Martin Harley
Renowned for his spellbinding slide guitar work, soulful vocals and deeply expressive songwriting, Harley returns to stages across the country for a series of intimate headline shows and standout theatre appearances. From grassroots venues to prestigious halls, the tour reflects the breadth of his live appeal and enduring connection with audiences.
Harley’s reputation as one of the UK’s most distinctive contemporary roots artists continues to grow, with praise from The Guardian for his “spellbinding” performances and widespread recognition for his masterful musicianship. His recent releases, including reinterpretations of “Graceland” and “1952 Vincent Black Lightning”, further showcase his ability to blend technical brilliance with emotional depth.
The Autumn / Winter run takes in dates across England, Scotland and Wales, including London’s St Matthias Church, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (Music Room), Birmingham Symphony Hall and a host of much-loved independent venues nationwide.
With a touring schedule that has spanned continents over the past year, these UK dates offer a rare opportunity to experience Martin Harley at his most immediate and engaging — up close, personal and at the peak of his powers.
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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.
An album with Grammy nominated Daniel Kimbro and Sam Lewis is on the way for 2022. The three have collaborated live since 2014. “We’ve all jumped of a few rocks together, physically and mentally, this record has got scars, bars and underwater superheroes” 2021 includes some intimate acoustic shows for Martin with a band tour in the autumn. martinharley.com for tours and tickets.
His recent nominations include, AMA instrumentalist of the year, Best Acoustic Guitarist, 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 round the fire pit with his two daughters.
“Harley offers the listener a masterclass in taste, style and roots blues” – Guitarist Magazine
“No doubt that he is a slide guitar master. He is the business” – Roots Magazine
“Spellbinding” – The Guardian
“Quite simply a great live act” – Time Out London
