Harmonica and Voice

Acoustic and amplified blues in the tradition of: Howlin’ Wolf, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield, Blind Willie Johnson, Robert Johnson, Sonny Boy Williamson, Sonny Terry, Little Walter, James Cotton, Otis Spann, Buddy Guy, Nina Simone, Skip James, Charlie Musselwhite, Joe Filisko, Jelly Roll Johnson, Keith Dunn ...

Photo: PlanèteCastor

From a performance at Bar Le Pastel,
Montreal, 2011.

Fixin’ to Die (Booker White)

Key: F#

Harp: B Hohner Special 20

Walking Blues (Robert Johnson)

Key: A

Harp: D Hohner Special 20

Devil Got My Woman Blues (Skip James)

Key: D

Harp: G Hohner Special 20

T-Bone Shuffle (T-Bone Walker) w/ Paul Serralheiro, guitar

Key: G

Harp: C Hohner Meisterclasse

About

In a soulful style, John Kerkhoven gives life to the harmonica. He is also renown for the dynamic interplay between his warm vocals and his harmonica playing. He performs solo and in the company of other artists. He teaches harmonica and is available for recordings.

Upcoming

5 à 7 @ L'Escalier

552, rue Sainte-Catherine Est (between Berri and St-Hubert), 2nd floor

John Kerkhoven with Patrick Hutchinson

Tuesday, May 22, 5-7 pm
Tuesday, May 29, 5-7 pm

John Kerkhoven with Paul Serralheiro

Friday, May 25, 5-7 pm


Videos on this page: PlanèteCastor

Stormy Monday

John Kerkhoven and Bernie Yeo
Café Lézard, Montreal, March, 2012

Pastis Blues

John Kerkhoven and Paul Serralheiro with Pierre Revelin
Bar Le Pastel, Montreal, November, 2012

Jambalay

John Kerkhoven and Patrick Hutchinson
Bar Le Pastel, Montreal, July, 2012

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