National Harmonica championships!

We have just returned from the N.H.C in Bristol.

The weekend was very "Harmonicaish" with every genre represented and harmonica technique, slides, reeds and licks hotly discussed.

The main event was at the Folk house and there were workshops, concerts, harmonica stands and cups of tea!!. (there was also a very nice covered market round the corner!).

It was very interesting to listen to some of the competition classes, and the standard was generally high. The anxious competitors could be seen warming up in the foyer, the concert hall and on market stalls!.

The concert on Saturday evening was inspiring and some of the best players in Europe were performing. The Bald chap in the middle of the group picture above is Willi Burger a very famous and incredible Italian harmonica player.

I have come home inspired to write a dazzling piece for next years champion!.