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Goin’ To The Church – ‘King King’ Revisited

Came home with her eyes on fire Dear reader, indulge us in a moment of unadulterated nostalgia, courtesy of our very dear friend, The Riverboat Captain. Bandanas and bullet mics at the ready.. King King was a former Chinese restaurant on the … Continue reading

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Our First-Ever Blues Harp Albums (Part 3)

In the final installment of the albums that first got us hooked on blues harp, The Captain picks out.. a blues concept album?? The Captain’s choice: One night way back in 1991, listening to Paul Jones’ blues show on BBC … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from the Harp Surgery

Not Now, Arthur! Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a little bit of Morecambe and Wise, so here’s a tribute to classic comedy.. and a forgotten harmonica hero. Arthur Tolcher was born in Staffordshire in 1922, and his family theatrical history … Continue reading

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