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Bio<\/h1>\n

For some, finding the roots that truly ground us is a lifelong journey.
For Harlem Hayfield, a six-piece music group based in Decatur, Illinois, that journey begins and ends with embracing their true identities: musicians, collaborators, and, perhaps most importantly, friends. Hailing from a sparsely populated factory town filled with more memories than people, the band blends eclectic music influences with personal life lessons, resulting in a groove-centric genre they describe as “rustbelt soul.\u201d Their sound encompasses elements of southern rock, funk-infused abandon reminiscent of the 70s, and harmonies that also evoke a throwback nostalgia while maintaining a modern edge. At all times however, Harlem Hayfield creates music that makes the listener feel something.
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In early 2023, Harlem Hayfield signed a recording deal with New\u00a0<\/span>York-based Bridge Road Entertainment and producer David\u00a0<\/span>Bourgeois. Their debut full-length album, titled \u201cBanter Tells and\u00a0<\/span>Tricks,\u201d was released on vinyl in\u00a0March and later on all streaming platforms in\u00a0September of 2025. The record features\u00a0<\/span>guest appearances from Danny Louis of Gov\u2019t Mule, as well as AAA\u00a0<\/span>Top 40 blues-rock artists and Bridge Road label mates Jocelyn &\u00a0<\/span>Chris.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Harlem Hayfield is currently touring while beginning to write their follow-up album.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Basic Info<\/h1>\n

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Members<\/h3>\n

Hugh Sullivan<\/p>\n

Brandon Pilger<\/p>\n

Keenan Wilcott<\/p>\n

Mikey Schoneman<\/p>\n

Graham Wene<\/p>\n

Chris Lourash<\/p>\n

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Years Active<\/h3>\n

2019 – Present<\/p>\n

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Origin<\/h3>\n

Central Illinois<\/p>\n

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Genres<\/h3>\n

“Rustbelt Soul”<\/p>\n

Rock, Soul, Jam, Funk, Blues, Garage, Jazz<\/p>\n

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Website<\/h3>\n

harlemhayfield.com<\/p>\n

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Artists Performed With<\/h3>\n

The Record Company<\/p>\n

Jocelyn & Chris Arndt<\/p>\n

Filter<\/p>\n

Aaron Kamm & The One Drops<\/p>\n

Eliot Lewis<\/p>\n

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram<\/p>\n

Ana Popovi\u0107<\/span><\/p>\n

Here Come the Mummies<\/span><\/p>\n

Bernard Allison<\/p>\n

Tinsley Ellis<\/p>\n

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Live Performances<\/h2>\n

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Music Videos<\/h2>\n

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Discography<\/h2>\n

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