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DENNIS GRUENLING

"Rn'B, Rock & Roll, and Jump Blues at it's finest..."

2020 Blues Music Award - Band of the Year (Nick Moss Band feat. Dennis Gruenling)

2020 Blues Music Award - Traditional Album of the Year (Nick Moss Band feat. Dennis Gruenling)

2019 Blues Music Award - Harmonica Player

2019 SPAH Award - Harmonica Player of the Year

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Save some Gravy for this Biscuit! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic Biscuit Microphone Monday 308
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Save some Gravy for this Biscuit! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic Biscuit Microphone Monday 308

Save that Gravy!!🎙🎵 Hope you have som leftover gravy for this Hot Biscuit! This week on Microphone Monday I have a vintage Astatic Biscuit, with a STRONG vintage Astatic 127 Ceramic! Don’t forget to check out more of my inventory and the BadAss Harmonica Website Membership levels with video lessons, webinars, and other 24/7 streaming content on the BadAss Harmonica website - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Become a Member and get 24/7 access to webinars, jam tracks, playlists, Q&A's and lessons EVERY MONTH - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/memberships Vintage Mics & Amps - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Website - http://BadAssHarmonica.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dennis.gruenling Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/badassharmonica I have collected, rebuilt and restored thousands of vintage blues harmonica mics and bullet microphones, including Astatic JT-30, Astatic T-3, Shure Green Bullet, 707A, Turner bullet mics and many more. Some of my favorite players who I studied are: james cotton, big walter horton, little walter, papa lightfoot, george harmonica smith, junior wells, sonny boy williamson, william clarke, kim wilson, rod piazza, steve guyger, jim liban, rick estrin, jason ricci, ronnie shellist, adam gussow, and many more... Save some Gravy for this Biscuit! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic Biscuit Microphone Monday 308 vm1650
Custom Classic Crystal! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic JT-30 Bullet Microphone Monday 307
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Custom Classic Crystal! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic JT-30 Bullet Microphone Monday 307

Custom Classic Crystal!🎙🎵 This week on Microphone Monday I have a full custom Astatic JT-30, with my vintage Nickel finish, and with a hot vintage Astatic 151 Crystal! This of course is the full package with Bullet Bag, cloth, certificate, box, the whole works! Don’t forget to check out more of my inventory and the BadAss Harmonica Website Membership levels with video lessons, webinars, and other 24/7 streaming content on the BadAss Harmonica website - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Become a Member and get 24/7 access to webinars, jam tracks, playlists, Q&A's and lessons EVERY MONTH - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/memberships Vintage Mics & Amps - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Website - http://BadAssHarmonica.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dennis.gruenling Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/badassharmonica I have collected, rebuilt and restored thousands of vintage blues harmonica mics and bullet microphones, including Astatic JT-30, Astatic T-3, Shure Green Bullet, 707A, Turner bullet mics and many more. Some of my favorite players who I studied are: james cotton, big walter horton, little walter, papa lightfoot, george harmonica smith, junior wells, sonny boy williamson, william clarke, kim wilson, rod piazza, steve guyger, jim liban, rick estrin, jason ricci, ronnie shellist, adam gussow, and many more... Custom Classic Crystal! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic JT-30 Bullet Microphone Monday 307 vms1057
Hot & Punchy! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic Matte Black & Chrome Bullet Microphone Monday 306
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Hot & Punchy! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic Matte Black & Chrome Bullet Microphone Monday 306

