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What's New - Joe Filisko - Lost Boy Blues by Palmer McAbee, Part 4

Posted Thu, 10/12/2017 - 18:34 by David Barrett Admin
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In Joe Filisko's latest lesson on the Fox Chase/Lost John (http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/fox_chase_study_2_artist_studies) he covers the middle section of "Lost Boy Blues" by Palmer McAbee

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What's New: Joe Filisko - Fox Chase & Lost John studying DeFord Bailey

Posted Fri, 10/14/2016 - 10:20 by David Barrett Admin
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Joe Filisko continues his series on the Fox Chase and Lost John with DeFord Bailey’s fox chase. You can study this lesson here http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/fox_chase_study_2_artist_studies

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What's New: Fox Chase Study 2 with Joe Filisko - Artist Studies

Posted Sat, 06/25/2016 - 19:17 by David Barrett Admin
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In this lesson Joe Filisko spends time covering the artists that have recorded memorable versions of the Fox Chase. Joe start this series with Henry Whitter, the first recorded versiob of the Fox Chase.

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David's Tip of the Day - Sonic Breakdown (Joe Filisko & Eric Noden)

Posted Tue, 02/23/2016 - 08:11 by David Barrett Admin
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Some nice footage from Joe and Eric's tour of Australia. This was recorded at Humph Hall in Sydney, Australia in April 2015 https://youtu.be/sG2KhzJqJQg

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David's Tip of the Day: Take Chances on the Bandstand - Joe Filisko

Posted Thu, 09/17/2015 - 12:33 by David Barrett Admin
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This quote comes from a panel discussion with Dennis Gruenling, Rod Piazza and Joe Filisko at a past Harmonica Masterclass Workshop. I asked the panel what they like to hear in other players when listening to them on the bandstand and Joe states, "I do think it's very important that you take chances on the bandstand and I think the audience really enjoys seeing you sweat a little bit and seeing you go into new territory. And if you fail... if it didn't work out... continue reading...

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David's Tip of the Day: Joe Filisko Harmonica Customizing Interview

Posted Mon, 05/04/2015 - 09:45 by David Barrett Admin
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Hohner released this video today with Joe Filisko speaking on camera about the history of his harmonica customizing work. Check it out, it's very insightful.

Customizing Joe Filisko
https://youtu.be/SHBXPaWyrTg

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David's Tip of the Day: Rare Early Blues Harp Recordings by Singers and Sidemen introduced by Joe Filisko

Posted Thu, 04/16/2015 - 07:45 by David Barrett Admin
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Here's the second and final broadcast just released from Joe Filisko and the NHL (National Harmonica League) on Recordings by Singers and Sidemen: https://www.mixcloud.com/PodKast/rare-early-harmonica-recordings-by-voca...

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What's New: Joe Filisko Fox Chase Study - Guidelines and Tips

Posted Fri, 02/06/2015 - 23:19 by David Barrett Admin
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Join Joe Filisko for his latest lesson on the Fox Chase/Lost John. In this lesson Joe shares his guidelines and tips.

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Train Imitation: Artist Study – DeFord Bailey, Part 4

Posted Wed, 03/05/2014 - 11:56
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Train Imitation: Artist Study – DeFord Bailey, Part 3

Posted Wed, 03/05/2014 - 11:55
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