Hardy Harr! coming to XOXO on Wednesday

This Wednesday, the XOXO bar presents Sacramento folk duo Hardy Harr. The show is free and starts at 10 p.m.

Equipped with bluesy guitars, ukuleles, keyboards, harmonicas and enchanting yet haunting vocals. The duo consists of childhood friends, Jeremiah Moses "Moe" Dawson and Katherine Mourning, two buddies who met in middle school and just started making music last year.

I first saw them a few weeks ago when I spontaneously decided to go to XOXO on a Wednesday night. Only about a handful of people attended the bar that night but Hardy Harr belted out an incredible sound as if they were performing for hundreds. It was the middle of the week and a bit late a night, but the band had enough energy to rile up the crowd into a wave of clapping hands and tapping feet.

The band is reminiscent of a brighter and cheerier, modern version of Dylan and Baez. They have the same ambition too. They both play their own instruments and switch them off every other song, with gleaming faces and bright smiles. Their harmonizing vocals complete their sound with a special touch.

For a little known band from Sacramento, these two have incredible potential. They have a demo out with a handful of creative and catchy tunes, with a crayon colored cover made by one of their little sisters.

Their first album, Play Nice, is due out in May. They are currently looking for a label and will continue touring all year.

Their love for music and charming image will help this duo gain great success in the months to come.

Visit and listen to Hardy Harr here!