Blue Friday
For the Friday night gala concert at the 10th World Harmonica Festival in Trossingen we have put together a wide ranging program featuring four of today´s finest harmonica artists, offering a fascinating cross section of the stylistic range of the diatonic harp in the blues and beyond.
Friday, Oct. 31st 2025
Blue Friday
- 8:15 pm
- 7:30 pm
Location
Dr. Ernst Hohner Concert Hall
Hangenstraße 50
78647 Trossingen
Live on stage
It’s a lineup you’ll love!
Liam Ward & Malcolm Thorne
England
Liam Ward and Malcolm Thorne combine the authentic blues sound with rich lyrical originals to serve up a modern take on the classic harp-guitar duo...
Hank Shreve
USA
Hank Shreve has been playing harmonica since the age of 8 and has established himself as a major talent on the blues scene in the Pacific Northwest. He also plays drums, keyboards, guitar, dobro, lap-steel and is a gritty and convincing vocalist...
Rachelle Plas & Philippe Hervouet
France
A virtuoso harmonica player and a singer with a soulful, smooth voice, Rachelle Plas takes you on a creative journey, blending virtuosity with sensuality.
She is the international ambassador for the "Golden Melody" Hohner harmonica...
Deak Harp
USA
Deak Harp has been playing harmonica since he was 12 years old. His biggest early inspiration came when his brother introduced him to the music of James Cotton.
Deak followed Cotton’s band along the east coast for close to five years before...
The LiveWires
Germany / England
Steve Baker's long-time backing band the LiveWires will provide accompaniment where needed at the Blue Friday gala concert. A tight trio of bass, guitar and drums, they are no strangers to Trossingen and have regularly garnered high praise as accompanists at the Harmonica Masters Workshops.
Registration & Tickets
Secure your spot at the 10th World Harmonica Festival by purchasing tickets or registering for specific competitions or workshops. Whether you choose a Festival Pass for access to multiple performances or individual tickets for select concerts and sessions, registration ensures you don’t miss out on any of the exciting festival experiences.