Welcome
Mark Harrison performs exclusively original material, songs on all kinds of topics, in which elements of blues and folk combine to produce something brand new.
His songs cover a wide range of non-standard themes, from observations of the way we live today to imaginings of the era of the blues greats. They all have something to say or a story to tell. They'll make you move, make you think, make you smile.
An adept rhythmic finger-picker and slide player, with a very distinctive style and sound, he plays a 1934 National Trojan resonator guitar, a Landola 12-string and a 1975 Telecaster.
Mark plays solo gigs and others with some of London's finest roots musicians in line-ups featuring any or all of mandolin, double bass, harmonica and drums/percussion. He performs acoustic and electric band sets.
Since releasing his debut CD, Watching The Parade, which has been enthusiastically received, Mark has been doing regular gigs in established and well-regarded London venues, as well as supporting touring artists and appearing on radio shows. His wholly individual music has been going down very well with audiences of all kinds and ages.
What people say about Mark
"Mark Harrison has some fine friends playing with him on his toe-tapping, head-swaying debut album, Watching The Parade. If you fancy tapping your toes, swaying your head and tuning in to some great acoustic blues that aren't trying to be something they're not, then this album is for you. Mark has a sweet voice and his guitar playing is as fine as anyone who came out of the Delta in the 1920s.
There are so many blues players around singing like Otto Man from The Simpsons that it's such a relief to hear a fresh British blues man who's simply being himself, and that's what makes this such a lovely record, along with the sheer musical talent of Mark and his band. His songs pull you into a space that's hard to define, but wherever it is, it's a real and true place that Mark has spent plenty of time in. If you like cowboy hats and strats blues don't buy this album, but if you like honesty you will love it. The disc's outstanding tracks include 'Easy Does It', '5000 Days', and 'Primrose Hill Street Blues'."
Bob Meyer (Bob's Folk Show, Radio Wey), Eyeplug E-zine
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