Hot & Punchy!🎙🎵 This time on Microphone Monday I have a fully rebuilt Astatic JT-30. This one has the original matte black finish, shiny chrome grille, blue sparkle cloth, and HOT vintage crystal inside! Don’t forget to check out more of my inventory and the BadAss Harmonica Website Membership levels with video lessons, webinars, and other 24/7 streaming content on the BadAss Harmonica website - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Become a Member and get 24/7 access to webinars, jam tracks, playlists, Q&A's and lessons EVERY MONTH - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/memberships Vintage Mics & Amps - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Website - http://BadAssHarmonica.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dennis.gruenling Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/badassharmonica I have collected, rebuilt and restored thousands of vintage blues harmonica mics and bullet microphones, including Astatic JT-30, Astatic T-3, Shure Green Bullet, 707A, Turner bullet mics and many more. Some of my favorite players who I studied are: james cotton, big walter horton, little walter, papa lightfoot, george harmonica smith, junior wells, sonny boy williamson, william clarke, kim wilson, rod piazza, steve guyger, jim liban, rick estrin, jason ricci, ronnie shellist, adam gussow, and many more... Hot & Punchy! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic Matte Black & Chrome Bullet Microphone Monday 306 vm1648
Hot Head Turner! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Turner Custom Bullet Microphone Monday 305
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Hot Head Turner! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Turner Custom Bullet Microphone Monday 305

Hot Head Turner!🎙🎵 This week on Microphone Monday I have a full custom Turner VT73. This one has a super strong Shure CM element with a full custom vintage nickel finish, and some crunchy, dirty tone! Don’t forget to check out more of my inventory and the BadAss Harmonica Website Membership levels with video lessons, webinars, and other 24/7 streaming content on the BadAss Harmonica website - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Become a Member and get 24/7 access to webinars, jam tracks, playlists, Q&A's and lessons EVERY MONTH - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/memberships Vintage Mics & Amps - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Website - http://BadAssHarmonica.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dennis.gruenling Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/badassharmonica I have collected, rebuilt and restored thousands of vintage blues harmonica mics and bullet microphones, including Astatic JT-30, Astatic T-3, Shure Green Bullet, 707A, Turner bullet mics and many more. Some of my favorite players who I studied are: james cotton, big walter horton, little walter, papa lightfoot, george harmonica smith, junior wells, sonny boy williamson, william clarke, kim wilson, rod piazza, steve guyger, jim liban, rick estrin, jason ricci, ronnie shellist, adam gussow, and many more... Hot Head Turner! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Turner Custom Bullet Microphone Monday 305 vms1063
Custom & Crunchy! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Shure Custom CR Green Bullet Microphone Monday 304
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Custom & Crunchy! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Shure Custom CR Green Bullet Microphone Monday 304

Custom & Crunchy!🎙🎵 This week on Microphone Monday I have a full custom early Shure 520 “Green Bullet”. This one has the original black label CR element with a full custom vintage nickel finish, and some crunchy, dirty tone! Don’t forget to check out more of my inventory and the BadAss Harmonica Website Membership levels with video lessons, webinars, and other 24/7 streaming content on the BadAss Harmonica website - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Become a Member and get 24/7 access to webinars, jam tracks, playlists, Q&A's and lessons EVERY MONTH - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/memberships Vintage Mics & Amps - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Website - http://BadAssHarmonica.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dennis.gruenling Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/badassharmonica I have collected, rebuilt and restored thousands of vintage blues harmonica mics and bullet microphones, including Astatic JT-30, Astatic T-3, Shure Green Bullet, 707A, Turner bullet mics and many more. Some of my favorite players who I studied are: james cotton, big walter horton, little walter, papa lightfoot, george harmonica smith, junior wells, sonny boy williamson, william clarke, kim wilson, rod piazza, steve guyger, jim liban, rick estrin, jason ricci, ronnie shellist, adam gussow, and many more... Custom & Crunchy! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Shure Custom CR Green Bullet Microphone Monday 304 vms1064
Blues Harmonica Lick - C Harp 2nd Position Harmonica!! - BadAss Blues Harp Lick on Fearless Friday !
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Blues Harmonica Lick - C Harp 2nd Position Harmonica!! - BadAss Blues Harp Lick on Fearless Friday !

