James Harman Concert History

JAMES HARMAN (1946.06.08/Anniston, AL - ) is one of the leading white harmonica players on America's west coast. Harman's love of the instrument was instilled in him by his father. His father's Hohner harmonicas were in the piano bench, and he would play them after his piano lessons. He experimented with other instruments as well, including guitar, organ, bass and drums, performing solo and with family members at dances and country suppers. He found the blues early in life...

Date Concert Venue Location
May 25, 2013
Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival
"Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival" / Elvin Bishop / Curtis Salgado / Rick Estrin & The Nightcats / Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys / Lisa Haley / John Nemeth / Sugar Ray & the Bluetones / The Andy T Band Featuring Alabama Mike / James Harman / Nathan James / Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Road Runners / The Zydeco Mudbugs / J. Paul Jr. & The Zydeco Nu Breeds Show all bands
Cajun & Blues Music Festival Simi Valley, California, United States
May 10, 2013
James Harman / Jessica Fichot / Benny Powell / The Palominos / Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie

Gator By The Bay

Spanish Landing Park San Diego, California, United States
Jan 26, 2013
Brotherly Love: A Night For Our Brother Phil Alvin
"Brotherly Love: A Night For Our Brother Phil Alvin" / The Blasters / X / The Knitters / James Harman / Mike Eldred Trio / Big Sandy
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The Observatory Santa Ana, California, United States
Dec 06, 2012
Blues Harmonica Blowout
"Blues Harmonica Blowout" / MARK HUMMEL / James Harman / Charlie Musselwhite / Sugar Ray Norcia / Billy Boy Arnold / Little Charlie Baty
Anthology San Diego, California, United States
Nov 03, 2012
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Taj Mahal / Lonnie Brooks / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Wayne Baker Brooks / Buckwheat Zydeco / Bobby Rush / The Tommy Castro Band / Magic Dick / Deanna Bogart / North Mississippi Allstars / Ruthie Foster / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / The Nighthawks / James Harman / Ana Popovic / Trampled Under Foot / Carolina Chocolate Drops / Shane Dwight / Mitch Woods / Leon BLue / Victor Wainwright / Earl Thomas / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Samantha Fish / Brooks Family Blues Dynasty / John Nemeth / Sista Monica / Lightnin' Malcolm / Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue Show all bands
Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Summit San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Nov 02, 2012
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Taj Mahal / Lonnie Brooks / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Wayne Baker Brooks / Buckwheat Zydeco / Bobby Rush / The Tommy Castro Band / Magic Dick / Deanna Bogart / North Mississippi Allstars / Ruthie Foster / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / The Nighthawks / James Harman / Ana Popovic / Trampled Under Foot / Carolina Chocolate Drops / Shane Dwight / Mitch Woods / Leon BLue / Victor Wainwright / Earl Thomas / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Samantha Fish / Brooks Family Blues Dynasty / John Nemeth / Sista Monica / Lightnin' Malcolm / Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue Show all bands
Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Summit San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Nov 01, 2012
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Taj Mahal / Lonnie Brooks / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Wayne Baker Brooks / Buckwheat Zydeco / Bobby Rush / The Tommy Castro Band / Magic Dick / Deanna Bogart / North Mississippi Allstars / Ruthie Foster / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / The Nighthawks / James Harman / Ana Popovic / Trampled Under Foot / Carolina Chocolate Drops / Shane Dwight / Mitch Woods / Leon BLue / Victor Wainwright / Earl Thomas / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Samantha Fish / Brooks Family Blues Dynasty / John Nemeth / Sista Monica / Lightnin' Malcolm / Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue Show all bands
Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Summit San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Oct 31, 2012
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Taj Mahal / Lonnie Brooks / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Wayne Baker Brooks / Buckwheat Zydeco / Bobby Rush / The Tommy Castro Band / Magic Dick / Deanna Bogart / North Mississippi Allstars / Ruthie Foster / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / The Nighthawks / James Harman / Ana Popovic / Trampled Under Foot / Carolina Chocolate Drops / Shane Dwight / Mitch Woods / Leon BLue / Victor Wainwright / Earl Thomas / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Samantha Fish / Brooks Family Blues Dynasty / John Nemeth / Sista Monica / Lightnin' Malcolm / Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue Show all bands
Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Summit San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Oct 30, 2012
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Taj Mahal / Lonnie Brooks / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Wayne Baker Brooks / Buckwheat Zydeco / Bobby Rush / The Tommy Castro Band / Magic Dick / Deanna Bogart / North Mississippi Allstars / Ruthie Foster / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / The Nighthawks / James Harman / Ana Popovic / Trampled Under Foot / Carolina Chocolate Drops / Shane Dwight / Mitch Woods / Leon BLue / Victor Wainwright / Earl Thomas / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Samantha Fish / Brooks Family Blues Dynasty / John Nemeth / Sista Monica / Lightnin' Malcolm / Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue Show all bands
Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Summit San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Oct 29, 2012
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Taj Mahal / Lonnie Brooks / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Wayne Brooks / Buckwheat Zydeco / Bobby Rush / The Tommy Castro Band / Magic Dick / Deanna Bogart / North Mississippi Allstars / Ruthie Foster / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / The Nighthawks / James Harman / Ana Popovic / Trampled Under Foot / Carolina Chocolate Drops / Shane Dwight / Mitch Woods / Leon BLue / Victor Wainwright / Earl Thomas / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Samantha Fish / Brooks Family Blues Dynasty / John Nemeth / Sista Monica / Lightnin' Malcolm / Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue Show all bands
Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Summit San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Oct 28, 2012
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Taj Mahal / Lonnie Brooks / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Wayne Baker Brooks / Buckwheat Zydeco / Bobby Rush / The Tommy Castro Band / Magic Dick / Deanna Bogart / North Mississippi Allstars Duo / Ruthie Foster / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / The Nighthawks / James Harman / Ana Popovic / Trampled Under Foot / Carolina Chocolate Drops / Shane Dwight / Mitch Woods / Leon BLue / Victor Wainwright / Earl Thomas / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Samantha Fish / Brooks Family Blues Dynasty / John Nemeth / Sista Monica / Lightnin' Malcolm / Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue Show all bands
Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Summit San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Oct 27, 2012
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Taj Mahal / Lonnie Brooks / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Wayne Baker Brooks / Buckwheat Zydeco / Bobby Rush / The Tommy Castro Band / Magic Dick / Deanna Bogart / North Mississippi Allstars / Ruthie Foster / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / The Nighthawks / Trampled Under Foot / James Harman / Ana Popovic / Shane Dwight / Carolina Chocolate Drops / Mitch Woods / Victor Wainwright / Leon BLue / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Earl Thomas / Samantha Fish / Brooks Family Blues Dynasty / John Nemeth / Sista Monica / Lightnin' Malcolm / Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue Show all bands
Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Summit San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Sep 16, 2012
MARK HUMMEL / Lee Oskar / James Harman / Kenny Neal / Little Charlie Baty Firehouse Arts Center Pleasanton, California, United States
Sep 15, 2012
MARK HUMMEL / Lee Oskar / James Harman / Kenny Neal / Little Charlie Baty The Palms Playhouse Winters, California, United States
Sep 14, 2012
Kenny Neal / Lee Oskar / James Harman / Little Charlie Baty Crystal Bay Club Casino Crystal Bay, Nevada, United States
Sep 13, 2012
MARK HUMMEL / Lee Oskar / James Harman / Kenny Neal / Little Charlie Baty Napa Valley Opera House Napa, California, United States
May 26, 2012
Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival
"Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival" / James Cotton / Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas / Rosie Ledet / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Billy Lee & The Swamp Critters / Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble / Gator Beat / Paul Oscher / R.J. Mischo & His Red Hot Blues Band / Shawn Pittman / The Mannish Boys / The Smokin' Joe Kubek Band feat. Bnois King / Jason Ricci / Mud Morganfield / Darrell Nulisch / Johnny Dyer / Bob Corritore / Nathan James / James Harman Show all bands
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Cajun & Blues Music Festival Simi Valley, California, United States
Jul 17, 2011
Ottawa Bluesfest 2011
The Black Keys / Skrillex / Death Cab for Cutie / Mac Miller / Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros / Three Days Grace / Miguel / Rise Against / The Flaming Lips / Metric / Soundgarden / Tegan and Sara / The Roots / Ben Harper / Erykah Badu / My Morning Jacket / Steve Miller Band / Dropkick Murphys / Cheap Trick / A Perfect Circle / Neon Indian / Jennifer Hudson / Theory of a Deadman / Ra Ra Riot / Coheed and Cambria / Girl Talk / Huey Lewis And The News / Billy Talent / John Butler Trio / M. Ward / Gomez / Peter Frampton / Joe Satriani / Dawes / Buddy Guy / Infected Mushroom / Death from Above 1979 / Josh Ritter / Half Moon Run / G. Love & Special Sauce / Kirk Franklin / Trampled by Turtles / Justin Nozuka / John Fogerty / Keys N Krates / Caravan Palace / Bedouin Soundclash / The Tragically Hip / Wanda Jackson / Mother Mother / Galactic / Protest the Hero / Braids / Shpongle / Dana Fuchs / Arkells / Bootsy Collins / The Sheepdogs / Shawn McDonald / Leon Russell / Hey Rosetta! / Buck 65 / Alyssa Reid / Cancer Bats / Diamond Rings / Blue Rodeo / Hypnotic Brass Ensemble / Chali 2na / Jolie Holland / The Tea Party / Hannah Georgas / Mark Kozelek / The Greenhornes / Yukon Blonde / The Dirtbombs / Sweet Thing / Little Scream / Imaginary Cities / Court Yard Hounds / Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band / Winter Gloves / Raghav / Blue King Brown / Dumpstaphunk / P.S. I Love You / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Library Voices / Karkwa / Paul Thorn / Cuff the Duke / Dennis Coffey / Alex Cuba / Tristen / Samantha Fish / The