Extraordinary Harmonica
Joe Powers is taking his instrument to new heights with his energetic and engaging performances that cover a full spectrum of musical genres. Read more.
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May 28, 2023
Europe Tour Announced!
Joe will perform in 9 different countries and be joined along the way by some of his musicians friends including, pianist Mark Wyman, bassist Boris Franz, and guitarist Stephane “El Turquito” Koch. See the full schedule on the calendar page.
May 5, 2023
¡Viva La Armónica!
Tickets are now on sale for Joe’s Cinco de Mayo Latin music concert, ¡Viva La Armónica!, on Friday, May 5, featuring musicians: Dan Gaynor, Bernardo Gomez, and Otto Gygax. Buy tickets here.
December 29, 2022
Oregon Arts Watch Review
Oregon Arts Watch published a full review of Joe’s holiday concert, A Very Harmonica Christmas. Check it out here.
December 21, 2022
A Very Harmonica Christmas!
Tickets are now on sale for Joe’s holiday concert, A Very Harmonica Christmas, featuring musicians: Dan Gaynor, Ji Tanzer, Courtney Von Drehle, Masumi Timson, and Phoebe MacRae. Buy tickets here.
September 22, 2022
Hohner Live Stream
Konstantin Reinfeld and Joe chatted about all things harmonica on the Hohner Live Stream. Watch it on YouTube.
September 3, 2022
Oregon Symphony Waterfront Concert
Joe is thrilled to be featured at this year’s Oregon Symphony Waterfront Concert, an annual Portland tradition! He will be joined by accordionist, Courtney Von Drehle. More info here.
July 15, 2022
Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast
Neil Warren interviews Joe on his Harmonica Happy Hour Podcast about Joe’s music career, albums, Tango harmonica, and more. Listen to it here.
June 18, 2022
New Music Video! (kind of)
Joe and Stephane “El Turquito” Koch filmed this video three years ago as a musical postcard of their Europe tour. Now that they’re back to performing, they’ve finally released it! Watch "El Pollo Ricardo” here.
June 11, 2022
Con Ojos Nuevos - Album Release!
Joe has released a NEW duo album called, “Con ojos nuevos” with Italian pianist, Guglielmo Foffani. Listen and purchase on the Music page.
May 29, 2022
Europe Tour!
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, Joe is very excited to announce his return to the UK and Europe! See the full schedule on the calendar page.
March 30, 2022
Spetsai Tango
Joe collaborated with guitarist, Craig Einhorn to create an experimental Greek Tango Fusion arrangement of Spetsai by Georges Moustaki. Take a listen and purchase here.
March 05, 2022
A Ray of Light
Author, Andrea Bindereif wrote an article for her Tango blog, entitled, “Joe Powers - A Ray of Light”. Read it here.
September 1, 2021
The Harmonica Path!
Joe is very excited to announce his brand new online platform for learning to play harmonica, with lessons, videos, songs, and exercises! Read more.
August 12, 2021
Montana Baroque Festival Review
The Sanders County Ledger featured a glowing review article by Ed Moreth about The Montana Baroque Festival where Joe performed at the beginning of August. You can read it here.
August 3–5, 2021
Montana Baroque Music Festival
Joe performs as a guest artist for the annual Montana Baroque Music Festival at Quinn’s Hot Springs.
March 11, 2021
Happy 100th Birthday Astor Piazzolla!
Here’s a backstage jam playing “Libertango” with Joe and friends at Icheon Cultural Arts center in South Korea back in 2018.
October 18, 2020
Joe’s Tango Podcast Interview
Joe Yang interviews Joe Powers on his Tango Podcast Episode 153 about JP’s activities during the Pandemic.
August 1, 2020
Lost Suitcases Interview
Valerie Pennington interviews Joe about his travels for her program Lost Suitcases on Bella V TV’s Youtube Channel.
July 25, 2020
Harmonica UK Chromatic Weekend
Joe lead a workshop as part of UK Harmonica’s Virtual Chromatic Weekend, featuring top players from Europe and the States.
July 22, 2020
Performance with Amadeus Chamber Orchestra
Watch Joe’s live stream performance with Amadeus Chamber Orchestra members, Adam Lamotte and Janet Coleman on their Youtube channel.
July 12, 2020
New Video “La Culebra”
During quarentine Joe made a video with violinist, Ariadna Lozano. It’s a famous Mexican Mariachi piece by Rubén Fuentes called “La Culebra” (the snake).
April 6, 2020
Con Alma y Música, Episode 621
Listen to Joe’s interview (in Spanish) on Enrique Snider’s Buenos Aires based program Con Alma y Música.