We've been hearing such a lot of good things about 'local girl made good' blues/roots/soul singer Jo Harman that we felt we must share them with you...
Jo's a South Devon girl, originally from the tiny village of Lustleigh, who seems to be setting the world on fire lately with her brilliant performances and newly released debut album 'Dirt On My Tongue'.
The album has received universal international
acclaim as well a
number of 'best of' lists (far too many to mention here) both in the blues
world and beyond. Jo recently signed to V2 (stable mates include Adele,
Mumford and Sons, Queens of the Stone Age etc) in Europe and 'Dirt On My Tongue' recently entered the Netherlands album charts proper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYMIi8LyBzM
"Brilliant...get it!" Mail On Sunday
"A must hear album" Jazz FM
"On course to be the finest female soul and blues
vocalist in the UK" Daily Mirror
"Stunning…our tip for 2013. Harman’s music mainlines the
human soul" The Blues Magazine (9 out of 10)
“A landmark album” (9 stars) Country Music Magazine
“A veritable superstar on the British blues and roots scene,
she really is that good….the voice is a glorious instrument, immensely
expressive and with a tone that can send shivers down the spine…this is an
astounding record, timeless, rich and powerful …it’s this disc that truly says
that she is a star of our time.” Tone Monkey
‘"hat a voice!" – Classic Rock
A
new, limited edition, live album 'Jo Harman and Company Live at The Royal
Albert Hall' will be released this summer as a companion to the ongoing
international promotion of 'Dirt On My Tongue'
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To whet your appetite for what promises to be a stunning performance at the Festival, please read on...
"British singer songwriter JO HARMAN's work takes inspiration
from blues, soul, roots and gospel - little wonder then that she was recently described in the
Daily Mirror, as part of a half page interview, as 'the finest female soul
blues singer in the UK'.
Having secured over 40 UK and European festival gigs in
2013, including prestigious slots at likes of Cheltenham and Edinburgh Jazz
Festivals, last summer she was one of only 12 (otherwise household name)
artists appearing at Parkpop in the Hague, performing to over 300,000 people.
Late last year Jo also performed, alongside names like Robert Plant, Van
Morrison and more, at BluesFest at The Royal Albert Hall in London for Live
Nation (Jo's performance broadcast by Radio 2 and Radio 6 Music). Jo has
appeared on prime time Netherlands TV and mainstream radio (see video below),
as well as making three appearances within 6 months at the world famous
Paradiso, Amsterdam.
2014 seems set to continue Jo's progress to becoming one of
the UK's most important and respected female artists, demonstrating that hard
work and real talent can provide a genuine alternative to the X Factor culture".
As if all this wasn't enough to blow you away, you can also read a review of the recent 'Jo Harman
& Company' show at the Jazz Café in London. By all accounts it was a very
successful event and we thought you might like to check it out:
http://soulsidefunk.com/2014/02/27/music-pictures-jo-harman-company-at-the-jazz-cafe-london-26022014
What more can we possibly say but WOW! Do we have a treat in store for you?? Bring it on...
16th, 17th & 18th May 2014
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