So many records, so little time
In the last couple of months, I have been privileged to acquire a huge stack of harmonica records from some of the best players in the world. Mike Stevens, the mind-boggling Canadian virtuoso, dropped a stack of 5 CDs on me that include styles ranging…
The Pro Page
Welcome to our Pro Page, where some of the best professional country, rock, jazz, blues, and classical harmonica players in the world tell you what records they listen to, what harmonicas they use, and the gear they use to perform and record. We inaugurated this…
Mike Stevens's Favorite (Harmonica) Things
Sarnia, Ontario-based (about an hour from Detroit) Mike Stevens is one of the best bluegrass harmonica players in the world, with a string of credits that includes multiple appearences at the Grand Ole Opry and performances with Roy Acuff, Jim and Jesse (with whom he…
Mike Stevens is a Harp Monster, Period
I first heard of Mike Stevens when his most recent CD, “Normally Anamoly,” was discussed on Harp-L. I contacted Mike to get a copy, and it’s an unusually fresh and powerful harmonica recording. The pieces on the CD break down into two basic categories: rockers,…
