Featured Release
Tainted Tapes
Tainted Tapes is Holden Garcia's debut album, released February 28, 2026. The 14-track album features original music written, arranged, and recorded by Holden, who also performs every vocal and instrumental part himself. Blending acoustic-driven indie rock with Americana and alternative influences, Tainted Tapes reflects Holden's…
On Stage & Beyond
Summerfest – Tiki Hut Stage
July 3, 2026
Illinois State Fair
2025 · First Place · Male Vocal Solo, 12 & Under · Opportunities
Illinois Music Education Association
2025–2026 · First Place · Junior Instrumental/Vocal Solo · Afterhours
Tainted Tapes
Album · 14 tracks · February 28, 2026
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Opportunities: Live Studio Performance
A live studio performance of Holden’s original song “Opportunities,” recorded April 3, 2026.
Live performances
July 3, 2026
Summerfest – Tiki Hut Stage
Tiki Hut Stage
July 25, 2026
Homegrown Arts & Music Festival 2026
BaseCamp
June 5, 2026
Bitter Jester Music Festival 2026
Port Clinton Square
Live, so far
- Performances
- 71
- Festivals & Showcases
- 25
- Venues
- 39
Press & Media
Press Releases
Holden Garcia to Represent DuPage County at 2027 Illinois State Talent Contest
Holden Garcia will represent DuPage County at the 2027 Illinois State Talent Contest after winning first place in the Junior Division at the 2026 DuPage County Fair.
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Press Releases
Holden Garcia Wins First Place in Junior Division at 2026 DuPage County Fair Talent Contest
Holden Garcia earned first place in the Junior Division of the 2026 DuPage County Fair Talent Contest in Wheaton, Illinois, on July 25, 2026.
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Back with the Blackhawks for “Name That Tune”
Holden returned for “Name That Tune” at the Chicago Blackhawks' October 25 Best Day Ever event.
DuPage County representation announced for the 2027 state talent contest
An October 23 announcement confirmed Holden's Junior Division representation for DuPage County at the 2027 IAAF State Talent Contest in Springfield.
Original music on Summerfest’s Tiki Hut Stage
Holden's all-original Tiki Hut Stage set during Summerfest included Tainted Tapes songs and the live debut of “fragile.”
Writing, recording, performing.
Holden Garcia is an indie rock and Americana artist from the Chicago area. His acoustic-driven original music brings together songwriting, multi-instrumental performances, and modern folk-rock energy. His 14-track debut album, Tainted Tapes, was released February 28, 2026, with Holden performing every vocal and instrumental part. His live experience includes Summerfest, Bitter Jester Music Festival, and community stages across Chicagoland, where he performs original songs and selected covers.
“The finger never goes far from the fret.”
Holden Garcia