“CANDY MAN” – the first SINGLE from our NEW ALBUM – is OUT!!!
GREAT NEWS!!!
I’m delighted to announce – “CANDY MAN” is out today!
That’s correct – today’s your first chance to get a preview of the new album! The full album will be released in a little over a month, but today we release the lead single, “Candy Man”! I even put together a fun little music video with Jim on the back porch – a great way to listen AND watch:
The single is now available for Download on our MUSIC page, as well as on BANDCAMP! Plus, you can stream it on your favorite streaming services, search for “Erin Harpe Candy Man” – and please add it to your playlists!! I really hope the new music brings some happiness to your day!
New PRE-SALE GIFT – Free Download of CANDY MAN!
We’ve decided to celebrate by giving you a FREE INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD of Candy Man when you make any purchase in our PRE-ORDER STORE!
For those who have already pre-ordered – first of all – THANK YOU!!! And second, I’ll be happy to send you a copy of the Candy Man download on request, just email me and ask! (You know I always love getting emails from you!)
Speaking of our Pre-Sale, here’s a list of perks you can get for a limited time, when you pre-order the new album & Mermaids merch! (Pre-Sale & perks end October 23rd at midnight!!)
- NEW – instant Digital Download of the single “Candy Man”
- SPECIAL GIFT – PDF download of the Brian Kramer PORTRAIT
- AUTOGRAPHED copies of all CD’s, Vinyl LP’s & Books
- 10-20% off Merch Bundles (Pre-sale only!)
- DIGITAL ALBUM sent to you on release day, October 24th
I put so much time, effort, and love into this new album and merch, thanks for checking it out, and thanks for any and all pre-sale purchases – from the digital album download, to the CD, LP, t-shirt, tab/lyric book, train whistle, to one of our bundles!!
PRE-ORDER your MERCH & BUNDLES!
We have plenty of great shows coming up, and we can’t wait to see some of you in person soon! Next week we drive down to Maryland & Virginia for a couple great festivals, then back to Massachusetts for our ALBUM PRE-RELEASE PARTY, and we hit the Philadelphia Blues Society Fest and the Fall MRKT in Kingston NY, before heading overseas to the UK, Wales, Isle of Man, and Scotland! Details & ticket links are below!!
xo,
Erin
Official Album Pre-Release Party!!!
October 9th at the Bull Run in Shirley!
Our official Album Pre-Release Party is coming up Thursday, October 9th at the lovely and historic Bull Run in Shirley, MA! Because we will be overseas on Oct. 24th (at Colne Blues & Americana Club in the UK, to be exact), we wanted to have a hometown celebration of the new album before we go. Everyone who comes can get the album 2 weeks early! Space is limited, get your tickets now!!
UPCOMING US TOUR SCHEDULE:
Fri., Sep. 19th • Stoltz Listening Room at the Avalon • Easton, MD
Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo is excited to come to the Eastern Shore in Maryland! The Stoltz Listening Room is an intimate 60-seat cabaret style performing venue on the second floor of the historic Avalon Theatre. TICKETS
Sat., Sep. 20th • Greenbelt Blues Festival • Greenbelt, MD
Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo is delighted to come to Erin’s old stomping grounds for the Greenbelt Blues Festival! 8 bands, dancing, drumming, yoga & vendors. Bring your festival chairs, dancing shoes, and yoga mat! Free/tips appreciated, 10am-11pm. Our set is at 1:15pm!
Sat., Sep. 27th • John Jackson Piedmont Blues Festival • Woodville, VA
Honor the legacy of Rappahannock native John Jackson and the rich history of the Piedmont Blues at Eldon Farms in Woodville, Virginia! Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo will perform, along with an excellent, mostly acoustic blues, lineup! Corey Harris is featured this year, along with our friends Piedmont Blüz (Valerie & Ben Turner), Andrew Alli, Justin Golden, John Jackson’s nephew Jeffery Scott, and more – plus Erin will once again be mistress of ceremonies! $20, all ages. TICKETS
Thu., Oct. 9th • Album Release Party at the Bull Run • Shirley, MA
Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo's official album release party! We're having it early due to our tour schedule, so everyone who comes will be able to get the album in hand TWO WEEKS EARLY! Get tickets now!! TICKETS
Sat., Oct. 11th • Philadelphia Blues Society Blues Festival • Ambler, PA
We are excited to be coming to the 1st annual Philadelphia Blues Society Blues Festival, along with a great lineup including Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo, Danielle Miraglia, Mikey Junior, Billy The Kid & The Regulators, King Solomon Hicks, and The Philly Blues Kings! This all-day event features an outdoor stage with food trucks, a beer garden and numerous vendors. Held on the festival grounds of the beautiful campus of Temple University, with an alternate setting of the auditorium in case of rain. Tickets are only $40 for the full day. 11am-6pm. TICKETS
Sun., Oct. 12th • Field + Supply Fall MRKT • Kingston, NY
Join us for a great day of music, food & drink, and plenty of beautiful artisan crafts and products, at Hutton Brickyards on the waterfront! Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo plays from 4-6pm. TICKETS
UK & ISLE OF MAN DUO TOUR!
October 2025:
18 - Mid Wales R&B Club at the Muse, Brecon (Wales) TICKETS
22 - Midweek Blues In Town, Ipswich
23 - Blues with Bottle Club, Ramsgate Kent
24 - Colne Blues & Americana Club, Essex TICKETS
25 - Barry’s Blues Barn, Witham
27 - Midnight Special Blues Club, Camberley
28 - Bletchley Blues Club, Milton Keynes BOOK
29 - Harborough Blues Club, Leicestershire TICKETS
30 - The Bear Club, Luton TICKETS
November 2025:
1 - The Ship Inn, Northumberland TICKETS
2 - The Blues Bar at Harrogate
6 - Peel Centenary, Isle of Man TICKETS
7 - Erin Arts Centre, Isle of Man TICKETS
8 - Laxey Institute, Isle of Man TICKETS
(I’m also doing a guitar workshop earlier at John Gregory’s, LMK if you want to attend!)
9 - Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh Scotland TICKETS
11 - Brixham Blues Club, Brixham
12 - East End Arms, Lymington, Hampshire
13 - Nutley Memorial Hall, Uckfield, E Sussex TICKETS
*with Nothing In Rambling!
14 - Fishery Wharf Cafe, Boxmoor TICKETS
15 - The Green Note, London TICKETS
Tickets & more info at ErinHarpe.com/shows!
(We are still updating some of them, so if it’s not up yet check back soon!)