Category Archives: Inspiration
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
Mali Blues
Today I discovered a fascinating musician named Boubacar Traoré, largely hailed as the founder of the modern Mali Blues style. Born in 1942 in Kayes, Mali, Boubacar was a superstar in his own country in the early 1960’s until political
Mali Blues
Today I discovered a fascinating musician named Boubacar Traoré, largely hailed as the founder of the modern Mali Blues style. Born in 1942 in Kayes, Mali, Boubacar was a superstar in his own country in the early 1960’s until political
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
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
Why Every Harmonica Player Should Have a Flower Guy/Gal
I like to buy my wife flowers, often and for no particular reason. I find it boosts her spirits, improves her surroundings, and gives her a pleasant reminder that someone out there digs her a lot. I never do anything
Why Every Harmonica Player Should Have a Flower Guy/Gal
I like to buy my wife flowers, often and for no particular reason. I find it boosts her spirits, improves her surroundings, and gives her a pleasant reminder that someone out there digs her a lot. I never do anything
This Drawing Deserves its Own Post
Tonight I came across this drawing that I considered using for an upcoming collection of Harmonica Face pictures (Send me a picture of you playing the harp!) but it was so good that I had to give it its own
This Drawing Deserves its Own Post
Tonight I came across this drawing that I considered using for an upcoming collection of Harmonica Face pictures (Send me a picture of you playing the harp!) but it was so good that I had to give it its own
Chilly Gonzales Doesn’t Play the Harmonica
But that man is an absolute genius on the piano! If you’ve never had the pleasure of listening to Chilly Gonzales, I invite you, one and all, to sample his wares. His most recent album, Solo Piano II follows up
Chilly Gonzales Doesn’t Play the Harmonica
But that man is an absolute genius on the piano! If you’ve never had the pleasure of listening to Chilly Gonzales, I invite you, one and all, to sample his wares. His most recent album, Solo Piano II follows up
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
A Wordless Lesson on How to Play the Blues
I discovered Rebecca J. Wenger a while back on Reddit but forgot all about posting her video here. I really like the simplicity with which she approaches the basics of blues. Sure, she may be no Little Walter, but she
A Wordless Lesson on How to Play the Blues
I discovered Rebecca J. Wenger a while back on Reddit but forgot all about posting her video here. I really like the simplicity with which she approaches the basics of blues. Sure, she may be no Little Walter, but she
I want your pictures of harmonica face! (seriously)
Earlier in the year I put together a blog post of harmonica art I had come across in my Google journeys. Well, I want to do another such posting, but this time with photographs instead of paintings. So I want
I want your pictures of harmonica face! (seriously)
Earlier in the year I put together a blog post of harmonica art I had come across in my Google journeys. Well, I want to do another such posting, but this time with photographs instead of paintings. So I want
Harmonica Love Affair 