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State of Water

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Howard Levy

Steve Baker

Sam Bush

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Today Billy chats with his old buddy and Grammy winner, Peter “Madcat” Ruth. Billy and Madcat talk about harmonicas, Brazil, “Pandemic Boogie”, Ann Arbor, The Ark, old instruments, and more!

Today Billy chats with his old buddy and Grammy winner, Peter “Madcat” Ruth. Billy and Madcat talk about harmonicas, Brazil, “Pandemic Boogie”, Ann Arbor, The Ark, old instruments, and more!

PETER MADCAT RUTH

On this special episode, we feature a Michigan music legend.Peter Madcat Ruth is a Grammy Award-winning virtuoso harmonica player based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. But Madcat doesn't just play blues harp: he also sings and plays ukulele, guitar, high-hat, jaw-harp, penny-whistle, kalimba, banjo and other folk instruments from around the world. After studying harmonica and Chicago Blues with Big Walter Horton, Madcat moved to Ann Arbor. In the 70s he was touring the world with jazz pianist Dave Brubeck. In the 80s, Madcat went solo infusing the folk/blues tradition with elements of rock and jazz. In the 90s, Madcat teamed up with guitarist/singer Shari Kane to form the duo Madcat &amp; Kane. For twenty four years they toured nationally and internationally. He now plays in Triple Play with Chris Brubeck, Big Joe Manfra and the MadCat Midnight Blues Journey. He’s been featured at harmonica festivals in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, and he can be heard playing on over 130 albums./// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 19 / Peter "Madcat" Ruth interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Rachel Marco-Havens / Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard &amp; Dan Rickabus / featuring "Fishin' Blues" by Peter Madcat Ruth with the Big Joe Manfra band, from the album "Live in Rio"

On this special episode, we feature a Michigan music legend. Peter Madcat Ruth is a Grammy Award-winning virtuoso harmonica player based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. But Madcat doesn't just play blues harp: he also sings and plays ukulele, guitar, high-hat, jaw-harp, penny-whistle, kalimba, banjo and other folk instruments from around the world. After studying harmonica and Chicago Blues with Big Walter Horton, Madcat moved to Ann Arbor. In the 70s he was touring the world with jazz pianist Dave Brubeck. In the 80s, Madcat went solo infusing the folk/blues tradition with elements of rock and jazz. In the 90s, Madcat teamed up with guitarist/singer Shari Kane to form the duo Madcat &amp; Kane. For twenty four years they toured nationally and internationally. He now plays in Triple Play with Chris Brubeck, Big Joe Manfra and the MadCat Midnight Blues Journey. He’s been featured at harmonica festivals in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, and he can be heard playing on over 130 albums. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 19 / Peter "Madcat" Ruth interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Rachel Marco-Havens / Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard &amp; Dan Rickabus / featuring "Fishin' Blues" by Peter Madcat Ruth with the Big Joe Manfra band, from the album "Live in Rio"

Ep 19 - Peter Madcat Ruth

A grammy award winner, Peter Madcat Ruth has enjoyed a long career, from playing jazz with the Brubecks, to numerous solo projects and playing in various bands and duos and trios. Madcat has loved Sonny Terry from the start and has really mastered the style, and gives some pointers during the podcast.Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only).Madcat's website:http://www.madcatmusic.net/index.htmlEquipment:Shaker microphones:https://shakermicrophone.netSeydel rack:https://www.seydel1847.de/epages/Seydel1847.sf/en_US/?ViewObjectID=43096716&amp;Currency=EURTuition Videos:The Ins and Outs of Rhythm Harp:https://www.homespun.com/shop/product/the-ins-and-outs-of-rhythm-harp/Crossing the Great Divide video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yzYq4Z1JbA&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsSacA6MfePEZji8j_gSiTLUYouTube videos:Take Five: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzDS9Mous5o&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsRNUvAbrJHd7oOGAEBi0n7Z&amp;index=2Harmonica &amp; percussion:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukh3kayiz28Sonny Terry Meets Jimmy Hendrix:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVw51Fk1hvo&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsTu1OYkZjEgnwXB8ZG8hho7&amp;index=2Madcat &amp; Kane: Rollin &amp; Tumblin’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRUd8kY3L70&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsRBfF_sswS2WUrtaig9ehskPandemic Blues:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qonON7jl4vc&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsTu1OYkZjEgnwXB8ZG8hho7Podcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICASand Blows Me Away Productions: http://www.blowsmeaway.com/Support the show

