Harry Bodine

Harry Bodine is a guitarist and songwriter based in Austin, Texas. His interest in playing music started after he left high school from his hometown in Central New York State. He started playing bass the same time his older brother Howard was learning to play the guitar. After Howard taught him the Blind Lemon Jefferson song “Easy Rider Blues”, he was hooked on the blues sound and switched from bass to guitar.

Harry's passion for slide guitar was inspired by Duane Allman's work on the Allman Brothers' “Fillmore East” and the Derek and the Dominos' “Layla” album. Muddy Waters, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Ry Cooder, John Mooney, Jimmy Page, Johnny Winter, John Hammond and Mick Taylor also had a big influence on his guitar work. Harry's songwriting and swampy slide guitar have earned him praise from the likes of Bobby Whitlock, Delaney Bramlett, Steve James and Papa Mali to name a few. He recently recorded new songs with John Magnie and Steve Amedee (The Subdudes), which will be released in the Spring of 2012.

Two of Harry’s compositions, “Peace Tree Blues” and “Dirty Shoes” can be heard in the 2011 movie “Joyride”, which is currently being featured in Film Festivals across the USA. His song “Drivin’ Up Thru Memphis” was included on the CD sampler “A Taste Of Triple A”. Also featured on this sampler were songs by Ray Lamontagne, Marc Broussard, Meiko and Dave Stewart.

Harry spent five years as primary songwriter and guitarist for the Austin band Delta Roux. The band released two CD’s on the German label “Taxim Records”.

Since the release of his CD, “Which Way Home”, Harry has been steadily gaining a wide fan base in the United States and Europe.