DURHAM COUNTY POETS

About the band

The Durham County Poets are a lively and soulful group who have written and performed an eclectic blend of blues, folk, and gospel. With three albums under their belt, they have nowreleased their 4th Album, HAND ME DOWN BLUES on September 20, 2019, nominating them for a Maple Blues Award in the New Artist of the Year category and for a Juno for Blues Album of the year.  Their song 'Help me to Change' received a top five listing in the This dedicated blues album with both original compositions and covers of their favourite blues artists is sure to tickle the ears of blues lovers everywhere. And with producer Bill Garrett taking the helm, you know the Poets are in good hands! 

These five musicians/songwriters work individually and collaboratively... Their obvious joie de 

vivre is reflected in the good times audiences have felt consistently since their 2011 début. 

Intrepid leader Kevin Harvey, confined to a wheelchair since 1981 is the lead vocalist, and 

Indeed “gets by with a little help from his friends”. Kevin and his bandmates have been on 

countless tours throughout Canada and the US, at festivals, concerts, clubs, dives and even 

castles... So be sure to check them out for yourselves!