New videos posted

…here I am performing with Doug Deming on his own “Tonight Is The Night”, then Little Walter’s “Teenage Beat w/Dave Gross, and Walter’s “Crazy Legs” w/Doug Deming – dig!!

- Dennis Gruenling

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NEW Hohner “Thunderbird” harps!

I have been playing some of the brand-new HOHNER Thunderbird harps recently…and why yes, that IS yours truly on the side of the box!! My man Joe Filisko is on the top of the box, who has designed the coverplates for this model, which are similar to the coverplates on the custom low-tuned harps I had Joe start making for me years ago. Stay tuned for more info soon…

The new Thunderbird harp is a new model of low-tuned harmonicas, starting at Low F and also available in Low E, Low Eb, Low D, Low C, Low Bb, Low A, Low G, and Low Low F. I have been playing custom-made low-tuned harps for years in a blues & jump blues context and pioneering a new way to play these harp aside from the rhythmic/chugging style that has mainly been used by blues players on low-tuned harps. It’s great to finally have a real nice low-tuned harp that plays well out of the box. And NO, I am not being paid for this, I honestly play Hohners and feel this is a great harp. I have stayed with Hohner since my start because they make great harps and are now continuing to push forward with great new products like the Thunderbird.

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“Blues & the Beat” website launched!!

I have just launched a new website for my blues radio show that I host on WFDU – “Blues & the Beat“. This new membership website is the only site with access to the archives from the show (going back over 5 years), along with some history of the music as well. For less than HALF the price of ONE album download, members will have access to over 60 archived programs, with new shows being added monthly, and will also be eligible for monthly CD & t-shirt giveaways! Check out the “Blues & the Beat” website

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