Category Archives: Inspiration
Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three
You ever hear a song that perks your spirits up and makes you want to hear it again? And then you find yourself humming it for the next 2 days? Listening to Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three was
Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three
You ever hear a song that perks your spirits up and makes you want to hear it again? And then you find yourself humming it for the next 2 days? Listening to Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three was
The Coolest Thing Happened to Me the Other Night
The other night I was on one of my usual harmonica walks through the neighborhood when I noticed that one of the houses I was passing had all of its windows open and was playing music so loud that I
The Coolest Thing Happened to Me the Other Night
The other night I was on one of my usual harmonica walks through the neighborhood when I noticed that one of the houses I was passing had all of its windows open and was playing music so loud that I
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,
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,
Sometimes You Just Have to Take a Break
Hey there, friends and loyal readers. I must apologize for my extended absence over the past month. Sometimes life has a way of pulling your attention away from the things you love. And sometimes, you just have to take a
Sometimes You Just Have to Take a Break
Hey there, friends and loyal readers. I must apologize for my extended absence over the past month. Sometimes life has a way of pulling your attention away from the things you love. And sometimes, you just have to take 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
Some Well Known Blues Traveler
It’s been a day chock-full of John Popper so why not throw in an oldie but a goodie? I’m sure most everyone has heard Blues Traveler’s song, “Hook,” and the killer harmonica work contained within, but I’m going to post
Some Well Known Blues Traveler
It’s been a day chock-full of John Popper so why not throw in an oldie but a goodie? I’m sure most everyone has heard Blues Traveler’s song, “Hook,” and the killer harmonica work contained within, but I’m going to post
Juzzie Smith’s Harpbeat
I know I’ve posted Juzzie Smith before, but nothing says I can’t post him twice. And god knows he deserves another mention for this song I just found today! It’s called Harpbeat, a clever title he expounds on in an
Juzzie Smith’s Harpbeat
I know I’ve posted Juzzie Smith before, but nothing says I can’t post him twice. And god knows he deserves another mention for this song I just found today! It’s called Harpbeat, a clever title he expounds on in an
Phil Wiggins Improvs the Blues
Today I had the great pleasure of discovering a blues virtuoso by the name of Phil Wiggins. Man, this guy really makes my toes tap! The way he slides around those blues licks and sets melodies free from his cupped
Phil Wiggins Improvs the Blues
Today I had the great pleasure of discovering a blues virtuoso by the name of Phil Wiggins. Man, this guy really makes my toes tap! The way he slides around those blues licks and sets melodies free from his cupped
Our Lady of the Harp
I have been catching Christelle Burthon’s YouTube videos for quite some time now and thought I would post one of her improvisations today in conjunction with my previous post on Bobby McFerrin’s advice on improvisation. Christelle has perhaps the most
Our Lady of the Harp
I have been catching Christelle Burthon’s YouTube videos for quite some time now and thought I would post one of her improvisations today in conjunction with my previous post on Bobby McFerrin’s advice on improvisation. Christelle has perhaps the most
Harmonica Love Affair 