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Harpfool

About Me

Emerging from roots and rock acts in Ottawa and Toronto, Harpfool (aka Greg Shields) has been a member of Toronto hellbilly alt country band Luckyfool. The Victoria native is now focusing on songwriting, and Luckyfool will continue to perform their choice of his original tunes.

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Member Since: 16/08/2007
Band Website: www.harpfool.com
Band Members: Harpfool performances feature Greg on guitar, bass, harmonica, keys and mandolin; guest vocalist Rev. Rob Revolting of Luckyfool; James Robbins on pedal steel, dobro and electric lead guitar; Dan Beeson on drums, percussion, and drum programming; and Chris Craig on drums. Luckyfool tracks feature Rev. Rob Revolting on vocals and Dan Beeson on drums, plus special guests John Showman (fiddle), Burke Carroll (dobro), Chris Quinn (banjo), and Bob Egan (pedal steel).
Influences: A wide range of influences can be blamed for the musical framework used to deliver the Harpfool state of mind, including (but not limited to) Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, The Pogues, The Flying Burrito Bros, and classic bluegrass.
Sounds Like: Parked somewhere near the intersection of country, Americana and roots rock. Harpfool records the moves people make, watching from the dark end of the bar or behind the dumpster in the back alley. The perspective has been likened to George Carlin as gutter poet...
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

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