Rick Estrin Blues Harmonica Interview - Stage Presence

Here's a portion of the interview with Rick Estrin and David Barrett for BluesHarmonica.com. In this snippet Rick speaks of stage presence. To see the entire hour and a half interview visit www.bluesharmonica.com and become a subscribed member to have access to this and the other 1,200 videos on the site (lessons and interviews).
Rick Estrin, best known as the lead vocalist and harmonica player with Little Charlie and the Nightcats, has for over 30 years been a leading figure in the world of traditional blues harmonica playing.
Rick released his first album with Little Charlie and the Nightcats on Alligator Records in 1987 and has been touring and recording relentlessly for all of these years. Anyone who's seen one of his performances has experienced that Rick really knows how to connect with the audience and give a stellar show.

Rick Estrin is also a songwriter of unparalleled skill... winning the 1993 Blues Music Award for his composition, My Next Ex-Wife. Three of his songs found their way onto Grammy-nominated albums: Don't Put Your Hands On Me (from Koko Taylor's FORCE OF NATURE), I'm Just Lucky That Way (from Robert Cray's Shame + A Sin), and Homely Girl (from John Hammond's Trouble No More with Little Charlie & The Nightcats serving as his backing band). Other artists who have covered Estrin songs include Little Milton, Rusty Zinn, Kid Ramos and Mark Hummel.
Rick has been an important influence on many of today's great players and I'm really glad to have him with us to share his insights. www.rickestrin.com
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[@Donfleebie1]

Rick’s an icon for blues harmonica.

[@Learntheharmonica]

Great quote: "Any time I tried anything that wasn't me, doesn't work out too well". Wise words. We've all got to be ourselves.

[@jamesday5636]

Mr. Estrin is spot on! Top songwriter, Harp Player & Showman...Very rare to get all 3 of those in one front man!

[@gjerrildkro]

Good insight by the master.

[@tonyholidaymusic]

Priceless advice

[@mikesch9898]

Rick Estrin is simply one of the best. There are a lot of very good harp players and blues players, and he creates a sound and more importantly a feeling that pulls you in to happy feelings and good times. Yeah!!!

[@critchley3819]

He is just a human who does what he does well, some have a gift to bring pleasure to us..

[@dutchomatic]

Always a genuine cat, and good with fans. Amazing musician.

[@ozbluesman]

He's a fabulous songwriter as well as a great harp player.

[@pixelvnce]

Definitely be yourself when you perform. its a matter of finding who that "self" is on stage and even in life that matters

[@sablebrush5191]

Estrin is truly a cool cat, talented big time, and MUST BE SEEN live! He's much more entertaining than many players, even lead men who can play harp brilliantly. Rick brings a vintage flavor to his performances, like a cat from the 50's or even 40's...a one-of-a-kind harpist. As gritty and tough as he wants to be! Not only does he LOOK the part HE IS.....

[@mr.e1220]

This is a cool cat

[@eosdelb]

He talks like me! Oh, fuck! :)

[@33bubbas]

He's not one of the greatest--he is the best!!!!

[@cheesetoast8312]

Why does he look like Albert Einstein's younger cooler brother.....? Ya know, the one with the stash of weed in his sock drawer.