WHO IS HARPER'S FELLOW?
“I just want to make it perfectly clear. We are a rock n roll band.”
After being told to 'turn it down' at a Nashville club on their recent summer tour, Harper's Fellow wants to make it abundantly clear that despite the acoustic guitar, honest lyricism and the occasional ballad, they are here to breathe renewed life and energy into a genre that has seemingly lost its edge.
After honing their craft through countless shows in and around the Asbury Park, NJ music scene, the group retreated to their home studio in Rumson, NJ to record their debut album. Recorded and produced entirely on their own, Harper's Fellow debut record Thanks for Tonight was released on Saturday, July 27th, 2013 to a packed house at The Saint in Asbury Park. The album title was originally conceived around the idea of thanking each band member for the time, money and effort that they put into everything they do. Whether it be a practice, show or an entire album, everyone puts their heart and soul into Harper's Fellow and they want the world to be a part if it. It has evolved to be much more than that though. They have seen how supportive people were and realized they could not do this without each and everyone of their fans. So while they still thank each other continually they believe in thanking fans and supporters above all else.
Following the release of Thanks for Tonight, the band hit the road for a 10-day tour to support the record. Highlights included great shows in Newark, DE and Washington, DC as well as stops in Asheville, Louisville and Nashville before a sold out homecoming show at The Berkeley Hotel in Asbury Park. Harper's Fellow has garnered much attention after playing with such acts as The Weeks, Griffin House (Nashville) and Kings X.
In September they headed into Eightsixteen Music Studios to track a new song with Pat Noon (River City Extension, Brick + Mortar). The Fellows then hit the stage with River City Extension, Kevin Devine and Those Mockingbirds at the legendary Stone Pony in November for a sold out show.
The band was nominated for 5 Asbury Music Awards; Top Female Vocalist, Top Guitarist, Top Drummer, Top Single Release, and Finally Record of the Year. On December 27th, Harper's Fellow closed out 2013 by performing at the Asbury Music Awards show, and taking home the top honor of the night; "Record of the Year".
2014 is primed to be a big year for the band. Having already written tons of new material for the next album, they are looking for producers and label support to get back into the studio. They also plan on touring heavily in support of "Thanks for Tonight" including upcoming shows with The Unlikely Candidates and Scars on 45.
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