Harlen

Harlen is two musicians, neo-soul singer Jess Harlen and guitarist Sarah Koppen, and their set is made for swaying a little between conversations. The songs travel from Motown through to current music, with plenty of soul from the 80s and 90s along the way, and they're the kind of grooves guests start singing mid-conversation. Both have toured widely with other artists, and they're working out of Brisbane at present, so bookings run within about 50 km of the city. A soulful duo like this suits a cocktail hour, an engagement party or a relaxed dinner that calls for soul at a gentle volume.