Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast

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

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