The Harmonica Lady

The Harmonica Lady

By Nedra RussMusic
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The Harmonica Lady episodes

  • Color Outside the Lines

    Color outside the lines :

    In this 11 podcast I set the stage for more to come Information on events and classes going on in June 2021 highlighted. First off PARADISE COAST HARMONICA WORKSHOPJUNE 10th-12th 2021 Fort Myers, FLORIDA3 days and nights of seminars, performances and live jams with IBC finalist The Pitbull of Blues Band featuring Hohner endorsed artists: Todd Parrott Rob Paparozzi Jerry Fierro 

    https://jerryfierro8.wixsite.com/mysite-1/pch-workshop

     

    Then talked about Jason Ricci visit his site for more information https://mooncat.org/?fbclid=IwAR0tutq_Xp0DEy6GO_E6mmBGdpLLU0I4mZ_nFV7-ozB4mVTkSQNkJIXW4DA

     

    Closing talked about Me Nedra and ways to find out what is going on in my life and my art: Visit 

    www.nedraruss.com 

    www.njrmusic.com

    Talked about the group on Facebook to join 

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1598464463522496

     

    Music from Mudbone Funk Live at Dogtooth

    Todd Parrott Songs from the Harp

    Jason Ricci and JJ Appleton Beautiful Slop 

    Nedra Russ Blues News 2021

    https://nedraruss.hearnow.com 

     

    43 min
  • Michael Rubin

    Michael Rubin teacher performer from Austin Texas talks shop and more. Visit his web site http://michaelrubinharmonica.com/

     www.njrmusic.com

    Visit Lone Wolf Blues tell them Nedra sent you 

    www.lonewolfblues.com 

     

    1 hr
  • PT Gazell

    PT Gazell 

    A great talk with PT Harmonica Master builder performer and some of his music. 

    PT Gazell A method behind his madness.

    Hot, swingin, smooth, original, clean, lyrical, diatonically chromatic, one of a kind, masterful, the most swinging, Oh yeah, like what? Nat King Cole, Benny Goodman, Louie Jordan, Ben Webster, Sweets Edison, Tiny Moore, Wes Montgomery...that's what!  Using his own signature model instrument, theGazell method diatonic manufactured by C. A. Seydel, PT proves that the harmonica is capable of much more than what most of us believe.No other player combines his phrasing, his melodic style, his song choices and his improvisational abilities…his singular style may draw comparisons to others, but in the end, it’s a style all his own.

    Visit his web http://www.ptgazell.com 

    Visit: Lone Wolf Blues Company sponsors https://lonewolfblues.com   

    https://nedraruss.com 

    Get the  CD and PT method harmonicas http://www.ptgazell.com/recordings.html

     

    1 hr
  • Talking with Jon Gindick

    Goodmorning today we are talking with: Jon Gindick 

    Jon Gindick best-selling musical instruction author. His books, CDs, and videos on playing the Blues Harmonica have sold over 2,000,000 copies.[He puts on 'Blues Harmonica Jam Camp,' traveling seminars for harmonica players of all levels. 

    RIP Aug 29 2025 

    https://gindick.myshopify.com/ 

     

    www.nedraruss.com 

    40 min
  • Talking with Joyce Ettingoff

    Enjoyed talking with Lee Oskar endorsee Joyce Ettingcoff. We talk about her first time playing the harmonica at a very young age and how she came to be endorsed by Lee Oskar and we talk shop and amps mics and all of the different people you meet on the way to the gig and the shows. 

     

    Thank you for listening please visit my site for more on harmonica and music. www.nedraruss.com 

