Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast

Son of Dave is originally from Winnipeg, Canada, where he enjoyed pop chart success for ten years with folk-rock band Crash Test Dummies. He then moved to London and pursued a solo career. After two albums he decided to quite literally go it alone and become the all singing, all dancing solo performer that is the Son of Dave act. While doing so he quite possibly invented a brand new genre of harmonica, incorporating beat-boxing and loop pedals to compliment his strong rhythmic harmonica style of playing. His catalogue of albums are littered with songs he has composed by dreaming up melodies on the harmonica. Son of Dave has thrilled audiences around the world with his cartoony Bluesman persona, dragging his suitcase fulls of tricks behind him. His one-man show has got to be seen to be believed.Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Links:Son of Dave's website: https://sonofdave.bandcamp.com/Videos:Son of Dave's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu5UgKvTbjsw2VfDfTQXSfQBlack Betty:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlDH8zDLHxwCrash Test Dummies: The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinheadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLt60MUv7AUPodcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICASand Blows Me Away Productions: http://www.blowsmeaway.com/Support the show

Filip can be described as the complete harmonica player, being adept on the diatonic, chromatic and bass harmonicas, as well as being able to play numerous other instruments. He started out on diatonic, with a love of the blues before submerging himself into the overblow style of play pioneered by Howard Levy. Filip is the first harmonica player in the 300 year history of Sweden’s Royal Academy of Music to be accepted to study there. It is here he explored the range of possibilities of the chromatic harmonica as a jazz instrument. Still only 34 years old, Filip already has a great catalogue of albums to his name, with releases focused on jazz, Swedish folk, blues and pop, and fusions between them made to great effect.He loves to teach the harmonica and has just launched a new online resource to share his deep knowledge of both diatonic and chromatic.  Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Links:Filip's website: http://www.filipjers.com/Filip's new teaching site: http://www.patreon.com/filipjersharmonicaFilip's Facebook page: http://facebook.com/filipjersmusicFilip's Instagram page: http://instagram.com/filipjersharmonicaVideos:Filip's YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/filipjersmusic Duet with self on Someday My Prince Will Come: https://youtu.be/23pQMP7UNLUWorkshop: How to structure practise:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8loZS9fvl4Podcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICASand Blows Me Away Productions: http://www.blowsmeaway.com/Support the show

Errol Linton is a south London boy, with roots in Jamaica. His brand of ‘Brixton Blues’ music merges his Caribbean heritage with his love for the blues to create a distinctive reggae-infused form of blues.Starting out busking on the streets of London, Errol was noticed by BBC Producer John Walters, who made a documentary about him. This led on to some airplay on BBC Radio. Errol built on this early success and has released a number of albums since the early 1990s. His two most recent albums have been released to critical acclaim, with the latest one, No Entry, recorded with a live feel.  Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Links:Errol's website:http://errollinton.com/Videos:Documentary on Errol by BBC: https://youtu.be/xQCaLPw0efoHowlin’ For My Darlin’ https://youtu.be/B9OYyvqUIN8Paul Jones BBC Blues Radio show: https://youtu.be/fnYzCvAILbMBusking on London Underground: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG91oY8ogH0Errol's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSp8y2HN77CmkYXZZI0V_9QMusic:Listen to Errol’s “Live In London” album here: https://www.brassdogrecords.com/live-in-london-aChad Jackson remix of Rain In Your Life: https://www.brassdogrecords.com/chad-jackson-remixHarmonica in Jamaican music:http://jamminjasounds.blogspot.com/2007/05/harmonica-in-jamaican-music.htmlPodcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICASand Blows Me Away Productions: http://www.blowsmeaway.com/Support the show

