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Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast

Neil Warren
Harmonica
Jazz
Blues
Improvisation
Country Music
Little Walter
Practice Techniques
Classical Music
Rhythm Techniques
Breathing Techniques
Amplified Harmonica
Chicago Blues
Muddy Waters
Melody
Music Practice
Rhythm and Blues
Amplified Sound
Folk Music
Blues Music
Seydel Harmonicas

The Happy Hour Harmonica podcast brings profiles of some of the top harmonica players and technicians today. The podcast is sponsored by Seydel harmonicas. Check out their great range of products at www.seydel1847.com.If you would like to make a voluntary contribution to help keep the podcast running then please use this link: paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour. Visit the main podcast webpage at... more

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Latest Episodes

Kyle Rowland and Kenny Neal join me on episode 143 for a retrospective on James ‘Mr Superharp’ Cotton.

Born in 1935 on the Bonnie Blue plantation in Mississippi, James Cotton received his first harmonica from his mother and learnt by ear, captivated... more

Victor Puertas joins me on episode 142. 

Victor Puertas grew up just outside Barcelona, discovering the blues in his early teens, splitting his passion between harmonica and keyboards. At 18 he traveled to the US and had the chance to meet his idol,... more

Yoonseok Lee joins me on episode 141. 

Yoonseok is from South Korea where he first took up the tremolo harmonica. He discovered the chromatic when he heard Sigmund Groven playing at the Asia Pacific Festival in 2004, and started taking lessons with ... more

Liam Ward joins me on episode 140. 

Liam is from the north west of England and first took up the harmonica in his late teens. His youthful zeal turned into his career when he chose to become a full-time harmonica player over becoming a school teache... more

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Kenny Neal
Well-known blues musician who played guitar, piano, and harmonica and had a familial relationship with James Cotton.
Episode: James Cotton retrospective
Kyle Rowland
A distinguished harmonica player and protégé of James Cotton.
Episode: James Cotton retrospective
Giles Robson
Blues musician and harmonica player
Episode: Sonny Boy Williamson II retrospective with Giles Robson and Jim Basnight
Jim Basnight
Musician, band leader, songwriter, and author of a forthcoming biography on Sonny Boy Williamson II
Episode: Sonny Boy Williamson II retrospective with Giles Robson and Jim Basnight
Kim Field
Prominent harmonica player and author, known for his books on harmonica history and his active involvement in the blues scene.
Episode: Kim Field interview
Shima Kobayashi
Classical Chromatic harmonica player originally from Japan, currently residing in the UK.
Episode: Shima Kobayashi interview
Ross Garren
Leading session harmonica musician and performer
Episode: Ross Garren interview
Jim Zeller
Harmonica player with a distinctive style, known for hitchhiking across North America and performing with blues legends.
Self-employed musician
Episode: Jim Zeller interview
Yeore Kim
South Korean harmonica player and musician, based in France
Independent Artist
Episode: Yeore Kim interview

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Neil Warren
Host of the Happy Hour Harmonica podcast, dedicated to sharing stories and expertise from the worlds of harmonica music and its players.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Sound like you’re in a cave

    Great show but..... You need to improve your and your guest mic location. Too much echo effect.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    echo######
    United States3 years ago
  • Essential listening

    I love this podcast. If you love the harmonica, you will too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ethics Maven
    United States4 years ago
  • Fascinating and well researched

    A brilliantly engaging podcast which throws a spotlight on some of the world’s best harmonica players. Neil Warren does an excellent job of researching and interviewing, ensuring that every episode is a gem. A great listen but also a fab resource for all fans of this most versatile of instruments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leonora HJ
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • A Must for Harp Players

    These podcasts are some of the best (if not THE BEST) being offered today. I think these interviews intimately will be important for a historical perspective. They have helped me find motivation to keep practicing. Thanks for all you hard work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tin Sandwich Man
    United States4 years ago
  • Harmonica is better in the UK

    This podcast along with Tomlin are the best in the harmonica genre. It’s a great structure and the host does a good job of highlighting and encouraging the guest. I’m not sure why we cannot get a good harmonica podcast in the US. The UK is much better in that regard

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hohner C
    United States4 years ago

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A brilliantly engaging podcast with great research and interviews.
Criticism regarding audio quality in some episodes.
Interviews that provide historical perspectives on harmonica playing.
Listeners appreciate the host's enthusiastic engagement with guests.
Essential listening for harmonica lovers.

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Richard Sleigh interview
Q: What do you think the difference is between people like me doing it myself, and someone like yourself?
The big difference is that I’m using a lot of different methods for lighting the reeds, allowing me to see very fine increments for tuning.
Richard Sleigh interview
Q: How did you get together with this album, with Dennis?
Richard Sleigh and Dennis Gruenling recorded the album together in Richard's harmonica shop, with Dennis bringing a laptop to set up.
Fabrizio Poggi interview
Q: Did you go with the whole Chicken Mambo band or were you just traveling with your wife?
In the beginning, I traveled with just me and my wife. Then I took with me the guitar player and tried to play some little gigs that my American friends found for me in local bars.
Fabrizio Poggi interview
Q: So how did you go about learning in those early days?
I just tried to follow my LPs and tried to repeat the licks I heard, but it was hard without many resources or teachers around.
John Sebastian interview
Q: What do you think about when you hear Roadhouse Blues?
I learned quickly that it is better to watch Ray Manzarek than Jim Morrison when playing.

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What is Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast focuses on the fascinating stories of prominent harmonica players and technicians, capturing their journeys, experiences, and insights into the world of harmonica music. Through rich interviews, listeners get to hear about the evolution of their crafts, significant influences, and the artistic nuances that differentiate various styles of harmonica playing, particularly within genres like blues and folk music. The conversational format emphasizes personal anecdotes, technical discussions, and their contributions to the music scene, making this an engaging listen for anyone interested in harmonica or music in general.

What sets this podcast apart is its emphasis on not only showcasing individual musicians but also discussing bro... more

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1. Kenny Neal
2. Kyle Rowland
3. Giles Robson
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5. Kim Field
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7. Ross Garren
8. Jim Zeller

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