Ali Holder

The new interview is with the amazing Ali Holder who accept to answer quickly to short questions. She is currently on tour and I invite you to discover her music:  http://aliholder.com/site/tour/


You are currently in Texas, what city did you grow up?

I grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas. I now live in Austin.


Who are your musical inspirations?

Patty Griffin, Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams, Cat Power, Gillian Welch, Ryan Adams...


What kind of music do you listen to today?

A combination of a lot of old and new music.


What is your favorite album ever?

I could never pick just one.


You bring your blues/folk with an incredible beautiful voice. When did you start singing?

When I was 14 or so. But never really took it seriously until the last few years.


What made you decide to create music?

It's just something that comes out of me whether I want it to or not.


Are your songs mostly fictional or autobiographical?

Most are autobiographical.


How many album have you recorded?

One Solo, and two with other bands, one of which was an EP.


Your new album is about Saturn. Why did you choose this theme?

It's about Saturn's Return. Every 27 years Saturn returns to the same place it started it's cycle around the earth. Astrologically speaking it's supposed to usher you into a different phase of life. The first 27 years being from childhood to adulthood. I just turned 27 last month and all these songs seemed to be in preparation for this new stage of my life.


Can you tell us more about this album?

The songs range from less than a year old to 10 years old.


Is the song 'The Only Thing' is on this record?

Yes.


Name a song in this album that you particularly like?

I have a place in my heart for all of them.


Is your band has regular members or just guests for live gigs?

It's a rotating door of musicians.


What are the qualities that you look for in your band?

Reliability and adding their own spin on the tunes.


Do you like touring? A tour for the future?

I do. Yes, I ususally tour in the summer time.


Do you participate in other projects as singer/songwritter?

I try to co-write sometimes. I aslso do acoustic shows with other songwriters.


Is that you have web sites to discover your music?

www.aliholder.com
https://www.facebook.com/messages/aliholdermusic
https://twitter.com/aliholders

And about your glasses, are they new or just for few video?

I've worn glasses since I was in jr. high. every couple years I have to get a new pair.