Mark Harrison
Described at BBC Radio 2 as an artist who ‘makes you think afresh’, Mark Harrison is a totally original songwriter, a stunning guitarist, and a master storyteller. His highly individual music takes him to some of the top venues and festivals in the UK, attracting acclaim wherever he goes.
Mark’s live shows are well-known not only for the music but also for his introductions to the songs, delivered in a manner often described as ‘wry’ and ‘dry’. With a very distinctive guitar style, he takes elements of folk and blues to create something new that is very much his own genre. Constantly touring and multi-awards-nominated, he is widely considered one of the top artists in UK roots music.
Mark will be accompanied by the brilliant Charles Benfield on double bass, who brings a quite unique style to the songs.
Mark’s songs are about all manner of non-standard subjects. With catchy tunes, lyrics than intrigue and engage, and striking rhythms, they make you smile, think and move.
Mark has released seven albums which have been unanimously acclaimed across a wide range of areas of the music world, receiving a very great deal of airplay and highly enthusiastic reviews in the UK, Europe and the US.
With support from Ellie Galvin
Ellie is a singer-songwriter from Lichfield and has been writing music for herself and others for over 10 years. When she’s not performing an acoustic set of originals and famously downbeat covers of famously upbeat songs, Ellie has played a number of festivals over the summer and has supported artists such as Cash, The Alvarez Kings and The Equators. Ellie has also popped up at a number of well-known acoustic sessions, including having recently played at The Cavern in Liverpool and The Ruby Sessions in Dublin.