Jolly Boys / Sierra Maestra / Big Sam's Funky Nation / Red Baraat / Blackie And The Rodeo Kings / Cavaliers / Danny Michel / The Twisters / Funky Meters / Slyde / Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King / Kalle Mattson / Harper / Mama Kin / Baloji / Larry McCray / Colin Linden / Callers / Spam Allstars / Whale Tooth / Bluestone / Final Flash / La-33 / Lee Harvey Osmond / Currents / Ganga Giri / John Primer / The Beauties / Dani Wilde / Ian Kelly / Wayne Baker Brooks / Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat / Peter Elkas / Cassie Taylor / Doll / Michael Powers / Tim Robbins / The Resignators / Sherman Robertson / Oli Brown Band / Andrew 'jr Boy' Jones / Jose Conde / James Harman / David Clayton-Thomas / Nicole Atkins & the Black Sea / Zac Harmon / Jimmy Bowskill / Thornetta Davis / Prosper / Ornaments / JW Jones / Brock Zeman / Philly Moves / Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band / Amanda Rheaume / The Jimmy Bowskill Band / Silver Creek / Giant Hand / Harper & Midwest Kind / Miss Emily / Prescott / Ray Bailey / Girls With Guitars / Lindsay Ferguson / Laurent Bourque / Todd Wolfe Band / Trevor Alguire / Ana Miura / Orienteers / Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys / Al Wood / Mehdi Cayenne Club / the Murder Plans / dubé / The Powergoats / Big Jeezus Truck / Brothers Chaffey / Wicked Grin / Three Times Lucky / Ukrainia / Autumns Canon / Brooks Family Blues Dynasty / Jesse Greene / Watters Brothers / Megan Jerome / Ty Hall / The Yohawks / Ras Lee / Jermaine Cowan / Danny Michael / Scott Towaij / Glenn Nuotio / Théan Slabbert / The Withering Pines / Honey Island / Al Wood & the Woodsmen / Maria Hawkins / Ben Cooper Band / Folklore Urbano Orchestra / Elage Mbaye / Amos The Transparent / jon creeden / Cage the Elephant Show all bands
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LeBreton Flats Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Show Duplicate for Jul 17, 2011
Jul 05, 2011 –
Jul 17, 2011
Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest
M. Ward / The Flaming Lips / Ra Ra Riot / Girl Talk / Infected Mushroom / Dropkick Murphys / Coheed and Cambria / Caravan Palace / Soundgarden / Skrillex / Billy Talent / Arkells / The Roots / Metric / Bedouin Soundclash / Braids / Half Moon Run / Yukon Blonde / The Sheepdogs / Blue Rodeo / Hey Rosetta! / Three Days Grace / Miguel / A Perfect Circle / Cancer Bats / My Morning Jacket / Rise Against / The Greenhornes / Theory of a Deadman / The Black Keys / Protest the Hero / Peter Frampton / Dawes / Neon Indian / Tegan and Sara / Wanda Jackson / Steve Miller Band / Cheap Trick / John Butler Trio / Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band / Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros / Death Cab for Cutie / Imaginary Cities / Hannah Georgas / G. Love & Special Sauce / John Fogerty / Josh Ritter / Galactic / Tristen / Nicole Atkins & the Black Sea / Erykah Badu / Mother Mother / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Dumpstaphunk / The Tea Party / Death from Above 1979 / Court Yard Hounds / Big Sam's Funky Nation / Mac Miller / Keys N Krates / Kirk Franklin / Jennifer Hudson / Justin Nozuka / The Tragically Hip / Blue King Brown / Gomez / Ben Harper / Jolie Holland / Little Scream / The Dirtbombs / Diamond Rings / Huey Lewis And The News / Red Baraat / Hypnotic Brass Ensemble / Joe Satriani / The Resignators / Leon Russell / Callers / Blackie And The Rodeo Kings / Amos The Transparent / Bootsy Collins / Trampled by Turtles / jon creeden / Alyssa Reid / Sweet Thing / Chali 2na / Baloji / Whale Tooth / Shpongle / Karkwa / Currents / Buddy Guy / Paul Thorn / Funky Meters / Slyde / Ornaments / P.S. I Love You / Théan Slabbert / Buck 65 / Spam Allstars / Dana Fuchs / Silver Creek / Laurent Bourque / Big Jeezus Truck / Harper / Lee Harvey Osmond / Library Voices / Alex Cuba / Larry McCray / Colin Linden / Cassie Taylor / Zac Harmon / Brock Zeman / Giant Hand / Amanda Rheaume / Prescott / Lindsay Ferguson / Ana Miura / Brothers Chaffey / Watters Brothers / Danny Michel / Shawn McDonald / Cuff the Duke / The Beauties / Mama Kin / Winter Gloves / La-33 / Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys / Prosper / Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band / Al Wood & the Woodsmen / Mark Kozelek / Raghav / Dennis Coffey / Samantha Fish / The Jolly Boys / Sierra Maestra / Cavaliers / The Twisters / Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King / Kalle Mattson / Bluestone / Final Flash / Ganga Giri / John Primer / Dani Wilde / Ian Kelly / Wayne Baker Brooks / Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat / Peter Elkas / Doll / Michael Powers / Tim Robbins / Sherman Robertson / Oli Brown Band / Andrew 'jr Boy' Jones / Jose Conde / James Harman / David Clayton-Thomas / Jimmy Bowskill / Thornetta Davis / JW Jones / Philly Moves / The Jimmy Bowskill Band / Harper & Midwest Kind / Miss Emily / Ray Bailey / Girls With Guitars / Todd Wolfe Band / Trevor Alguire / Orienteers / Al Wood / Mehdi Cayenne Club / the Murder Plans / dubé / The Powergoats / Wicked Grin / Three Times Lucky / Ukrainia / Autumns Canon / Brooks Family Blues Dynasty / Jesse Greene / Megan Jerome / Ty Hall / The Yohawks / Ras Lee / Jermaine Cowan / Danny Michael / Scott Towaij / Glenn Nuotio / The Withering Pines / Honey Island / Maria Hawkins / Ben Cooper Band / Folklore Urbano Orchestra / Elage Mbaye / Cage The Elephant Show all bands
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LeBreton Flats Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Feb 18, 2011
James Harman the Rhythm Room Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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The Bedrockers / James Harman on Feb 7, 1986 [529-small]

