Holly Bowling: Terrapin Station Suite 

Jerry would be proud!

I'l never forget Bruce Hornsby doing a little 2 minute piano solo Terrapin before a China>Rider with the newly formed (at the time) Other Ones in July of '98. I was hit by a wave of sadness, thinking that i would never hear this again like I used to. But i remember the Dr. Seuss quote: Don't be sad it's over, be glad it happened. And now over 20 years later, the music has survived, in others hands, and my Deadhead heart is glad. I sure wish Jer was here, of course. But, this really helps. From 1984-1995 I was in the concert halls with tens of thousands of others, searching for the sound. I find it here, and i am relieved.

She’s presenting the inner most structure of these songs in a very palpable way. When we have songs that play in our heads we’re recalling that body or building blocks of songs that we love so much. What a great job she’s doing highlighting how intricate the music really is. Thank you very much for this 🙏

20 mins of my life I would give up over and over again.

The emotional reaction that her interpretation and performance of Terrapin brought to me was priceless. What a gift.

How could someone thumbs down this? Every time I start this video I become so entranced and cannot stop it.

Grateful Dead fans in the audience show themselves at :34

And here I thought nothing could match hearing Terrapin for the first time. This was like the closest thing to hearing the lost original, before the producer swapped in orchestra instruments. Just the band's music and your uncanny musical voice making it full and alive and shining. Your long cadenza at the end revisiting all the motifs is just perfect.

This artist was standing outside in the cold night air (OK, the balmy night air, but still), close to midnight, as the Bob Weir show let out from the Fox Theater in Oakland on Saturday October 8, trying to drum up sales of her new album! She should be riding around in limos at that hour! Buy, people, buy! Support great talent, right here in our midst!

I think a may have just fell in love

Brought tears to my eyes instantly. Beautifully done.

I had the pleasure of hearing this piece first hand during Warren Haynes 28th Annual Christmas Jam this past December 10th, 2016. Warren had the brilliant idea to have Holley entertain the sold out crowd throughout the entire 8 hour show between sets. This she did with the utmost professional glee. I have to say, I looked as forward to the time between sets as I did to each act that played, just to see what Holley would play next. Holley Bowling made many of us very happy that evening.

Chills all over.

I think I am in love!

You play it perfect.

This girl is Amazing! The radio station i listen to has a show, The dead Zone and they opened it with Holly doing a solo piece. Simply amazing!

Was at the XMAS Jam in Asheville, and can absolutely concur it was an emotional experience hearing Holly play. Incredible. Terrapin...Wow!! No words.

I am on the verge of tears....of joy. I, mean I had a crappy day, teaching HS got home grabbed a Longboard -out to the patio and discovered this....synchronicity #somuchtalent

Holly, you are amazing! I saw you play eyes of the world with Greensky Bluegrass. You have the ability to turn a band that I would see at festivals into a band that I would follow around like a puppy dog. Much love and God bless you. Come play Port City Music Hall in Portland, Maine. We’d love to have you.

This day is the day I discover this monument ! This day is a great day ! Thank you for this day Mrs. Bowling !

Terrapin was the first Dead song that hooked me. I studied classical music my whole childhood, and your piano arrangement gives true meaning to why I love the dead. When I hear Terrapin, this is what I hear. Very well done Ms. Holly. Thank you!

Beautiful music stands alone. It doesn't matter if the musician is playing their original pieces or if they're interpreting. The music itself matters. The fact that Holly can bring this particular song to light in a new way that is astounding in its own right is sublime. Terrapin Station will stand the test of time as will the Grateful Dead. It's not a joke that a lot of us talk about Mozart, Bach, Miles, Bill Evans, Jimmy Reed, Pig, Jerry and on and on as the great musical band in Heaven. We're fortunate that folks like Holly are around on this big blue marble delivering their own wonderful material, as well as these great interpretations. The music itself is what matters.

The cadenza she creates as an outro of sorts, starting around 16:30, is very possibly the most gorgeous and amazing piano work I have ever heard. Ms. Bowling is a true master of her art. Bravissimo!!!

absolutely perfect

WOW , you took my favorite Dead tune to a whole other level ! True masterpiece .

So beautiful! Thank you! I was at Englishtown and saw the crescent moon.And was blessed! Inspiration!I some rise!

this is a very special talent need to ingest slowly her deadication to her craft is huge a real treat that we should feel lucky we found .her ty holly for makeing my life richer peace

wish I could convey my excitement stumbling onto your channel just now . . . thank you, and thank you again - bart nouveau

Wow, beautiful! Thank you!

Beautiful, talented and knows great music. The Dead, Phish, Neil Young, Youngbloods, etc. I love her playing so much and I love her. Thanx for posting this.

beautiful arrangement, absolutely love the bass lines

Quelle Joie!!! To capture the intended complexity of an orchestral/symphonic approach to such an original sound as the Dead, on a single instrument, is simply incredible. I've never heard of you, but have been to 100+ shows, and have spent 20+ years playing Jerry on my es-355, but I will learn more about you Miss Bowling.....I'm intrigued and astonished. What an incredible accomplishment. I shall make others aware:)

Splendid

It is so beautiful to see someone love this song as much as me!

