Working Life

Walden B1 Baritone Acoustic

on November 9th, 2012 in Uncategorized, Working Life by seanharkness | No Comments

The more I play this guitar, the more it just tickles me from the inside.  The big warm sound radiates from the wood with such a silky glow that it sparks an uncontrollable giggle.  Walden’s “boutique for less” approach hit it again! Instrument specifications: Body Shape:                          Walden…

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DUOS at Metropolitan Room

on September 3rd, 2012 in Music, Uncategorized, Working Life by seanharkness | 2 Comments

  The new DUOS series at the Metropolitan Room got off to a rockin’ start on Thursday, May 3rd with Nina Henessey and Brian Camelio as my first ever guests.  There was much spontaneity, audience interaction, intimacy, exploration, and gorgeous music.  Brian and I have known each other for many…

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May Day to Labor Day 2012

on September 3rd, 2012 in Music, Travels, Uncategorized, Working Life by seanharkness | No Comments

Here in New York City it’s Labor Day Weekend, which is both a tip of the proverbial hat to Workers everywhere and the official end to summer vacations.  Here at Harksongs Entertainment we enjoyed a few nice trips this summer, one to Nashville and the Caribbean, and another to the…

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2012: The First Four Months

on April 30th, 2012 in Music, Uncategorized, Working Life by seanharkness | No Comments

First the current news, then to catch up a bit… Starting Thursday, May 3rd and continuing the 1st Thursday of every month at 9:30pm at the Metropolitan Room I will host my new show called “Duos”.  I’ll have two guests, each of whom will do a few songs with me. …

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Six months in a Flash

on November 16th, 2011 in Working Life by seanharkness | No Comments

  Mid-May to mid-November of 2011 contained a great deal of musical activity for me.  To get caught up to the present and not make a freekin’ book out of it I’ll make a list of things with short descriptions, using pictures where possible.   *  *  * Walden Guitars…

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Walden Guitars Northeast clinics

on October 1st, 2011 in Travels, Uncategorized, Working Life by seanharkness | No Comments

Starting on Monday, October 3rd, Jonathan Lee and I will be in stores in the Northeast to share the wonders of Walden Guitars with people.  Jonathan is the chief designer, president, and founder of Walden, and his love of guitars is infectious.  I’m really looking forward to spending time with…

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H2 News: NYC Show, Reviews, Christmas Release

on September 3rd, 2011 in Music, Reviews, Working Life by seanharkness | No Comments

H2 will be performing at Iridium Jazz Club in NYC this coming Tuesday the 6th at 9:00pm EDT.  We are anticipating a very good turnout, so reservations could be a good idea: 1(212) 582-2121 And here’s a link to the live internet streaming for those in faraway places [anywhere not…

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Bistro and MAC Awards 2011

on June 6th, 2011 in Working Life by seanharkness | No Comments

Bistro and MAC Awards 2011 Phil Ramone shook my hand as he walked off the stage with Dionne Warwick.  Someone handed me a thick glass tile… …with the words: BISTRO AWARDS 2011 Outstanding Achievement SEAN HARKNESS INSTRUMENTALIST …etched into it from the back. I walked up to the microphone.  As…

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April – May 2011 Gigs

on May 16th, 2011 in Working Life by seanharkness | No Comments

This post will attempt to catch up with the activities that have kept me busy since my last entry of the same nature.  The Bistro and MAC Awards will have their own entry, H2 Duo has its own, Walden gets an article, the New York Times article will post separately,…

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H2 in May

on May 14th, 2011 in Working Life by seanharkness | 1 Comment

Last year we recorded Flights: Volume 1 and had an extremely good response from the small distribution we were able to do ourselves.  Now we are thrilled to be part of the Opening Day family along with Canadian Brass, David Braid, and many other great artists.  ODEG will be releasing…

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