Geneva Red – Blues Harmonica In Lima, Ohio

Recently blues harmonica player Geneva Red was an Artist In Residence in Lima, Ohio. This interview was taped on the last day of Red’s week long presentation that culminated with the students from both schools coming together and performing a concert with The Original Delta Fireballs. Geneva Red is an official Hohner Harmonica endorsee and enjoys presenting workshops, blues in schools and artist in residences when they can be worked into her performance schedule. For more about Geneva Red please visit www.genevared.com or try a Google search. When the critics speak of Geneva Red they often cite as her influences some of the greatest harmonica players in American music history. Here are some samples, in their own words Geneva Red plays with a driving style that touches all the ancestral bases. – LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE, USA Her tone and phrasing brought to mind the Chicago blues greats – Little Walter, Big Walter, Sonny Boy #2, and Jimmy Reed. – AMERICAN HARMONICA NEWS MAGAZINE, USA A tradition-slanted set that shows off Red’s harp-blowing skills amid fine arrangements by the excellent Roadsters. Hot spots include Red’s haunting minor-key “A Lil Somethin'”, Wolworth’s slow blues “When I Wonder” (with Big Walter tone from Red), the funky “Taxin’ Me”, and the strong reading of Howlin’ Wolf’s “Who’s Been Talkin'”. – BLUES REVUE MAGAZINE, USA …her rootsy harp (especially in “Bring It On Home”) is sooo Walter Horton it is a delight to hear. -ANDRE HOBUS, SOUL BAG MAGAZINE …
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