Fabulous Nick Harper at the Wrecking Ball Hull!

What a cracking night!! Despite still recovering from covid and having a shoulder problem Nick pulled a bravura performance together.

This one was a little different. Nick talked us through, and played the tracks from his new album:

https://harperspace.com/home

The tales of his early days travelling up to Roy in London from Wiltshire, as an eight-year-old, life in the studio at Abbey Road with his dad and his various misadventures and mischievousness put flesh on the bones. The new songs were a delight.

As usual Nick (despite his ailments) gave it all. Superb. He ended his set with a trio of songs – The fabulous Magnificent G7 (my all-time favourite), the emotional Verse That Time Forgot and culminating in a mesmerising tribute to Joni Mitchell with a version of her song River from her brilliant Blue album (One of my favourite albums).

All told – a gig to treasure! Thanks to Gary, Rich and Lou for all the effort of putting it on. Well worth it and much appreciated.

It was great to meet up with old friends and people who wanted to say hello. Lovely to see you all!

I had a great evening! Thanks everyone! Loved it.

Here’s a few pics:

Nick Harper – IT’S TONIGHT!! – The Wrecking Ball – HULL!!!

Nick Harper at The Wrecking Ball – Hull 26th Nov.

We were privileged once again to be entertained by the great Nick Harper – guitar virtuoso, singer/songwriter extraordinaire, entertainer par excellence, poet and performer, raconteur and comic – all rolled into one! He never disappoints.

This time around he was with his trusty acoustic. He beguiled us with his wizardry, strumming patterns, weird chords, tuning and detunings, fabulous picking, runs of notes and vocal gymnastics. The between-number banter is always astute, humourous and quick-witted. The melodic, lyrical songs are so heartfelt and mesmerising. The powerful, thunderous louder numbers are so forceful and full of energy. He finished with a long extravaganza of ‘Love is Music’ incorporating everything from Talking Heads to the B52s. Exhilarating and exceptional!

Nobody approaches this level of intensity and virtuosity. Nick is a one-off!

With Nick you know what you are going to get – a politically aware, outspoken performer who speaks for mankind and the planet with an honesty and openness that is rare.

You are not going to receive a sanitised, censored rendition; he always speaks from the heart. On or off stage what you see is what you get.

His warmth and honesty shines like the sun to bring warmth to the darkest nooks and crannies. I always come away smiling and buzzing with newfound vitality and love.

It was also such a pleasure to meet up with ex-students of mine – people I introduced to Nick many years ago and who still carry the flame. So lovely to hear how well they are getting on. Always enjoy meeting after all these years. Fond memories. Much love to you all!!

Nick Harper – Live Gig This Saturday! Details!!! Be there or be square!

T-minus 3 days PHANTASTES LIVE STREAM 27/3 AND NEW T-SHIRTS IN HARPERSPACE

Nick Harper

Greetings Harpernauts of Facebook! I hope you are all surviving as best you can – things always seem better when spring is in the air…In case you missed it, this Saturday night (27 March) I’m live streaming the new album ‘Phantastes’ direct from Harperspace at 9pm… and it’s open to the world, so please come along and spread the word – details and shareable event

here:https://harperspace.com/livestreamhttps://www.facebook.com/events/175276694404178

Just as a reminder, the CD, LP and audiobook of ‘Phantastes’ are now for sale in the Harperspace shop…

and news flash, there are some new t-shirts there too, do check them out:https://harperspace.com/shop

See you Saturday night, can’t wait to share this with you…

Love, Nick x

Nick Harper Gig – Live on air – Weds 13th May!!

Greetings Harpernauts – hope you and yours are well…

Yes, the rumours are true… I’ll be playing an online set from deepest Harperspace this Wednesday night (13 May), in support of my friends at The Railway Inn at this difficult time for all venues. Visit their Facebook page from 8:30pm UK time to watch me, and Native Harrow… and click ‘going’ on the event page for reminders…

https://www.facebook.com/events/232341738073198/

Donations to their crowdfunder are not required to watch but are very much appreciated…

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/railwaymvt

#LiveMusicMatters #LoveIsMusic