Album Notes

In the fall of 2003, Robyn played her first solo show in a small bar in Philadelphia. Just two short years later, she had released her debut album, Pocket My Pride, produced a video for her first single, “One Step Ahead”, and performed in countless venues in both the United States and abroad. On August 19th, less than a year after her full-length debut, Harris will celebrate the release of her highly anticipated sophomore effort, I Never.

Although she may look the part of the typical “female singer/songwriter”, Robyn is far from it. Instead, her songs are both versatile and unique, successfully mixing comedic and always heart-felt lyrics with everything from blues to jazz to folk to pop. But although one could easily place her on a bill opposite Aimee Mann, Susan Tedeschi, Jack Johnson or Feist, Robyn’s songs are able to find a home in almost any room she fills from the trendiest of coffeehouses to the ripest of dive bars and blues halls.

Robyn’s latest release, I Never, takes her songwriting to new heights, showcasing a medley of folkie storytelling, jazzy grooves, dance-your-heart-out beats, and even a bluesy cover of “Ain’t No Sunshine”. The record touches on love and friendship, as well as heartbreak and perseverance. With something for everyone, yet a cohesive link throughout, it’s sure to grab even the toughest critics.

But as impressive as her debut album was, and as inspired as I Never is, you have not truly experienced Robyn Harris until you have seen her live. One reviewer noted:

“When Robyn is on stage she has an impressive appearance and self-confidence which draws the audience in. Her quirkiness and ability to make the audience laugh makes her live show engaging, entertaining and fun.” (Kol Ha’ir)

In fact, Harris is known for her audience participation -- often arming them with pots and pans to create an impromptu rhythm section, or outfitting an innocent passerby with a cowboy hat for her time-tested sing-a-long, “Cowboy Hat”.

"If you haven't yet heard Ms. Harris… you owe it to yourself to get to one of her shows or buy
her album.” (orgivation.com)

Since the debut of Pocket My Pride, Robyn Harris has tirelessly performed over 85 shows, stopping only to record I Never. She has independently sold over 700 albums; hit such notable venues as The Tin Angel in Philadelphia, Café Du Nord in San Francisco, and The Bitter End in New York City; produced a music video for her single, “One Step Ahead” (music.yahoo.com); and has made television appearances in both Philadelphia and California.

Robyn will continue touring later this summer and into the fall to support her August 19th release, I Never.