“One of the few true lap steel virtuosos on the scene today”
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Western New York Blues society
Son Henry
Lap steel-driven roots music that bridges Blues, Americana, and Country with lived-in storytelling.
Son Henry is a two-time British Blues Award-winning lap steel guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose music sits at the crossroads of Blues, Americana, and Country. Born in Rochester, New York, and shaped by years performing in places like Dallas, Anchorage, Aberdeen, and Budapest, his sound reflects a wide-ranging musical life grounded in American roots traditions.
As a solo performer, Henry delivers a stripped-down but expressive approach, pairing intricate lap steel and guitar work with a voice that carries both grit and warmth. His songs draw from lived experience, capturing small, human moments with clarity and honesty.
Influenced by early Blues, Gospel, and vintage Country, his sets move fluidly between original material and reimagined classics, shaped as much by the room as the music. The result is a performance that feels immediate, grounded, and quietly powerful.