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With Ronnie Douglas Band – 11/14/14 – lake Country Grill – Orillia, Ontario

Canadian Harmonica Player, Roly Platt talks about his début CD – Inside Out. (VIDEO)

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

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What They Say…

“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
“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
Orin Isaacs Owner / Music Director – Swing Low Productions 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
“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 ! 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 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
“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”
“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 is simply the greatest harp player anywhere.”
Tim Thorney – Writer / Producer
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Testimonials

“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
“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
Orin Isaacs Owner / Music Director – Swing Low Productions 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
“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 ! 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 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
“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”
“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 is simply the greatest harp player anywhere.”
Tim Thorney – Writer / Producer

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