Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast

Chromatic player, Antonio Serrano, is the current SPAH harmonica player of the year. And with good reason. Antonio’s father was a great influence on the fledgling harmonica player. And Antonio met Larry Adler at a young age, and performed with him for the first time, at only 13 years of old. Since that time Antonio has made a big splash on the Spanish music scene, not least when he played with flamenco legend Paco de Lucia. He has recorded with many artists and released some albums under his own name, including a tribute to the legendary Toots Thielemans, who he has also performed with. Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Links:https://kamalaproducciones.com/portfolio_page/antonio-serranoYouTube:Performing with Larry Adler at age 13:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAamKnAvnNs&feature=youtu.bePerforming with Toots Thielemans:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdoL5SwLqTU&feature=youtu.bePlaying with Paco de Lucia: (Flamenco)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT8-3_fqO4Y&app=desktopPlaying I Feel For You with Chaka Khan:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbLY9QdYADw&feature=youtu.beAntonio playing Rhapsody In Blue: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRulfholtfQ&feature=youtu.beAntonio playing Send In The Clowns from his first album:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM7-xZ4RPkcSPAH seminar:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HOZHIqW5TI&feature=youtu.be&t=14145&fbclid=IwAR0ZdDoToh7yyIqcSQj9oKKATzkuCxfX9Bpusr3mLeMKF311R4FLxUA_OrIPodcast 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

Mark Feltham grew up with a love of country music and just knew he had to play harp when he heard Stone Fox Chase on the UK music programme, Old Grey Whistle test.As he entered the London music scene he found he had to adapt his style to create a fusion of melodic and blues playing, which has served him very well throughout his career. Best known from his work with Punk Blues band, Nine Below Zero, Mark also played with Rory Gallagher for a long spell. Alongside this he has had a great career as a session musician, recording for television adverts, films and playing with such giants as Oasis, The Christians, Talk Talk and Godley and Creme, of 10cc fame.Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Links:https://www.ninebelowzero.com/mark-felthamYouTube:Dennis Greaves duo trailer:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZYApDHJZtU&feature=youtu.beRory Gallagher:www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePJmB4yqV60&feature=youtu.beMasterplan with Oasis:www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZxexZ8v-QIPlaying on the Young Ones TV show:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYx9wgK2q20Podcast 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

Mickey Raphael started out playing on the Dallas folk scene before meeting with Willie Nelson at a jam session. Forty six years later, Mickey has toured the world with Willie. Alongside that, Mickey has enjoyed great recording success as a session musician, playing with Emmylou Harris, the Highwayman Country Supergroup, U2, Wynton Marsalis, Ringo Starr, and more recently with Chris Stapleton. The list goes on and on. He played at Ray Charles funeral, and was most likely the inspiration for the Blues Brothers.Throughout it all Mickey has remained humble about his tremendous career playing the harmonica.Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Links:Mickey's website: http://www.mickeyraphael.com/Discography: https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/mickey_raphael/credits/YouTube:Mickey playing with Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSOBOJ10JZoMickey playing Georgia with Willie Nelson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt8pgr7J6g0Mickey playing with Chris Stapleton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4nP16bUVL8Podcast 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

Jerry Portnoy joins me on episode 20 of the podcast.Jerry grew up with the sounds of Maxwell street in his ears. It took him a few years to pick up the harp, but when he did he enjoyed a tremendous career. Starting out with Johnny Young’s band, he had only been playing for six years before his talents landed him the greatest harmonica chair there ever was, playing with the Muddy Waters Blues Band. Jerry went on to play in the Legendary Blues Band and then with guitar legend Eric Clapton. He’s played at the White House, Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Links:Jerry's website: https://www.jerryportnoy.comTeaching:Jerry's Masterclass tutorial: https://www.jerryportnoy.com/lessons.htmlSonic Junction: http://www.sonicjunction.com/jerry-portnoyYouTube:Jerry playing with Muddy Waters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu3CbGyKgiAJerry playing Misty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb2CZenVvp0Amps:http://www.victoriaamp.com/https://memphisbluesamps.com/mini-amp-docsPodcast 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

John is a harmonica repairer and customiser. Following years of experience as a toolmaker John moved into repairing musical instruments, initially for woodwind instruments, before tapping into a rich vein of work repairing harmonicas. As well as many private clients, he now does repair work for the big three manufacturers. This has led to John now making quite possibly the only hand-made harmonica in the world today, under the name The Great British Harmonica company.Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).John's website:http://www.johncookharmonicas.com/Julius Berthold book:http://www.johncookharmonicas.com/book-julius-bertholdJohn's saxophone stands:http://www.saxrax.comJohn's engraving website:https://www.johncookengraving.co.uk/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBdedNWMD0l6o3Y1Nyv1sLwPodcast 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

