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Harmonica news

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With Suzie Vinnick – 06/17/15 – Royal Botanical Gardens – Burlington, Ontario

With the Rick Fines (duo) – 06/14/15 – Take Note House Concert – Barrie, Ontario

With the Rick Fines Band – 06/06/15 – Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival – Orangeville, Ontario

Harp-Attack! – 06/06/15 – Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival – Orangeville, Ontario

Guesting with The Nomads – 05/31/15 – Shore Grill and Grotto – Mississauga, Ontario

With Ronnie Douglas Band – 05/29/15 – Sticky Fingers – Barrie, Ontario

With Ronnie Douglas Band – 05/16/15 – lake Country Grill – Orillia, Ontario

With Ronnie Douglas Band – 04/25/15 – The Highwayman Inn (McCabes) – Orillia, Ontario

Stingray Music’s “The Blues” Channel: Playlist Report

Stingray Music’s “The Blues” Channel: Playlist Report

Nice to be among some good friends in this playlist report from Stingray. Great to see that Inside Out is...

With Ronnie Douglas Band – 04/03/15 – Sticky Fingers – Barrie, Ontario

David Clayton-Thomas’ Release: SOUL BALLADS

David Clayton-Thomas’ Release: SOUL BALLADS

It was a pleasure working with David on a couple of the tracks on this project. What a treat working...

4-days of Harmonica Workshops – 03/06/15 – Winter Folk Camp – Haliburton, Ontario

Rick Fines CD Release Party! – 02/28/15 – Market Hall – Peterborough, Ontario

MacLaren Art Centre – 02/20/15 – Battle of the Bands – Barrie, Ontario

Top Blues Albums – Roly Platt: Inside Out – #16 on Global Radio Indicator Charts

Top Blues Albums – Roly Platt: Inside Out – #16 on Global Radio Indicator Charts

Inside Out rises to #16 on “AirPlay Direct’s” Global Radio Indicator Charts. AirPlay Direct’s global radio station membership now exceeds...

An Evening of Blues & Gospel – 02/14/15 – Orillia Legion (Normandy Room) – Orillia, Ontario

With Suzie Vinnick – 01/31/15 – Innisfil Live Music Club – Innisfil, Ontario

CD Review: Roly Platt / Thorbjorn Risager

CD Review: Roly Platt / Thorbjorn Risager

Nice to be in such great company as here with Thorbjorn Risager. Thanks to: Mike Rick at BluesPowR for this...

With Lou Moore – 01/22/15 – Col Mustard’s Pub & Deli – Newmarket, ON

Congrats to: Guy Belanger & Harpdog Brown – first ever Maple Blues Award Tie.

Congrats to: Guy Belanger & Harpdog Brown – first ever Maple Blues Award Tie.

The Toronto Blues Society‘s – Maple Blues Awards – 2015. Guy Belanger & Harpdog Brown – first ever tie for “Harmonica Player of...

Interview for SPAH: “Harmonica Happenings”

Interview for SPAH: “Harmonica Happenings”

I’ve just spent a couple of hours chatting with renowned harmonica historian – Manfred Wewers. Besides being the Convention Seminar...

Sarah French: Publistist for Canadian Blues Artist – Roly Platt

Sarah French Publicity Sarah has been a huge part in the success of my instrumental blues CD: Inside Out, and...

With Ronnie Douglas Band – 01/09/15 – Sticky Fingers – Barrie, Ontario

“World of Harmonica” – CD review

“World of Harmonica” – CD review

Shaun Luke “World of Harmonica” review – Inside Out! After so long listening to this wonderful album, the time surely...

Guesting with The Mighty Duck Blues Band – 11/15/14 – The Golden Pheasant (a.k.a. \”The Duck\”) – St. Catharines, Ontario

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What They Say…

“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
Orin Isaacs Owner / Music Director – Swing Low Productions Toronto, ON
“He was a good boy – always polite and well mannered.”
Mom....
“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, UK
“Roly, your harmonica playing, it is outstanding! Simply amazing. You are a wonderful musician. Thank you for your beautiful contribution to our film.”
Aamir Khan: Producer Bollywood Film “Delhi Belly”
“Roly is my first go to guy on harmonica. While being great at blues, he is also capable of much more. Melodies, accompaniments etc. I highly recommend him.”
Lou Pomanti – Lou Pomanti Music Toronto, ON
“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! He was extremely easy to communicate with, and very easy to work with regarding arrangement directions. I can’t recommend him highly enough and I know we’ll work together again soon.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, United Kingdom
“Roly is one of Canada’s best harmonica players! Any style!”
Jack Semple – Guitarist / Producer Regina, SK , Canada
“Roly is simply the greatest harp player anywhere.”
Tim Thorney – Writer / Producer
“The most versatile harp player I’ve ever worked with. Blues, Jazz. Country, he does it all”
David Clayton-Thomas
“I have worked with Roly Platt for over 30 years in many different musical situations. He is a first class musician and a first class human being. He’s worked for me on a wide variety of recordings (records, jingles, tv shows) and is always an inspiration and a positive influence on whatever project he’s involved with. He is, simply put, one of the best musicians I have ever worked with. He’s blessed with amazing technical skills but he also has great taste, feel and musical instincts that can… Read more
Mike “Pepe” Francis – Guitarist / Producer / Music Director
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Testimonials

“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! He was extremely easy to communicate with, and very easy to work with regarding arrangement directions. I can’t recommend him highly enough and I know we’ll work together again soon.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, United Kingdom
“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
Orin Isaacs Owner / Music Director – Swing Low Productions Toronto, ON
“Roly is simply the greatest harp player anywhere.”
Tim Thorney – Writer / Producer
“Roly is my first go to guy on harmonica. While being great at blues, he is also capable of much more. Melodies, accompaniments etc. I highly recommend him.”
Lou Pomanti – Lou Pomanti Music Toronto, ON
“I have worked with Roly Platt for over 30 years in many different musical situations. He is a first class musician and a first class human being. He’s worked for me on a wide variety of recordings (records, jingles, tv shows) and is always an inspiration and a positive influence on whatever project he’s involved with. He is, simply put, one of the best musicians I have ever worked with. He’s blessed with amazing technical skills but he also has great taste, feel and musical instincts that can… Read more
Mike “Pepe” Francis – Guitarist / Producer / Music Director
“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, UK
“He was a good boy – always polite and well mannered.”
Mom....
“The most versatile harp player I’ve ever worked with. Blues, Jazz. Country, he does it all”
David Clayton-Thomas
“Roly is one of Canada’s best harmonica players! Any style!”
Jack Semple – Guitarist / Producer Regina, SK , Canada
“Roly, your harmonica playing, it is outstanding! Simply amazing. You are a wonderful musician. Thank you for your beautiful contribution to our film.”
Aamir Khan: Producer Bollywood Film “Delhi Belly”

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Harmonica Autobiography – Roly Platt

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Roly’s New Book for Harmonica Players

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Brand new book by Roly Platt: “No, Seriously, I Play...

Session: Marc Jordan – New Release

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Had a chance to lay down some harp on this beautiful release...

30 Min. Harmonica Video Lessons

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In my practical, easy-to-understand harmonica workshops,...

New Harmonica Workshops Available

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In my practical, easy-to-understand harmonica workshops,...

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