Category Archives: Harmonica Players

The Syncopated Stylings of James Anderson
I posted about Mr. James Anderson a couple of years back and have been keeping an eye on his brilliance ever since. He’s got such an eloquent relationship between his beatboxing and his harmonica. Most beatbox harmonic players lack melodics and

The Syncopated Stylings of James Anderson
I posted about Mr. James Anderson a couple of years back and have been keeping an eye on his brilliance ever since. He’s got such an eloquent relationship between his beatboxing and his harmonica. Most beatbox harmonic players lack melodics and

Some Canadian Beatbox Harmonica
It’s been too long! Sometimes I take a break from posting, but I inevitably find some artist who is good enough to compel me to post again. Today, that someone’s name is James Anderson, from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This guy

Some Canadian Beatbox Harmonica
It’s been too long! Sometimes I take a break from posting, but I inevitably find some artist who is good enough to compel me to post again. Today, that someone’s name is James Anderson, from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This guy

Son of Dave
Son of Dave was once Benjamin Darvill of the Crash Test Dummies but he was reborn as a harmonica virtuoso and beatbox musician extraordinaire. He inspires me and someday I will own a loop pedal thanks to him. As

Son of Dave
Son of Dave was once Benjamin Darvill of the Crash Test Dummies but he was reborn as a harmonica virtuoso and beatbox musician extraordinaire. He inspires me and someday I will own a loop pedal thanks to him. As

A Summer Subway Song
I haven’t spent nearly enough time in the subway lately! So I went down today and blew a few tunes on my new Golden Melody in B-flat. Yes, I broke down and bought a Hohner because the Seydel I want

A Summer Subway Song
I haven’t spent nearly enough time in the subway lately! So I went down today and blew a few tunes on my new Golden Melody in B-flat. Yes, I broke down and bought a Hohner because the Seydel I want

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

Bryn Scott-Grimes
Tonight I think I may have discovered other harmonica life in Toronto! I found a guy named Bryn Scott-Grimes who shot a really cool harmonica video at the Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto. He’s got some really sharp technical skills, an

Bryn Scott-Grimes
Tonight I think I may have discovered other harmonica life in Toronto! I found a guy named Bryn Scott-Grimes who shot a really cool harmonica video at the Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto. He’s got some really sharp technical skills, an

Brendan Power Builds a Song on a Loop Box
This morning I came across a video by Brendan Power in which he plays a variation on Little Walter’s “My Babe” using a TC Helicon Voicelive Touch (looper/harmonist/effects box) and a Korg Pandora multi-effect box. I really want one of

Brendan Power Builds a Song on a Loop Box
This morning I came across a video by Brendan Power in which he plays a variation on Little Walter’s “My Babe” using a TC Helicon Voicelive Touch (looper/harmonist/effects box) and a Korg Pandora multi-effect box. I really want one of

Christelle Over the Rainbow
Christelle Berthon plays some of the most beautiful harp that I’ve found yet. Her tone is like rich, luxurious French food and it’s paired with her technique like the perfect wine. I came across this recording of her playing Somewhere

Christelle Over the Rainbow
Christelle Berthon plays some of the most beautiful harp that I’ve found yet. Her tone is like rich, luxurious French food and it’s paired with her technique like the perfect wine. I came across this recording of her playing Somewhere

Richard Sleigh and Brendan Power Chase a Fox
I subscribe to the Harp-L Mailing list and delight myself occasionally in delving through the harmonica talk to learn new things or hear great music. Today I came across a guy by the name of Richard Sleigh who is an

Richard Sleigh and Brendan Power Chase a Fox
I subscribe to the Harp-L Mailing list and delight myself occasionally in delving through the harmonica talk to learn new things or hear great music. Today I came across a guy by the name of Richard Sleigh who is an

Little Walter Plays Blue Midnight
This is a fantastic recording of the master, Little Walter, playing Blue Midnight. What could I possibly say about Little Walter that hasn’t been said before? I can only agree with decades of historians, musicians, and listeners to say that

Little Walter Plays Blue Midnight
This is a fantastic recording of the master, Little Walter, playing Blue Midnight. What could I possibly say about Little Walter that hasn’t been said before? I can only agree with decades of historians, musicians, and listeners to say that

A Compilation of Canada’s Best Harp Players
I don’t know exactly who is playing what on this recording, but here is a compilation of harp players doing their thing at the Silver Dollar Room in Toronto back in May, 2010. If the comments are accurate, this recording

A Compilation of Canada’s Best Harp Players
I don’t know exactly who is playing what on this recording, but here is a compilation of harp players doing their thing at the Silver Dollar Room in Toronto back in May, 2010. If the comments are accurate, this recording

Mark Bird Stafford
In discovering Michael Pickett, I stumbled across a handful of awesome Toronto Blues harp players. Here’s a guy named Mark Bird Stafford. His tone is clean and concise and his mix of the harp with vocals is like hearing two

Mark Bird Stafford
In discovering Michael Pickett, I stumbled across a handful of awesome Toronto Blues harp players. Here’s a guy named Mark Bird Stafford. His tone is clean and concise and his mix of the harp with vocals is like hearing two