Monthly Archives: April 2009

What Does ‘Cupped Harp’ Mean?

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Wilf

‘Work your hands from day to day, The winds will blow the profit.’ Louis MacNiece Introduction It all boils down to what you do with your hands. When playing acoustically, there are two principal hand positions – open and closed. … Continue reading →

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Billy Branch – Kingston Mines, Chicago, Sat 21.Mar 2009

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Wilf

The blues keep following me around Ever since buying a copy of the 1990 W.C.Handy award winning album Harp Attack, Billy Branch has had me intrigued. He’s pictured on the cover as the new kid on the block, alongside three … Continue reading →

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Jiving With The Greats: Jerry Portnoy – Boston, 2.April 2009

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Wilf

…he, whose heart was that of a little child, had answered to his name, and stood in the presence of The Master. William Makepeace Thackeray Prologue For anybody looking to master the art of Chicago and blues harmonica, look no … Continue reading →

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