Profile edited with: CricketSoda Myspace Profile Editor ...............................HARPER ......coming to a venue near you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"There's a menace in Harper's music, an edge of danger that, if it isn't physical, it certainly lives in the psyche.. The addition of the didgeridoo to the traditional blues band lineup might sound odd, but on listening, it sounds as natural as rain on a spring day. Blend it with the growling guitars, Harper's harp and his lyrics and you've got a depth of feeling and thought that is unusual in today's music. Harper's narrators are people who have to keep looking over their shoulders; his lyrics contain such statements as "It's going to fall down on you," "I sure could use somebody help" and "you better watch your back." His vocals are often howls of pain. Harper's music is primal. It goes way inside, creating honest, deeply felt emotions. It is joyful and painful at the same time. And another thing -- Harper's music is essential. It should be widely heard. Michael Scott Cain, Rambles Magazine, USA.
Part harmonica wizard part rhythmic explorer, Harper is a fiery artist who blurs the lines between rock, blues, soul and world music. His latest Blind Pig release, "Day By Day", displays his trademark virtuoso harp performances, distinctive instrumentation, deeply soulful grooves and instantly memorable songs and provides another prime example of why his unique roots music style occupies a category of its own. His skill lies in the fact that he is able to tap into the kindred spirits running through his traditional and modern influences, borrowing from western and world music to develop a highly original take on the roots genre. He also takes the harmonica beyond its assigned place. Harper’s innovative use of electronic enhancement and feedback breaks the traditional boundaries of the harmonica, giving his music its distinctive harmonics and effects.Harper's new CD, "Day By Day" (Blind Pig Records) is a twelve track offering which is truly a festival for the ears and will feature heavily during Harper’s 2008 World wide tour. Harper's rich soulful voice, virtuoso harmonica solos and didgeridoo rhythmic sounds and vamps, create soundscapes to his modern day story telling. Harper has also received multiple Australian Blues awards for "Male Vocalist of the Year", "Song of the Year" "Acoustic Artist of the Year", "Album of the Year" and many awards for his harmonica playing.
Raised in the beautiful coastal city of Perth, Western Australia, now a US resident. Harper grew up listening to folk, soul and blues music and surfing Western Australia's incredible coast line. Harper has been taking his music to the world performing in Australia, the USA, The UK, Canada, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Singapore and France. In recent years Harper began a journey of self discovery and revelation which began with a chance meeting with a Hopi "Dan Running Bear" in Silverton, Colorado , USA . Harper became fascinated with the spirituality and culture of the American Natives. He also became aware of how little he knew about the Australian Aborigines of his homeland. He set himself a course which completely changed his whole concept of the indigenous culture of the land in which he lived and this included learning to play the didgeridoo.
Harper is currently touring the USA with upcoming tours to the United Kingdom, Canada, and Europe. For tour dates, video clip, reviews & info please go to Harper’s Official website: www.harper.biz or www.myspace.com/harperband or Blind Pig Records: www.blindpigrecords.com or www.youtube/harperband
