Biography
Deep in the foothills of the Blue Ridge / Appalachian mountain chain in North Carolina, Jerry was born into a family rich in the tradition of story telling and music. He has been playing music, singing and teling stories since the age of twelve.
His great-great-great grandfather, Council Harmon, was the first to introduce "Jack Tales" to America from Europe. These tales, the origin of Appalachian Mountain storytelling, have been faithfully passed down through the generations. Jerry's cousin, legendary storyteller Ray Hicks, had the rare distinction of being inducted into the Smithsonian as a National Treasure.
Jerry launched his musical career at an early age, strumming a banjo fashioned from wood and groundhog hide by his uncle. Radio programs featuring Hank Williams Sr., Flatt and Scruggs and Ray Price also proved a lasting influence. His first break came in 1998 with an invitation to appear at North Carolina's renowned Merle-Fest, where some of the country's most celebrated musicians erform. There he shared the stage with Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice, Marty Stuart, Earl Scruggs and Dolly Parton.
His growing reputation as a remarkable storyteller and all around perfromer soon provided opportunities for his original music to be discovered. Jerry quickly gained recognition as an accomplished guitarist with a unique style and a gifted songwriter and singer.
He has appeared at major festivals and venues in the U.S. Canada and Europe. There have been many write-ups about Jerry in Europe, Canada and the USA -- far too many to post. His past performances (more than 700 to date) have included prominent festivals and venues throughout the world. The Merle Fest, Winnipeg Ineternational Writers Fest, White Horse Fest, The Bath Fringe Festival, and this is but a very few. Jerry recently recorded "Standing at the corner of walk and don't walk" an album released through Music Central Records in Nashville that was submitted for a grammy.
Although Jerry lives In the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina and remains true to his roots, he travels throughout the World performing at festivals, schools, small and large venues alike, captivating audiences with an engaging blend of musicianship, gentle wit, and genuine mountain charm. He is an incredible performer and one that will remain in your memory.
Instrumentation
Jerry Harmon, guitar and vocals. Jerry performs solo often, and is also very comfortable with a band.
His band members vary for he uses studio musicians from Nashville TN., as well as other musicains from around the country
Discography
> Back To The Country
> Pickin & Tellin
> Woke Up In Frisco
> Walking to Cleveland (pre release)
> standing at the corner of walk and don´t walk
cuts of each album receive or have received airplay from Ireland, Canada and the USA
Links
| http://www.jerryharmon.com |
| Storytelling on Youtube |
| Jerry "Gone A Little Too Long" live on Youtube |
| Add Jerry on Myspace |