Holly Bowling

Texture, nuance, and a gift for dexterous high-wire improvisation are the hallmarks of San Francisco-based classically trained pianist Holly Bowling, who infuses jam band music with a technically advanced, emotionally rich style. After studying piano performance at San Francisco State University, Bowling turned her agile mind and interpretive prowess to the reimagined works of Phish on 2013’s Distillation of a Dream album and the newly released Grateful Dead-focused Better Left Unsung (released December 9, 2016, through the Royal Potato Family). Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Branford Marsalis, and other luminaries have asked Bowling to perform with them, which led to her being featured both as a solo artist and band collaborator as part of this year's Christmas Jam hosted by Warren Haynes. Already a rising star on the festival circuit, Bowling plans to expand her solo touring in 2017 and beyond.