Malcolm Holcombe is an acclaimed singer/songwriter in the insurgent country/folk vein who grew up in Weaverville, N.C. The release of his debut album, 1996's
A Hundred Lies -- which featured his moody poetry, country blues guitar, and rumbling baritone -- was met with acclaim from USA Today and Rolling Stone's David Fricke, among others, and garnered comparisons to folks such as
John Prine and
Tom Waits. (The album was originally recorded for Geffen and then re-released on Hip-O). He has also earned raves in print from such Nashville notables as
Lucinda Williams.
Holcombe has also played as a duo with Durham, NC, native Valorie Miller. The two have toured nationally with
Shelby Lynne and opened for artists such as
Merle Haggard and
Wilco. ~ Erik Hage