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 Photo: Peter Graham BandsI sing and I play the harmonica. I am led by my ear, by the possibilities of the harmonica, and by the influence of the wonderful musicians I have the pleasure to play with. I play in the blues-Celtic duo BluesReel with Patrick Hutchinson and in the jazz-blues group Mojo Vipers with Paul Serralheiro, Stephen Barry and Eloi Bertholet. I also perform solo and am a member of the Roots of Rhythm Collective. I have performed with many artists on the folk, roots and blues scene in Montreal including Clarksdale Moan, Deacon George, Pat Loiselle and Jitterbug Swing. I participate regularly at the Harmonica A Cappella events. And I teach the harmonica. |
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 Photo: PlanèteCastor BluesReel: Blues and Celtic GroovesA contemporary harmonica-guitar duo in the folk tradition, BluesReel performs songs and tunes, old and new, from both sides of the Atlantic. A bunch we wrote ourselves. John Kerkhoven, harmonica In 2016, we released our CD, Riverfield. |
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Mojo Vipers: Blues and Jazz Photo: PlanèteCastor The Mojo Vipers is a blues band and a jazz ensemble rolled into one. We perform blues and jazz classics by Louis Jordan, Nina Simone, Charles Mingus, Mose Alison, Howlin’ Wolf, Willie Dixon, T-Bone Walker and more, as well as original compositions. John Kerkhoven (harmonica) / Paul Serralheiro (guitar) | ||
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Photo: PlanèteCastor John Kerkhoven SoloI cut my teeth playing solo in the metro, belting out blues songs a cappella and playing harp through a small practice amp with reverb. These days, my solo performances consist of my own arrangements of blues and folk tunes, as well as original compositions. My influences include early blues and jazz, rural blues, Delta blues, gospel blues, Chicago blues, as well as fiddle tunes from the Celtic and North American folk tradtions. |
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Roots of Rhythm CollectiveRoots of Rhythm Collective is an eclectic ensemble of musicians and dancers united by their love of rhythm, collaboration and exploration. The original members of RRC met at a percussive dance workshop led by Heather Cornell and her Making Music Dance musicians. Inspired by Cornell's cross-disciplinary approach, RRC brings together tap dance, flamenco dance, blues, jazz, roots music and more for a refreshing new take on these musical traditions. Members Past Members Guests |
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