Sep 30 2023
Kemp Harris with Adam O

Kemp Harris with Adam O

Presented by Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse at Hancock United Church of Christ, Lexington

Harmony on Green's second season launches Saturday, September 20th with Kemp Harris.

Kemp Harris is a composer, musician, author, actor, and teacher. Born in North Carolina, he taught himself piano and was writing songs at age 14. His album, entitled Edenton, looks back to his roots and features The Holmes Brothers. Kemp has shared the stage with Taj Mahal, Gil Scott-Heron, and Koko Taylor. He has written and performed original compositions for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and WGBH public television.

Adam Osgood is a harp player and spoken word artist who draws his influences from Blues tradition and Beat Poetry. He is comfortable in genres ranging from Folk to Funk and has been playing blues harp since he was 14 years old.

Kemp and Adam met on Star Island, NH in 1985 and have been making music together ever since. Their unique blend of piano, vocals and harmonica is a captivating mixture of seasoned blues, folk and roots influences. It never gets old with these two. They’ve been at it for 38 years and it keeps getting better and better.

Lydia Harrell will open, and is one of Boston’s musical treasures. Her sultry, soulful voice and evocative songwriting have garnered her the attention and respect of the nation’s finest musicians and venues. Jazz and soul is where her heart is; however, Harrell has shown an unbreakable ability to mold herself into any musical situation. Be it performing with the Boston Pops, serenading NBA fans with America’s national anthem, or lending her vocal talents to chart-topping deep house singles by British record label Reel People Music, Harrell’s dedication to extracting the pure essence of a song is unmatched.

Admission Info

Price $20/adult; $10/age 18 and under; maximum of $50/family

If the cost of a ticket is a barrier to attending, please enter any amount in the payment box, and join us that evening. All seating is general admission.

Tickets will be available at the door, but advanced purchase is recommended.

Phone: (781) 862-4220

Email: harmonyonthegreen@hancockchurch.org

Dates & Times

2023/09/30 - 2023/09/30

Location Info

Hancock United Church of Christ, Lexington

1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

Accessibility Info

The church is wheelchair accessible. Free parking is available in the rear, with ADA parking spots, and an  entrance with a chair lift.  An elevator is located at the front of the building that goes up to Clark Hall. We have gender neutral, ADA accessible bathrooms.