A Summer Subway Song
I haven’t spent nearly enough time in the subway lately! So I went down today and blew a few tunes on my new Golden Melody in B-flat. Yes, I broke down and bought a Hohner because the Seydel I want
View ArticleStairwell Jam
I love subterranean acoustics. I love it when you find that perfect underground spot to play, cornered in just right and surrounded by concrete. The other day, for instance, I was waiting for a...
View ArticleSon of Dave
Son of Dave was once Benjamin Darvill of the Crash Test Dummies but he was reborn as a harmonica virtuoso and beatbox musician extraordinaire. He inspires me and someday I will own a loop pedal...
View ArticleMali Blues
Today I discovered a fascinating musician named Boubacar Traoré, largely hailed as the founder of the modern Mali Blues style. Born in 1942 in Kayes, Mali, Boubacar was a superstar in his own country...
View ArticleSome Canadian Beatbox Harmonica
It’s been too long! Sometimes I take a break from posting, but I inevitably find some artist who is good enough to compel me to post again. Today, that someone’s name is James Anderson, from Edmonton,...
View ArticleWith Apologies to John Williams
Lately, I’ve been playing around with “Death of a Jedi” from John Williams’ epic score to Star War Episode 6. It’s not much yet, but I wanted to share because… well, just because. BE WARNED: there is...
View ArticleA Classical Medley
I’ve been fascinated by classical harmonica music ever since I first heard Buddy Greene rock Carnegie Hall. I was hooked immediately and set out to learn what he was playing. Fast forward 5 or 6...
View ArticleA Dragon Hunter’s Tale
This weekend I ventured, yet again, deep into the bowels of the TTC where I played the tale of Brave Sir Guy (pronounced the French way, like “gee”). I really enjoy playing songs with such pronounced...
View ArticleReturning to My Roots
I can’t believe it’s been a year and a half since last I posted. Well, since I seem to be unable to keep up searching the internet for harmonica gems to share with you, I’m going to keep the Love...
View ArticleThe Syncopated Stylings of James Anderson
I posted about Mr. James Anderson a couple of years back and have been keeping an eye on his brilliance ever since. He’s got such an eloquent relationship between his beatboxing and his harmonica....
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