One of the UK's finest contemporary roots musicians set for Barnoldswick show
A critically acclaimed roots musician, will take to the stage at the Music & Arts Centre in Barnoldswick on Tuesday, November 24th, promising a show that blends traditional and modern sounds.
One of the UK's finest contemporary roots musicians is set to head to Barnoldswick next month for a show at the Music & Arts Centre, which promises to be a show that leaves every slide note, whispered lyric and resonant groove hanging in the air of one of the UK's most unique listening rooms.
Martin Harley, who’ll take over the Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre on Tuesday, November 24th, first emerged with The Martin Harley Band, a critically acclaimed trio whose adventurous sound blended Weissenborn slide guitar, upright bass, world instrumentation and rich vocal harmonies into something both deeply traditional and strikingly modern.
Harley's journey has taken him far beyond the UK circuit. He has recorded albums in Texas, Nashville and Wales, absorbing the textures and traditions of American roots music while always retaining the lyrical depth and melodic sophistication of a great British songwriter. His breakthrough solo album Mojo Fix opened doors across the United States, gaining major Americana radio support and establishing him as a genuine transatlantic artist.
Subsequent releases such as Static In The Wires — featuring dobro legend Jerry Douglas and Grammy-winning drummer Derek Mixon — further cemented Harley's standing on the international roots scene, with the album climbing to No. 2 on the iTunes Blues Charts.
On stage, Harley has become renowned as a truly magnetic live performer. Whether appearing at Glastonbury Festival, performing beneath the grandeur of the Royal Albert Hall, or delivering sold-out concerts at London's legendary Union Chapel, he possesses the rare ability to silence a room with nothing more than voice, wood and steel.
His music has reached far beyond the concert hall too, appearing in major television productions including The Vampire Diaries and Banshee, while his performances on PBS's Music City Roots introduced him to an even wider international audience. Tickets to see Harley perform in Barnoldswick are available here.