Mick Kinsella started out as a drummer before moving across to the harmonica to pursue his love of traditional music. Skilled in the use of both the diatonic and chromatic, Mick played on numerous sessions before releasing his own 2002 album ‘Harmonica’ with an assortment of genres and some tremendous harmonica work. He went out to tour with Rick Epping and Brendan Power under the name Triple Harp Bypass. Mick likes to tinker with his harmonicas, has a tuition book to his name and teaches each year at the William Clancy festival in Ireland.Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).YouTube:Played on Michael Flatleys 'Celtic Tiger' CD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7PD2v3YMoTalking Harmonica act:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N96S7Q1nh9ERick Epping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51YjOrp3RMcLinks:Triple Harp Bypass album:https://www.brendan-power.com/IronLung.phpIrish Traditional Music Archive: https://www.itma.ie/digital-libraryTeachingBlues Harp From Scratch:https://www.armaosmusic.gr/en/music-books/blues-harp-from-scratch-by-mick-kinsella-book-cd-detailMichael McInerney teaching website:https://www.bluethirdmusic.comPodcast 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

Gregoire Maret is a chromatic player, originally from Switzerland. After studying jazz at the New School in New York, Gregoire went on to play with some of the biggest names in jazz: from Jimmy Scott to Cassandra Wilson, Pat Metheny and Herbie Hancock. Although he can also turn his hand to other genres, such as pop, funk and even opera!In 2012 Gregoire made the first of the albums under his own name, as well as continuing to be an in-demand sideman.Renowned bassist, Marcus Miller, said that Gregoire is "carrying the chromatic harmonica into the 21st century with prowess, passion, and creativity."Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Gregoire's website:https://www.gregoiremaret.comYouTube videos:Gregoire's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwRBejM2dWGlEwCfmUZbWwPlaying with Toots Thielemans:https://youtu.be/xLB74o-Gu6EGear:Schertler amps:https://secure.schertler.com/en_IT/shop/amplifiersEarthworks SR314 microphone:https://earthworksaudio.com/instrument/Zoom AX1 multi-effect processor:https://www.zoom-na.com/products/effects-preamps/acoustic/zoom-a1-four-a1x-four-multi-effects-processorsPodcast 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

Rachelle Plas is a French player who learnt her craft at an early age in group lessons provided by Greg Zlap in Paris. She won various competitions at French music festivals which led on to her touring Europe and beyond with her band. After making a splash at the World Harmonica Festival in Germany, Rachelle became the face of Hohner’s Golden Melody harmonicas. She has gone on to record two albums since, with her fusion of blues, soul, pop, rock & electro bringing her fast flowing harmonica style to a new and younger audience.Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Rachelle's website:https://www.rachelleplas.comRachelle's boutique store, where songs and teaching material can be purchased:https://www.rachelleplas.com/victoryswaymusic-boutique-storeYouTube videos:Hohner Masters of Harmonica:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z_DrIDsQSwSBW I’ve Got To Go:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd43fxbelFIOrange Blossom Special:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajrNA6sPoDMMellow Down Easy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwXt3Tj377AFrench Harmonica Players:https://www.planetharmonica.com/Ressources/FrenchHarp/FrHarpUK.htmPodcast 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

Michael D’Eath is the President of the American harmonica organisation SPAH. He tells us what SPAH is all about and the many benefits it brings to its members.The SPAH convention is one of the biggest events on the harmonica calendar, and this year it will be online. Allowing more international artists to be utilised, and providing the opportunity for people around the world to take part in the convention, which takes place from Aug 12-15 2020. Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).SPAH website:https://www.spah.orgSPAH 2020 online convention:https://www.spah.org/content.asp?contentid=138&fbclid=IwAR0AWfRlCCFEoan9lMhJln4bXH2NY7texiH9hgskc0XFX5ekUwfrr1Xlx9YSPAH donations page:https://www.spah.org/content.asp?contentid=156SPAH Facebook site:https://www.facebook.com/SPAH63/Archive material:SPAH Archive website:https://archive.org/details/SPAH-archiveRoger Trobridge's Archivist website: the first 20 years of SPAH:http://www.the-archivist.co.uk/spah-the-first-20-years/HarmonicaUK (formerly National Harmonica League), Lockdown sessions, including info on Chromatic Weekend: July 25/26 2020:https://www.harmonicauk.com/lockdown-sessions/Michael's band, Him & Her:https://www.himandhertx.comPodcast 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

Howard Levy is known to be the pioneer of overblows on the diatonic harmonica, but his music shouldn’t be defined merely by the use of this technical tool. Starting out as a piano player, he first started using overblows to enable him to play the music that  he wanted to play. And they have allowed Howard to take the instrument to soaring new heights across a diverse range of genres. And make no mistake, he has rhythm, feel, a great bluesy tone when he needs it, and most of all, blistering chops. Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Howard's website:https://www.levyland.com/Keys of harps on some albums shown here:http://www.levyland.com/harpshop/Discography:https://www.levyland.com/discography/https://www.levyland.com/discography/complete-discography/Trio Globo website:trioglobo.comTeaching:New Directions for Harmonica:https://www.homespun.com/instructors/howard-levy/ArtistWorks:https://artistworks.com/harmonica-lessons-howard-levyOut of the Box DVD:http://www.levyland.com/product/out-of-the-box-dvd/Effect pedals:https://www.lonewolfblues.com/boogieman.htmlYouTube:Lonesome Pine Special with Bella Fleck and the Flecktones:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGJqxXHiXkoAmazing Grace:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmL4RM7IA7APodcast 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