Annie Raines interview

Annie Raines joins me on episode 83.

Annie is an early pioneer as a female blues harmonica player. Hailing from the Boston area of the US, she drew on the rich source of harmonica inspiration from nearby Cambridge, regularly attending a jam there in her youth, and meeting many great players and joining the Cambridge Harmonica Orchestra. 

Annie then teamed-up with her long time musical partner, Paul Rishell, after also meeting him around the Boston area. They have now been performing and recording together for over 30 years, releasing seven albums, and winning a WC Handy award for one of them. Annie has also guested on albums with several other artists, including Pinetop Perkins.

Annie teaches harmonica and has released an instructional video, and gives workshops at various harmonica gatherings.

Links:

Annie and Paul's website:
https://www.paulandannie.com/

John Gindick’s website:
https://gindick.com/harmonica/

Cambridge Harmonica Orchestra:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ReDMrEdmbA

George Mayweather: What I'd Say:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wp-pAk4epI

Blues Harmonica Blueprint instruction:
https://truefire.com/techniques-guitar-lessons/blues-harmonica-blueprint/blues-harmonica-blueprint-introduction/v5544

Tomlin Harmonica School:
https://www.tomlinharmonicaschool.com/

Videos:

Annie singing You’ve Been A Good Old Wagon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKgydSYSC7k

Charles Leighton playing In A Sentimental Mood:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsPhW6UXE00

Canned Heat Blues: from Live In Woodstock DVD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux-lQaoZewk

Harmonica UK Virtual Festival 2020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD4PzISV2FQ

Augusta Blues / Swing week 2013:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTXpwCMrs5c

Duet with John Sebastien:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmPOnRUDZAE

Podcast website:
https://www.harmonicahappyhour.com

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Spotify Playlist:
Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQ

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