KING STREET > HARLEY PACKER & JIM ROBINSON < KING STREET
HARLEY PACKER
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A musician for 30 years
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Guitar & Drum teacher for 10 years at local music stores
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Recording Artist: Current album - 'Even Jesus Gets the Blues' - Gospel Blues
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Currently teaches a Rock Band Class at Vauxhall High School
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In University, toured the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, playing drums for the group 'Spirit Song'
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3 years as the drummer for the local blues band 'The Pale Blues Boys'
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2 years touring Western Canada with a Catholic Mission Team providing music for the parish missions
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Ongoing, Harley and his wife Filomena lead music regularly at the St. Ambrose Catholic church in Coaldale
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JIM ROBINSON
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A musician for 30 years
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20 years as a professional country guitar player
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One of The Charlie Daniels Band selected invitees to audition at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
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Recording Artist: 7 Albums of original material available
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Ongoing, Jim is a dedicated member of the music ministry of St. Martha's parish in Lethbridge
Jim & Harley met when Jim joined the music ministry at the St. Ambrose Catholic church in Coaldale where Harley and his wife Filomena were leading music. Jim introduced Harley to the idea of doing house concerts, and since that time they have played several concerts together and have been booking more.
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Their sets include a variety of originals and covers spanning several styles including folk, country, rock, gospel and blues.
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Harley & Jim tell stories about the songs, ranging from humorous to inspirational.
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Attendees most often comment about the warm and intimate ambiance generated during the concert.
