Bring on the Blues

Jo Harman is an original British singer-songwriter and band leader whose work is broadly influenced by blues, gospel, soul, country, rock and other ‘roots’ sensibilities.

She oozes bluesy, soulful vocals and melodies that leave audiences speechless.

So, its little wonder Harman has been voted this year’s Female vocalist of the year by British blues awards and has received rave reviews from across Europe.

Emerging initially as a word of mouth independent, Jo remarkably secured over 50 UK and European festival gigs over in 2013, including prestigious slots at the likes of Cheltenham and Edinburgh Jazz Festivals.

Last summer, Jo was one of only 12 otherwise household name artists appearing at Parkpop in the Hague, performing to over 300,000 people.

She also performed alongside names such as Robert Plant and Van Morrison at BluesFest at The Royal Albert Hall in London for Live Nation, with Jo’s performance being broadcast by Radio 2 and Radio 6 Music, and she has been asked to re-appear in 2014.

Jo also appeared on prime time European TV and mainstream radio, as well as making three appearances within 6 months at the world famous Paradiso, Amsterdam.

Her 2013 debut album ‘Dirt On My Tongue’ received remarkable critical acclaim making various ‘best of’ lists and awards, internationally. She subsequently signed to V2 (stable mates include Adele, Mumford and Sons, Queens of the Stone Age etc) in Europe and the album entered the Netherlands album charts.

Recently, Huey Morgan (Fun Lovin’ Criminals) said on his BBC Radio 2 show ‘Sometimes you hear a singer who leaves you speechless – I am’.

Last summer, Jo released her new album,’Jo Harman and Company – Live At The Royal Albert Hall’, recorded by the BBC. She and her band have received no less than 4 nominations for the 2014 British Blues Awards, including best singer, as well as best songwriter, in 2014 alone.

Thursday October 8, at 8pm. Bridgwater Arts Centre. Tickets, £14 advanced. Tel: 01278 422700.