Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

Cousin Harley is a rocking hillbilly trio and the central touring project of Paul Pigat. Considered to be western Canada’s premier rockabilly and roots bands his Cousin Harley style is deeply rooted in the playing of Les Paul, Charlie Christian and Link Wray with a modern twist to create a style that is exhilarating in its intensity, yet at the same time fluid and precise. The band has a hard-earned reputation for delivering everything from hot-rod rockabilly to foot stomping vintage country and western swing. Paul is joined by Keith Picot on upright bass and Jesse Cahill on drums to create an unstoppable rock ‘n roll wrecking crew. From classic honky tonk and cow punk rippers, to a helping of western swing and classic jump blues, Cousin Harley plays in the old tradition — sluggi... more...