D.K. Harrell

“The tube-cookin’, Louisiana-bred guitarist brings the sizzle to Talkin’ Heavy, his new album of Delta-meets-Chicago blues. Harrell makes his mark by wringing every ounce of emotion from a single note before extending the thought with the first of many lyrical, slow-burning, well-crafted guitar solos.” – Guitar World

Alligator Records Recording Artist, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter D.K. Harrell, one of the most formidable young stars of the current blues resurgence, sounds like no one else on the scene today. With his stinging, single-note string bending, deep soul vocals, and attention-grabbing original songs, the 27-year-old Harrell, a major draw at festivals around the world, is already in a league of his own. Deeply influenced by legends like B.B. King, Albert King, and Muddy Waters, Harrell channels classic soul-infused blues. His Alligator Records debut Talkin’ Heavy (2024) solidifies his reputation as a generational talent, following his 2023 debut The Right Man. A Blues Foundation Blues Music Award winner (Best Emerging Artist) and recipient of the B.B. King of the Blues Award from the Jus’ Blues Music Foundation, Harrell has toured extensively across North America and Europe, becoming a major draw on the international festival circuit. This concert will be Harrell’s Victoria Jazz Society debut. With a rapidly expanding catalogue and a reputation for incendiary live shows, this performance offers a rare opportunity to witness a future blues headliner in an intimate setting. This is modern blues at full power.