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Joe Filisko

Back to the Future – Skiffle and Blues Harp (1956)

April 28, 2020May 1, 2020 Archie Diatonic, Reviews, Tributes

Lonnie Donegan plays a 1956 skiffle track, ‘Roving Ramble’, with added blues harp from 2020

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Rare Early Blues Harp Recordings by Singers and Sidemen introduced by Joe Filisko.

August 17, 2015June 30, 2017 Archie Diatonic, Music Uploads

You may have heard of some of these performers and groups but there will probably be others that are new to you. The music styles range from early jazz to country blues and popular novelties. If you like this, Part 2, you can listen to Joe on Part 1, on The Archivist web page. Most […]

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Rare Early Solo Instrumental Blues Harp Recordings introduced by Joe Filisko.

August 17, 2015June 30, 2017 Archie Diatonic, Music Uploads, Post

Sit back and listen to Joe Filisko introducing 31 solo harmonica recordings from the 1920-30s. The recordings include many examples of train imitations, fox chases and early blues tunes. Joe mentions which harp and key he thinks is the correct one so maybe you will be inspired to play along. Part 2 is now available […]

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