Erin Harpe: The Mermaid of Mississippi

Erin Harpe: The Mermaid of Mississippi

From Time Signatures with Jim Ervin by LCC Connect

May 19, 2026 · 26 min · Season 6 · Episode 127

About this episode

Jim Ervin interviews Erin Harpe about her music career and latest album.

Season 6 is rapidly winding down, and this week, join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes 5x BMA nominee, award winning singer, guitarist, producer and songwriter Erin Harpe. The two discuss Erin’s early years in music, her passion for the roots of the Blues, and old guitars. She was also here to discuss her most recent album, “Let the Mermaids Flirt With Me: A Tribute to Mississippi John Hurt”. It was a fun discussion, so check it out! Website: https://www.erinharpe.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinHarpe.Music Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1EvgDLRrj2KmQ6WGVJACNx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Erinharpemusic _________________________ Facebook: Time Signatures YouTube: Time Signatures Facebook: Capital Area Blues Society Website: Capital Area Blues Society Friends of Time Signatures _______ Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues Archive Website: Killer Blues Headstone Project Website: Blues Society Radio Network Website: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation

People in this episode

Host: Jim Ervin

Guest: Erin Harpe

Topics covered

  • Blues music
  • Music history
  • Songwriting
  • Guitar
  • Music albums

Keywords

  • Erin Harpe
  • Blues
  • music interview
  • guitar
  • Mississippi John Hurt

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues Archive, Killer Blues Headstone Project, Blues Society Radio Network, Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, Capital Area Blues Society, Time Signatures

Books & works: Let the Mermaids Flirt With Me: A Tribute to Mississippi John Hurt

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