Kyp Harness

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Kyp Harness has put out 20 albums of original songs, had his compositions covered by Mary Margaret O’Hara and Ron Sexsmith, has opened for Elvis Costello and been called “the most vital, essential Canadian singer-songwriter out there” (Calgary Straight), “the creator of a songbook that should rightly be hailed as a national treasure” (Exclaim!), and identified as “my favourite songwriter” by Sexsmith. Originally from Sarnia, Ontario, Harness is the author of ‘The Art of Laurel and Hardy’ (2006) and ‘The Art of Charlie Chaplin’ (2007), published by McFarland in the US. He is also the creator of the daily ‘Mortimer the Slug’ webcomic. As well, his novel ‘Wigford Rememberies’ was published by Nightwood Editions in May 2016., and was the winner of the The ReLit Award. “A unique voice and a poet’s flow,” said the Globe and Mail; “Wigford Rememberies is an excellent novel” said Broken Pencil. “Unshrinking honesty and real compassion…these characters and their stories will linger with readers.” – Publishers Weekly. Harness currently lives in Toronto with his family. Quotes/reviews about Kyp Harness' songs: “A great writer.” Daniel Lanois “One of the finest songwriters on the planet.” Ron Sexsmith “Kyp Harness has amassed a songbook that should rightfully be regarded as a national treasure. ..Discover the brilliance that is Harness’ way with a song. Songwriting Genius.” Exclaim Magazine “Kyp Harness is one of the finest songwriters this city – if not this country – has seen. (Kyp Har

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