Jackson Rathbone Says 'New Moon' Volturi Are 'Nice To See' Oct 29, 2009
I always bring my guitar with me and my harmonica, and Nikki Reed, Rob and Kristen and a lot of the cast are very musically inclined. So, a lot of times we'll just be jamming between takes, to blow off some of the emotional intensity and have a little fun. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The Reel Blues Fest to honor James Cotton Oct 28, 2009
The Grammy-winning harmonica player, guitarist, drummer, and vocalist still tours with his band, but takes tomorrow night off to be guest of honor at The Reel Blues Fest. On hand to help Cotton celebrate 65 years in the entertainment business are headliners Huey Lewis, the James Montgomery Band, and guitarist Jay Geils. (Boston Globe)
Rod Stewart, 'Soulbook' Oct 26, 2009
The guest cameos are very strong - Jennifer Hudson enlivens Let It Be Me, Stevie Wonder adds tasty harmonica fills to My Cherie Amour, and Mary J. Blige is spectacular on the Stylistics You Make Me Feel Brand New, as her passion overshadows Rod s more tight-lipped effort. Rod could have stepped out more energetically on this album, but his gentlemanly approach still has its merits. (Boston Globe)
Fab Faux carries the weight of re-creating Beatles studio sound Oct 23, 2009
That means somebody has to ring the fire bell during Penny Lane, play a bass harmonica on Fool on the Hill, and blow into an Indian instrument called a shehnai on The Inner Light. As far as the correct inversions, the correct harmonies, I think we re the first to sit in a circle and go through every bootleg, every actual mix and come up with the actual versions, Pagano says. (Boston Globe)
Random Sampling: You won't throw this away Oct 22, 2009
The thoughtfully nuanced moments that help make this album so enjoyable are nicely highlighted at about the halfway point during an airy little interlude that pairs wide-open harmonica and tinkling keys before reeling it in with a spare French horn melody and diving back into the song. Beyond the Sample. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Mumlers: Where new meets old Oct 22, 2009
It's a record where the listener is as likely to hear a harmonica or guitar as he is a snake-charming instrument. Sprott says the band brings "a whole mess of things" to the table, and while not all instruments necessarily make it into the recording studio, the variety does go a long way in influencing the spacey, well-traveled vibe that flows through the songs. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Playing for Change Band at the Orpheum Oct 21, 2009
The Playing for Change Band at tomorrow s concert includes drummer and djembe player Mohammed Alidu, New Orleans vocalist and harmonica player Grandpa Elliott (below), Netherlands singer-songwriter Clarence Bekker, Congolese vocalist Mermans Kenkosenki, Venezuelan bassist Juan Carlos Portillo, South African singer-guitarist Jason Tamba, and Zimbabwean guitarist Louis Mhlanga. Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. $22-$38. (Boston Globe)
Music adding flavor to barbecue festival (1) Oct 20, 2009
The band consists of Steve Esthimer (guitar, cornet, saxophone, vocals), Spence Foscue (drums, vocals), Tom Cole (trombone, harmonica, keyboards, vocals) and Jimmy Dickerson (bass, vocals, guitar), all from the Chapel Hill area, and Charles Blackburn (guitar, vocals) from Raleigh. Blackburn got his start as a reporter (but not as a musician) at the Washington Daily News in the 1970s. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Back in saddle: Tyler hits all right notes Oct 20, 2009
He did his patented Tyler Shuffle, plus a burlesquelike striptease, as he shed his cloak, hat, glasses and scarfs; busted out maracas; and wailed on the harmonica when Perry played some blues. He also took every opportunity to sidle up next to Perry, his longtime bandmate and friend who has openly criticized him for his continued rock-star lifestyle, and declared he "loved" the guys in the band. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Vocals at the heart of Refugees' Americana sound Oct 19, 2009
Bullens' turns on harmonica and Holland's on bass offered a few impressive moments, but their playing of mandolin and accordion were mere background. That's because this act is all about the singing. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alexander Autographs to Offer Rare Michael Jackson Memorabilia, Including His Donation of "We Are the World" Rights and Royalties, at Auction Benefiting VH1's Save the Music Foundation Oct 17, 2009
Among them is , , , Don Henley's "Hotel California" acoustic 1950 D-28 Martin guitar, Johnny Cash's treasured carved wood "snake and owl" walking stick, a one-of-a-kind as well as many sets of Beatles signed items, a Britney Spears film-used outfit, Bob Dylan signed harmonica, a 1969 Woodstock poster, , a suggestive Freddie Mercury letter, and much more. All types of memorabilia from dozens of important bands are included in the sale. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
