The Harmonica Lady

Fun interview with Dr. Bruce Weinstein, The Ethics Guy® https://theethicsguy.com Through his practical, engaging and entertaining virtual and in-person presentations on ethical leadership, Forbes Contributor Bruce Weinstein, The Ethics Guy®, shows organisations how high character is the key to sustained success. He lives in New York City with his wife Kristen Bancroft, who is a compliance professional in the financial services industry. To relax Bruce enjoys playing the drums and spoons, learning the harmonica, and trying to figure out the plot of The Godfather. This interview is how he came to love the Harmonica and is also now writing for Harmonica Happenings for SPAH https://www.spah.org And is studying under David Barrett https://www.bluesharmonica.com/home is the world's most published author of blues harmonica education material, a leading clinician and Grammy nominated recording artist. With over 4,000 lesson videos, lesson plans for all skill level players, downloadable mp3's and pdf's, along with forum experts and contributors, BluesHarmonica.com is THE place to learn blues harmonica Also we talk about how we met and how he is a long time fan of  this podcast and satisfied customer of The Harmonica Lady Tm  line of art www.nedraruss.com

We talk about the journey and playing the harmonica being artist and here amazing product line as well as here wonderful original music all for the perspective of a female player. Check out her amazing line of products here https://www.sibblingrivalry.com.  You can find her on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jubejams.    Nicole M. Joubert (Sticky) & Cindy A. Joubert-Kelly (Snidly) have parents who encouraged their strong creative minds & abilities to bloom into unique creative styles. Cindy being the darker of the two, Nicole colorful and lighthearted. They both have endeavors varying from illustrations, paintings, sculptures, and written works. Many of these have been published, contracted or printed. Outside of SIB.BLING RIVALRY, Nicole's illustrative works is known as: NikkinoxArts  & Cindy: Dreaming Lizard Graphics. The Sisters collaborated many times but ultimately worked separate. When they were young, they imagined lots, and felt one day they would have a popular T-shirt line like Chip & Pepper  (in the sense of, creative clothing team). The sisters have made great progress since the 80s. Back then they were known as Joubert Wolf Wear. At this time they painted clothing for local entertainers (Exotic Dancers & Band Members) with acrylic paints. Through the years the Sisters continue to refined their talents & grow, learning from each other. BORN FROM CREATIVE UNION The Sister's Mission is: To have a large line of quality clothing that is both creative & limited with a steady rotation of newer designs. Each item will list for a short time then retire. Your unique article of clothing will not be mass-produced such as a box store product. These beautiful designs are both wearable & collectible pieces of art. SR will keep creating exciting, unique designs, alongside those in demand. These epic designs are derived from the girls own passions, which in turn touch fellow hobbyists.    KEEP CHECKING SIB.BLING RIVALRY DESIGNS & SEE WHAT'S NEW ∘ WEAR A †UÐE ∘

This podcast is to share some great tracks Howard Levy sent me for you all Merry Christmas  To find the CD and much much more from Howard visit links https://levyland.com Also in loving memory of Buzz and Mikey  Dave Moore https://www.redhouserecords.com/artists/dave-moore/ Nick Clark https://www.facebook.com/nicclarkmusic/ Mike Caldwell https://www.facebook.com/mike.caldwell.585/ Buzz Krantz https://www.facebook.com/mike.caldwell.585/ SPAH https://www.spah.org Hohner https://www.hohner.de Nedra Russ  https://paypal.me/TheHarmonicaLady?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

Introduced by friends at a party a 420 party 420 2011 after that the rest is our story our history. Visit us at www.nedraruss.com  Like us at facebook https://www.facebook.com/njrmusic TiKtoK https://www.tiktok.com/@harmonica209411

Time travel with me from 2009 and on some of my audio recording form my trips to SPAH. Hear some old clips of my visits and adventures. Visit www.spah.prg for more history and harmonica happenings. and visit www.nedraruss.com to wee what we are up to.

