Out of the Woods
The arts aren’t just the turn of a phrase, reaching for a note, digging deep within or discovering the majesty of a brush. It's a way of life. A higher calling. For many, the most spiritual moments in life - other than life itself - occur not necessarily in a house of worship (whatever gets you through the night) but in a house of blues. For these artists, creating and performing music during the darkness of a worldwide years-long pandemic might be their highest calling yet. The musicianship, as always, is top notch. But at its core are the warm, soulful vocals of Kevin Harvey. He's a Canadian treasure. So, play this loud. Shake your blues away. Let the Durham County Poets take you higher and soothe your soul. Mitch Melnick Billy Bob Productions
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BuyJUNO nomination 2019, 'Blues Album of the Year' Hand Me Down Blues
CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS nomination "Traditional Singer of the Year' Kevin Harvey, 2021
MAPLE BLUES nomination for RECORDING/PRODUCER OF THE YEAR 'Bill Garrett', 2020
MAPLE BLUES nomination 'SONGWRITER of the YEAR' Kevin Harvey, 2020
'HELP ME TO CHANGE' nominated 'INTERNATIONAL SONG OF THE YEAR' Blues and Roots Radio, 2019
MAPLE BLUES nomination 'NEW ARTIST of the YEAR' Durham County Poets, 2019
“Lead singer Kevin Harvey and his band are sonic shape shifters of the first order. Whether it’s blues, folk, soul, country, gospel or New Orleans swing, they purvey it with skill, aplomb and pure honesty.” - Nate Dow