Read about his life and his music on our GP Tribute page.

First of all: If you need to have this question answered, you will probably not be comfortable at Gram's Place or any other hostel accommodation for that matter and you should move on and look for an expensive hotel.  :)

Hostels provide inexpensive, safe and clean overnight accommodations.

Most Hostels offer dormitory-style rooms as well as private rooms. Usually Men & Women sleep in separate rooms, unless the dorm is offered as a COED dorm, like our train room #9, which can accommodate singles, couples or families (up to 6 people).

At Gram's Place Linens & Towels are included in the overnight price.

Like many other hostels, Gram's Place offers two fully equipped self-service kitchens, dining areas (outside only!), secured storage space and common rooms to socialize with other travelers. (Check out our Amenities for more details!)

How did Gram's Place come to be?

In 1980 Mark Holland founded The Gram Parsons Foundation to share, perpetuate and educate people about the music of Gram Parsons. Working four years with John Kravet, Judy Katz, Mark wrote, produced and directed the 1st Video documentary on Gram Parsons ("The Legend of the Grievous Angel")  for public access Cable in Tampa, on Parsons. Completed in April of 1989.

The following  November Mark made his first trip to Amsterdam, Netherlands to receiving the Dutch "Gram Parsons Award" created by  Henk Korsten  of the Netherlands, recognizing Gram Parsons as the official God Father of Country Rock Music.

Gram's Place was established in 1991 as a result of that trip to Amsterdam. Impressed by the tolerant nature of Amsterdam Mark set out with a dream. The idea was to bring all people together  through music. (the international language).

With only a dream of a place where all people could gather in the Spirit of  "Music" and "Mitakuye Oyasin" (a native American word which means "We are all related"  Gram's Place was born.

 

When a name for this Hostel/ B&B was needed, from the beginning "Gram's Place" seemed to fit. The reality of Gram's Place is that it is not really about Gram Parsons but what Gram was all about,... 'ROOTS MUSIC" The dream was reinforced by many people since 1991. It was the joining of  "Spirits" between Mark Holland  and  Brenda McClintock. Brenda was introduced to Gram's Place by a then young music talent named Neal Casal  in 1993, as well as the support of all who have stayed  that has brought Gram's Place to where it is today. Gram's Place may not be for everyone, but we feel everyone will find it interesting and unique.

 

On Jan. 10th 2003 Brenda McClintock passed away. Brenda was all about the love of music and was a huge force in the beginning and shared the dream of Gram's Place. She is and will always be missed. We love you Brenda. Your musical dream is still here.

It was  the suggestion of a past guest that the quaint brick walk way connecting the two properties was named "Gram Straat" (Straat is Dutch for Street.) with street signs making it official.

Each room has it's own comment book and many past guests ideas have been a part of creating this hostel and will continue in the future.

(Please visit our Amenities Page for more detailed information)     

  Mark Holland

(4/27/51 - 11/4/07)

Mark Holland, the creator of Gram's Place died at the age of 56 on November 4, 2007.

Mark, a lifelong resident of Tampa Heights, lived life on his terms and will be remembered by family and friends as an unpretentious, unique and special person. His passion was music and he was considered a music historian by many. He enjoyed many exceptional relationships with close friends as well as with guests.

He will be missed dearly! 

Gram's Place Hostel
Bed'n Beat  =  Hostel and Music

3109 North Ola Ave.
Tampa, FL  33603

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