BIG Chicago Style Harp!! 🎙🎵 This time for Fearless Friday I am using a C Hohner harmonica in 2nd position breaking down a Big Walter style lick from my Membership video this month. This full song as well as over an hour of live performance video is in this month's Member section of my BadAss Harmonica website! - so don’t forget to check out the Membership levels with video lessons, webinars, jam tracks, and other 24/7 streaming content on the BadAss Harmonica website to help you practice, learn, listen, play and THINK differently!! https://badassharmonica.com/collections/memberships Vintage Mics & Amps - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Website - http://BadAssHarmonica.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dennis.gruenling Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/badassharmonica I have been teaching Blues Harmonica worldwide for over 30 years, and performing professionally the world over for just as long. Currently performing, touring and recording with the Nick Moss Band ("Band Of The Year" 2024 Blues Music Awards) signed on Alligator Records. I have also collected, rebuilt and restored thousands of vintage blues harmonica mics and bullet microphones, including Astatic JT-30, Astatic T-3, Shure Green Bullet, 707A, Turner bullet mics and many more. Some of my favorite players who I studied are: james cotton, big walter horton, little walter, papa lightfoot, george harmonica smith, junior wells, sonny boy williamson, william clarke, kim wilson, rod piazza, steve guyger, jim liban, rick estrin, jason ricci, ronnie shellist, adam gussow, and many more... Blues Harmonica Lick - A 2nd Position Harmonica!! - BadAss Blues Harp Lick on Fearless Friday ! 11
Classic & Original! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic JT-30 Crystal Microphone Monday 303
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Classic & Original! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic JT-30 Crystal Microphone Monday 303

Classic & Original Mic!🎙🎵 A little late uploading from being on the road, but this week on Microphone Monday I have an all-original Astatic JT-30, arguably the best bullet microphone for harmonica. This one has the original box, stand, finish and most importantly the 101 Crystal element working 100%! Don’t forget to check out more of my inventory and the BadAss Harmonica Website Membership levels with video lessons, webinars, and other 24/7 streaming content on the BadAss Harmonica website - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Become a Member and get 24/7 access to webinars, jam tracks, playlists, Q&A's and lessons EVERY MONTH - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/memberships Vintage Mics & Amps - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Website - http://BadAssHarmonica.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dennis.gruenling Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/badassharmonica I have collected, rebuilt and restored thousands of vintage blues harmonica mics and bullet microphones, including Astatic JT-30, Astatic T-3, Shure Green Bullet, 707A, Turner bullet mics and many more. Some of my favorite players who I studied are: james cotton, big walter horton, little walter, papa lightfoot, george harmonica smith, junior wells, sonny boy williamson, william clarke, kim wilson, rod piazza, steve guyger, jim liban, rick estrin, jason ricci, ronnie shellist, adam gussow, and many more... Classic & Original! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic JT-30 Crystal Microphone Monday 303 vm1653
1940 Chrome Crystal! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic JT-31 Microphone Monday 302
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1940 Chrome Crystal! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic JT-31 Microphone Monday 302

1940 Chrome!🎙🎵 This week on Microphone Monday I have a 1940 Astatic JT-31, one of the earliest versions of the classic JT-30. This one now has a great sounding vintage Astatic 101 Crystal inside, and the original chrome finish with some cool patina! Don’t forget to check out more of my inventory and the BadAss Harmonica Website Membership levels with video lessons, webinars, and other 24/7 streaming content on the BadAss Harmonica website - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Become a Member and get 24/7 access to webinars, jam tracks, playlists, Q&A's and lessons EVERY MONTH - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/memberships Vintage Mics & Amps - https://badassharmonica.com/collections/microphones Website - http://BadAssHarmonica.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dennis.gruenling Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/badassharmonica I have collected, rebuilt and restored thousands of vintage blues harmonica mics and bullet microphones, including Astatic JT-30, Astatic T-3, Shure Green Bullet, 707A, Turner bullet mics and many more. Some of my favorite players who I studied are: james cotton, big walter horton, little walter, papa lightfoot, george harmonica smith, junior wells, sonny boy williamson, william clarke, kim wilson, rod piazza, steve guyger, jim liban, rick estrin, jason ricci, ronnie shellist, adam gussow, and many more... 1940 Chrome Crystal! Best Blues Harmonica Mics | Astatic JT-31 Microphone Monday 302 vm1647
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