Kim Wilson is without doubt one of the great harmonica players around today.
He grew up within the vibrant music scene in California, learning his chops on the bandstand, which he hasn't got off since, touring extensively all his life.
Kim's long term band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, has brought him commercial success, and he has also maintained his own dedicated blues band for many years.
He leads from the front, and absolutely knows what it takes to deliver the blues to an audience.
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http://fabulousthunderbirds.com/
Some of the YouTube clips mentioned:
Tuff Enough video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcXT1clXc04
Solo piece:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLgiQNpeblY
Nine Below Zero:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85WhJxUpt_g
Chromatic player Mike Turk's website:
http://www.tinsandwichmusic.com/
Dennis Gruenling microphones:
https://badassharmonica.com/
Clinch FX Burnish Boost pedal:
https://www.clinchfx.com/clinchfx-burnish-boost/
Podcast website:
https://www.harmonicahappyhour.com
Donations:
If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):
https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GB
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
Podcast sponsors:
This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICAS
and Blows Me Away Productions: http://www.blowsmeaway.com/
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