How about some Blues Travelin music? Oct 17, 2009
Good harmonica, but I still need some serious electric guitar to feel it deep. FeelThePain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
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The first concert she attended was that of classical harmonica player Robert Bonfiglio. Cutrera said she joined ICCA that night about 16 years ago and has volunteered her time ever since. (New Iberia, LA)
Valley Rhythms (27) Oct 15, 2009
Olden also delights the attendees with his performance on the harmonica. Bring the family for a fun day and sing your favorite Gospel songs. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Best of Bob Dylan Oct 14, 2009
Every detail plays its part, from the sinister horn and harmonica intro of "Most Likely You Go Your Way (and I'll Go Mine)" to the subtle Motown accents of the folk-rock classic "Visions of Johanna." And it kicks off with the drunken swagger of a marching band as Dylan somehow manages to have his weed and smoke it, too, taking shots at the establishment for persecuting anyone caught marching to a different band on his way to a gleeful chorus hook of "Everybody must get stoned.". 2. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Dylan's defiance invigorating, frustrating Oct 13, 2009
As long as they sat through the sweet-natured love songs and stifled harmonica solos from his most recent work, though, then he seemed willing to indulge them - as long as it was on his terms. E-Mail Aidin Vaziri at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
CHURCH GETS WONDER-FUL VISITOR Oct 13, 2009
He sang "Falling in Love with Jesus," played the harmonica and gave testimony. A three-member band from the church off Ferry Road played with him. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Holiday Jam announced Oct 13, 2009
Male and female vocalists, electric and acoustic guitars, two keyboards, harmonica, bass, percussion and horns round out this festive evening. This two-hour show will feature stories of the season, messages for the heart and music to lift the spirits. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Bob Dylan: a man of many hats a review of the legend in concert Oct 11, 2009
Dylan started the show on guitar and sang a few playing only harmonica, but he was behind the keyboard most of the night. Every song performed was rearranged to fit his new band. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Valerie Crockett, folk musician, advocate for disabled, 53 Oct 10, 2009
Longtime family friend Paul Della Valle of Worcester remembers playing his harmonica and having weekly jam sessions in the Crocketts kitchen with other local folk musicians. He was fond of her great sense of humor, musical talents, and compassionate spirit. (Boston Globe)
Bruce Springsteen kicks off final shows in Giants stadium Oct 7, 2009
And the sounds of harmonica filled the stadium as Thunder Road caused men to hi-five and women to tear up. What followed, of course, was a live rendition of Bruce's entire album Born to Run. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Blues musician keeps long-ago past vibrant Oct 6, 2009
He picks up his harmonica and begins to play ... Blues started playing blues harmonica when he was 14 years old, and he has been studying, learning and performing blues music ever since ... His show finds him with a bright silver metal resonator guitar, a harmonica mounted around his neck, and a bass drum with cymbals. (CNN -- US)
The S.F. Jazz Festival lineup Oct 5, 2009
James Cotton and Superharp Band with Hubert Sumlin, 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Herbst Theatre: One of the greats of the blues harmonica and his band, joined by the immeasurably influential guitarist Sumlin. Marco Benevento, 9 p.m. Oct. 31, YBCA Forum: An experimental jazz keyboardist who has gained notoriety for his left-field interpretations of songs by the likes of Neil Young, Led Zeppelin and Beck. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Sale features thousands of LPs Oct 2, 2009
One example of the former is the 1962 recording Midnight Special by Jamaican-American singer Harry Belafonte, which features the first official recording of Bob Dylan, who played harmonica on the album. Other gems include albums like Skeet Shooting with Fred Missildine, Instructor of Champions and a Parakeet Training Record that reads "Your parakeet can teach itself to talk!". (Daily Collegian, PA)
One Band of Orcs to rock us all Oct 2, 2009
