Category Archives: Harmonica Players

Tonight a guy told me to check out Michael Pickett

I was out for a harmonica walk tonight and three cool things happened to me.  First, I ran into my neighbors and got to have a nice neighborly chat.  That’s always nice.  I like my neighbors.  Second, someone yelled out

Tonight a guy told me to check out Michael Pickett

I was out for a harmonica walk tonight and three cool things happened to me.  First, I ran into my neighbors and got to have a nice neighborly chat.  That’s always nice.  I like my neighbors.  Second, someone yelled out

Reblog: Harpin’ on the Street; Music from the Pedestrian Lane

Came across and wanted to reblog a post by a fellow harp player named Pete Ak who tells of his days busking a small Welsh vacation town.  Definitely worth a read!  After you’re done, head over to his blog, Pakinwunmi,

Reblog: Harpin’ on the Street; Music from the Pedestrian Lane

Came across and wanted to reblog a post by a fellow harp player named Pete Ak who tells of his days busking a small Welsh vacation town.  Definitely worth a read!  After you’re done, head over to his blog, Pakinwunmi,

Keith Richards and James Cotton

There is just something amazing about watching two old masters ply their craft.  Keith Richards is playing some drippin’ sweet slide guitar and James Cotton is behind him with the kind of soul they only taught in the old school. 

Keith Richards and James Cotton

There is just something amazing about watching two old masters ply their craft.  Keith Richards is playing some drippin’ sweet slide guitar and James Cotton is behind him with the kind of soul they only taught in the old school. 

Kim Wilson on the Harp

Seems today’s theme was becoming videos of backup harp players.  Well, I guess I’m going to kind of break that theme here.  Although I first came across Kim Wilson as a featured artist on a Snuff Johnson album, I found

Kim Wilson on the Harp

Seems today’s theme was becoming videos of backup harp players.  Well, I guess I’m going to kind of break that theme here.  Although I first came across Kim Wilson as a featured artist on a Snuff Johnson album, I found

…And Jamie Bassett on the Harp

So tonight I came across a great little blues solo by someone on whom I can find no additional information except that he may or may not have played in a band called Texas Storm.  Regardless of his mysterious past,

…And Jamie Bassett on the Harp

So tonight I came across a great little blues solo by someone on whom I can find no additional information except that he may or may not have played in a band called Texas Storm.  Regardless of his mysterious past,

Black Widow Blues

Today a friend introduced me to Townes Van Zandt, a musician who isn’t, himself, a harmonica player but who has kick-ass music and a wicked harmonica accompanist.  I don’t know who is blowing harp on Van Zandt’s Black Widow Blues,

Black Widow Blues

Today a friend introduced me to Townes Van Zandt, a musician who isn’t, himself, a harmonica player but who has kick-ass music and a wicked harmonica accompanist.  I don’t know who is blowing harp on Van Zandt’s Black Widow Blues,

Phillip Henry’s Beatbox Stylings

I’ve seen several variations on beatboxing a harp, with varying degrees of success.  But today I discovered a new beatboxer out there who is playing some downright nice music!  Meet Phillip Henry, of Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin.  He has

Phillip Henry’s Beatbox Stylings

I’ve seen several variations on beatboxing a harp, with varying degrees of success.  But today I discovered a new beatboxer out there who is playing some downright nice music!  Meet Phillip Henry, of Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin.  He has

Shawn Irwin and His Virtuosic Chops

In all of my YouTube browsing, I’ve often seen a related video pop up titled “The Best Harmonica Player in the World” which, until today, I never bothered clicking.  How could I pass it up, you ask?  Not sure… but

Shawn Irwin and His Virtuosic Chops

In all of my YouTube browsing, I’ve often seen a related video pop up titled “The Best Harmonica Player in the World” which, until today, I never bothered clicking.  How could I pass it up, you ask?  Not sure… but

Huey Lewis Rocks a Two Step Jam

This morning I found out that Huey Lewis (of Huey Lewis and The News) plays a mean harmonica!   This video was taken at a concert in Essen, Germany back in 1984.  Fans wanted an encore and Huey delivered in a

Huey Lewis Rocks a Two Step Jam

This morning I found out that Huey Lewis (of Huey Lewis and The News) plays a mean harmonica!   This video was taken at a concert in Essen, Germany back in 1984.  Fans wanted an encore and Huey delivered in a

The Most Amazing Jam I’ve Ever Heard

I was going to save this one for next week but I just can’t do it.  You have got to hear this!  I stumbled across this treasure while searching for something entirely different and was absolutely blown away by how

The Most Amazing Jam I’ve Ever Heard

I was going to save this one for next week but I just can’t do it.  You have got to hear this!  I stumbled across this treasure while searching for something entirely different and was absolutely blown away by how

Christelle Burthon Rocking a Busker’s Mic

I’m a big fan of Christelle Burthon and have featured her on Harmonica Love Affair before, but today I’ve discovered a new video of her that I instantly fell in love with.  It seems she was walking through Sydney and

Christelle Burthon Rocking a Busker’s Mic

I’m a big fan of Christelle Burthon and have featured her on Harmonica Love Affair before, but today I’ve discovered a new video of her that I instantly fell in love with.  It seems she was walking through Sydney and

Adam Gussow Jamming on the Street

There are so many different ways to admire Adam Gussow that it’s almost difficult to write about him.  He began as a busker, traveled the world playing jazz and blues festivals, recorded multiple award winning blues albums, became a teacher

Adam Gussow Jamming on the Street

There are so many different ways to admire Adam Gussow that it’s almost difficult to write about him.  He began as a busker, traveled the world playing jazz and blues festivals, recorded multiple award winning blues albums, became a teacher