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Jack Harris: Blues

at

The Harrison Bar

London

Friday 23rd of August 2024

19:30

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Jack Harris: Blues

Event Type

Genre : Music - Folk/blues/world

Description

Doors 7.30 pm, music from 8.15 pm. Nearest tube Kings Cross, 8 minutes walk. This event is supported by using public funding from the Arts Council England.

New Roots presents very special concert of pre-1960s acoustic folk-blues and other inspirations and influences from Jack Harris, a hugely respected figure on the UK roots scene. Expect everything from Big Bill Broonzy to Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson to early Muddy Waters and much more from this brilliant guitarist and singer-songwriter.

Jack Harris was a SXSW showcasing artist at 17, and the youngest ever winner of the Kerrville Folk Festival's New Folk Award in 2005 (previous winners include Gillian Welch, Devon Sproule and Anais Mitchell). He has been the recipient of the PRS ATOM award for new music creation, as well as an EFDSS creative bursary for songwriting.

'Jack Harris is a priest of song who holds himself to a rigorous, ancient code of beauty most of us have forgotten exists.' Anaïs Mitchell

WATCH JACK HARRIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6Rkw_kMEyY

The Harrison

Venue Type

Pub & Hotel

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Description

Friendly pub with great atmosphere. Superb food and a good selection of wine and beer. Events in The Basement most nights and on the ground floor on Sundays.
Come and join the party!

28 Harrison Street,

Kings Cross,

City of London,

Greater London,

England,

WC1H 8JF.


0207 278 3966

Real FireWi-FiAlcohol ServedReal Ale ServedOutside Seating

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