Mark Harrison at The Georgian Theatre Bar, Stockton

Mark Harrison at The Georgian Theatre Bar brings an afternoon of original blues and roots music to Stockton on Sunday 20 September. Meanwhile, the venue’s intimate bar setting puts Harrison’s distinctive guitar work, storytelling and between-song conversation at the centre of the show.

Mark Harrison at The Georgian Theatre Bar

Harrison draws on blues, folk, gospel and classic roots music without treating any of them as a fixed template. Instead, he uses finger-picked and slide guitar, memorable rhythms and dry observation to build songs with a character of their own.

In particular, his writing looks beyond familiar blues themes to find stories in everyday pressures, working life and the stranger details of modern society. That approach has helped him earn repeated BBC Radio 2 airplay and nominations at the UK Blues Awards. Moreover, his live introductions give audiences another route into the people and situations behind each song.

Original roots music in an intimate Stockton setting

Harrison’s 2024 album Fools & Clowns is his eighth album and seventh studio set. Across 13 original tracks, it expands his roots, folk and blues foundations with a stronger rock edge while keeping his detailed storytelling intact.

Consequently, Blues in the Bar offers more than a conventional Sunday-afternoon blues set. The smaller room should suit both Harrison’s intricate playing and the wry conversation that has become an important part of his performances. Ultimately, it is a chance to hear a seasoned songwriter at close range in one of Stockton’s independent music venues.

Event information

Check availability and book through The Georgian Theatre.

Event details can change, so please check the venue listing or the artist’s official website for the latest updates before attending.