Downtown Visalia is hosting a free harmonica festival on Saturday. Harmonica players of all ages, styles and skill levels are welcome to come play from noon to 4 p.m. at Visalia Brewing Company and Steve's Place, 112 W. Main St.. (Fresno Bee)
Boz Scaggs assembles band for benefit Oct 1, 2009
Chicago blues tribal elder James Cotton, seated in the chair of honor center stage because, at age 74, his knees are giving out, tootled the trademark Jimmy Reed harmonica lick flawlessly over and over ... Second harmonica player Jack "Applejack" Walroth sat on the side of the stage, looking like any other fan but with a better seat, while he watched Cotton play harmonica. (San Francisco Chronicle)
10 things to do this weekend Sep 25, 2009
LISTEN. Spend an evening immersed in some of the best harmonica playing around during the CHICAGO BLUES HARP BASH. "Bad" Brad Rodger, Andrew Diehl and Buzz Krantz are among the scheduled performers. The musical extravaganza takes place at Bill's Blue's Bar. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Wing Dang Doodle festival set for Saturday Sep 24, 2009
"All five high schools in the county and cities have agreed to send a representative of their coaching staffs to participate in a chicken wing eating contest. The contest will begin somewhere between 11 a.m. and noon and will last five minutes during which participants eat as many chicken wings as possible.The winning coach will receive a traveling trophy which will be passed around in the future to each school that wins the contest for at least a year's worth of bragging rights. Additionally,... (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Obituaries in the news Sep 23, 2009
He worked as a sharecropper before turning his full attention to blues music, moving to St. Louis and playing bass with harmonica player Tree Top Slim. He returned to Mississippi in the early 1960s and formed the Jellyroll Kings. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Its about the music Sep 22, 2009
Neely plays acoustic guitar, but has a special talent for the harmonica, Fryfogle said ... He includes a lot of harmonica play, and if I had to categorize him, I d call it progressive acoustic rock. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Today's Best Bets Sep 22, 2009
Opening is Kort McCumber, who received classical training on piano and cello, but now plays guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, piano, bouzouki, cello and bass. Town Mountain from Asheville, N.C., follows with its mixture of traditional bluegrass, outlaw country and old-time mountain music. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Simon Pegg plays with Coldplay Sep 20, 2009
Shaun of the Dead actor Pegg played the harmonica as Coldplay performed their hit Trouble. Front-man Chris Martin then led the crowd in a mass singalong of the now classic Yellow. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Entertainment Briefs Sep 20, 2009
Guest musician Studebaker John got his start in Chicago, playing the harmonica at age 7. He released his first record entitled Straight No Chaser in 1978. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
The Fabulous Thunderbirds To Play Speegleville, On September 26 Sep 18, 2009
vocalist and harmonica player Wilson says ... The Blues Foundation 2008 blues Music Awards named Wilson "Instrumentalist - Harmonica" category. (KWTX.com, TX)
Traditional Ho-Chunk Games to be held at the Encounter Center Sep 18, 2009
She sings harmonies and plays piano, a gutsy blues harmonica, and banjo. T. Wilson King sang in rock bands as a youngster in Sioux City in the 1960s and then devoted himself to the guitar after returning from the war in Vietnam. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
End summer with good brews and chili Sep 17, 2009
Primarily Bay Area residents, they consist of saxophonist and keyboardist Peter Loeb, guitarist Jeff Miles, bassist Brian Reynolds, percussionist Mike Winder and El Granada resident Joe Mojo Flambo, a 30-year harmonica player who played with New Orleans combo the Propagators in the 1970s and original southern rock band Southwind in Las Vegas in the 1980s. For information, call McCurrach at (650) 399-5617. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Farmers' Market: Musical duo performs Saturday Sep 15, 2009
On Saturday, Sept. 19, the Maynard Farmers Market hosts the musical duo of JB Sweeney on guitar and vocals and Kathryn Kaufman on harmonica. The two play a blend of friendly and accessible folk music everything from Pete Seeger and John Denver to traditional songs and even a little Gershwin. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Don't fret none, we're just havin' fun (8) Sep 12, 2009
Yvonne Price plays harmonica, assorted rhythm instruments and sings harmony ... on how to play the harmonica, she wound up on stage with Just 4 Fun ... They saw me in the audience fumbling around with my harmonica and asked me to join them. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Community Notes Sep 12, 2009
