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Band Bio

Erin McCawley and her Harrison Street Band know how to entertain and energize the crowd with blues styles from Chicago to Louisiana while putting a little sass in that “Minnesota Nice.” Erin sings with the confidence and soul as if each song was the story she was born to tell and with a voice that seem to rise up from the soles of her feet. Her genuine sense of personal freedom empowers her audience and draws them in to each performance; then with clever lyrics, radiant joy, and raw emotion, she holds them there. She is backed by an incredible band of talented musicians: Tony Houle on Guitar, Robb Stearns on bass, and Bill Whelan on drums. They are often joined by Joey Gagliardi on harmonica, and Paul Wigen on keys. Together, they have released a third album of original music; “Live at A440.” Listen, and you may hear the blues, but you won’t leave with ‘em!”

Press Quotes

“A vocalist that grabs your attention no matter where you’re standing. Erin McCawley is one of the best that the Twin Cities has to offer. Then you toss in a stage presence that’s second to none and you wind up with a great night of music that leaves you feeling good. Erin casts a bright positive light.”   ~ Gary Eckhart – Writer For Blue Monday Monthly & Producer of Whitewater Blues Festival

Harrison Street is the Truth! They make Minnesota proud! Please enjoy this Dynamic band! – Jellybean Johnson – Musician, Producer

Erin is the power-house singer with a voice of brass and sass. Smooth Blues and soft rock and roll. Erin’s music and sound are felt in each note she sings. A powerhouse entertainer in the music business, is one of the best lead female blues singers in the USA. Yes, she is that good. I love the stage presence Erin has, she always wows the crowd! With her gift of singing and performing, the band hits it’s mark from the first note to the last.  ~ Music Experience with Mitzi Belivea

“Harrison Street is one of those bands that has you asking “Where have they been hiding?” Well, hiding in plain sight. With a tightly rehearsed band behind her, Erin McCawley escorts you on a ride of many styles of music, all while mesmerizing you with her beautiful, well-trained voice. She doesn’t just sing, she’s a singer!” ~ Harold Tremblay (Hurricane Harold), The Host of House Party on KFAI

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Previous Festivals

Bayfront Blues Festival in Duluth, MN (2016, 2017)

Higher Grounds Blues, Brews & BBQ in Plymouth, MN (2017, 2018, 2019)

Blues on the Chippewa Durand, WI (2017, 2019 after-party)

Lowertown Blues Festival (St. Paul, MN) (2017)

Smokin in Steele in Owatonna, MN (2017)

Rockbend Folk Festival in St. Peter, MN (2019)

 

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