The Bedrockers / James Harman
Feb 7, 1986
 Huntington Beach, California, United States
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James Harman / The Beat Pests on Sep 5, 1986 [381-small]

James Harman / The Beat Pests
Sep 5, 1986
 Huntington Beach, California, United States
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We always listed our evening line-up on this chalk board, James Harman / The Beat Pests on Sep 5, 1986 [382-small]

We always listed our evening line-up on this chalk board


James Harman / The Beat Pests
Sep 5, 1986
 Huntington Beach, California, United States
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The police had threatened to arrest us if we did this show, so Sam got dressed in his finery for it. :-), James Harman / The Beat Pests on Sep 5, 1986 [383-small]

The police had threatened to arrest us if we did this show, so Sam got dressed in his finery for it. :-)


James Harman / The Beat Pests
Sep 5, 1986
 Huntington Beach, California, United States
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The Beat Pests, James Harman / The Beat Pests on Sep 5, 1986 [384-small]

The Beat Pests


James Harman / The Beat Pests
Sep 5, 1986
 Huntington Beach, California, United States
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The Beat Pests, James Harman / The Beat Pests on Sep 5, 1986 [385-small]

The Beat Pests


James Harman / The Beat Pests
Sep 5, 1986
 Huntington Beach, California, United States
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Blues
Electric Blues
Chicago Blues
Harmonica Blues
Harmonica
Jump Blues
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2019 1 concert
2018 1 concert
2017 3 concerts
2016 2 concerts
2015 8 concerts
2014 1 concert
2013 7 concerts
2012 14 concerts
2011 3 concerts
2010 2 concerts
2008 1 concert
2007 1 concert
2006 1 concert
2005 2 concerts
2003 1 concert
1996 1 concert
1986 4 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has James Harman had?

James Harman has had 53 concerts.

What genre is James Harman?

James Harman is most often considered to be Blues, Electric Blues, Chicago Blues, Harmonica Blues, Harmonica, and Jump Blues.

When was the last James Harman concert?

The last James Harman concert was on January 19, 2019 at Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, California, United States. The bands that performed were: MARK HUMMEL / Bobby Rush / Kenny Neal / James Harman.

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