Posts Tagged: toronto
Grand Analog Doesn’t Play the Harp, Either
Okay, I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted legit harmonica content, but I’ve been listening to a lot of other music lately so I figure why not share it. Take last night, for example, when I had the great
Grand Analog Doesn’t Play the Harp, Either
Okay, I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted legit harmonica content, but I’ve been listening to a lot of other music lately so I figure why not share it. Take last night, for example, when I had the great
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
Harmonica on a Moonbase
I was waiting for a train this past weekend and decided to make a video. The acoustics in that tunnel were amazing! And the resulting videos taken from a hastily positioned phone make it look like I’m on a moon
Harmonica on a Moonbase
I was waiting for a train this past weekend and decided to make a video. The acoustics in that tunnel were amazing! And the resulting videos taken from a hastily positioned phone make it look like I’m on a moon
A Compilation of Canada’s Best Harp Players
I don’t know exactly who is playing what on this recording, but here is a compilation of harp players doing their thing at the Silver Dollar Room in Toronto back in May, 2010. If the comments are accurate, this recording
A Compilation of Canada’s Best Harp Players
I don’t know exactly who is playing what on this recording, but here is a compilation of harp players doing their thing at the Silver Dollar Room in Toronto back in May, 2010. If the comments are accurate, this recording
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
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
A Cold March Night in Toronto
It’s the end of March and it snowed last night. Oh, Canada. I was tricked into thinking Spring had arrived so I shaved my beard and then this! My face… it is so cold! So I burrowed myself into my
A Cold March Night in Toronto
It’s the end of March and it snowed last night. Oh, Canada. I was tricked into thinking Spring had arrived so I shaved my beard and then this! My face… it is so cold! So I burrowed myself into my
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
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
Harmonica Love Affair 