Harry Garner - Vocals / Harmonica,
JR Wydra - Guitar / Vocals,
Mark Wydra - Bass / Guitar / Vocals,
Al Lopestello - Drums
Influences
Harry grew up in Philadelphia during the1960’s where he was exposed to the full spectrum of musical genres. His musical interests and inspirations are deep and began with the early rockin’ blues of Paul Butterfield and the ever rebellious rock band Steppenwolf. Motown and R&B played a huge part with artist such as The Temptations, Ray Charles, and James Brown and was the backdrop of everyday life in Philly. On the opposite end of the spectrum honky tonk heroes such as Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and George Jones drew Harry to them with their heartfelt country ballads full of bad luck and bruised pride. Nonetheless, it was The Blues itself which drew Harry into music the deepest. Bluesmen such as McKinley Morganfield, Otis Spann and the great Little Walter captured Harry’s ear, heart and his passion. Musician’s including Rice Miller, Shaky Horton, James Cotton, Junior Wells and George Smith all became a part of Harry’s musical education.
Nevertheless, the impetus for Harry’s own musical expression came from an interest developed in the music of a man who seemed to combine many of the musical qualities which Harry admired from the past and present. To this day Harry is still inspired by music of the man they call Memphis Charlie Musselwhite.
The *The Harry Garner Band* is an ensemble of Chicago blues musicians that have combined the raucous feel of the ole’ Mississippi Juke Joints with the rollicking, barrelhouse sound of post-war Chicago blues. Each member of the band has a direct connection to the blues. Harry’s band consists of some of Chicago's finest veteran blues musicians.
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Hey Harry! Looks like a good harp year. Saw Rod Piazza in Stockholm. R.J. Mischo is coming to Finland in June. Mannish Boys at the legendary Rauma Blues festival in July. Take care! Harri
Tickets & Pricing: $20.00 General Admission in Advance
$25.00 Day of Show
$50.00 VIP Tickets (includes: VIP lounge, buffet, champagne/beer/wine/soft drinks, event t-shirt, private meet & greet, DVD of event). Live Simulcast: Yes (hotmix106. com internet radio station will broadcast the concert live worldwide)
Food: Yes, (Big T’s BB-Q with a portion of sales going towards the fundraiser)
Bar Service: Yes, (beer bar provided by Bartenders Unlimited)
Artists Performing: Puro Bandido, Transducer, Mr. Meaner, Shea Dillion, Dissimulated, Stage Artist Neal Barbosa plus some very special celebrity guests!
Other Activities: Silent auction hosted by Ira Kline of Charity Works featuring collectible music memorabilia plus raffle prizes for Tommy T’s show packages.
Puro Bandido (a highly acclaimed Latin Rock Band featuring Johnny Gunn, Angel Arozco, Rafael Ramirez, Richard Segovja, Steve Salinas. The members of
Harry ! Just stopping by to say hi. Haven't had the pleasure of seeing you in a while & thought I'd drop you a lil' note . Hope everything's going well Take care,bro. Marty"Big Dog"Mercer
