Posts Tagged: blues

Richard Sleigh and Brendan Power Chase a Fox

I subscribe to the Harp-L Mailing list and delight myself occasionally in delving through the harmonica talk to learn new things or hear great music.  Today I came across a guy by the name of Richard Sleigh who is an

Richard Sleigh and Brendan Power Chase a Fox

I subscribe to the Harp-L Mailing list and delight myself occasionally in delving through the harmonica talk to learn new things or hear great music.  Today I came across a guy by the name of Richard Sleigh who is an

Willybooger’s Ultimate Blues Jam

This morning I came across a musician by the name of Willybooger.  (Yes, you did read that correctly.)  He’s a talented multi-instrumentalist who puts together songs where he plays all of the tracks.  I like his harmonica playing and he

Willybooger’s Ultimate Blues Jam

This morning I came across a musician by the name of Willybooger.  (Yes, you did read that correctly.)  He’s a talented multi-instrumentalist who puts together songs where he plays all of the tracks.  I like his harmonica playing and he

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

Mark Bird Stafford

In discovering Michael Pickett, I stumbled across a handful of awesome Toronto Blues harp players.  Here’s a guy named Mark Bird Stafford.  His tone is clean and concise and his mix of the harp with vocals is like hearing two

Mark Bird Stafford

In discovering Michael Pickett, I stumbled across a handful of awesome Toronto Blues harp players.  Here’s a guy named Mark Bird Stafford.  His tone is clean and concise and his mix of the harp with vocals is like hearing two

Tonight a guy told me to check out Michael Pickett

I was out for a harmonica walk tonight and three cool things happened to me.  First, I ran into my neighbors and got to have a nice neighborly chat.  That’s always nice.  I like my neighbors.  Second, someone yelled out

Tonight a guy told me to check out Michael Pickett

I was out for a harmonica walk tonight and three cool things happened to me.  First, I ran into my neighbors and got to have a nice neighborly chat.  That’s always nice.  I like my neighbors.  Second, someone yelled out

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

Keith Richards and James Cotton

There is just something amazing about watching two old masters ply their craft.  Keith Richards is playing some drippin’ sweet slide guitar and James Cotton is behind him with the kind of soul they only taught in the old school. 

Keith Richards and James Cotton

There is just something amazing about watching two old masters ply their craft.  Keith Richards is playing some drippin’ sweet slide guitar and James Cotton is behind him with the kind of soul they only taught in the old school. 

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

Huey Lewis Rocks a Two Step Jam

This morning I found out that Huey Lewis (of Huey Lewis and The News) plays a mean harmonica!   This video was taken at a concert in Essen, Germany back in 1984.  Fans wanted an encore and Huey delivered in a

Huey Lewis Rocks a Two Step Jam

This morning I found out that Huey Lewis (of Huey Lewis and The News) plays a mean harmonica!   This video was taken at a concert in Essen, Germany back in 1984.  Fans wanted an encore and Huey delivered in a

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

Sounds from Out West

Just this past week, a buddy of mine from Vancouver sent me 13 produced tracks he extracted from many hours of recordings he had of me from an open mic I frequented there.  What an awesome birthday surprise!  Here’s a

Sounds from Out West

Just this past week, a buddy of mine from Vancouver sent me 13 produced tracks he extracted from many hours of recordings he had of me from an open mic I frequented there.  What an awesome birthday surprise!  Here’s a