D.K. Harrell

Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter (and Louisiana native) 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 blues festivals around the world – is already in a league of his own. Now, with his Alligator Records debut album, Talkin’ Heavy, D.K. Harrell cements his place among the leading voices of the new generation of blues players. This Blues Music Award-winning guitarist with a soul man's voice and a well-earned reputation as a mesmerizing live performer delivers fresh, emotion-packed blues informed by the tradition he loves and played with the foot-pounding fervor of a revival tent preacher. Talkin’ Heavy continually surprises with twelve instantly memorable original songs filled with Harrell’s biting guitar work and authoritative, church-born vocals. The album shows Harrell as a generational guitar talent with a wide-eyed vision and a street-smart singing style bringing life to the timeless songs he’s writing. Talkin’ Heavy is an affirmation of the sheer power of modern blues. Using his expansive blues lexicon to create his own inimitable sound, Harrell is forging his own path with every performance he gives. With a future as limitless as his talent, D.K. Harrell will be welcoming new fans to his music for generations to come.