2024 is almost here and we have quite a few high expectations! The 45th Annual Harrison Festival of the Arts is set to take place from July 12th-21st. We are busy working away at all the details! It’s never too early to put your name forward and get involved. We are always on the hunt for new artisans, volunteers and of course performers! Click here for ways to not just experience the fest, but be the fest!
The 35th Season of Performing Arts is well underway and off to a roaring start. With three shows under our belt, two of which sold out and the third being well attended, the winter and spring shows are looking as promising as ever!
- Saturday, Apl. 20th
- 7:30pm
- Memorial Hall
Jim Byrnes – Sold Out
Jim Byrnes was born in St. Louis, Missouri – that’s blues country. He grew up on the city’s north side. One of the neighbourhood bars had Ike and Tina Turner as the house band. As a teenager going to music clubs, he and his buddy were often the only white people in the place. “We never had any problems. We were too naïve and had too much respect for the music and culture – they knew it, they could tell.”
By age thirteen, Jim was singing and playing blues guitar. His first professional gig was in 1964. Over the years, he has had the great good fortune to appear with a virtual who’s who of the blues. From Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker to Taj Mahal and Robert Cray, Jim has been on the blues highway for 45 years.
This show is sold out. If you would like to add you’re name to the guest list, please hit the ticket icon to the left.
Martin Harley
Martin Harley has been making music and touring the world for over two decades. His sound has never been more down to earth. Exploring roots, blues and slide guitar in a style The Guardian referred to as ‘Spellbinding’, Harley has released eight albums to date, four recorded on home soil and four across the Atlantic in Texas and Nashville.
His recent nominations include AMA Instrumentalist of the Year, Best Acoustic Guitarist, and Best Acoustic Blues Artist. Notable appearances include Glastonbury Acoustic and Avalon stages, Beautiful Days, Royal Albert Hall, Union Chapel, Bluebird Nashville, Tønder Festival, The Troubadour LA and at home around the fire pit with his two daughters.
- Saturday, May. 18th.
- 7:30pm
- Memorial Hall
