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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
07 Jul

Cupping Techniques on Harmonica

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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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22 Jun

Harmonica Weekend Workshop – Fri/Jun/22/2018 – Shared Harvest Community Farm & Education Centre – Dunnville, Ontario

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16 Jun

Charity Concert – Suzie Vinnick, Lance Anderson, Katherine Wheatley, Bill Candy & more… – Sat/Jun/16/2018 – Loons & Toons – Sebright, Ontario

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03 Jun

With Jordan John & the Blues Angels & Special Guests – Sun/Jun/03/2018 – The Busholme – Erin, Ontario

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02 Jun

Roly Platt with Lance Anderson – Sat/Jun/02/2018 – The Busholme – Erin, Ontario

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01 Jun

With Ronnie Douglas Band – Fri/Jun/01/2018 – Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival – Orangeville, Ontario

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05 May

Suzie Vinnick Band CD Release – Sat/May/05/2018 – First Unitarian Church of Hamilton – Hamilton, Ontario

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27 Apr

Lance Anderson & Roly Platt – Fri/Apr/27/2018 – Dominion Hotel – Minden, Ontario

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New Harmonica Device for Cupping & Resonator Effects
18 Mar

New Harmonica Device for Cupping & Resonator Effects

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The 1st of its kind for Harmonica.   [ebs_button style="btn-default btn-lg" icon="fa-thumbs-o-up" icontype="fa" align="left" iconcolor="#d33030" type="link" target="false" title="Get it HERE"...
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17 Feb

Roly Platt & Wayne Buttery – Sat/Feb/17/2018 – Gustavs – Collingwood, Ontario

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27 Jan

Roly Platt & Wayne Buttery – Sat/Jan/27/2018 – Gustavs – Collingwood, Ontario

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12 Jan

With Ronnie Douglas Band – Fri/Jan/12/2018 – Sticky Fingers – Barrie, Ontario

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11 Jan

with Lou Moore – Thu/Jan/11/2018 – Col Mustard’s Pub & Deli – Newmarket, ON

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31 Dec

NYE: Roly Platt & Wayne Buttery – Sun/Dec/31/2017 – Rustica Pizza Vino – Orillia, Ontario

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Now Shipping: The Harp Wah
20 Dec

Now Shipping: The Harp Wah

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I'm very pleased to be able to finally say: The Harp Wah is Now Shipping! This unique and 1st of...
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Unique Cupping Sounds on Harmonica
05 Nov

Unique Cupping Sounds on Harmonica

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Since the public launch of The Harp Wah (about 2 months ago), I've been using my "pre-production" model on live...
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How to Make Wah-Wah Sounds on Harmonica
15 Oct

How to Make Wah-Wah Sounds on Harmonica

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This resonating harmonica cupping device produces a unique, affected "wah wah" sound which is not available using typical hand cupping...
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14 Oct

With Ronnie Douglas Band – Sat/Oct/14/2017 – Grape & Olive – Orillia, Ontario

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13 Oct

With Ronnie Douglas Band – Fri/Oct/13/2017 – Sticky Fingers – Barrie, Ontario

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30 Sep

Duo with Rick Fines – Sat/Sep/30/2017

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28 Sep

with Lou Moore – Thu/Sep/28/2017 – Col Mustard’s Pub & Deli – Newmarket, ON

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17 Sep

With Ronnie Douglas Band – Sun/Sep/17/2017 – Wasaga Beach Blues – Wasaga Beach, Ontario

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16 Sep

Roly Platt & The James Anthony Band – Sat/Sep/16/2017 – Wasaga Beach Blues – Wasaga Beach, Ontario

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16 Sep

Harmonica Workshop – Sat/Sep/16/2017 – Wasaga Beach Blues – Wasaga Beach, Ontario

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14 Sep

Roly Platt with Lance Anderson – Thu/Sep/14/2017 – St. Louis Bar Grill – Wasaga Beach, Ontario

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What They Say…

“Roly is simply the greatest harp player anywhere.”
Tim Thorney – Writer / Producer
“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
“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”
“He was a good boy – always polite and well mannered.”
Mom....
“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
Orin Isaacs Owner / Music Director – Swing Low Productions 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 ! I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, UK
“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
“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
“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

“Roly is simply the greatest harp player anywhere.”
Tim Thorney – Writer / Producer
“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
“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”
“He was a good boy – always polite and well mannered.”
Mom....
“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
Orin Isaacs Owner / Music Director – Swing Low Productions 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 ! I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, UK
“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
“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
“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

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