Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast

Rod Piazza interview

May 01, 2020 Neil Warren Season 1 Episode 7
Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast
Rod Piazza interview
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Rod Piazza developed his exciting brand of West coast jump harmonica in Southern California, where he formed his own band before joining forces with George Harmonica Smith, to form Bacon Fat. Two harps, what a sound!
Rod has an extensive discography, both as a solo artist, and also with his long term band, the Mighty Flyers, alongside his wife Honey.
Rod talks us through his evergreen career and how he has burned it up on stage for so many years.

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https://www.themightyflyers.com/

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Where Rod grew up
Started playing guitar
Started playing harp
Early harmonica influences
Formed first band and made two albums
Met George 'Harmonica' Smith
Bacon Fat
Using wireless mic
Little Walter influence
Emulating saxophone sound
Rod's solo and Mighty Flyers albums
'His Instrumentals' album
Some of Rod's songs
Blues Chromatic
How Rod met Honey
Advice for upcoming bands
Some of Rod's favourite harmonica songs
Rod's playing style
How Rod learnt to play
Being the bandleader
10 minutes question
Embouchre
Playing as a sideman
Harmonica Rod now plays
Favourite key of harmonica
Different tunings
Amplifiers
Microphones
Effects pedals
Upcoming tours