Joe Filisko
| Joe Filisko | |
|---|---|
 Joe Filisko performing in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Giessen, Germany |
| Genres | Pre-war blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, harmonica customizer, music teacher |
| Instruments | Harmonica |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Website |
filisko.com customharmonicas.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Diatonic harmonica | |
Joe Filisko is an American blues harmonica player and maker of customized harmonicas based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2001 he was named "Harmonica Player of the Year" by the SPAH (Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica) organization.[1][2] In addition to performing, and building customized harmonicas, he also teaches at the Old Town School of Folk Music.[3][4] The Hohner harmonica company describes him as the world's foremost authority on the diatonic harmonica.[5] He designed the distinctive conical cover plates of the Hohner Marine Band Thunderbird harmonicas.[6]
References
- ↑ Bio on Hohner Harmonica company website. http://www.hohner.eu/index.php5?2196
- ↑ SPAH website listing of Bernie Bray Player of the Year Award winners.
- ↑ Official website for Joe Filisko.
- ↑ "The Biggest Marine Band Fan in the World: A Portrait of Joe Filisko" by Andy Garrigue. Easy Reeding, August 1, 2009 Issue. (Accessed Feb. 6, 2013 via EBSCO Host.)
- ↑ Video-series "HOHNER Masters of the Harmonica" http://us.playhohner.com/news/video-series-hohner-masters-of-the-harmonica/
- ↑ Enjoy Music - Play Hohner - Marine Band Thunderbird http://us.playhohner.com/instruments/harmonica/diatonic-harmonicas/marine-band-series/marine-band-thunderbird/