DOUG & SHELLEY HARPER
PRESS RELEASE DOUG & SHELLEY HARPER
songs that warm, amuse & inspire
The first time they sang together, their voices united like two old friends. Since then, Doug and Shelley have performed throughout central Appalachia in a variety of venues. Some include NPR's MOUNTAIN STAGE, TAMARACK, THEATRE WV's MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS, Grandview National Park, DOUTHAT STATE PARK, Virginia, THE CLAY CENTER, Charleston, WV and THE POCAHONTAS COUNTY OPERA HOUSE, Marlinton, WV. Long time friend and accompanist, Dave Fondale joins them on bass.
“Hybrid Folk” is a term coined to describe Doug's writing style and play list. Audiences come away from performances WARMED, AMUSED & INSPIRED. A gratified listener once commented, "I feel like I was just read to!"
Recording projects include SCRAPBOOK 2000, TRAVELOGUE 2002, SEASONS 2004 and KEEPSAKES 2007. Also, hear two cuts on THE ROAD HOME and one cut on THE ROAD HOME II. The Road Home CDs are compilations of songs by West Virginia songwriters and are produced by Ron Sowell, music director for West Virginia Public Radio’s Mountain Stage.
QUOTE FROM RON SOWELL, MUSIC DIRECTOR FOR NPR'S MOUNTAIN STAGE...
"There is something familiar and comfortable about a Doug and Shelley Harper performance. Their relaxed style, smooth harmonies, down home charm and beautiful original songs both delight you and put you at ease. No matter how long they play, you want to hear one more song before they leave."
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· B E E N T H E R E
BLACK WOLF VINEYARD - Dobson, NC. CARNEGY HALL– Lewisburg, WV. Concert with Johnsmith and Shawn Galloway
CLAY CENTER – Charleston, WV. Woody Hawley Concert Series with Mad Agnes of Connecticut (January 14, 2006)
CLAY CENTER - Children's Show for 2006 "Fun Day"
DOUTHAT STATE PARK - Summer concert series. clifton Forge Va.
FRIDAY IN THE PARK – City of Beckley weekly summer event. Seventh year running.
GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE - “Andy Griffith Night”. Line-up included The Darlins (Rodney & Doug Dillard) and some of the original cast
MOUNTAIN STAGE - Performed on 11/19/06. Other performers: Bela Fleck w/ Abegail Washburn, Jim Lauderdale, The Klezmatics, Bearfoot, Todd Burge
MOUNTAIN STAGE NEWSONG FESTIVAL – Charles Town and Shepherdstown, WV. Showcase performers & hosts of “Blue Cardinal Café “ songwriter showcase, song contest judge and M. C.
MOUNTAIN STAGE BAND - Show with MT.S.B. for WV Technology Conference
MUSIC FROM THE MOUNTIANS w/ Joe Dobbs, WV Public Radio – four-time featured artists
TAMARACK “Sunday @ Two” Series – Hulett C. Smith Theatre, about every six months
THEATRE WV – Banjo/guitar player for performances of “Hatfields and McCoys” and “Honey in the Rock”
THEATRE WV MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS – Night of music at Grandview National Park Amphitheater with the likes of Billy Ed Wheeler, Evertte Lilly and other WV artists – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
THIRD STREET CAFE - Roanoke, VA
P R O J E C T S
SCRAPBOOK- 2000 maiden voyage in recording. All originals written from life experience - a diary of sorts
TRAVELOGUE - 2002 project of a dozen originals - a journal of sorts
SEASONS – 2005 CD. Broader variety than others. Jazz to bluegrass in 48 minutes!
KEEPSAKES - 2008 CD.
THE ROAD HOME – CD of West Virginia songwriters, produced by Ron Sowell. Two cuts included “Country Roads” and “A Firm Handshake”
SONGS OF HOME– performed an original song called “A Firm Handshake” for WV Lottery Commission - Ron Sowell production
SONGS OF AMERICA– performed a stylized arrangement of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” for WV Lottery Commission - Ron Sowell production
WEST VIRGINIA MORNING– performed vocal soundtrack for 60 second video promotion for WV Lottery Commission - Ron Sowell production
CARNEGY HALL BENEFACTOR - TV commercial produced by Charles Ryan Associates for Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg, THE
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY - TV commercial produced by Charles Rayan Associates