Posts Tagged: 1847 classic

A Classical Medley

I’ve been fascinated by classical harmonica music ever since I first heard Buddy Greene rock Carnegie Hall.  I was hooked immediately and set out to learn what he was playing.  Fast forward 5 or 6 years, and I’ve managed to

A Classical Medley

I’ve been fascinated by classical harmonica music ever since I first heard Buddy Greene rock Carnegie Hall.  I was hooked immediately and set out to learn what he was playing.  Fast forward 5 or 6 years, and I’ve managed to

Auditioning for Legitimacy

Not long ago I found out that it’s not actually legal to busk in the subway stations in Toronto without a license.  (oops)   And those licenses are limited to 75 a year.  (really?)  And to get one of those

Auditioning for Legitimacy

Not long ago I found out that it’s not actually legal to busk in the subway stations in Toronto without a license.  (oops)   And those licenses are limited to 75 a year.  (really?)  And to get one of those

After a harmonica walk…

I started playing Christmas carols tonight.  It was cold and felt right.  I’ve been doing this every year for the past three and it has been an absolute blast!  Ever gone caroling with your harmonica?  You should!  The songs are

After a harmonica walk…

I started playing Christmas carols tonight.  It was cold and felt right.  I’ve been doing this every year for the past three and it has been an absolute blast!  Ever gone caroling with your harmonica?  You should!  The songs are

A wedding song to remember…

“Un-be-LIEVABLE!” That is how my performance this past Saturday at my wedding was described to me by a musician friend.  I will accept a measure of credit, certainly, but the harmonica, itself was the secret star of the evening.  My

A wedding song to remember…

“Un-be-LIEVABLE!” That is how my performance this past Saturday at my wedding was described to me by a musician friend.  I will accept a measure of credit, certainly, but the harmonica, itself was the secret star of the evening.  My

The soul is in the sound…

I bought my first Seydel, an 1847 Classic in C, in order to have a special harp to play at my wedding reception this weekend. We have a really good band lined up and I am really looking forward to

The soul is in the sound…

I bought my first Seydel, an 1847 Classic in C, in order to have a special harp to play at my wedding reception this weekend. We have a really good band lined up and I am really looking forward to

I liked my first Seydel so much, I started a blog about it…

I just bought my first Seydel – an 1847 Classic in C – and the moment I put it to my lips, I was in love. So much so, in fact, that I decided that the internet needed to hear

I liked my first Seydel so much, I started a blog about it…

I just bought my first Seydel – an 1847 Classic in C – and the moment I put it to my lips, I was in love. So much so, in fact, that I decided that the internet needed to hear