Posted Tue, 03/03/2015 - 10:07 by David Barrett Admin
Instructor Ross Garren spends an afternoon interviewing Tom Ball. The interview can be read in the National Harmonica League's magazine "Harmonica World." Here's a video snippet of his interview: http://youtu.be/D7CCPNayShI
Posted Tue, 02/24/2015 - 08:55 by David Barrett Admin
Just announced today... I'm very much looking forward to this...
Saturday 7 March
9.45pm-10.15pm
BBC RADIO 3
Imagine a town of harmonica players; sounds a bit surreal?
Now Between The Ears gives listeners the chance to hear the harmonica as a truly virtuoso instrument, although never less than an instrument of the people - portable, affordable and playable. As acclaimed poet Kim Addonizio turns student, heading back to blues school - with pen, mouth and a stack of harmonicas at the ready - in search of the sweetest sounds made by the modern day ‘harp’. continue reading...
Posted Wed, 02/04/2015 - 17:36 by David Barrett Admin
Join me for the latest release of the Professional Recording Series at BluesHarmonica.com for a 90m interview with master blues guitarist and recording engineer Kid Anderson. Videos include: How Kid Got Started; Plugins and Preamps; The Amp and Room; Miking Techniques; Amps and Amp Modeling; Setup and Prep; Error Correction; Mixing; Mastering; Using High-Level Musicians; Our CD Project
Posted Tue, 01/20/2015 - 09:41 by David Barrett Admin
This is good timing!... foreshadowing for our Recording Study video interview with Kid Anderson to release in a month's time. Kid will also be the guitarist and recording engineer for our new CD (Gary Smith, Aki Kumar and I). Congrats to Kid on this featured article!
Posted Mon, 12/29/2014 - 22:27 by David Barrett Admin
Andy Santana is a long-respected tradition blues harmonica player, guitarist and vocalist from the California Bay Area. In this interview he brings the perspective of a longtime performer, songwriter, recording artist, bandleader and producer. continue reading...
Posted Fri, 11/28/2014 - 09:33 by David Barrett Admin
Harmonica player Will Scarlett has been described as outstanding, original, cosmic, visionary, unconventional and pioneering. Since the mid-1960s, Will Scarlett has played with a wide range of musicians and in a host of different musical styles. He collaborated regularly with guitar virtuoso Steve Mann and toured with folk blues master Brownie McGhee. continue reading...