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musicCarolyn Harley
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Original Music
placeCalgary
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Americana
Alt-Country
Folk
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33 Events Performed
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About
A high energy performer with a powerful voice and a way with a song hook and a melody. Her shows are varied and engaging!
THE CAROLYN HARLEY TRIO. I have a trio with Joe Harley on bass and multi-instrumentalist Steve Goodchild. We do a wide range of styles with interesting combinations of instruments and harmony. The trio includes bass, rhythm guitar, banjo, mando, resonator and acoustic guitar. Steve Goodchild has a basement full of instruments to add to the mix. CAROLYN HARLEY & THE DAVIDSONS. I also perform with a four-piece band called Carolyn Harley & the Davidsons. This band includes a fiddle, mando, electric and acoustic guitar, electric bass and harmonies. Good for Stampede! We have a high energy show that is appreciated by all ages. GRANDMA BUSKER I have also created a sideline as a solo performer as 'Grandma Busker'. I have fallen in love with this form of street performance and have a wonderful battery Bose system and head mic. I performed all summer in 2019 on Steven Avenue Mall and at the East Village last year. I believe in working closely with venues to encourage my fans to attend my events. I am a recording artist, songwriter and entertainer. My latest CD, Heartbeat of the World, was nominated for Folk Recording of the Year for the YYC Music Awards for 2021. I am booked to perform in the fall of 2022 at the Calgary Folk Club. I released my album in Canada and Europe and it is receiving airplay in Canada on CKUA, CBC and university stations as well as airplay in Europe. I am a strong vocalist and people often say "I could listen to you sing all night". My shows are all original material with an average of 70% uptempo and 30% ballad/story songs. My music appeals to all ages from youth on up through seniors. My styles include Americana, swing, blues, folk, rock-a-billy, classic country, country rock, easy listening jazz, humour and audience participation.
Highlights
Art type: Live Music
Music type: Original Music
What this Artist plays most of the time
Genre: AmericanaAlt-CountryFolk
Home base: Calgary
Appeals most (but not limited) to: All ages enjoy my music. I write in a wide range of up tempo styles including country swing, rock-a-billy, bluegrass, folk, light jazzy dance tunes, audience participation songs and songs with humour. I find a wide audience enjoys my music.
Top Venues Performed/Exhibited *
Foothills Folk Club - High River
2019/04
Ironwood Stage and Grill
2021/05
Rocky Mountain Folk Club - Calgary
2019/07
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THE CAROLYN HARLEY TRIO - high energy original music with harmony, humour and a variety of styles and instruments. CAROLYN HARLEY & THE DAVIDSONS a four-piece band with fiddle, mando, guitar, harmony, humour and variety of styles. We can feature country stylings for Stampede events. We can supply a sound system. HARLEY & HARLEY - husband and wife duo sharing marriage and retirement humour through original songs and stories. Enjoyed by all ages. GRANDMA BUSKER - solo performer with battery operated BOSE amp plus head mic. High energy and interactive with a variety of styles. Appreciated by all ages. I have been accepting outdoor events and am booked into several summer festivals and outdoor concert opportunities. I will consider indoor events.