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A great afternoon at Number 9 studios today, recording harp on David Clayton-Thomas’s new album. What a great sounding record this should be with George Koller and David producing. A pleasure to work with these two pros on this!

I’m honoured to have been chosen as a new Endorsee for Seydel Harmonicas of Germany. I’ve been playing some of these for the past year, particularly their “steel reed” harps. I’m really impressed with the strength of these and they are far outlasting anything I’ve played in the past, which is huge. I’m also impressed […]

It was a pleasure working with David on a couple of the tracks on this project. What a treat working with Lou Pomanti and all these amazing players. Great album. Here’s a writeup on the CD and interview with David. Vents Magazine

Shaun Luke “World of Harmonica” review – Inside Out! After so long listening to this wonderful album, the time surely must come for a review. Let’s not forget one cannot truly write about an album in a short space of time. Let’s get straight to the point here. WHAT’S THIS LIKE ? LOVE IT! Up […]

Roly Platt talks about his early years in the business and the making of – Inside Out. Produced by blues documentarian Mako Funasaka  www.talkinblues.com

Inside Out – Roly Platt Scheduled Release: Sept. 30, 2014 Special guest musicians/vocalists – Steve Strongman and Jordan John Musicians – Russ Boswell (Bass), Al Cross (Drums), John Tilden (Guitar), Neil Chapman (Guitar) and Lance Anderson on B3 and Pianos. Recorded, mixed and mastered at Inception Sound in Toronto. Tracks: Put It Where You Want […]

A great 3 days at Inception Sound – putting down the tracks for my CD. What a great team of musicians – Lance Anderson, Al Cross, Russ Boswell, John Tilden & Michael Haas engineering. Plus my friends Steve Strongman and Jordan John “guesting” on tunes. So much care and input on the tunes from all […]

I was very pleased to have had the opportunity to try some songwriting and get some coaching and advice from my friend Canadian singer/songwriter: Suzie Vinnick. Writing is a new avenue for me. So Suzie’s generosity and support in offering to work with me, has been a huge benefit. I am taking her advice and […]

My 1st harmonica Jingle – 1981 for Syd Kessler (thanks to Pepe Francis). It was very interesting, since I had never done a proper session until that day. They didn’t know that though.  : )  Looking back, I realized how lucky I was that I got there a few minutes early. While standing in the […]