Tom Halchak (Blue Moon Harmonicas) interview

Tom Halchak joins me on episode 91.
Tom tells us how he grew his successful company, Blue Moon Harmonicas, started in 2009. 
Tom started out selling custom combs, and then covers in different materials and colours. Tom went on to develop his customisation skills to offer fully fledged custom harmonicas using his Blue Moon product lines. 
Tom also started offering pre-war Marine Band harmonicas for sale. These hand-crafted harps have stood the test of time and with some improvements by Tom, provide a playing experience which conjures the spirit of the players of the past. 
As a result of his pre-war harmonicas trading, Tom now acts on behalf of the estate of Sonny Terry, offering Sonny’s actual harmonicas for sale, complete with the DNA of the great man himself, as well as a range of other memorabilia, such as concert posters and contracts. 
Tom also prides himself in providing great service.

Links:

Blue Moon harmonicas:
https://bluemoonharmonicas.com/

Blue Moon Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/BlueMoonHarmonicas

Sonny Terry harmonica collection:
https://bluemoonharmonicas.com/collections/sonny-terry-estate-llc

Videos:

Blue Moon instrumental by Whitt Smith:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NGES1uduek

Range of harps available at Blue Moon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXlrOo9qQKE

CNC Milling GM wood comb:
https://youtu.be/lhVFoRTDMjs

Jason Ricci video on Blue Moon products he uses:
https://youtu.be/PWrKgdGnhZE

Jason Ricci playing ‘Feel Good Funk’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSAvtxrTbcc

Custom combs for Big River:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcgQktZ8gDs

Adam Gussow appraisal of 150 of Sonny Terry’s harmonicas:
https://youtu.be/EDT4Xt70Omg

Sonny Terry tribute concert at SPAH 2016:
https://youtu.be/7ycKmefNKfg

Podcast website:
https://www.harmonicahappyhour.com

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Spotify Playlist:
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