Canadian Harmonica Player, Roly Platt talks about his début CD – Inside Out. (VIDEO)
Roly Platt talks about his early years in the business and the making of – Inside Out. Produced by blues...
With Lou Moore – 10/30/14 – Col Mustard’s Pub & Deli – Newmarket, ON
“Over the Rainbow” from my CD – Inside Out. (VIDEO)
Something a little different. There is lots of blues on the CD as well : )
Concert with Bill Candy and The Northern Comfort Band – 10/18/14 – Living Arts Center – Mississauga, Ontario
Best deal on Harmonicas (1983)
Anyone have a time machine I could borrow? My receipt from 1983 for Special 20 and Pro harps.
With Suzie Vinnick – 09/21/14 – Etwell Concert Series – Huntsville, Ontario
With Ronnie Douglas Band – 09/06/14 – Rockin\” Docks – Mississauga, Ontario
With Ronnie Douglas Band – 09/06/14 – Southside Shuffle – Port Credit, Ontario
With Suzie Vinnick – Friday Night Indie Music Series – 08/29/14 – Blue Mountain Village – Collingwood, Ontario
New Blues Harmonica Release in Canada
Inside Out – Roly Platt Scheduled Release: Sept. 30, 2014 Special guest musicians/vocalists – Steve Strongman and Jordan John Musicians...
With Tobin Spring – 08/17/14 – Etwell Concert Series – Huntsville, Ontario
With Ronnie Douglas Band – 08/16/14 – Sticky Fingers – Barrie, Ontario
Matt Minglewood – 08/08/14 – Kitchener Blues Festival – Kitchener, Ontario
\”Local Legends\” Series w/ Wayne Buttery & The Groove Project – 08/02/14 – Midland Cultural Centre – Midland, Ontario
Stromberg Carlson 209 head
Just back from 3 days at Inception Sound in Toronto, recording the new CD. Trying out my ’51 Stromberg Carlson...
Canadian Harmonica CD: A Great 3 days in the Studio
A great 3 days at Inception Sound – putting down the tracks for my CD. What a great team of...
With Lance Anderson – 07/18/14 – Huron Club – Collingwood, Ontario
Roly Platt – Debut CD: Inside Out
The Big Picture: Hi folks! As a “Professional Harmonica Player” (imagine the joy on my mother’s face when I broke...
With Ronnie Douglas Band – 06/27/14 – Sticky Fingers – Barrie, Ontario
With Suzie Vinnick – 06/26/14 – TD Toronto Jazz Festival – Toronto, Ontario
With Bill Candy – 06/08/14 – Mariposa Market – Orillia, Ontario
With Suzie Vinnick – 05/30/14 – 2014 Bluesfest – St Clair College Capitol Theatre – Chatham, Ontario
Co-writing with Blues great: Suzie Vinnick
I was very pleased to have had the opportunity to try some songwriting and get some coaching and advice from...
With Lou Moore – 05/15/14 – Col Mustard’s Pub & Deli – Newmarket, ON
What They Say…
“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
“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.”
“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
“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.”
“Roly, your harmonica playing, it is outstanding! Simply amazing. You are a wonderful musician. Thank you for your beautiful contribution to our film.”
“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.”
“The most versatile harp player I’ve ever worked with. Blues, Jazz. Country, he does it all”