Autoharp 101, performed by Bryan Bowers

[@andrewz4537]

I had the opportunity to hear Bryan perform some years ago, what a treat! I've discovered the virtues of a diatonic harp (I presume) by watching and listening to him play now that I know a bit more about the instrument. I didn't know why he had all those harps on the floor by him back then. Now I have a notion of why.

[@emmanuelconomos8374]

This playing has given me great joy. I have just discovered the autoharp which in Brian’s hands is magical.

[@TheFrankCostanza]

Ah the memories of my days chasing Bluegrass Festivals all over the DC metropolitan areas. Made some great musician friends including John Harford, Doug Dillard, and a crazy autoharp player named Bryan Bowers. I remember sitting in the bed of Bryan's Old Yellow Pickup truck with the Dillards and inhaling some rather intoxicating fumes that were present. Later Bryan performed his famous autoharp lesson while "slightly" HIGH. Here he is remembering those days years later.

[@fransoldman841]

Oh my! Fantastic!

[@tashan6969]

I've loved his work on the Autoharp for decades,,, as well as his rendition of the Scotsman from Dr. Demento ,, which is where I 1st heard him...

[@harpboy2]

You can't beat an evening with Bryan, wonderful playing, amusing stories and the warmth that comes from a true great!

[@ELMASLAD]

Happy memories of seeing Brian playing at Mariposa Folk Festival (Toronto Islands) in the early '70's. I still have his LPs.

[@dereksheridan6888]

What lovely player of the autoharp

[@heyyouthere4]

He makes it look easy.

[@sandrajean2315]

I was introduced to Brian's Bower's music at the Louisville Bluegrass Festival in Aug 1987. Bluegrass amazed me, especially through his music, stories and humor.

[@adriennestark5198]

Very beautiful. Intricate, yet simple. And so difficult to do!

[@itsyoureternalsoul]

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[@유나현-t5l]

Amazing!👏👏

[@rekimba]

"and thats how it works....." brilliant!

[@nd2flut2]

that was beautiful, thank you

[@DisVietVetUSA]

Yonder is the mountain sounds of the keyed harp, thar sitting underm the brow is the autiharp man, yesthe autoharp man!

[@beautifuldreamer3991]

Just.......wow

[@CharlotteFairchild]

I want Samuel C. Dixon, Director of Spivey Hall to book Bryan Bowers. There isn't a bad seat in the house.

[@reohorse42]

What song is that.

[@CastleMr40]

Battle hymn of the Republic.

[@davidvance6367]

Battle hymn of the Republic. Republic is what our nation is. Not a socialist European political correctness _ _ it hole ! To the Republic for which it stands. One nation. The Federalist Papers

[@nickjackagliata8323]

@@davidvance6367 good one! Keep music political or it won’t survive!

[@davidbodofsky9467]

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