Mark Harrison

There is no one in music quite like Mark Harrison. With his band, or in solo or duo form, he is widely considered one of the most original and interesting artists currently operating in the UK. His highly individual, all-original music goes down very well with audiences of all kinds, and it has taken him and the band to some of the top venues and festivals in the UK, attracting acclaim wherever he goes.
Described at BBC Radio 2 as ‘quirky’ and an artist who ‘makes you think afresh’, and by one eminent reviewer as ‘approaching national treasure status’, Mark is a totally original songwriter, a stunning guitarist who makes audiences stare in wonder, and a master storyteller whose ‘hilariously dry’, ‘wry’ song introductions and explanations are legendary, audiences frequently commenting on how big a part these play in their enjoyment of the shows.
Mark is a songster, and his songs cover all manner of non-standard subjects. With catchy tunes, lyrics than intrigue and engage, and striking rhythms, they make you smile, think and move. He takes elements of roots music, including folk, blues and gospel, to create something new that is very much his own genre. Each song is a snapshot of life or has a story to tell, like a 3-minute film or novel. Distinguished reviewers have described them as having ‘humour, innovation and downright originality’, being ‘exceptionally clever and thought-provoking’ and being ‘fresh as morning sunshine and as sharp as a well-honed razor’.