The Holdup is proud to announce that their next album, Leaves in the Pool, is now out and available everywhere. The 16-track album is the band’s first full-length release since late 2013 and, like all other Holdup albums, was written and produced by the multi-talented Mike Garmany.

Just a quick note to let you know Atlanta has been added to the December solo tour schedule! Tuesday, December 20 will be at the Red Light Cafe with an opening set by Jonathan Brill. Hope to see you there! Plus: ticket links have been updated all over the schedule page.

Here's a quick December rundown...

Thu Dec 1 - Solo
The Purple Fiddle - Thomas, WV

Fri Dec 2 - Solo
Town Run Brewpub - Shepherdstown, WV

Thu  Dec 8 - JKB
Mexicali Live - Teaneck, NJ

Fri Dec 9 - JKB
Toad's Place - New Haven, CT

On Sunday December 11^th, Guitar Mash Jam will be taking over City Winery in New York City for a day of musical collaboration and celebration.

A young man with an old soul: Matty is connected to music with a wealth of history as he distils a diversity of genres into his own blues-influenced soul, jazz, and rock signature.

For MattyTWall - a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and bandleader – it is the supernatural sound that crossed the ocean to Perth, Australia to ignite his imagination and give power to his art.

Grammy-winning musician Vince Gill has been named an ambassador for Songbirds Guitar Museum, the world's largest private collection of rare, vintage guitars. The museum will open to the public in early 2017.

Located next to the Chattanooga Choo Choo, the museum is a guitar-oriented, pop culture experience for the whole family. A Grand Opening Celebration will take place on March 9.

This January, bass wizard DATSIK will be playing a double hitter in Chicago on his upcoming Ninja Nation tour, which will be showcasing a brand-new “Shogun” stage design! Both Chicago dates will be held at Concord Music Hall on Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21.

At first listen to singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson, you can hear the roots of yesteryear's country music outlaws, from Waylon Jennings and Jerry Reed to Merle Haggard (and if this is your first listen, where have you been). After further listening one can hear he is a phenomenon with his own unique flavor of Americana. Simpson is trailblazing his own path to musical success.