Harry Edgar Palacio, widely known by his musical moniker Oregon Kool-aid, is a critically acclaimed force in the underground Indie and Alternative Rock scene. His talents span far beyond music—he is also a multiple award-winning author and a prize-winning fine artist, making him one of the most versatile creative voices of his generation.
Palacio reached international recognition with his chart-topping hit “Coral Relief,” which soared to #1 on the Luxembourg music charts. Over the years, he has collaborated with Grammy winners and nominees, including Ari Up (legendary lead singer of The Slits, known as the “Godmothers of Punk”), and members of The Raincoats, a band famously championed by Kurt Cobain. His talent earned him offers from major labels like Atlantic Records and Interscope Records.
Harry’s musical journey includes performances at prestigious venues such as Paramount Theater (NYC), Studio Two, Pace University, September Fest, and in countries like the Dominican Republic. His dynamic stage presence and powerful lyrics have also been featured across 100+ major media outlets, including MTV, ABC, CBS, NBC, and Folk N’ Rock Magazine.
As an artist, Palacio has released 10 studio albums available on all major platforms. These include:
Ishtar & Cernunnos
Shani’s Ghost
Behead the Satyr… Courtesans, Vestals & Nymphs
Seven Years… & the Vestal Orgy
Legba’s Nymphs
Sex/Death Ibbur
Satanic Church Music
The Trial of Zion & Five Thousand Year Ascent
The Trial of Zion – B-Sides & Rarities
Seven Year Bitch & the Velocity of Witch Hunts
Beyond music, Harry is a celebrated literary voice. His books—Ambrosia, Sutras of Tiny Jazz, Lazarus at His Desk, The Foyer, Narcissus: The Shepard Boy, and Dream-Walking Savage—have been published internationally. His writing has earned him accolades such as:
Finalist – Fjords Review Book Competition
Semi-Finalist – Quartz Literary Prize & Willow Run Book Award
His prose-poetry has been published in over 75 respected literary journals, including Litbreak, Tule Review, and Washington Square Review.
As a visual artist, Harry’s work has graced the covers of Blotter Rag Magazine and Bellevue Review, with additional features in over 10 publications like The Bitchin’ Kitsch, Suburban Witchcraft, The Courtship of Winds, and Inside Voice. His artwork has been exhibited in galleries across New York City, the UK, Dominican Republic, and Italy, including prestigious venues such as:
School of Visual Arts (NYC)
Graffik Gallery
Paul Robeson Gallery
Open Studios Peekskill
H-Art Gallery
Palacio’s creative influence extends into journalism, having contributed as a music writer for PopFadBlog, and he once held the mic as a college radio DJ at WARY 88.1. A voracious reader, Harry has completed over 5,070 books, earning him the rank of #26 reader in the USA and #49 globally.
Proudly BIPOC, with Dominican and Colombian heritage, Harry Edgar Palacio also lives with schizoaffective disorder, a reality he doesn’t hide but rather incorporates into his identity as an artist and creator. Through every note, brushstroke, and word, Harry continues to defy boundaries—proving that art is limitless when it’s born from authenticity.
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