Posts Tagged: beautiful harmonica
A Dragon Hunter’s Tale
This weekend I ventured, yet again, deep into the bowels of the TTC where I played the tale of Brave Sir Guy (pronounced the French way, like “gee”). I really enjoy playing songs with such pronounced phrasings. It gives the
A Dragon Hunter’s Tale
This weekend I ventured, yet again, deep into the bowels of the TTC where I played the tale of Brave Sir Guy (pronounced the French way, like “gee”). I really enjoy playing songs with such pronounced phrasings. It gives the
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
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
A Summer Subway Song
I haven’t spent nearly enough time in the subway lately! So I went down today and blew a few tunes on my new Golden Melody in B-flat. Yes, I broke down and bought a Hohner because the Seydel I want
A Summer Subway Song
I haven’t spent nearly enough time in the subway lately! So I went down today and blew a few tunes on my new Golden Melody in B-flat. Yes, I broke down and bought a Hohner because the Seydel I want
Jam on Warren’s Porch
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending a friend’s birthday party and at some point during the night found myself on the porch with a harmonica and a small audience. It’s always nice to play for people who really
Jam on Warren’s Porch
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending a friend’s birthday party and at some point during the night found myself on the porch with a harmonica and a small audience. It’s always nice to play for people who really
John Sebastian and Annie Raines
This morning I came across this fantastic little duet called “Orange Dude Blues”, played by John Sebastian (of The Lovin’ Spoonful and Woodstock fame) and Annie Raines (of Paul Rishell & Annie Raines fame). Each of them are using two
John Sebastian and Annie Raines
This morning I came across this fantastic little duet called “Orange Dude Blues”, played by John Sebastian (of The Lovin’ Spoonful and Woodstock fame) and Annie Raines (of Paul Rishell & Annie Raines fame). Each of them are using two
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
Bryn Scott-Grimes
Tonight I think I may have discovered other harmonica life in Toronto! I found a guy named Bryn Scott-Grimes who shot a really cool harmonica video at the Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto. He’s got some really sharp technical skills, an
Bryn Scott-Grimes
Tonight I think I may have discovered other harmonica life in Toronto! I found a guy named Bryn Scott-Grimes who shot a really cool harmonica video at the Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto. He’s got some really sharp technical skills, an
Christelle Over the Rainbow
Christelle Berthon plays some of the most beautiful harp that I’ve found yet. Her tone is like rich, luxurious French food and it’s paired with her technique like the perfect wine. I came across this recording of her playing Somewhere
Christelle Over the Rainbow
Christelle Berthon plays some of the most beautiful harp that I’ve found yet. Her tone is like rich, luxurious French food and it’s paired with her technique like the perfect wine. I came across this recording of her playing Somewhere
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
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
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
Harmonica Love Affair 