Fata Morgana are a Dutch harmonica quartet, who first formed in 1980 after meeting at the Eindhoven Harmonica Club. Two of the original members survive from that time, with the current line-up existing since 2001. The group have played at many festivals around the world, including in Asia where harmonica groups are still very popular. They have released six albums, with their latest one in 2017 including four guest harmonica players from across Europe. They share how they put together their own arrangements, how they get their sound and what life is like on the road for a touring harmonica group.  Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Links:Website:http://fatamorganamusic.nl/?lang=en History: http://fatamorganamusic.nl/geschiedenis/?lang=enVideos:Website video page: http://fatamorganamusic.nl/videos/?lang=en Tom Jones medley at NHL Festival:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3XMePuGhZ8Happy birthday to Roger Trobridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN103hCsKJoAl Smith playing with Harmonica Express:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73m7H5UtzMYMy Little Angel with Matyas Pribojzski:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFwNkLaqyYIPodcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICASand Blows Me Away Productions: http://www.blowsmeaway.com/Support the show

Greg Zlap hails from Poland, where he played along with black market blues records on his one harmonica.He moved to Paris in his late teens where he discovered the great French harmonica player, JJ Milteau. Greg started up a harmonica school in the city and has released a number of stellar harmonica albums. Always driven to push the harmonica forward, he has added harmonica to genres ranging from jazz, to electro music, to pop, house music and rock, while remaining true to the foundations of the instrument. He toured with legendary French musician Johnny Halladav for ten years, playing a harmonica solo in front of the Eiffel Tower in front of 1 million people. Greg plans to start touring again in early 2021 to promote his new album, Rock It.Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Links:Greg's website:http://www.gregzlap.comRock It Album: https://smarturl.it/GregZlap_RockItRock It Tour Dates: https://bnds.us/uaf0hr YouTube:Solo piece with Johnny Hallyday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQiV4Yh6V2oKlingande: Ready For Love song:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b-sOuO-a4ULe Blues du Penitencier song:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6azkHB7uVQFree Soul song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLaI19erdisNHL Festival 2013:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCrXy0TmmhkPodcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICASand Blows Me Away Productions: http://www.blowsmeaway.com/Support the show

Donald Black is predominantly a tremolo player, using the instrument to great effect across the range of traditional Scottish music. He learnt many of the tunes he loves from accordion music, emulating the sound on the tremolo harmonica. Donald’s musical career started quite late in life, and since then he has performed around the world, appearing at the SPAH convention and even in Moscow. With five albums to his name, Donald has also recorded two tracks with the great Charlie McCoy. His music summons the beautiful scenery of the misty glens of bonny Scotland.Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Links:Donald's website:https://donald-black.com/Album reviews:https://donald-black.com/albums-reviews/Tony Eyers site on Tremolo harmonica:http://tremoloharmonica.com/Profile of Donald: http://tremoloharmonica.com/donald-black.shtmlWinslow Yerxa's, author of 'Harmonica For Dummies':https://winslowyerxa.com/The Encyclopedia of Harmonica book by Peter Krampert:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Encyclopedia-Harmonica-Peter-Krampert-ebook/dp/B07TW9MRW5Di Mundharmonica by Cristoph Wagner:https://www.amazon.de/Die-Mundharmonika-Ein-musikalischer-Globetrotter/dp/3887471105YouTube:NHL Bristol in 2007:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7R3vZclR2MHarmonica UK Lockdown session from 2020:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89fnOFmU9poPiping Live in 2018:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtXnQpyYcmcDonald Black Band in Klingenthal in 2018:https://www.facebook.com/100004723477107/videos/1118269991673773/Podcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICASand Blows Me Away Productions: http://www.blowsmeaway.com/Support the show

Charlie Musselwhite grew up in Memphis, rubbing shoulders with Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. Work took him north to Chicago were he discovered the South Side blues scene, where he befriended several legends of the blues harmonica. Sitting in with Muddy Waters got Charlie noticed and he was soon recording his seminal album, Stand Back! This led him to the West Coast, from where he has recorded over thirty albums, received numerous Grammy nominations, won a Grammy in 2013, been inducted in the Blues Hall of Fame, and appeared in the Blues Brothers 2000 film. Charlie’s latest album, 100 Years of Blues shows that he still loves the blues just like he did when he first got started.Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Links:Charlie's website:https://www.charliemusselwhite.com/Discography: https://www.charliemusselwhite.com/discography/Charlie's store:https://stores.portmerch.com/charliemusselwhite/Seydel tunings:https://www.seydel1847.de/epages/Seydel1847.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Seydel/Categories/Configurator/Config_Welcome/Configurator_HelpVideos:Website video page:https://www.charliemusselwhite.com/video/Podcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICASand Blows Me Away Productions: http://www.blowsmeaway.com/Support the show