    1 hr 2 min
  • Lets talk trio and a few other things
    First hour
    Peg O' My Heart
    Toots Swings Lars-Luis Linek
    A Taste of Honey Jerry Murad's Harmonicats Pop
    Trio (Tar. Bamkaman. Harmonica)
    Milad Derakhshani Trio (Tar. Bamkaman. Harmonica)
    Toots on Writing bluesette
    Bluesette
    For Once In My Life Stevie Wonder The
    Chasin' the Gator William Clarke 2 Everyday (I Have The Blues) Stevie Wonder Tony Bennett
    Mark Hummel East Meets West: Blues Harp Meltdown, Vol. 2 Blues Seven Nights to Rock 5:08 Mark Hummel East Meets West: Blues Harp Meltdown, Vol. 2 Blues
    Ain't That Lovin' You Baby (Bonus Track)
    Steve Miller Band Bingo! (Special Edition) Rock
    2nd hour
    Stoney Jerry Jeff Walker Bein' Free Country
    Down in New Orleans Eric Norden & Joe Filisko On the Move Blues
    Fear and Loathing at 4th and Butternut 3:35
    John Fahey Old Girlfriends and Other Horrible Memories Country
    K.M. Blues P.T. Gazell 2 Days Out Jazz
    Boogie Woogie Blue Plate P.T. Gazelle Method
    Forward Kinda Gal Him & Her Ground
    1 Red Hen Soffe Reed
    Robin Rogers 15 Life Goes On
    Uppity Blues woman Hittin' On Nothin'
    You Don't Love Me Like That (Live) 4:18 Siegel-Schwall Band The Reunion Concert (Live) Blues 0 1 77/7/18, 9:50 AM Chevrolet (Original) Robben Ford & The Blue Line Handful of Blues Blues
    Don't Lose Your Eye 4:46 Rick Estrin On The Harp Side Blues
    www.nedraruss.com
    1 hr 55 min
  • First recordings and history making music on Harmonica

    A bit of history and early recording some of the first recordings .

    Gonna Keep My Skillet Good and Greasy       John Henry Howard   Harp Blowers (1925-1936) 

    Up county Blues D Ford Bialy       Harp Blowers     (1925-1936) → 

    Pan America D Ford Bailey Harp Blowers (1925-1936)

    Boogie Baby Sonny Terry and Brownie Harp Blowers (1925-1936)

    Summertime (feat. Peter Gabriel)0 Larry Adler The Glory of Gershwin Jazz 100

     (Walter McGhee / Stormking Music, BMI

    Stealin Stealin Memphis Jug Band Top

    Summertime Larry Adler 100 Classics - The Very Best of the 1920's, Vol. 3 Jazz

    Gillum Blues - 2:13 Jazz Gillum (Jazz Gillum)

    CLASSIC HARMONICA BLUES 

    from Smithsonian FolkwaysMinglewood Blues -

    John Sebastian and the J Band (with Annie Raines) (Noah Lewis / Peer International Corp., BMI)


    I Feel So Good- 2:00
    Warner Williams and Jay Summerour (William Broonzy / Songs of Universal Inc., BMIEarly 

     

    36 min
  • Live interview With Sean Wailin O'Phelan about Hill Country Harmonica 2018

    Live interview with Sean Wailin O'Phelan and a few songs by some of the teachers and entertaiment at this evernt May 17-20th 2018 Foxfire Ranch Waterford MS  

    HCH 2018 is a 4 day and 4 night harmonica instructional intensive weekend. Designed for players from total beginner to professional or advanced, there will be a wide variety of topics discussed and demonstrated. There will be up to 150 harmonica players and 15 instructors onsite all weekend. There will be vendors, sponsors, raffles, contests and so much more.



    There are multiple stages and classroom spaces for our discussion, performance and instruction. Breakaway clinics, focused classes, spontaneous jams, one on one time or discussions and instructor interviews with the entire group. We will also have guest speakers, vendors, and on site sponsors, helping to make sure you have all the tools and toys you need.

    You have the option of staying in Holly Springs, Oxford and other areas nearby, but we encourage you to stay with us onsite...Primitive Camping space is available but limited, so reserve quickly. VIP air-conditioned cabins are also available to the first few interested. Enjoy the full VIP experience in a cabin

    Prices
    Camping:
    (Primitive camping. bring a tent a tarp and so on. outdoor showers available as well as restrooms. no plug in or electricity is available)
    Camping fee based on a nightly fee of about 11.25 per night and is one flat rate with the ability to stay up to 4 nights. The camping fee is charged per individual staying on the grounds of Foxfire Ranch, whether in your vehicle, camper or campsite with tent. We encourage our attendees to camp if at all possible, as it increases the experience and allows you to maximize your time at the event. Plus, we will have 30-40 campers at least, it will be a great time!