From my  CDS enjoy the Irish jigs,  ballads, and melodies  Charlie McCoy https://www.charliemccoy.com Tony Eyers https://harmonicatunes.com/about/ James Conway https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Conway_(musician). Nedra and Julio https://www.nedraruss.com Song Book https://theharmonicasongbook.com Steve Baker https://www.stevebaker.de/bio_en_10.html

The Harmonica Lady Podcast Feb 19 2023   Blue Bird Valise  Razz My Berries Kurt Crandall www.Kurtcrandall.com  Good Blues Tonight Always Been Your Friend When The Frisco Left The Shed https://www.charliemusselwhite.com  Curtly Dance Telemann Canonic Sonata NO1 www.howardlevy.com Sixth Sense Solid Ground Deep Well Deep Pocket’s www.eriknodden.cm Life's Railway To Heaven  Peace int he Valley Daddy Sang Bass Wayfaring Stranger I’ll Fly Away Keep. On The Sunny Side https://www.facebook.com/mike.caldwell.585/

Christmas Harmonica

Great time at the 59th SPAH Convention in Tulsa OK. I had a great time and got to hang out with Charlies Musselwhite. This podcast is about that. Enjoy  To buy his new CD visit his web page https://www.charliemusselwhite.com To see more about SPAH visit link https://www.spah.org Visit my page athttps://www.nedraruss.com To leave a tip or help to support this podcast visit https://paypal.me/TheHarmonicaLady?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

What is new with the Harmonica Lady and whats to come

Web Page  http://michaelrubinharmonica.com   Players Mike Keller guitar Michael Archer Bass Mark Hays drums Producer Josh Fulero Engineer Matt Smith Studio 6 String Ranch   Podcasters web site  www.nedraruss.com

This episode I had the pleasure of talking with Jerry Fierro. We talk about his time with Sonny Terry and how enlightening that was for himself and his now students. We also talked about what is going on with him these days in and around Naples Florida. Jerry and the band Mudbone run a jam every Tuesday night at the DogTooth sports bar 5310 Shirley St. Naples, FL 34109. Here are some words form the Florida Weekley  PROFILES IN PARADISE March 12, 2015 Jerry Fierro, with his harmonica and occasionally the congas, is a regular guest when the band Mudbone invites other musicians to sit in for a jam session on Tuesday evenings at Weekend Willie’s. Jerry plays great blues and is a terrific blues singer as well. It’s clear he’s having a great time when he plays. His level of excellence is not easily attained, and he’s had quite a musical journey.   He was born the ninth of 10 kids, just five minutes after his twin sister Mary, on Dec. 8, 1958, in Paterson, N.J. Although there were no musicians in the house (his dad was an accomplished auto mechanic and mom was a housewife), there was always music playing. Jerry remembers his parents having great parties with jazz standards on the record player and sometimes a live band in the yard.     He was a senior at Passaic County Tech High School, studying to become a baker, when he got the notion to play music. Inspired by watching a cousin play the harmonica and sing, he bought his first marine band harmonica in 1975 for $5.26 at the legendary Manny’s Music in New York City. Two more really good things happened that same year, he says:   First, he was introduced to Bob “Hoochie Coochie” Paolucci, who taught him what to play and, more importantly, what not to play. “Hooch is still out there doing his thing in Long Island, New York,” he says. And second, he met Son Lewis (Silk City Records) by answering an ad in the local music rag. “Son is a true bluesman who never made it big but should have,” he says. “He must have seen something in me, because he would sneak me into nightclubs to perform when I was 16. We’ve been playing on and off together ever since.” After a few years playing with Mr. Lewis, Jerry got the opportunity to expand his horizons by joining Impact, a local band of brothers (now called The Flying Mueller Brothers). They played the blues and almost every other genre of music, too. For eight years, from 1978 to ’86, the band played the New York metro area. It was during that time that Jerry met blues harpist Sonny Terry. Renowned for his unique style of “hootin’ and hollerin,’” Mr. Terry gave Jerry lessons on the harmonica. Other highlights of Jerry’s music career include playing with such greats as Junior Wells, Hubert Sumlin, Johnny Copeland, Jorma Kaukonen, Felix Cavaliere “and now the best players in Southwest Florida — Mudbone,” he says. In 2014 Jerry won the trophy for Overall Champion in the Forida Harmonica Competition. https://www.facebook.com/jerry.fierro.10 Check out the Mudbone Jam with Jerry and the band https://www.dogtoothnaples.com/happenings/ I started this new page on facebook after years of establishing other pages one being the first woman admin at World of Hamronica and founding member of Harmonica Jam. Now We my husband Julio inglasses run this group of world wide harmonica LOVERS! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1598464463522496 Visit my site for more cool linkd and blogs https://www.nedraruss.com

