Posts Tagged: street busker

Stairwell Jam

I love subterranean acoustics.  I love it when you find that perfect underground spot to play, cornered in just right and surrounded by concrete.  The other day, for instance, I was waiting for a friend in front of his condo

Stairwell Jam

I love subterranean acoustics.  I love it when you find that perfect underground spot to play, cornered in just right and surrounded by concrete.  The other day, for instance, I was waiting for a friend in front of his condo

Rhythm and Blues

I came across this video of a busker in Washington DC who performs with a snare and an amplified harmonica.  I really love the simplicity of his beat and that he can play a snare with one hand while rocking

Rhythm and Blues

I came across this video of a busker in Washington DC who performs with a snare and an amplified harmonica.  I really love the simplicity of his beat and that he can play a snare with one hand while rocking

Friday Night in the Subway

As many of my Friday nights go, I spent last night down on the subway platform at Main Station enjoying the beautiful acoustics.  Though I played for a good hour, I only recorded for about 10 minutes.  And of that

Friday Night in the Subway

As many of my Friday nights go, I spent last night down on the subway platform at Main Station enjoying the beautiful acoustics.  Though I played for a good hour, I only recorded for about 10 minutes.  And of that

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

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

Before a harmonica walk…

It’s been a long day at work and I’m anxious for dinner to be done so I can get a shower and go for a harmonica walk.  I don’t particularly want to play, nor do I want to play anything

Before a harmonica walk…

It’s been a long day at work and I’m anxious for dinner to be done so I can get a shower and go for a harmonica walk.  I don’t particularly want to play, nor do I want to play anything

On evening harmonica walks…

Tonight I went on a walk with my harmonica and played one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve yet played.  I made it all up as I went along.  There is no recording… what I created was released

On evening harmonica walks…

Tonight I went on a walk with my harmonica and played one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve yet played.  I made it all up as I went along.  There is no recording… what I created was released