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Hilarious stories… Roly shares the challenges and joys of discovery in music practice and performing with this portable pocket instrument we love to play. Lots of funny and insightful observations whether on or off stage, in the recording studio, and often hilarious stories from life on the road always keep it an entertaining read.Carlos del Junco
A wonderful mix of great harmonica advice, stories from the road and recording studios and some general life observations. Roly’s writing style is engaging and interesting from the first page. I couldn’t wait to keep reading it and read it in about 3 sessions.Lynn Marie
Highly entertaining stuff!Steve Baker
… a very enjoyable book of entertaining reminiscences mixed with words of wisdom about musicianship, gleaned from his long experience playing all over Canada and beyond with legendary names like Ronnie Hawkins and Jeff Healey.Brendan Power
“No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica”
— New book by Roly Platt
This is an entertaining blend that includes deep dives into my approach to playing, pivotal moments and playing insights, along with a slew of funny, sometimes bizarre tales from my decades of working in the studio and on the road.
A must-read for musicians and enthusiasts eager to learn from a seasoned pro!
Chapters:
- Seriously…
- First Verse – The early days
- Practice
- Honourable Sideman (working in a band)
- On The Road
- Find Your Own Voice
- Turning Points
- (Take it to) The Bridge
- I Play In a Band
- Funny You Should Ask
- Improvising
- The “Right” Way
- Sounding Dirty?
- On The Road…Again
- Encore!
- “…And Another Thing”
- Musical Inspirations
This will be my forty-eighth year working as a professional harmonica player. I spent the first fifteen years of my career trying to become a great harp player. I’ve spent the balance of those years trying to become a decent musician. This is an candid, unvarnished, look inside my life as a musician, and how all these experiences have led me closer to that most worthy musical combination.
— Roly Platt
