Author Archives: Parker
Support Nick Froehlich!
This morning I discovered a YouTube video contest by Somerset Academy of Music in Loveland Ohio, wherein the student video with the most likes by the end of the month wins a free month of lessons or $50 cash. One
Support Nick Froehlich!
This morning I discovered a YouTube video contest by Somerset Academy of Music in Loveland Ohio, wherein the student video with the most likes by the end of the month wins a free month of lessons or $50 cash. One
Busta Rhymes Harmonica Remix
I love hip hop about as much as I love the harmonica. There’s just something about a beat that is irresistible to me. That’s why I love it when I come across someone who has put together my two great
Busta Rhymes Harmonica Remix
I love hip hop about as much as I love the harmonica. There’s just something about a beat that is irresistible to me. That’s why I love it when I come across someone who has put together my two great
Subway Gypsy Jam
Just filling a few minutes on an empty subway car heading to work one morning. Have I ever mentioned how much I like having an instant concert in my pocket? The song’s nothing special, but it is a lick I’ve
Subway Gypsy Jam
Just filling a few minutes on an empty subway car heading to work one morning. Have I ever mentioned how much I like having an instant concert in my pocket? The song’s nothing special, but it is a lick I’ve
Monkeying Around on a Seydel Low D
I picked up a Seydel 1847 Silver in Low D and can’t stop playing blues shuffles! It’s such a gorgeous harp to play and the low D has such a beautiful, throaty growl to it. It’s hard to make a
Monkeying Around on a Seydel Low D
I picked up a Seydel 1847 Silver in Low D and can’t stop playing blues shuffles! It’s such a gorgeous harp to play and the low D has such a beautiful, throaty growl to it. It’s hard to make a
Tim Horton’s Shuffle
One of the beautiful things about having a harmonica with you at all times is that lines become much more easier to deal with. Take, for example, when you’re waiting in the drive through line to get a coffee. No
Tim Horton’s Shuffle
One of the beautiful things about having a harmonica with you at all times is that lines become much more easier to deal with. Take, for example, when you’re waiting in the drive through line to get a coffee. No
My New Favorite Place to Buy Harps
Well, dear reader, consider this my second official endorsement (though I’m not getting anything for writing this, so I suppose it would be an unofficial endorsement… bah, point being, I endorse these guys!). It has long been my curse that
My New Favorite Place to Buy Harps
Well, dear reader, consider this my second official endorsement (though I’m not getting anything for writing this, so I suppose it would be an unofficial endorsement… bah, point being, I endorse these guys!). It has long been my curse that
Jam on Warren’s Porch
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending a friend’s birthday party and at some point during the night found myself on the porch with a harmonica and a small audience. It’s always nice to play for people who really
Jam on Warren’s Porch
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending a friend’s birthday party and at some point during the night found myself on the porch with a harmonica and a small audience. It’s always nice to play for people who really
Spontaneous Participation in Art
This has to be my favorite harmonica video of all time. I was visiting Gibbs Farm in New Zealand when I discovered this giant tensile sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor and was cosmically compelled to play into its echoing maw.
Spontaneous Participation in Art
This has to be my favorite harmonica video of all time. I was visiting Gibbs Farm in New Zealand when I discovered this giant tensile sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor and was cosmically compelled to play into its echoing maw.
Back from New Zealand!
Hello reader, it’s been a while! I just returned from a three week vacation to beautiful New Zealand where I made the decision to refrain from internet usage to further my relaxation. I had the chance to play a lot
Back from New Zealand!
Hello reader, it’s been a while! I just returned from a three week vacation to beautiful New Zealand where I made the decision to refrain from internet usage to further my relaxation. I had the chance to play a lot
A Milestone!
This, dear readers, is my 101st post. I started this blog in November 2011 with the intention of reviewing Seydel harmonica. Yes, I liked my first Seydel so much, I started a blog about it. Well, I have only bought
A Milestone!
This, dear readers, is my 101st post. I started this blog in November 2011 with the intention of reviewing Seydel harmonica. Yes, I liked my first Seydel so much, I started a blog about it. Well, I have only bought
Pocket Full of Soul in Select Theatres Feb 28th!
That’s right, the harmonica documentary, “Pocket Full of Soul”, is showing in 6 select theatres across the US on February 28th! Thanks to its fan supporters, the movie has been listed on Tugg, a website which lets users request screenings
Pocket Full of Soul in Select Theatres Feb 28th!
That’s right, the harmonica documentary, “Pocket Full of Soul”, is showing in 6 select theatres across the US on February 28th! Thanks to its fan supporters, the movie has been listed on Tugg, a website which lets users request screenings
Aiden and Evelyn
Today I discovered a Korean Malaysian (pardon me!) harmonica duet who are as talented as they are adorable. They each seem to be multi-instrumentalists when it comes to the harmonica and they have a real knack for composing duet covers
Aiden and Evelyn
Today I discovered a Korean Malaysian (pardon me!) harmonica duet who are as talented as they are adorable. They each seem to be multi-instrumentalists when it comes to the harmonica and they have a real knack for composing duet covers
Harmonica Love Affair 