sings southern gospel music and plays variousmusical instruments including the piano, guitar, bass, fiddle, harmonica, melodica and the saw. PastorRonnie Warren has been in full-time music ministry since 1993 and visits as many as 150 churches a year. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Florida Tech student 'nose' music Sep 11, 2009
Akin to a cross between a harmonica and a kazoo, Gillette's nose has become a "party trick" favorite. When she was in eighth grade, it earned her a spot in a segment on the "Late Show with David Letterman" about stupid human tricks. (Florida Today)
Clare Hoffman will play at the festival. Sep 9, 2009
In 1982, flutist Clare Hoffman and harmonica player Robert Bonfiglio were hiking at the Grand Canyon when a ranger asked them to play a concert for a retiring ranger ... Robert Bonfiglio, who has played harmonica at venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, covers a broad range of music styles, from concertos to the blues. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Beatles Sep 9, 2009
The gifted instrumentalist also played the harmonica, the piano and flute. 1 of 10. (Time.com)
Organizers prepare for Riverfront Park Day Sep 8, 2009
n 2:30 Harmonica interlude ( Ol Man River ) by Paul Renee ... n 3:45 Harmonica interlude ( Summertime ). (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Let us entertain you Sep 7, 2009
In 2000, David Shaw, who is the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Waynoka and does guitar and vocal, put together a small band consisting of Lowell Whitney lead guitar and vocal, Bill Wilson - banjo and vocal, Scott Schwerdtfeger bass guitar, and Clay Decker rhythm guitar, harmonica and vocal. These gentlemen are all members of the First Baptist Church of Waynoka. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Motown vignettes: Clinton, Judd, others talk music Sep 5, 2009
He then sees Wonder reaching under the piano bench and raking the ground looking for his harmonica, which he had dropped ... Wonder starts playing, and DeGraw remembers thinking, "`I've never been so proud to be a stagehand.' ... That would have been an honor to anybody to give Stevie Wonder his harmonica to play that essential, essential riff." ... Wonder agreed, and DeGraw was thrilled, capturing some video of Wonder playing the harmonica in the intimate setting. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A family event Sep 5, 2009
"Dad played the violin. The harmonica, too," said Novak. Novak said one of her more vivid childhood memories is when the family would clear the furniture out of the main room of their home and have people over to hold dances. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Valley music scene Sep 4, 2009
Murphy's Irish Pub has local bluegrass from the Sonoma Mountain Band tonight, Sept, 4, starting at 7 p.m. The band features Tom Martin and Dave Hamilton on guitars and even "the Journeyman," Corey Jennings, joins them on harmonica. Saturday, Sept. 5, brings the sizzling licks of Andrew Freeman to the pub. That show is also at 7 p.m. and there is no cover. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Labor-intensive lineup Sep 3, 2009
In West Point, the 14th annual Howlin' Wolf Memorial Blues Festival Friday hits the right note (and temperature) with its indoor, air-conditioned show that toasts the influential native son who made his mark in blues song, guitar and harmonica. "Wolf as one of the giants in music history, so yeah, it's definitely a big pull," says Richard Ramsey, program director for the Howlin' Wolf Blues Society. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Chamber announces Concerts in the Park line-up (2) Aug 31, 2009
Members are Steve Harvel on lead vocals and percussion, Pete Weinberger on lead guitar, John Barley on bass and vocals, George Nash on rhythm guitar and harmonica, and Jimmy Doucette on drums. A week later, J.T. and the Tourists return to Lebanon with classic rock at 6 p.m. In addition to replicating the sounds of the 1940s through the 1990s, they perform original songs. (Lebanon Express, OR)
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE | August 29, 2009 Aug 31, 2009
He also played saxophone, harmonica, bass guitar, banjo and drums. He played and sang gospel music at nursing homes. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Hay at CoffeeCat on Friday Aug 27, 2009
A mix of Irish, blues, folk, and sharp-witted original songs is delivered with a full body workout of stomping feet, harmonica work, percussive guitar and the occasional egg-shaker. He layers harmonica melodies over percussive guitar with Appalachian, Irish, African, Jamaican, and blues rhythms. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Larry Knechtel, 69, member of Bread, the Wrecking Crew Aug 27, 2009
