Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast

Rachelle Plas interview

July 11, 2020 Neil Warren Season 1 Episode 16
Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast
Rachelle Plas interview
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Rachelle Plas is a French player who learnt her craft at an early age in group lessons provided by Greg Zlap in Paris. She won various competitions at French music festivals which led on to her touring Europe and beyond with her band. After making a splash at the World Harmonica Festival in Germany, Rachelle became the face of Hohner’s Golden Melody harmonicas. She has gone on to record two albums since, with her fusion of blues, soul, pop, rock & electro bringing her fast flowing harmonica style to a new and younger audience.

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Rachelle's website:
https://www.rachelleplas.com

Rachelle's boutique store, where songs and teaching material can be purchased:
https://www.rachelleplas.com/victoryswaymusic-boutique-store


YouTube videos:
Hohner Masters of Harmonica:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z_DrIDsQSw

SBW I’ve Got To Go:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd43fxbelFI

Orange Blossom Special:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajrNA6sPoDM

Mellow Down Easy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwXt3Tj377A


French Harmonica Players:
https://www.planetharmonica.com/Ressources/FrenchHarp/FrHarpUK.htm


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

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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Rachelle’s roots and Paris
When Rachelle started playing harmonica
Other instruments Rachelle played when young
Lessons with Greg Zlap
Rachelle forms first band
JJ Milteau
Rachelle’s first gig
Won competitions
First album ‘Profile’
Appearance at World Harmonica Festival
Rachelle becomes Hohner endorsee
Judge at competition at WHF
Rachelle is on packaging for Hohner Golden Melody
Judo champion
Toured around Europe, Canada & Thailand
Summer camp in London
Second album Cyclone
Third album soon to be released
Open Your Eyes single
Hohner United In Sound videos and tuition videos
Orange Blossom Special
Stevie Wonder influence
I Got To Go and Mellow Down Easy
Other influences
Female harmonica players
Rachelle’s playing style
How to play fast
Improvising
Hairstyle
Chromatic harmonica
10 mins question
Harmonica of choice
Favourite key of diatonic
Different tunings
Overblows
Embouchre
Amps and mics
Effects pedals
Future plans