Mark Harrison

'Unique, original and interesting' storyteller, singer and songwriter

Acclaimed national touring artist Mark Harrison (National + 12-string guitars/vocals) brings his unique music to the Acorn Theatre.

There is no one in music quite like Mark Harrison. Widely considered one of the most original and interesting artists around, his highly individual, all-original music has taken him to some of the top venues and festivals in the UK, attracting acclaim wherever he goes. Recent appearances on BBC Radio 2, as a guest on Cerys Matthews’s show and on the Pick Of The Week show, have further added to his growing reputation.

Described at BBC Radio 2 as ‘quirky’ and an artist who ‘makes you think afresh’, Mark is a totally original songwriter, a stunning guitarist, and a master storyteller. His live shows are well-known not only for the music but also for his ‘wry’ and ‘dry’ introductions and explanations.

His songs cover all manner of non-standard subjects, make you smile, think and move. Elements of roots music, including folk, blues and gospel, create something new. Each song is a snapshot of life or has a story to tell, like a 3-minute film or novel.

A thrilling, rhythmic, finger-picker and slide player, with a very distinctive style, Mark tours extensively and his six albums have been cclaimed across a wide range of areas of the music world.

Here are a few of the things that have been said about Mark and his music:
‘He takes very real things that happen in life and makes you think afresh about them’ (Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2)
‘A bit different and kinda groovy too’ (Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 2)
‘ He’s a fantastic musician, he’s got a great voice and what a songwriter! What a glorious sound he makes’ (Frank Hennessey, BBC Radio 2)
‘Everybody should be talking about Mark Harrison’ (Classic Rock magazine)
‘Great stage presence … innovative …… if Top Of The Pops was still around, he might well be on it’ (Jazz FM)

Website: http://www.markharrisonrootsmusic.com/

Music: http://www.markharrisonrootsmusic.com/music.php