JERRY HARMON
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN STORYTELLER
“The stories flow from Jerry like spring water
from a North Carolina mountain…”
— David Holt
Traditional Appalachian Storytelling • Jack Tales • International Performances
The Storytelling Tradition
Born in the Appalachian Mountains, Jerry Harmon carries forward one of the oldest storytelling traditions in America.
He is a direct descendant of Council Harmon, the mountain storyteller credited with bringing the ancient European Jack Tales to the Southern Appalachians more than two hundred years ago.
Today, Jerry stands among the last living members of the historic Harmon–Hicks storytelling lineage, a tradition passed down through generations in the mountains of North Carolina.
Blending traditional Appalachian storytelling with mountain humor and music, his performances bring these timeless tales to life for modern audiences.
Jerry’s work has been presented at festivals, theaters, schools, and cultural programs throughout the United States, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
His programs adapt naturally to a wide range of audiences, from schools and libraries to evening storytelling performances for adult audiences at festivals and cultural events.
Audiences of all ages connect with Appalachian storytelling passed down through generations.
Jerry Harmon has shared Appalachian storytelling and music on stages across the United States and internationally,
appearing at festivals, theaters, and cultural programs dedicated to traditional arts and storytelling.
• Listowel International Writers’ Week — Ireland
• International Bath Festival — Bath, England
• Winnipeg International Writers Festival — Canada
• MerleFest — North Carolina, USA
• The Ark Storytelling Series — Ann Arbor, Michigan (with nationally recognized storytellers including Milbre Burch
• Children’s Book Festival — Ireland
• Storytelling performances in Germany and Switzerland
• Appalachian cultural and heritage festivals across the United States
• Schools, libraries, and community programs throughout the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, and mainland Europe
From intimate storytelling rooms to international festival stages, Jerry Harmon continues to carry the voice of Appalachian tradition
to audiences around the world.
Storytelling Performances
What Others Are Saying
“Jerry is as good a teller as anybody from the mountains.”
— Ray Hicks
“Discovering Jerry Harmon at the International Bath Festival… was a thrill beyond expectations.”
— Maverick Magazine (UK)
“When you see Jerry perform, it is as if you are watching the Appalachian traditions come alive.”
— The Ann Arbor News
• Featured in Country Music Magazine (UK)
• Named among the publication’s Best Albums of the Year
• Featured in Maverick Magazine (UK)
• National television feature while performing in Ireland
• Appearance on A&E programming
• Coverage in newspapers and publications in the United States, Ireland, Canada, and the United Kingdom
Grammy-nominated artist recognized for
contributions to traditional music and storytelling
BOOK JERRY HARMON
Music & Songs from the Mountains
Traditional songs and original music woven from
the same Appalachian roots as the storytelling tradition.
Jerry puts on a really good show—hard to beat
as a guitar picker, singer, and storyteller.”
— Orville Hicks
Booking & Contact
Jerry Harmon is available for festivals, schools, libraries, and all live events.
For booking inquiries, please call or email directly