HBTS 2023 – We’re Back!

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Following our ground breaking online festival in 2021, where we celebrated 10 years of harmonica history with our stunning role call of past guest artists, plus a couple of ‘A list’ newcomers, HBTS took a well-earned break in 2022. 

You’ll be delighted to know that we’re back 3-5.Feb 2023 live in Brighton, UK, with another stunning programme of workshops, guests artists, trade sponsors, children’s workshop and afternoon blues jam. Plus your chance to win a fabulous prize in our world famous event raffle.

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A Personal Message From Our Producer

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Dear Friends, Artists, Sponsors and Colleagues,

Harpin’ By The Sea’s production team has spent many months preparing its first online festival; work that has been undertaken voluntarily through a shared passion for music and the harmonica. Nothing would have been possible without their dedication and determination and I ask you to join me in paying tribute to Russ, Ben, Matthew, Paul and Trevor for all they have achieved.

I also thank our event Sponsors on everyone’s behalf. Through their support and the power of the internet, we find ourselves in the unlikely position of launching a free online event that brings together a unique global music community.

In a time of pandemic, we all need to feel connected and I hope our efforts will help. It’s impossible to say whether we will be in the same situation a year hence, but rest assured we are committed to our mission of celebrating the harmonica on an annual basis. I hope you will continue to lend us your support and share your friendship.

As we make ready to go live, my thanks once again go to our incredible team of volunteers who have breathed life into what once seemed a fanciful notion. I also pass on a joint debt of gratitude to each of our incredible trade sponsors.

Finally I would ask that we all consider the plight of the harmonica guest artists who will be sharing their music with us this weekend. To each of our artists I say thank you for your trust as we do our best to raise funds for you, and share our love and support.

To every member of our now worldwide audience, I sincerely hope you enjoy our programme. Thank you for joining us wherever you are. Tell all your friends and let’s party!

Richard Taylor

SON OF DAVE SAYS HELLO!

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GOOD VIBRATIONS

Son of Dave is here to announce his return to Harpin’ By The Sea in 2021, our free online harmonica festival 5th-7th February 2021. Get these dates in your diary and reserve the sofa! We’ll be coming to you live by Zoom and YouTube. Please Donate by paypal.me/harpinbythesea to support our artists.

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VICTOR PUERTAS SAYS HELLO Y HOLA!

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GOOD VIBRATIONS

Victor Puertas is here to announce his return to Harpin’ By The Sea in 2021, our free online harmonica festival 5th-7th February 2021. Get these dates in your diary and reserve the sofa! We’ll be coming to you live by Zoom and YouTube. Please Donate by paypal.me/harpinbythesea to support our artists.

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Joe Filisko – Programme Update

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Solo Harmonica Performance

Owing to pandemic safety restrictions, we regret that Joe is unable to entertain us as a duo with Eric Noden as originally planned.

In amendment to our programme, Joe will now be sharing his formidable playing skills with us in a solo harmonica performance.

We thank you for your continued support for Joe and our cast of guest artists at Harpin’ By The Sea’s free online festival 2021.

AIDAN SHEEHAN SAYS HELLO!

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GOOD VIBRATIONS

Aidan Sheehan is here to announce his return to Harpin’ By The Sea in 2021, our free online harmonica festival 5th-7th February 2021. Get these dates in your diary and reserve the sofa! We’ll be coming to you live by Zoom and YouTube. Please Donate by paypal.me/harpinbythesea to support our artists.

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JOE FILISKO SAYS HELLO!

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GOOD VIBRATIONS

Joe Filisko is here to announce his return to Harpin’ By The Sea in 2021, our free online harmonica festival 5th-7th February 2021. Get these dates in your diary and reserve the sofa! We’ll be coming to you live by Zoom and YouTube. Please Donate by paypal.me/harpinbythesea to support our artists.

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Aki Kumar Says Hello!

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GOOD VIBRATIONS

Aki Kumar is here to announce his return to Harpin’ By The Sea in 2021, our free online harmonica festival 5th-7th February 2021. Get these dates in your diary and reserve the sofa! We’ll be coming to you live by Zoom and YouTube. Please Donate by PayPal to support our artists.

Tune in. Dig it. Tell all your friends!