Category Archives: CD Reviews

Goin’ To The Church – ‘King King’ Revisited

Posted on May 31, 2011 by The Captain

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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It’s Called a Heart – Marli Harwood

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Wilf

Who plays harmonica on It’s Called A Heart? It was a typical Friday down at the Harp Surgery. A pile of letters in the Good Doctor’s in-tray, a stack of reed plates awaiting attention, a half-finished cup of tea on the desk and the phone ringing … Continue reading →

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Jason Ricci Needs Help

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Elwood

My, what a good time for an album review Writing about Jason Ricci has been on my agenda more or less since I started blogging on the Harp Surgery. It’s odd, really, that he doesn’t get much airtime here, considering … Continue reading →

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Learn How (Not) To Play Harmonica

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Elwood

Hey Negrita’s harmonica player teaches our Apprentice a lesson about tasteful playing Some time back I got my hands on this acoustic single, “Burn The Whole Place Down” by the British country blues band Hey Negrita, which features my friend … Continue reading →

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Our First-Ever Blues Harp Albums (Part 3)

Posted on April 23, 2010 by The Captain

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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Our First-Ever Blues Harp Albums (Part 2)

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Wilf

As we review the albums that first got us hooked on blues harp, The Good Doctor tries to pick out his all-time favourite harmonica album from his days as a beginner. The Good Doctor’s choice: When she was a pre-schooler, … Continue reading →

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Our First-Ever Blues Harp Albums (Part 1)

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Elwood

Which record got you hooked on blues harmonica? This week the Harp Surgery team goes back to Original Spin… Elwood’s choice: I’ll never forget the day I decided to take up blues harmonica. I was 18 years old, doing a … Continue reading →

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