[Harp-L] New single from Slide Man Slim & Penny Hanna

[Slim Heilpern]

“Pages of our Lives” is our latest single (hits the streamers on May 1), Not a harmonica instrumental, but does feature my chromatic on a solo and as part of the “horn” section (alto sax, harmonica, guitar). Can listen or download (free) here:

https://slimandpenny.com/pages-of-our-lives

I’m playing one of my trusty (and I do mean trusty) Hohner Discovery models. I bought a bunch of these several years ago for practice purposes and I’ve ended up using them in live and recordings situations many time. I don’t know if Hohner's maintained the level of quality on this model since I bought them (I certainly hope so!) but these have been remarkably low maintenance and they’re super comfortable (for me) to play. When recorded, they sound very similar to my more expensive axes although not quite as air tight (perhaps that’s why they need so little windsaver maintenance?).  I’ve currently got 3 of them in rotation, same three I’ve had in rotation for several years now, with several more waiting in the wings should these ever be put out to pasture. Less maintenance == more practice time — I love it!

I also own a Hohner Expression (which is the same axe with metal mouthpiece) but I actually prefer the less expensive Discovery — I find the plastic mouthpiece to be more comfortable.

- Slim