Holly you are a most amazing person, I hope your life is filled with all the joy that you have brought to so many other with this beautiful and timeless music you are playing....

Holly - I preordered your Dead album for my mom (a piano/organ player for 50+ years) and she got it yesterday. She LOVES it! And she's not even a Dead fan. So well done! Thanks so much!

Absolutely breathtaking..love. I just own 5albums. 4 from pink Floyd and one terrapin station. This rendition is absolutely gorgeous

beautiful

Wow... I love this!

Both brilliant and beautiful !

Incredible. Beyond description.

I was crying such Happy Tears last night 3/17/20 during your "Couch Tour" recital....Bless you Holly! ESPECIALLY during these times!

Rooster walk can't wait thank you holly for everything

I didn't cry at my fathers funeral but this is so beautiful im all tore up. Thank you so much. I needed this

I am overcome Oh, helmeted Athena! Fractals cover all

Holly was looking forward to seeing you for the first time at the Peach festival. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. Love this rendition, make my soul soar.

Fabulous! Thank you David Gans for turning me on to this!!

Fckn amazing- Love how musicians "feel" the music-. We feel as fans arbitrarily, can you imagine what it's like for the musician to hit the perfect notes---.? WOW. It's the only reason Jerry was sooooooo good-

wow! Was at Christmas Jam last weekend & we were all BLOWN AWAY by your playing!! Thank you!!!

Inspiration move me...

All the feelings

See you at the Xmas Jam.can't wait

Hollly bowling me over. Such stependous renditions of my Grateful Dead faves!!! Woah! Woah! and Double Woah!

The ad when I opened this was for 'tripping.com' Oh, the Universe is indeed a Prankster ! LOL :)

This is freaking awesome! Definitely going to catch you when you come to San Diego in Jan.

Has Bruce Hornsby seen this wonderful Holly Bowling 🎳 knock down the terra(pins)?

I wonder what it feels like to be blessed with this much talent? Absolutely mesmerizing! Go Holly!

She should be playing with Dead and Co

Unfrickin believable!

bravo

one of my favorite dead songs..... be great to jam w Holly on this one.. (I am a drummer) thanks for sharing all your piano prowess w us mere mortals...

It was such a pleasure to play music with you Holly! All the best! Keep killing it!

Hell yeah!!!!!!

Holly is awesome.. SO inspiring to hear what she accomplishes with the transposing and capturing that live grateful dead feel

Elegant!

I feel so fortunate that I have found your work. Looking forward to perhaps seeing you in concert. Thank you!

Holly, This rendition is absolutely amazing. It really showcases the beauty of this song. You did an incredible job. I'm hoping you can make it Southern California! Can't wait for Better Left Unsung to arrive!

OMG! I am so impressed!!! An excellent choice of material. "Terrapin Station' has been my all-time favorite GD song since it was released. Matter of fact, I saw them the first time live while the band was touring that album. The event ended up being one of Dick's Picks (#15). Holly's playing blew me away. It's hard to play the piano, let alone play it that good. Holly's fingers on the keys are precise and imaginative. I am for sure to keep an eye on her from here on out. Should have a very successful career. Loved the video chip. Shot very well. Made for an excellent introductory to this brilliant young pianist. Gary "Uncle G" Brown - American Correspondent for ClassicRock Radio.co.uk

so much love for this

Wow!!!...Just, WOW!!!

This is really really well done! Love it!!!

So empty, yet the sound is so full and bold at times. Marvelous rendition of this song. I can hear where the piano takes parts from all instruments. I love that. That's how I play guitar. Without limits and all-encompassing.

So good!!!!❤

So beautiful Holly! Thank you

So Beautiful!

Beautiful!!!!

amazing!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!

🥲❤Thank you very much, that was incredibly enjoyable! 🙏🕊️

She can sing and the energy resonates. Absolutely beautiful.

Simply beautiful

Love your playing!

I’m captivated WOW Thank You !🙏

This is so beautiful

Seriously fabulous!!

So beautiful and love the trippy visuals added haha

Brilliant!!

amazing!

This woman fiels the Hunter Garcia place. Pretty rare for this day and age, especially for one so young and so far from the point of creation. With so many light weights seeking the muse Bowling rings the bell!

This is amazing! So nicely arranged and played.

This is lovely!

Fantastic.

Holly, you are brilliant. Keep doing what you do.

Best 20 minutes of my life, thanks

Absolutely marvelous !!! Wish you toured.

SUCH AN AWESOME SONG AND RENDITION!!! CHILLS PEOPLE!!!!

what an impressive arrangement! i'm totally envious of your LH technique. you've voiced it brilliantly; very nicely done.

My soul delights.

I love this so much and can listen to it over and over!! Just saw Cubensis. They played it and it was awesome! It made me want to hear your version again twice!

Wonderful

What a lovely rendition of eyes..Inspired!!