The Press Headliners: Harry Harrison & Guests

The New Zealand International Jazz & Blues Festival presents: The Press Headliners

Harry Harrison & Guests - Diggin' The Roots

Described as the coolest music on the scene today, roots music delivers stories from the heart and soul, city and country, rich and poor. This musical legacy, stemming from America’s first-generation immigrants, has inspired musicians throughout the world to delve into this rich tradition and contribute to its musical canon.

Led by Harry Harrison, musicians from Christchurch’s expansive community of roots artists, present a concert of vibrancy and diversity. Bluegrass to blues, country to cajun, roots spread far and wide across many stylistic landscapes. This large family of New Zealand musicians welcomes you to come and share in their stories.

Harry Harrison (guitar/ lap steel/ banjo/ mandolin), John Sanchez-Lloyd (vocals/piano/piano accordian/harmonica), Phil Doublet (vocals/ guitar), Courtenay Washington (vocals), Denny Stanway (vocals), Andy Genge (guitar/vocals), Adam McGrath (guitar/harmonica/vocals), Jess Shanks (banjo), Brent Thompson (bass), Tom Rainey (organ/piano), Allan Cattermole (drums)