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Roly Platt – Harmonica: Blues Musician Canada Roly Platt – Harmonica: Blues Musician Canada
  • Music
  • It’s All About Roly
    • Videos
    • Photos
    • Bio
    • Says Who?
    • Links
  • Roly’s Harmonica Workshops
  • Harp Lessons
  • The Harp Wah™
  • Gigs
  • News
  • Contact
Missed a Harp Workshop?
19 Jul

Missed a Harp Workshop?

Harmonica news |

You can still enjoy the experience… Watch it on your own time. These prerecorded live workshops include the original two--hour...
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Online Harmonica Workshops – Roly Platt
12 Jun

Online Harmonica Workshops – Roly Platt

Harmonica news |

Roly Platt is offering a series of intimate online harmonica workshops. These are “plain English” seminars aimed at setting you...
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09 Jun

Duo with Jon Knight – Sun/Jun/09/2019 – Friday Harbour – Innisfil, Ontario

Gigs |


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01 Jun

Soulstack – Sat/Jun/01/2019 – Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival – Orangeville, Ontario

Gigs |


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18 Apr

Soulstack – Thu/Apr/18/2019 – Canal Bank Shuffle – Thorold, Ontario

Gigs |


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The NEW “Wah Claw” Handle for the Harp Wah.
31 Mar

The NEW “Wah Claw” Handle for the Harp Wah.

Harmonica news |

Makes gripping the Harp Wah even easier. A Sneak Peek at the Prototype:
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17 Mar

Funk on Harmonica: Amp & Acoustic Harp Playing Effects

Harmonica news |

Here's a little Funk jam on harmonica. I start out playing harp through an amp, then switch to straight acoustic...
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16 Mar

Soulstack – Sat/Mar/16/2019 – Aurora Winter Blues Festival – Aurora, Ontario

Gigs |


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02 Feb

Soulstack – Showcase – Sat/Feb/02/2019 – Blues Summit – Toronto – Toronto, Ontario

Harmonica news |


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12 Dec

\\\”The Wranglers\\\” – Every Wed. – Wed/Dec/12/2018 – Wranglers Barn and Grill – Barrie, Ontario

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05 Dec

\\\”The Wranglers\\\” – Every Wed. – Wed/Dec/05/2018 – Wranglers Barn and Grill – Barrie, Ontario

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24 Nov

Special Event – Ronnie Douglas Band – Sat/Nov/24/2018 – Sticky Fingers – Barrie, Ontario

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18 Nov

With Jordan John & the Blues Angels – Sun/Nov/18/2018 – The Busholme – Erin, Ontario

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17 Nov

With Ronnie Douglas Band – Sat/Nov/17/2018 – Sticky Fingers – Barrie, Ontario

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16 Nov

The LAST WALTZ – a Musical Celebration of THE BAND – Fri/Nov/16/2018 – Peter’s Players – Gravenhurst, Ontario

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03 Nov

All Star Harmonica Concert – Sat/Nov/03/2018 – The Duke – Toronto

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Playing Harp on an Slant / Angle? It’ll be ok…
30 Oct

Playing Harp on an Slant / Angle? It’ll be ok…

Harmonica news |

Play Harp on an Slant or an Angle? So do I.... Here's why I do it and why I playing...
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Unique Gift for a Harmonica Player
28 Oct

Unique Gift for a Harmonica Player

Harmonica news |

Looking for a great and unique gift for a harmonica player?     [ebs_button style="btn-default btn-lg" icon="fa-shopping-cart" icontype="fa" align="left" type="link"...
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What’s New in Harmonica Effects?
15 Oct

What’s New in Harmonica Effects?

Harmonica news |

If you looking for a new Harp effect, take a look at the Harp Wah. Have a look here: www.harmonicamute.com...
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01 Oct

Getting Better Cupping Effects on Harp

Harmonica news |

How To Get Better Effects with the Harp Wah Here are some of my tips and tricks to using the...
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20 Sep

Gifts For Harmonica Players

Harmonica news |

A Great Gift For the Harp Player in Your Life... The Harp Wah Designed and developed by Roly Platt. The...
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18 Sep

New Harmonica Gear Reviews

Harmonica news |

As the product's designer, it's really an honour for me to watch some of the top harp players in the...
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08 Sep

With Ronnie Douglas Band – Sat/Sep/08/2018 – Southside Shuffle – Port Credit, Ontario

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09 Aug

Lou Moore – Thu/Aug/09/2018 – Col Mustard’s Pub & Deli – Newmarket, ON

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07 Jul

Cupping Techniques on Harmonica

Harmonica news |

Here's a link to some info on getting better Wah and cupping sounds on harmonica: https://www.harmonicamute.com/better-cupping-techniques-harmonica/ Great Cupping Effects on...
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What They Say…

“He was a good boy – always polite and well mannered.”
Mom....
“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”
“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
Orin Isaacs Owner / Music Director – Swing Low Productions Toronto, ON
“The most versatile harp player I’ve ever worked with. Blues, Jazz. Country, he does it all”
David Clayton-Thomas
“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 is simply the greatest harp player anywhere.”
Tim Thorney – Writer / Producer
“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
“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 ! 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
Checkout My Harp Wah. Like a Trumpet Mute For Harmonica... The Harp Wah

Testimonials

“He was a good boy – always polite and well mannered.”
Mom....
“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”
“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
Orin Isaacs Owner / Music Director – Swing Low Productions Toronto, ON
“The most versatile harp player I’ve ever worked with. Blues, Jazz. Country, he does it all”
David Clayton-Thomas
“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 is simply the greatest harp player anywhere.”
Tim Thorney – Writer / Producer
“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
“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 ! 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

Latest Posts

Missed a Harp Workshop?

Missed a Harp Workshop?

July 19, 2020

You can still enjoy the experience… Watch it on your own...

Online Harmonica Workshops – Roly Platt

Online Harmonica Workshops – Roly Platt

June 12, 2020

Roly Platt is offering a series of intimate online harmonica...

The NEW “Wah Claw” Handle for the Harp Wah.

The NEW “Wah Claw” Handle for the Harp Wah.

March 31, 2019

Makes gripping the Harp Wah even easier. A Sneak Peek at the...

Funk on Harmonica: Amp & Acoustic Harp Playing Effects

March 17, 2019

Here’s a little Funk jam on harmonica. I start out...

Soulstack – Showcase – Sat/Feb/02/2019 – Blues Summit – Toronto – Toronto, Ontario

February 2, 2019

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