Schedule:
Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 1:30-2:30 PM (Main Stage)
D.K. Harrell is one of the most electrifying young voices in modern blues. Hailing from Ruston, Louisiana, the guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter blends stinging single-note guitar lines with deep-soul, church-born vocals and commanding original songs. A Blues Music Award winner and Alligator Records artist, Harrell has quickly become a major draw at blues festivals worldwide. His debut Alligator release, Talkin’ Heavy, showcases a generational talent delivering fresh, emotion-packed blues rooted in tradition but driven by fearless originality. Praised by Living Blues, Vintage Guitar, and Blues Music Magazine, Harrell’s high-energy, riveting live shows mark him as a leading force in the new blues resurgence.