Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast

Giles Robson interview

April 13, 2020 Neil Warren Season 1 Episode 3
Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast
Giles Robson interview
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Today I talk to Giles Robson, who released two highly successful albums in 2019.
Giles started out with a more blues rock fusion approach before returning to a more traditional blues style, but with a modern twist,
which has won over audiences across Europe and America.
He has done this with a real dedication to the art and a keen sense of how the music industry works.
This led to Giles winning an award for best acoustic blues album in Memphis in 2019.
Giles tells us of all the ingredients that have made him a great blues artist, performer and showman.

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Check out Giles' website:
http://www.gilesrobson.com/

Giles is available for online lessons:
Giles.Robson@gmail.com

Giles' small amp of choice:
https://www.honeyboyamps.com/


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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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
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Jersey roots
What got Giles started playing harp
First harp heard
First harp bought
First harp concert seen: Cephas & Wiggins
Music education
Won music competition at school
First gigs
Early influential album
Singing
Being the frontman in band
First harps of choice
The Mighty Incinerator and the first album
Second album
Album: For Those Who Need The Blues
Lyric writing
Journeys To The Heart of the Blues album
Using upper register
Album: Don't Give Up On The Blues
Playing instrumentals
Little Walter Tribute Album
Bringing over American artists to Europe
Advice for upcoming bands
Favourite harmonica artists
Memphis Slim influence
Giles playing style
Sugar Blue influence
Blues chromatic
10 minutes question
Giles teaching
Harmonica of choice
Favourite key of harmonica
Opinion of different tunings and overblows
Amps and microphones
Effects pedals