He played keyboards, bass guitar, and harmonica as a member of the Wrecking Crew, a group of Los Angeles studio musicians whose members included future headliners Glenn Campbell and Leon Russell, along with such landmark session musicians as drummer Hal Blaine. Mr. Knechtel played with Elvis Presley, the Beach Boys, the Byrds, the Mamas and Papas, and many others. (Boston Globe)
Passport To Paris With Erica Tukiainen - Part 3 Aug 25, 2009
In the background, the music - an elderly man playing Edith Piaf's La vie en rose with his harmonica - transformed the metro into a stage, a scene with actors and actresses. The protagonists (of course the elegant and sophisticated Parisians) were sitting down with their serious faces, simply staring. (Uclabruins.com)
Eliane Elias Releases Two Gems On B... Aug 25, 2009
Estate adds the great Toots Thielemans on harmonica to compliment the beauty of her take on the song. She covers Stevie Wonder s Superwoman, with a tough tenderness that only she can. (Suite101.com)
Obituary: Les Paul Aug 25, 2009
He taught himself the harmonica, banjo and guitar, sometimes building the instruments out of materials he found. He made his first open-bodied electric guitar by attaching a pickup from an old Victrola. (The Economist)
Fair offers child's play Aug 24, 2009
The Knology Stage has free entertainment all week, including comedic hypnotist Michael Mezmer, magician Keith Raymond, the Lonely Rangers and John Shaffer's Harmonica Visions. Kiddie Land also has a seating area, with some shade, in front of the Knology Stage. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Soundoff:Spektor sparkles, others shine Aug 23, 2009
The album opener, Like the Way (You Stay Away) emits hazy psychedelic rock, and the closer, Running for Cover, has a genuine front-porch blues feel with well-placed bending harmonica notes and timely acoustic guitar riffs ... With their varying degree of style, Jacobson and his bandmates Steve DiPersio (lead guitar/harmonica) and Jon Clark (bass) seamlessly blend several rock genres ... A blend of dark ballads ( To The Ghosts Who Write History Books ), harmonica-laced blues rock ( Home I ll... (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Plenty of musical entertainment planned for Apple Daze 2009 Aug 22, 2009
He also plays mandolin, banjo and at times accompanies the group with harmonica. Some know Ed as The Leader of the Band, some as Guitar Man, others as Harmonica Man. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Flood City Music Festival kicks off Aug 22, 2009
The Schran family, who are from Ashby, W.V., are friends and fans of Turpentiners harmonica player Stu Braun. The music festival continues today and Sunday at Festival Park in Johnstown. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Guy Davis to play Club Passim Aug 21, 2009
The singer, guitarist, harmonica player, and musical storyteller has appeared on Late Night With Conan O Brien and Garrison Keillor s A Prairie Home Companion. Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. $20. (Boston Globe)
News from the Jewish Community Center: Aug. 20 online edition Aug 21, 2009
Live instruments such as guitar, harmonica, dulcimer, bamboo flute and more are part of the fun. Percussion instruments for children to play include drums, shakers, tambourines and bells. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Whirlwind of a music week ahead Aug 21, 2009
And with his last name, you know he plays harmonica as well. Showtime is 8 p.m. Cover is $6. (Fresno Bee)
Music: the week ahead Aug 20, 2009
NORTH RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL The 14th edition of this annual event features Mississippi-born harmonica great Charlie Musselwhite, the full-tilt tumult of Chicago s Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, as well as Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish, the Racky Thomas Band, Basic Black, and the Dave Richardson Band. Noon to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23. (Boston Globe)
Benefit being planned for Muscatine woman facing second bout with cancer (2150) Aug 20, 2009
Wessels, of Wilton, sings and plays harmonica,and keyboard. When I heard him play harmonica and I found out he would play, I just thought of how this would be two great blues bands and a great night of entertainment, Calvin said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Bands leave audience wanting more Aug 18, 2009
The Avey Brothers Chris Avey, lead guitar and lead vocals, and Mark Avey on bass, along with drummer Bryan West and Larry Davidson playing harmonica rocked the crowd with lots of soul. Starting in the fading twilight, Chris Avey remarked about the pleasant weather. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