    $45 per person:
    Stay up to 4 nights -Thursday Check in at noon, Monday Check out by noon.

    Camp Fee is higher and limited for those who do not sign up ahead of time.
    $60 up to 4 nights - Thursday Check in at noon, Monday Check out by noon.

    Cabins:
    Cabins include a HCH18 VIP Package with a private time-block with one of our instructors, a gift-pack from our sponsors, snacks for your stay and other great perks, limited to only a few spots, so reserve today

    1- Onsite VIP Cabin - $125 per night - with air/con and space for 2-3 guests
    (1 queen bed and space for extra person)
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    4 -Onsite VIP Bunks - $75 per person per night
    4 Single seperate bunk beds with air/con, large cabin space shared with 3 other attendees.

    Concerts each night!! Thursday-Sunday...
    We will have 4 nights of concerts featuring our instructors and friends from around the country. These shows are open to the public and can be purchased separately, but are included in the package for paid attendees of the HCH instructional weekend event. The concerts will be open to the public, so invite your friends/family to join us!!
    There will be a cover charge nightly for concerts
    (Around $10 each)

    We are offering the entire weekend for only
    $225.00

    Go to www.midwestharmonica.net to register now, we will limit this event to 150 and more than six months out we will have 10% of our group already registered, it picks up from there!

    1 hr 2 min
  • Harmonica Today yesterday and tomorrow

    Hohner https://www.hohner.de/en

    Rick Estrin 1 from CD On the harp side track 12 Let's get out of town  http://rickestrin.com

    Joe Filisko Erick Noden on On the Move track 1 On the move https://www.rootsduo.com

    Him and Her on Solid Ground tack 2 down by the pool www.himandhertx.com

    Nedra and Julio Dusty Roads Cd track on Dusty roads www.njrmusic.com 

    Hooker and Heat track 5 on double set CD Lets make it https://www.amazon.com/Hooker-N-Heat-John-Lee/dp/B000002UZU

    John Mayall Blues Breakers 4: Another man  https://www.amazon.com/Blues-Breakers-Eric-Clapton-Remastered/dp/B00005K9QP/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1523915254&sr=1-1&keywords=bluesbreakers+with+eric+clapton

    Johney Sansone track 2 Cron Whiskey https://www.johnnysansone.com

    Norton Buffalo Roy Rogers traveling  tracks  Track 5 The Buffalo Mambo track 11 Shake your money maker  http://www.nortonbuffalo.com

    http://www.roy-rogers.com

     

     

    45 min
  • Talking with Jason Ricci

    Talking with Jason Ricci is one of the most popular harmonica players on the planet today. Listed in almost every top ten list of players on the internet today Jason Ricci is a polarizing force always in the spotlight and on the tips of critics, artists and fans tongue’s everywhere. Through two-plus decades of endless touring, TV appearances, recordings, and the internet Jason Ricci’s style of playing is so revolutionary and influential that there exists an entire younger generation of players imitating his music, clothes, gear, and even stage presence. Nicknamed “Moon Cat” (a street name he once used in Nashville and New Orleans to avoid police detection) Jason has been an almost constant force for decades in the studio, festivals, club dates, and press. Love him or hate him, through performing, singing, songwriting, teaching, harmonica playing and activism in the fields of L.G.B.T., mental health and addiction, it is not an overstatement that this young, white, queer, skateboarding, punk rock-loving, multiple convicted felony having Moon Cat from Maine is currently changing the world through music and education.

    • Jason was a featured performer on Johnny Winter’s Grammy award-winning CD ‘Step Back’ (2014)
  • Has received multiple Blues Music Award Nominations 2009 – 2016, and won a Blues Music Award in 2010.
  • Featured performer at the Rock & Roll hall of fame with Zac Brown & Tom Morello for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band induction in 2015
  • Jason has worked and/or recorded with Junior Kimbrough, RL Burnside, Nick Curran, Walter Trout, Ana Popovic, Cedric Burnside, Joe Louis Walker, Peter Karp, Sue Foley, and many others. from his website www.mooncat.org 
    • 32 min

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Artist/musician Nedra Russ talks about all things Harmonica music and the artist process. Art installations, song writing NJR Music and being a teacher. Interview and more