Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast

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

Lee Oskar left his native Denmark to move to the US at age 18, and was soon enjoying phenomenal success with the rock funk band War, interweaving soulful harmonica lines into the horn section.Lee also has numerous solo albums, releasing some of the most downright catchy harmonica melodies ever recorded.On top of all this, he set-up his own harmonica company, leading the way with innovations such as replacement reed plates and different tuningsSelect the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Lee Oskar website:https://leeoskar.comLee Oskar harmonicas:https://leeoskar.com/harmonicas/Dreams We Share record label:https://dreamsweshare.comTeaching:With Steve Lockwood:https://www.leeoskarharmonicalessons.comYouTube:Lee Oskar Harmonicas 25th Year Anniversary Tour:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOXiJXHkiVA&list=PLJcbSv_zlUdyNXrAwkDwJi4XVhYCvqRrBLee Oskar Harmonicas YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/leeoskarharmonicasPodcast 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

A grammy award winner, Peter Madcat Ruth has enjoyed a long career, from playing jazz with the Brubecks, to numerous solo projects and playing in various bands and duos and trios. Madcat has loved Sonny Terry from the start and has really mastered the style, and gives some pointers during the podcast.Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Madcat's website:http://www.madcatmusic.net/index.htmlEquipment:Shaker microphones:https://shakermicrophone.netSeydel rack:https://www.seydel1847.de/epages/Seydel1847.sf/en_US/?ViewObjectID=43096716&Currency=EURTuition Videos:The Ins and Outs of Rhythm Harp:https://www.homespun.com/shop/product/the-ins-and-outs-of-rhythm-harp/Crossing the Great Divide video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yzYq4Z1JbA&list=PLIFByKm0UhsSacA6MfePEZji8j_gSiTLUYouTube videos:Take Five: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzDS9Mous5o&list=PLIFByKm0UhsRNUvAbrJHd7oOGAEBi0n7Z&index=2Harmonica & percussion:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukh3kayiz28Sonny Terry Meets Jimmy Hendrix:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVw51Fk1hvo&list=PLIFByKm0UhsTu1OYkZjEgnwXB8ZG8hho7&index=2Madcat & Kane: Rollin & Tumblin’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRUd8kY3L70&list=PLIFByKm0UhsRBfF_sswS2WUrtaig9ehskPandemic Blues:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qonON7jl4vc&list=PLIFByKm0UhsTu1OYkZjEgnwXB8ZG8hho7Podcast 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

Brendan Power is my guest today. A true visionary of harmonica design, Brendan takes us under the hood of the instrument he has revolutionised with his alternative tunings and new designs, all helping him make some great harmonica music across a range of different genres. Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Brendan's website:https://brendan-power.com/home.phpInfo on Brendan's tunings:https://www.brendan-power.com/harpgeeks.phpBrendan's instruction videos:https://brendan-power.com/vimeo.phpSeydel link to Powernder tuning:https://www.seydel1847.de/epages/Seydel1847.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Seydel/Products/10301Power/SubProducts/10301PBAYouTube clip of playing on Jools Holland show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB6GROiWWL8Some of the recordings in the episode can be heard here:https://brendan-power.com/tuneaday.phpPodcast 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

Always looking to push himself in new directions, Carlos has released an eclectic mixture of genres across the range of his albums. But each song is underpinned with his great sounding fusion of blues / jazz harmonica, with a great tone.Carlos is also known for his overblowing technique, and he shares how to use this to compliment his sound.Carlos is also a passionate teacher of the harmonica, and is running some Webinars on how to transcribe music to aid learning.Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).https://www.carlosdeljunco.comCarlos has a teaching website:https://www.harmonicapractice.comCarlos has a Webinar coming up on 30/05/20 on using Transcribe! software:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kak3vC5rGI&list=PLnapgL3AuXGqePHifjO-E8YGdDWFjftSbSome of the equipment Carlos uses:Echosystem delay pedal by Empress Effects: https://empresseffects.com/products/echosystemLone Wolf effects pedals: https://www.lonewolfblues.comMarble amps:https://www.marble-amps.com/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