Jerry Devillier: Cajun Harmonica Master—Newport Folk Festival, Fifth Position & Liberty Theater скачать в хорошем качестве

Jerry Devillier: Cajun Harmonica Master—Newport Folk Festival, Fifth Position & Liberty Theater

Join Joe Filisko and Eric Noden as they interview Eunice, Louisiana’s Jerry Devillier—a true master of Cajun harmonica. Jerry shares how he learned harmonica by listening to his father’s accordion, the radio moment that brought Pete Seeger to their jam, and the invitation that led to a standing ovation at the Newport Folk Festival. He explains tongue-blocking “splits,” the link between diatonic accordion and harmonica, and his accidental discovery of fifth position during a 1960s studio date. You’ll also hear stories about Isom J. Fontenot and a memorable encounter with Mary Travers (Peter, Paul and Mary). This video was recorded in San Antonio, Texas at the 2025 SPAH Harmonica Convention Learn more about SPAH at https://spah.org/ 0:00 — Intro & welcome 0:20 — Growing up in Eunice: learning harmonica from dad’s accordion 1:20 — From house dances to dance halls: Cajun music evolves 2:00 — The radio moment, Pete Seeger, and the Newport invitation 3:30 — Newport Folk Festival: stage fright, crowd reaction & standing ovation 5:06 — Meeting Mary Travers (Peter, Paul and Mary) at Newport 7:10 — The Liberty Theater: launching Cajun music nationwide (“Cajun Grand Old Opry”) 10:15 — The Donnie Jacobs session: stumbling into fifth position 11:30 — “Street Walking Woman” session memories & rare early examples 14:00 — Why fifth position on harmonica is so unusual (then and now) 16:24 — Accordion ↔ harmonica: tongue-blocking splits and shared mechanics 18:00 — Early practice breakthroughs, one-man band contest & recognition 21:30 — Remembering Isom J. Fontenot—style, repertoire & influence 23:00 — Where to hear Jerry today: festivals, libraries & community talks 25:00 — How Joe & Eric met Jerry; teaching at SPAH & playing together 28:30 — Family surprises: a “hidden” harmonica life at home 31:00 — Awards, honors & reflections on the journey 32:20 — Overcoming early challenges; gratitude & closing thoughts 34:00 — Thank-yous & sign-off