Fantastic and fun interview with Master Harmonicist Charlie Barath We talked about his record Just Me and My Friends Here is what he says on Bandcamp I put together this specific collection of songs for two reasons: 1. To demonstrate the diversity in my songwriting as well as my Harmonica playing and my Vocals. 2. To shine a spotlight on some of the amazing and talented people that I am fortunate to work with on a regular basis, AND call my friends. I am thrilled to be able to present this music to the listening public, and I truly hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I've enjoyed creating it! My sincere thanks to you! credits released May 13, 2021 Bandcamp https://charliebarath.bandcamp.com/album/just-me-and-my-friend-s?fbclid=IwAR2bxKtMDFfCMDgPs_Ov_is5ZkZj0G_39xo_UNrt4M7QyYT4OMJgsqSYskA You can also follow him on Facebbok https://www.facebook.com/charliebarathharmonica  here is the link to the art we talked about https://geoffreygordonfineart.com/?fbclid=IwAR1CAwS2Ru98J2V6KQfhYams31gXh4otQ3UkmqKCamKKAkReA5L-VmP4Ync   Check out our Facebook page The Hamonica Lovers https://www.facebook.com/groups/1598464463522496 Visit my web https://www.facebook.com/groups/1598464463522496

Music from my vaults of KQBM shows    Don’t take advantage of me Jason Ricci JJ Appleton Dirty Money Cd Don’t badger the witness          “ “             “ “              Beautiful Slop CD Geaux Nits Kids                          “ “            “  “                   “ “  “ “     https://mooncat.org Rocket RIde                         David Barrett                    It takes Three CD Meet Me Where They Play the Blues Terry Leonino Blues Harp Women The Ballad of Mingo County                            Paula Davis  Stewart Too Late                                                            Little Walter  Singal Hooka Tooka Chambers Brothers Classic Harmonica Blues from Smithsonian Folkways City Of New Orleans Charlie McCoy Ear Candy Country & Folk Amazing Grace Todd Parrott Songs From The Harp Religious Down By the RiversideSofie ReedRed HenBlues Blues With a WhoopSonny Terry & Brownie McGheeWizard of the HarmonicaBlues Take this hammer                                    “  “                                                     “    “ Old lost John                                             “   “                                                  “     “ Work Song                                               Paul Butterfield    The Butterfield Blues Band CD Born In Chicago                                              “  “                            “  “ Amazonas                             Howard Levy                                     Tango & Jazz (Live)Jazz Bring it to Jerome                                      Billy F  Gibbons                              The Big Bad Blue Accelerated Blues            Blues Tavlers                                                   HOHNER_Originals_Digital_Album Nick Moss feat. Dennis Gruenling               HOHNER_Originals_Digital_Album     Mickey Raphael                                             Hand to Mouth3/14/18, 1:33 PM Shake Your Moneymaker Roy Rogers & Norton Buffalo n     Travellin' Tracks Fat Cats & Thin Dogs       Eric Noden & Joe Filisko         Missed Train Blues Me and Bobby Bones                                Nedra and Julio                     Blues news Summertime                       Christelle BerthonBlues Harp Women Sunday Soup                   Todd Parrott                                   Songs From The Harp

Interview with Michael Rubin about his solo project Help make art and music with Michael go to his New Album Fundraiser https://gofund.me/cf834273   Web Page  http://michaelrubinharmonica.com   Players Mike Keller guitar Michael Archer Bass Mark Hays drums Producer Josh Fulero Engineer Matt Smith Studio 6 String Ranch   Podcasters web site  www.nedraruss.com

Todays I interview Michael D'Eath -- President  Jerry Deall -- Vice President Of SPAH is a worldwide harmonica organisation based in the United States. SPAH —the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica —is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in the State of Michigan. SPAH advances its mission of preservation and advancement since 1963 in many ways. To learn more or register for events and become a member visit https://www.spah.org/index.asp

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

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

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

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.  https://gindick.myshopify.com/   www.nedraruss.com

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

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

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

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 cabinPrices 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 today1- Onsite VIP Cabin - $125 per night - with air/con and space for 2-3 guests(1 queen bed and space for extra person) ​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 $225.00Go 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!

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

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

Today I talk the evolution of the diatonic in history from Blues to Jazz country and beyond.

Practice tips for the beginners and a bit of history about  DeFord Bailey (December 14, 1899 – July 2, 1982) was an American country music and blues star from the 1920s until 1941. He was the first performer to be introduced on the Grand Ole Opry and the first African-American performer on the show. He played several instruments but is best known for his harmonica tunes.

The Harmonica talks about different techniques to play the harmonica. Today I talk about why learn tongue blocking.