Shared Harvest Farm’s 4th Annual Harmonica Retreat Workshop With: Roly Platt, Ronnie Shellist, Mike Stevens June 24th, 25th & 26th 2016 […]
A great afternoon at Number 9 studios today, recording harp on David Clayton-Thomas’s new album. What a great sounding record […]
Getting together to play with longtime great friends is one the highlights of being a musician. This Friday, in Sudbury […]
Some very special magic happening – an amazing concert with Rita Chiarelli and Jane Lewis, backed by David Woodhead & […]
I’m honoured to have been chosen as a new Endorsee for Seydel Harmonicas of Germany. I’ve been playing some of […]
What They Say…
“Roly is one of Canada’s best harmonica players! Any style!”
Jack Semple – Guitarist / Producer Regina, SK , Canada
“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
“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
Orin Isaacs Owner / Music Director – Swing Low Productions Toronto, ON
“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
“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, 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