Rick Holmstrom – Studio 79

Studio 79 proudly presents Rick Holmstrom, all the way from Los Angeles, in our up close and intimate setting. We are fortunate to be one of four stops on this small, Ontario tour. Rick is the guitarist and musical director for living legend, Mavis Staples. Rick Holmstrom has stories. From his early days with blues and soul artists like William Clarke Smokey Wilson Johnny Dyer and Booker T. to his 17 year run with gospel/soul/civil rights legend Mavis Staples the guitarist/bandleader has seen a lot. He’s also proven pandammit-prolific releasing See That Light in early 2021, following with one of his original passions – instrumental music, with Get It! Over the years Holmstrom has released 6 solo albums, as well as winning a Grammy in 2011 with Staples (You Are Not Alone) and nominations in 2015 2013 and 2009. He has toured with Johnny Dyer William Clarke Rod Piazza Booker T and played with Staples on tours with Bob Dylan and Bonnie Raitt. In 2014 he and Staples performed for President Obama at the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Rick also played on Sugaray Rayford's last 3 records, as well as toured the US with Trombone Shorty and Norah Jones the last two summers. Rick will be joined by Steve Marriner on bass and Adam Warner on drums. Continue to the neighbouring Blue Mountain Village for dinner after the show. Discounted accommodation at the Westin Hotel for Studio 79 guests. Limited availability for this intimate live music & artist interaction. 🎟 DM annapotvin@gmail.com for tickets