Category Archives: Inspiration
Bobby McFerrin Inspired Me
This past week my lovely wife (hereafter to be known simply as Lovely) took me to see Bobby McFerrin as a belated birthday present and my soul is still smiling from the experience! He is a fantastically talented man with
Bobby McFerrin Inspired Me
This past week my lovely wife (hereafter to be known simply as Lovely) took me to see Bobby McFerrin as a belated birthday present and my soul is still smiling from the experience! He is a fantastically talented man with
Howard Levy Channeled Through a Puppet
Today I came across an exhilarating piece by harmonica master, Howard Levy… sort of. The video, actually, is a puppet named Scat Dog “covering” one of Levy’s performances on Garrison Keillor’s radio show, A Prairie Home Companion. (If anyone knows
Howard Levy Channeled Through a Puppet
Today I came across an exhilarating piece by harmonica master, Howard Levy… sort of. The video, actually, is a puppet named Scat Dog “covering” one of Levy’s performances on Garrison Keillor’s radio show, A Prairie Home Companion. (If anyone knows
Quebecois Folk Music for the Win
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of discovering a folk trio out of Quebec, Canada called De Temps Antan. These guys are amazing musicians who hit your ears with a toe-tapping sound that can’t help but bring joy to your
Quebecois Folk Music for the Win
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of discovering a folk trio out of Quebec, Canada called De Temps Antan. These guys are amazing musicians who hit your ears with a toe-tapping sound that can’t help but bring joy to your
Own the Stage Like a Champion
Tonight I had the pleasure of discovering Mr. R.J. Harman, a champion harmonica player out of Florida who will absolutely knock your socks off. This guys is only 21 years old in this video from 2010 and has excellent articulation,
Own the Stage Like a Champion
Tonight I had the pleasure of discovering Mr. R.J. Harman, a champion harmonica player out of Florida who will absolutely knock your socks off. This guys is only 21 years old in this video from 2010 and has excellent articulation,
God Bless Buddy Greene
Buddy Greene was my inspiration to learn and play classical music on a diatonic harmonica. His style is so fluid and beautiful. His trills are perfectly placed and he selectively allows second notes to float in for the perfect chords
God Bless Buddy Greene
Buddy Greene was my inspiration to learn and play classical music on a diatonic harmonica. His style is so fluid and beautiful. His trills are perfectly placed and he selectively allows second notes to float in for the perfect chords
How about some Jason Ricci?
Jason Ricci is one of the more colorful characters I’ve come across in my search for great harmonica players and one of the most talented, as well. A harmonica mechanic who customizes harps by hand, Ricci has some wicked technical
How about some Jason Ricci?
Jason Ricci is one of the more colorful characters I’ve come across in my search for great harmonica players and one of the most talented, as well. A harmonica mechanic who customizes harps by hand, Ricci has some wicked technical
Wailin’ Wood
I just had the great pleasure of discovering a gentlemen who goes by the name of Wailin’ Wood. He’s a 3 time national champion harp player and 10 time state champion in 4 different states. This guy has some genuine
Wailin’ Wood
I just had the great pleasure of discovering a gentlemen who goes by the name of Wailin’ Wood. He’s a 3 time national champion harp player and 10 time state champion in 4 different states. This guy has some genuine
Subway Sandwich Battle
For a few years now, I’ve had my eye on a harp player out of San Francisco by the name of Yuri Lane. Yuri has serious hip hop roots and punctuates his harmonica style with some solid beatboxing skills. It’s
Subway Sandwich Battle
For a few years now, I’ve had my eye on a harp player out of San Francisco by the name of Yuri Lane. Yuri has serious hip hop roots and punctuates his harmonica style with some solid beatboxing skills. It’s
Music for a Blue Train
Today I had the great pleasure of discovering one of the most inspiring and talented harp players I’ve come across yet. He went by the name of Bad News Brown. A rapper and harmonica player, Bad News Brown would freestyle
Music for a Blue Train
Today I had the great pleasure of discovering one of the most inspiring and talented harp players I’ve come across yet. He went by the name of Bad News Brown. A rapper and harmonica player, Bad News Brown would freestyle
G.Love plays some Hobo Blues
I was skimming some tunes tonight and came across this song by one of my favorite harpists, G. Love. I first caught the G.Love bug back before I started playing the harmonica. It wasn’t until much later that I came
G.Love plays some Hobo Blues
I was skimming some tunes tonight and came across this song by one of my favorite harpists, G. Love. I first caught the G.Love bug back before I started playing the harmonica. It wasn’t until much later that I came
A Harmonic Minor Subway Jam
I haven’t recorded a video in what seems like ages, so I took a camera with me down to my new favorite spot to play. The subway platforms in Toronto give such beautiful acoustics! Take a camera out and record
A Harmonic Minor Subway Jam
I haven’t recorded a video in what seems like ages, so I took a camera with me down to my new favorite spot to play. The subway platforms in Toronto give such beautiful acoustics! Take a camera out and record
Juzzie Smith plays Bluesberry Jam
This is a video of Australian one-manband, Juzzie Smith. I love this guy. His tone is so rugged and edgy and he mixes it beautifully with whatever else he happens to be playing at the time to make a sweet,
Juzzie Smith plays Bluesberry Jam
This is a video of Australian one-manband, Juzzie Smith. I love this guy. His tone is so rugged and edgy and he mixes it beautifully with whatever else he happens to be playing at the time to make a sweet,
Harmonica Love Affair 