A grammy award winner, Peter Madcat Ruth has enjoyed a long career, from playing jazz with the Brubecks, to numerous solo projects and playing in various bands and duos and trios. Madcat has loved Sonny Terry from the start and has really mastered the style, and gives some pointers during the podcast. Select the Chapter Markers tab above to select different sections of the podcast (website version only). Madcat's website: <a href="http://www.madcatmusic.net/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.madcatmusic.net/index.html</a> Equipment: Shaker microphones: <a href="https://shakermicrophone.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shakermicrophone.net</a> Seydel rack: <a href="https://www.seydel1847.de/epages/Seydel1847.sf/en_US/?ViewObjectID=43096716&amp;Currency=EUR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.seydel1847.de/epages/Seydel1847.sf/en_US/?ViewObjectID=43096716&amp;Currency=EUR</a> Tuition Videos: The Ins and Outs of Rhythm Harp: <a href="https://www.homespun.com/shop/product/the-ins-and-outs-of-rhythm-harp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.homespun.com/shop/product/the-ins-and-outs-of-rhythm-harp/</a> Crossing the Great Divide video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yzYq4Z1JbA&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsSacA6MfePEZji8j_gSiTLU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yzYq4Z1JbA&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsSacA6MfePEZji8j_gSiTLU</a> YouTube videos:Take Five: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzDS9Mous5o&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsRNUvAbrJHd7oOGAEBi0n7Z&amp;index=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzDS9Mous5o&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsRNUvAbrJHd7oOGAEBi0n7Z&amp;index=2</a>Harmonica &amp; percussion: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukh3kayiz28" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukh3kayiz28</a>Sonny Terry Meets Jimmy Hendrix: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVw51Fk1hvo&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsTu1OYkZjEgnwXB8ZG8hho7&amp;index=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVw51Fk1hvo&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsTu1OYkZjEgnwXB8ZG8hho7&amp;index=2</a>Madcat &amp; Kane: Rollin &amp; Tumblin’ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRUd8kY3L70&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsRBfF_sswS2WUrtaig9ehsk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRUd8kY3L70&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsRBfF_sswS2WUrtaig9ehsk</a>Pandemic Blues: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qonON7jl4vc&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsTu1OYkZjEgnwXB8ZG8hho7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qonON7jl4vc&amp;list=PLIFByKm0UhsTu1OYkZjEgnwXB8ZG8hho7</a> Podcast website: <a href="https://www.harmonicahappyhour.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harmonicahappyhour.com</a>Donations: If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above): <a href="https://www.harmonicahappyhour.com/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GB</a>Spotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQ</a>Podcast sponsors: This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at <a href="http://www.seydel1847.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.seydel1847.com</a>  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICAS and Blows Me Away Productions: <a href="http://www.blowsmeaway.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.blowsmeaway.com/</a><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/995536/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Peter Madcat Ruth interview

Peter Madcat Ruth is a Grammy Award-winning virtuoso harmonica player who draws from a wide range of styles and creates his own unique sound. He's also this year's special guest at the Harmonica Hoedown at Martyrs' in Chicago on March 13th. We talk about taking lessons from Big Walter Horton, his years performing with jazz legend Dave Brubeck, how he incorporates humor into his music and his current projects with The Madcat Midnight Blues Journey, Chris Brubeck's Triple Play and his solo performances.

<a href="http://www.madcatmusic.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Madcat Ruth</a> is a Grammy Award-winning virtuoso harmonica player who draws from a wide range of styles and creates his own unique sound. He's also this year's special guest at the <a href="http://martyrslive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harmonica Hoedown at Martyrs' in Chicago on March 13th</a>. We talk about taking lessons from Big Walter Horton, his years performing with jazz legend Dave Brubeck, how he incorporates humor into his music and his current projects with The Madcat Midnight Blues Journey, Chris Brubeck's Triple Play and his solo performances.