Monthly Archives: August 2009

Soul Limbo – Split Rivitt [...with tab]

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Wilf

Howzat! [We respectfully dedicate this page to the friends and family of Barney Jeffrey 1958-2008] The Good Doctor found himself in San Francisco, the morning after England had pulled off their 2009 Ashes victory against Australia at The Oval. For those unfamiliar … Continue reading →

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Pack Fair And Square – Mark Feltham [...with tab]

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Wilf

Life is like a card game, you always take a chance And so to the final installment in our 9 Below Zero trilogy. So far we have covered Riding On The L&N and Swing Job. We’ve looked at the key … Continue reading →

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Swing Job – Mark Feltham [...with tab]

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Wilf

Thank you. Good night! Welcome to the second part of our trilogy, covering the top three harp tracks from 9 Below Zero‘s debut Live At The Marquee album, released on A&M in 1980. By that time the UK had already … Continue reading →

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Riding On The L&N – Mark Feltham [..with tab]

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Wilf

You can imagine sittin’ at Tulse ‘ill can’t ya! I first encountered this barnstorming track on 9 Below Zero‘s debut Live At The Marquee album (A&M) when it hit UK record stores in 1980. The band had already raised heads … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again – Alan ‘Blind Owl’ Wilson [..with tab]

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Wilf

Well I’m so tired of crying, but I’m out on the road again Midway through the harp solo in Canned Heat’s On The Road Again, Al Wilson plays a G in the middle range of his A harmonica. ‘How did … Continue reading →

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Harmonicas, Harps And Heavy Breathers (ISBN 0-8154-1020-4)

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Wilf

The evolution of the people’s instrument I first picked up a copy of this excellent book by Kim Field shortly after the updated edition was published by Cooper Square Press in 2000. At that time I was only interested in … Continue reading →

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Walter’s Boogie – Walter Horton [..with tab]

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Wilf

Introduction This is THE showcase blues harmonica number which every journeyman player needs to learn. It’s a catchy melody in its own right, but it is particularly attractive when played on the blues harp. And what makes it so important … Continue reading →

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Joe Filisko – The Brunswick, Brighton & Hove, Fri 31st July 2009

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Wilf

My bags are packed, I’m ready to go I am delighted to report that Joe arrived safely into the UK in advance of his residency at the University of Northampton Blues Week. He was hosted in Brighton & Hove by … Continue reading →

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