Eddie Martin joins me on episode 106.

Eddie has been described as the ambassador of British Blues, having released seventeen albums over his near fifty year career, with many of the songs self-penned by Eddie. He started out as a one-man band, but also performs as part of his own bands too. In either format Eddie makes extensive use of rack harmonica, and is one of the leading players of using a rack, while also playing some hand-held harmonica as well. Eddie gives us some great tips on playing on the rack. 

Eddie also had a two year spell in the US where he regularly played on Beale St, Memphis and Clarksdale, Mississippi, as well as time playing in Italy. 

And he regularly teaches at workshops in the UK and Europe.

Links:
Eddie’s website:
http://eddiemartin.com

Big Red Radio:
https://soundcloud.com/eddie-martin/sets/eddie-martins-big-red-radio

Harmonica Master’s Workshop:
https://www.harmonica-masters.de/en/workshops-2024/master-workshops-diatonic/eddie-martin.html

EuroBlues week:
https://www.euroblues.co.uk/blues-week-2024/

Son of Dave interview:
https://www.harmonicahappyhour.com/son-of-dave-interview/

Videos:
One Man Band video from Thirst album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK6Qr9nSugw&t=18s

Birdcage Sessions video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU87CViwfJA

Harpin’ By The Sea 2024: Breakeven Blues:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S83O-scnX_I

Harpin’ By The Sea 2024: Early In The Morning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fuwgMcaJ4Q

NHL festival 2006: Queen of Spades:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW-Y9JplJ4w

Podcast website:
https://www.harmonicahappyhour.com

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Spotify Playlist:
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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQ

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