From Texas to Tradition: Internationally Acclaimed American Harpist Brings Transatlantic Sound to Glasgow Stage Glasgow, Scotland — A leading American harpist who crossed the Atlantic to pursue Scotland’s ancient musical traditions is set to perform live in Glasgow this May. Leah Jorgensen presents “Clarsach in Cowboy Boots: Echoes of Scotland, Whispers of Texas” on 23 May 2026 at Newlands South Church — a rare chance to hear an internationally seasoned performer who traded a

Everyone "Remembers the Alamo", but very few people remember what happened afterwards. Me with "Sam Houston" Today, 21 April, is San Jacinto Day, the day the Texan army defeated Santa Anna and the Mexican army, basically creating Texas. "Remember the Alamo" and "Remember Goliad" was on everyone's minds and the Runaway Scrape was too fresh. Of course, this was all from the white (many with Scottish roots) settlers point of view, highly abbreviated, and can be debated in a mult

I did it. Look at me, looking all official now! Is it worth it? Jury’s still out. But what I do know is that networking in Trad music is approximately 1,000 times harder when your regular duet partner is a 3-year-old with a questionable bedtime! Most sessions kick off just as I’m negotiating pjs and bedtime stories, and the daytime ones aren’t usually built with toddlers in mind (if he even gets past the door). So on to trying to stand out and step up! What could possibly go

I've really been bad about updating this! Having a toddler sure makes some things more difficult and some things a lot more fun! I just had a birthday last week- I've had far too many already. But this year, my parents kindly sent me money from the states and I decided to up my performing game! So I got a new amplifier to be used with my harp. It has a few effects and is supposed to be easier to record with as well. So now the fun begins! And the busking will continue before

#Thor #ThorLoveandThunder #Harp #HarpistHumpDay Last week was my wife's birthday. But being in the middle of the week, we decided to wait...

Hello out there! My name is Leah Jorgensen and I've been a harpist in and around Houston for longer than I wish to admit! It all started...