Solo Acoustic EPK

Chad
Hollister

Vermont songwriter delivering intimate, story-first solo acoustic sets for listening rooms, house concerts, theaters, wineries, and private events.

Solo Acoustic House Concerts Listening Rooms Private Events 60-90 Min Sets Quick Load-In
Website: chadmusic.com Booking: Contact form Instagram: @chadhollister
Chad Hollister performing live
The Artist

Positive roots music built for intimate rooms

Chad Hollister is a Vermont songwriter with over 30 years of touring and room-reading experience. In solo acoustic format, he delivers a compact setup with voice, guitar, stories, and strong audience connection.


His work has been described by producer Anthony J. Resta as "pure sonic alchemy." Chad has opened for Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and Tom Petty, and has shared stages with artists including Billy Gibbons, Warren Haynes, Merl Saunders, Blues Traveler, and members of PHISH.


Recent releases include "Flowers for No Reason" (May 2026), "Sunshine" (February 2026), and "Be Kind" (2025), with over 30,000 combined streams and active fan sharing.

30+ YearsTouring and Performing
Worcester, VTNortheast-Based Routing
Solo FocusListening Room Friendly
Low FootprintFast In / Fast Out
Music

Acoustic-forward selections

Inner Sovereignty 4:28 - Chad Hollister w/ Kip Hollister (lyrics)
Sunshine Single - February 2026

Open release page · Listen on Spotify

Be Kind Single - 2025

Open ChadMusic home · Listen on Spotify artist page

Flowers for No Reason Single - May 2026

Open official pre-save / smart link

Live Video

Solo-friendly video assets

Highlights

Talent buyer snapshot

Ideal for listening rooms, house concerts, winery rooms, and curated private events.
Recent release momentum: "Flowers for No Reason" (May 2026), "Sunshine" (February 2026), and "Be Kind" (2025), with over 30,000 combined streams.
Active fan base and touring footprint across East Coast and West Coast markets, with nationwide show history.
Programming fit: one 75-90 minute feature set or two 45-minute sets.
Press

Recent media mentions

Rockin' The Region With Chad Hollister
Mountain Times · May 2025 · Feature on listening-room direction and upcoming releases.
Check Out Chad Hollister's Story
CanvasRebel · April 2025 · Interview on touring model, house concerts, and creative mission.
Meet Chad Hollister
CanvasRebel · October 2024 · Profile covering career history and music-business perspective.
Vermont's Chad Hollister Wants to Inspire Kindness and Positivity in the World
The Vermont Standard · Feature interview on solo acoustic programming and Vermont roots.
Press Photos

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Booking

For talent buyers and hosts

Tech/Stage Plot

Quick advance spec for solo acoustic bookings. Final details can be confirmed directly at time of hold.

Inputs2 channels required: 1 vocal mic (Telefunken M80 or M81), 1 line for Chad's acoustic DI.
Monitoring2 floor wedges required (Meyer or QSC K10s preferred).
Power/Space1 clean power drop and power strip, minimum performance area 8' x 6'.
Capacity FitIdeal room: 40-180 seated. Works best in listening-oriented rooms.

For house concerts, listening rooms, and private stages, use the official Chad Hollister contact page to request dates, routing, and format details.

Ticketing can be handled turnkey through Humanitix - the home of "tickets for good, not greed" - with booking fees supporting charitable impact (over $13.8M donated globally).

Typical solo ask is compact and turnkey. Also available on: YouTube, Spotify, and Facebook.

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