Ben Harper, John Butler Trio, Ryan Adams, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Elliot Smith, Cold War Kids, Black Keys, White Stripes, Brett Dennen, Jack Johnson, Amos Lee, Dispatch, Donavon Frankenreiter, G. Love, Mason Jennings, Wilco, Vampire Weekend, Violent Femmes, Slightly Stoopid, Sublime, Mason Jennings, Kings of Leon, Beatles, Marley, Stones, Zeppelin........
"A quiet, cool whisper, a couple of soulful steel-string guitar riffs, and positive and affirming attitude...With songs like "High Heels," and "Look Up High" and "Alright," this album does not disappoint with its brand of grass-roots rock." -Shaun E. Kreider, The Patriot-News
In front-men and founders Andy Sharp & Ryan Harkins, the SHB has formidable songwriters, guitar players, and vocalists able to deliver elements of rock, folk, and blues into their Indie style; Colin Schaeffer & Justin Barak provide the tight beats and grooves of the heart-pounding rhythm section. Mike “Mouse” Adams, the newest addition to the group, is one of the most talented blues harmonica players in the region.
Drawing from the slide guitar riffs of Ben Harper and John Butler, the Sharp & Harkins Band delivers their innovative rock sound with “an insistent up-tempo back-beat, a funk-influenced bassist, and cool, whispered lyrics,” as proclaimed by the Badger Herald.
As a testament to the quality and creativity of their sound, the band received multiple honors in the 2007 and 2008 Madison Area Music Awards, including Best Unique Song of the Year. The band has also played premiere festivals and venues across the Midwest, including Summerfest, the Mid-American Music Festival, La Crosse Riverfest, Bratfest, and the Southern Comfort Music Experience.
Whether they are rocking Summerfest for a crowd of thousands, the Metro in Chicago for hundreds, or clubs with merely a few dozen patrons, the Sharp & Harkins Band perform their music with energy and vision.
Hello to all ! The people from Mattoon Illinois are looking forward to your LIVE show at JeLeniz Martini Bar Friday August 28th ! I do believe I'll be there myself as well. Also they are looking for your fliers in the mail. Work Hard & Rock On !
There's a bar here called MVP which books bands usually. However, they usually book rap and hip hop, I'd love to hear of you guys getting booked so I could finally listen to some good musik lol.
Hey, how's the weekend going? Just letting you know I'm taking on a few more projects this summer and it would be awesome to work with you guys. So if you need any Recording, Live Sound or Producing, be sure to let me know.
Hello Ryan It's been a while. How you been? We miss you you here in Kyoto. When you gonna visit us? I was listening to your music and I have to say YOU GUYS are Good! Impressive!
Hi there! Thank you so much for the support! We just got Auburdeen up for sale on our first internet sales site and in 2 days every copy
sold out! Have no fear they are now back in stock and going fast so order yours now before your to late! Listen to every song on myspace
now!
Hey guys, thought your music was very very impressive, and hope you guys come back to aberdeen sometime! mind you not everyone is as nuts as the guy playin the spoons lol...