British Chromatic royalty Jim Hughes joins me on episode 26.Jim has been playing professionally for over 60 years. From his early success in harmonica competitions, he went on to forge a successful career as a session musician, with countless appearances on the BBC, including playing on the hit TV show, Last Of The Summer Wine. Jim set up quite possibly the biggest harmonica festival of all time, The World Harmonica Championship in Jersey, 1987, as well as involvement in other festivals. He has several albums to his name and is a harmonica teacher who has helped guide some real star pupils to go on to achieve great things.Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Links:Roger Trobridge's Archivist site:http://www.the-archivist.co.ukDror Adler Classical Music project info:http://harmonica.uk/drorcp.htmFranz Chmelhttp://www.the-archivist.co.uk/franz-chmel-1944-to-2016-the-archivist/Ricky Cool:https://www.rickycoolandtheincrowd.co.ukYouTube:Ronald Chesney Flight Of the Bumble Beewww.youtube.com/watch?v=ORYIpDQpDWkJersey World Harmonica Festival 1987www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3SaOL0cuXMPhilip Achille - The Story So Far, including a duet with Jim (4 mins in):www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSbHkcipr8gJim playing at the NHL event Birmingham 1988:www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGkzPBqpdJMAudio recording Jim playing at a NHL concert in 1983:http://www.the-archivist.co.uk/jim-hughes-1983/Harmonica Group Jim ran:www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy4Fh2niOnoHotcha Trio:www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXuGlYa2wkAFata Morgana:www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3XMePuGhZ8My Funny Valentine, at Jim’s 90th birthday party:www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU_IGmCsFCMFranz Chmel YouTube Channel:www.youtube.com/user/franzchm/videosPodcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICASand Blows Me Away Productions: http://www.blowsmeawaySupport the show

Sugar Blue has certainly pushed the boundaries of the harmonica, with his rapid fire licks, lots of high end runs and gorgeous tone. It was perhaps his early jazz influences that shaped his distinctive sound, although there is no doubt that he has paid homage to the harmonica greats, spending time with some of the classic players. As well as numerous solo albums, Sugar has recorded with many illustrious names, including the Rolling Stones, Willie Dixon and Frank Zappa, to name but a few. He has two Grammy awards and has recently released his new album, Colors.Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Links:Sugar Blue's website:https://www.sugar-blue.com/YouTube:Pontiac from Crossroads album: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo_4V2oQkJQFrom Paris to Chicago album:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erR3ykdWjUs&list=PLKy7ZszBRofeRhtxfOq9AnNJJE-oEkPzRWith Louisiana Red: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNJvfPF_S1wWillie Dixon Hidden Charms album: Blues You Can’t Losehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_PudHiZWnI&list=PLvxWibFr0wiK2EYwsSfV3C2bg_i5GDNvLSugar Blue Unplugged:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtNgTBZx2HYPodcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICASand Blows Me Away Productions: http://www.blowsmeaway.com/Support the show

Grant Dermody first picked up the harp in Alaska, where he emulated the greats before developing his own acoustic sound playing American roots music. He played as a session man on various albums before releasing the first of his four solo albums to date, which included harmonica duets with Phll Wiggins and Joe Filisko. In-between Grant toured for six years with Eric Bibb, and for his latest album, My Dony, he has returned to his roots with a raucous electrified harmonica sound. Not only a great harmonica player with a strong sense of rhythm, Grant is a vocalist, and has penned the lyrics on many of the songs on his albums. On top of all this, Grant is a passionate teacher of the harmonica. Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Links:Grant's website: https://www.grantdermody.com/Discography: https://www.grantdermody.com/discography/Teaching: https://www.grantdermody.com/teaching/YouTube:Harmonica duet with Joe Filisko:www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWZjtbNmyUc&feature=youtu.beEuroBlues Week Harmonica Tutor intro:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECQRu2kEyok&feature=youtu.beJerry Devillier playing Cajun Harmonica:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptNsv7s7or8Podcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICASand Blows Me Away Productions: http://www.blowsmeaway.com/Support the show