic music. |
| Wednesday, March 16th, 2011, 8:00PM-11:00PM | Danny’s23 Windward Ave. Venice, CA | Free | Holly opens for Eric Sampson and the band, then sits in all night with Eric and other special guests. |
| Saturday, June 18, 2011, 8:00-9:00pm | Plaza Stage at Long Beach Towne Center. 605 Freeway at Carson Blvd. | Holly and Eric Sampson play duo acoustic. Featuring a selection of their new band “The Januaries” tunes as well as Holly’s and Eric’s originals on the outdoor stage. | |
| Friday, June 3, 2011, 9:30-10:30pm | Ananda on Abbot Kinney, Venice, CA 90291 | Free | First Fridays are back – though on the DL- at Ananda. Upstairs starting at 8:30, live solo acoustic music. |
| Wednesday, March 16th, 2011, 8:00PM-11:00PM | Danny’s23 Windward Ave. Venice, CA | Free | Holly opens for Eric Sampson and the band, then sits in all night with Eric and other special guests. |
| Friday, March 11th, 2011, 8:00PM | House Concert | Free | Exclusive west side LA house concert with Jude Johnstone (opener for Bonnie Raitt) and Poppa’s Kitchen. Email for info |
| Friday, March 4th 2011, 8:00PM | House Concert
St. Paul, MN |
$10 includes wine, beer & Snacks. FREE CD for first 25 people. | Don’t miss Holly Long & Jeff Arundel: Together Again for the First Time – A House ConcertLos Angeles-based singer/songwriter Holly Long and Minnesota-Based Singer/songwriter Jeff Arundel come together for a wonderful evening of music in a stunning mansion on Summit Ave. in St. Paul.
REGISTER NOW: http://events.constantcont
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| Thursday, March 3rd 2011, 9:00PM | Aster Cafe
Mpls., MN |
$6 |
Don’t miss LA-based singer/songwriter Holly Long for her first appearance at the fabulous Aster Cafe (St. Anthony Main), Thursday, March 3rd – 9PM. Also on the bill is The Ericksons at 10PM – GREAT listening room.
Call 612 379-3138 to make your reservations.
http://www.aster-cafe.com/ |
