Deak Harp has been playing harmonica since he was 12 years old. His biggest early inspiration came when his brother introduced him to the music of James Cotton.

Deak followed Cotton’s band along the east coast for close to five years before Cotton offered Deak a job driving his van. For the next six years, Deak toured with the James Cotton blues band, eventually opening acts and playing along with “Superharp” himself.

Deak has since played with multiple bands and has shown his flexibility as a musician in the varying styles of his performances. From the classic blues standards, to Chicago blues, all the way to Mississippi Hill Country blues, Deak’s repertoire continues to grow.

For about 8 years, he showcased his innovative one-man show at the King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, AR, as well as the Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale, MS. Combining diddley bow, snare drum, stomp box, amplified harmonica, and vocals, Deak’s one man band became a regular feature in the Delta. Deak’s one-man act took him to various venues in states across the country, including SPAH and the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise.

Deak’s transition from diddley bow to electric guitar in 2014 eventually changed his one-man band into a Juke Joint duo. Channeling more drive than a locomotive, Deak drenches one-chord Hillcountry blues with Chicago harmonica.

Deak gives 110% to deliver a high-energy show that you won’t want to miss.