Harriet has been playing accordion for 13 years and performing at festivals, folk clubs and theatres for the past 8 years. Her repertoire consists of Celtic music on the piano accordion at lightening speed, heart rendering slow airs and beautiful songs. She has already composed many of her own tunes with a traditional style that belies her years.
To date she has played at many venues at home and abroad to include Celtic Connections, Sidmouth International, Venner Folk Frühling, Fylde, Bromyard and Warwick Festival, to name but a few.
Harriet was invited to do a studio session / interview with Andy Kershaw, BBC Radio 3 which was aired on 3rd October 2004.
In 2003 Harriet was a winner of a coveted Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Award - the competition was held throughout the festival with no less than eighty entrants. Harriet was then approached by Greentrax Recordings to record her debut CD Eyes Wide Open produced by Dr Phil Cunningham MBE. Harriet was joined by some fantastic musicians - Ed Boyd (Flook) on guitar, Mark Maguire (Deaf Shepherd) on bodhran and Phil Cunningham on piano cittern and whistles. The CD was launched at Celtic Connections January 2004, and has received excellent reviews.
“Hugely talented. Eyes Wide Open is one of my favourite CDs of the year.”-- ANDY KERSHAW, BBC RADIO 3
“Harriet has assembled here a fine collection of tunes, some contemporary with a maturity far beyond her years and if this is her first outing on CD… I can’t wait to hear the next. Go get em Harriet.” -- Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham.
In July 2004 she was nominated for the West Midlands Folk Federation “2004 Award for an outstanding contribution to West Midlands folk / traditional arts.”
She was the winner of the In the Tradition Awards 2001 at the Assembly Rooms, in Derby. Organised by Mick Peat of PR Promotions and Folkwaves on BBC in the East Midlands. There were 6 finalists; amongst the judges were Jo Freya and Lester Simpson.
She has been invited to play on stage with Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham on numerous occasions, always to be enjoyed. "Phil Cunningham is a marvellous accordionist and I've admired him for years, so to actually join him and Aly on stage and play some tunes was fantastic!"
Living Tradition, Taplas, Celtic Heritage and Shropshire magazines have all run articles on Harriet. To view, go to the reviews section at www.harrietbartlett.com
Salve Harriet, parabéns pelo seu belo trabalho A música Lei de Murphy venceu o Festival de Santa Maria. Ela foi interpretada pela Carol Voigt, gostaria que visitasse myspace.com/srtavoigt e desse "aquela força" para ela. Muito obrigado, grande abraço e sucessos sempre!
Hallo Harriett, I found myself wondering today if an accordion would float; it might make a good PFD if need be (hope you're never on a sinking ship with a need to find out!).
hey! just wanted to say hi and see what was cookin'? Nothin crazy new over here, just enjoying a peaceful afternoon. Have a great Sunday :) much love ~adrian edward
Hi Harriet: just enjoyed "music for a found harmonium".
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Thanks for the accept. I certainly did enjoy your set at Biddulph including the excellent variety of material. I am a big fan of Emily and get to her gigs as often as possible. I'll look out for your gigs round and about!
I admire and having a liking for the accordion too. I took lessons with that instrument before anything else but I change to guitar. I play some piano. I think it admirable to see someone play it so well and make good music. Thanks for adding me.
Even your other songs are really nice songs. Gave them a little play.
I'm good ta, enjoying a weekend to myself so it's all good! U busy yourself just now? Enjoyed listening to some of your tracks on MS there, great stuff! Hope you're well. Cheers James
Hello Harriet, How are you doing?.............. I am still on a high from last weeks win on the UKSC pop category!..A dream come true for me! ......... so much that I have not been on my accordion all week!... Now I listen to you though, I will get back to it!.... You are an inspiration! One of my future goals is to write a pop song that will include the accordion and just maybe?..... now they will listen?..... I hope you have a great weeeknd Harriet! Hope Findlay is ok too? He is soooo cute! best wishes Mary XX
