Holly Gwinn Graham

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre and Fine Arts from the University of South Florida and 4 decades of experience in the performing arts, Holly continues touring and freelancing in music and theatre. She has performed original music on hundreds of festival, university and concert stages around the world, and has performed in 35 main stage productions.

Holly has written 25 plays for classrooms and songs for a wide variety of audiences and situations. Her teachers and colleagues include groundbreaking theatre artists Dr. Frank Galati and Dr. Jack Clay. She is a gifted character actress with stage, television, film and radio credits, and a 25-year member of Actors’ Equity Association.

Her Florida radio show, “A Tale in Your Ear,” ran for 2 years. She’s performed with and learned from music legends such as her ex-husband Davey Graham, Diz Disley, the late Sandy Denny, and pianist Joe Baque. Holly has written and performed scores for films and videos.

	Bristlecone Pine
	Quilters: Sarah McKendree Bonham, Mother, played by Holly (produced by Puget Sound Theatre Ensemble)

Recent recordings include
	Outsource This! Holly’s latest album. Follow the Money Outsource This!
	Earth Anthem A reissue of Holly’s first solo album recorded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1982. It features many fine musicians from jazz and folk scenes, adding their genius to the songs. The album was reviewed by Heartsong Review which said “Earth Anthem is a beautiful classic work by a wonderful singer. This is one to keep.” Pete Seeger and Contry Joe McDonald picked up Alternate Energy Plan and circulated that song to their playlists. Earth Anthem Matthew Six
	True Stories and Cautionary Tales With pianist Joe Baque, features original jazz infused lyrics and melodies. Daddy Sings the Blues (Holly Gwinn Graham) Now available online from CD Baby!
	Love Will Lead Us A CD of songs for the journey to peace. Holly uses humor to teach with songs like “Fill it Up Again,” sung by Nona, also known as “The Non-Biodegradable Woman.” Fill It Up Again (Holly Gwinn Graham) Flying Bras at Sunset (Holly Gwinn Graham)
	The Bellybutton Club Dedicated to the child in all of us who share visions of a peaceful, joyous, plentiful world. The Bellybutton Club (Holly Gwinn Graham)