Nedra Russ:  Hohner endorsed Harmonicist and Fine Artist:

Nedra is a full time Artist and Musician 

An accomplished and award-winning multimedia artist and musician, Nedra Russ is a vessel of creative energy drawing upon Modern, Avant-garde and Traditional painters throughout history .

Nedra’s paintings and songs can be seen and heard across the United States and as far as Europe, Asia, and Australia South Africa 

Nedra has served as the teacher artist/musician for the past 17 years at the Blue Mountain Coalition for Youth and Family (BMCYF) in West Point Ca. Spear heading many event  and project's like Space To Create, the  After School Art project funded  by the California Arts Council at the BMCYF.

Nedra was the lead artist for the West Point Art Path 2022  funded by California Arts Council.

Nedra is now:

Teaching a after school program for first to sixth graders both art and music at BMCYF in West Point Ca  

Active in teaching online and taking classes to advance her skill she just returned from the 2023 60th SPAH Convention in St Louis where she took classes from many a great songwriter, vocal coach, and harmonica advanced study with the world's top teachers and performers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loving the history of Route 66 Nedra was accepted into the 56th National Mother Load Art Exhibition showing

MACC - Mills Station Arts and Culture Center in Rancho Cordova 

with her Mixed Media acrylic 16 by 20.

 

Hope Oil 16 by 20 $1200.00   Hope won HONOURABLE MENTION AWARD in the "7th LANDSCAPE" art competition along with other distinguished artists. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue Shadow received Honourable mention in the first  This work is now being judged in a few other it is a 24 by 36 Oil that shows the struggle of the LBGQ and homeless Artist and Musician that find places to make music in  the showdown 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner operator of The Harmonica Lady tm

Nedra is a representative for Hohner Harmonica as a world recognised harmonica  player as well as The Harmonica Lady tm original playable harmonica necklace's. 

Nedra and has been on Disneys The Big Fib podcast as a noted harmonica player and teacher.

Nedra is also the only woman podcaster on Harmonica 

 

 

NJR Music:

Roots to Rock: 

Duo: Trio: 

Dou:  Nedra and Julio

Trio:  Nedra, Julio and Jay

Nedra and Julio have been on stage with many of the greats of harmonica Buddy Green, Mike Caldwell, Brandon Baily, Joe Filisko, Michael Rubin, Jerry Fierro, Giulio Brouzet,  Chris Bauer and friends harmonica band, Paul Messinger.

Opened for Rachelle Plas and the Merchandise Liaison for Charlie Musselwhite at the 2022 SPAH convention in Tulsa.

Brownie McGhee used to talk (and sing) about the 'blues buzzin' round like a bunch of honey bees.  Guitarist Julio Inglasses and Harmonica-blower, singer/songwriter Nedra Russ get the blues buzzin', the rock rollin', and root's homegrowin', and your toes tappin'!  In fact, their first song collaboration, 'Little Bumblebee' has just been set free to buzz around the internet. 

nJr draws from deep and eclectic roots in music ranging from gospel, blues, folk, to rock, with originals and select standards delivered in an inimitable, nitty gritty, and down to earth range of styles. 

The combination of vocals, deep-rooted blues and explosive instrumentals displays promise to keep those bees buzzin' for a long time!

 

 

 

 

 

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Harmonica Lady jewellery
  • Harmonica Lady jewellery
  • Harmonica Lady jewellery
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This necklace is 24 total inches long 12 inch drop length it is light pink leather with silver a little lady fully tuned and playable Hohner harmonica Each design one of a kind made by artist Nedra Russ this work also has Rhodonite from Colorado This is a healing stone for the heart charka this work hangs right at the heart center.

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Bone copper and turquoise Little lady
  • Bone copper and turquoise Little lady
  • Bone copper and turquoise Little lady
  • Bone copper and turquoise Little lady
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This masculine weapon of protection native hand turn bone, copper bail, and turquoise, Little lady ,Hohner, Fine tuned in c form Germany One of a kind on brown leather 30 inch total 15 inch neckline fall. For the person with discriminating taste for the fine and truly unique wears. This piece Is a powerful statement of the connect heaven and earth with your breath will help you connect to the spiritual world. Turquoise can strengthen your connection to intuition, and it is also helpful for protection and purification.Turquoise balances and aligns all the chakras, stabilising mood swings and instilling inner calm. It is excellent for depression and exhaustion, it also has the power to prevent panic attacks. Turquoise promotes self-realisation and assists creative problem solving.

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Moon Beam
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  • Moon Beam
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One of a kind Little lady with glass beads on a crescent moon with bloodstone the energy of the sun Called the Sun Stone, and later Christ's Stone, its energy carries the purity of blood and inherently speaks of life and birth, vitality and strength, passion and courage. and turquoise It's said to bring luck, peace, and protection, and it's also one of the birthstones associated with December. Turquoise stones have many meanings that go above and beyond the beauty of the blue color they provide. Explore the restorative energy of turquoise to enhance the feng shui of your home.

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Playable small necklace's
  • Playable small necklace's

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THE MINI HOHNER

Musical history in vest-pocket format! For spontaneous jam sessions or just as a cool key ring: the Mini Harp is the perfect gift for HOHNER fans, musicians, and harmonica aficionados. With her warm, smooth sound you may not be able to play a whole sonata, but a little tune in between or an accompaniment for others. A small HOHNER for every occasion.

FEATURES

Durable plastic comb

Reliable performance under all climate conditions thanks to resilient plastic comb I make them with durable colour cords

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The Big Fib

Podcast

https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-mpvb8-13d61205https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-mpvb8-13d61205In the era of fake news, kids need to learn to be able to tell what’s true from what’s false. And what better way to do that than a game show that puts kids in the driver’s seat, adults on the hot seat, and a sound-effects robot strapped to the roof? Each week, a kid interviews two experts in a particular topic, one of which is a genuine, credentialed expert, the other a liar. Hilarious and fast-paced, the show teaches kids to ask insightful questions, weigh the evidence before them, and trust their guts.

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https://russnedra.podbean.com                                               Come subcribe to my podcast all things creative   information music and much more!

Oct 7 2022

Route 66 Sinclair Gas

                            “Route 66 has a spirit. It’s alive, and it’s growing all the time.” 

Back story on my work Route 66 

Garys Gay Parita 

a replica 1930 Sinclair fuelling station. 

Travelling to SPAH 2016 we stayed in Kingman Az at the…

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Jan 21 2020

Cross Harp“ROOTS: A Black Heritage Art Show”

Cross Harp by Nedra Russ 

In the 20th-century, southern black musicians found the devil in the harmonica. The cheap and portable instrument was made at Hohner’s workshop in Germany for use in traditional European waltzes and marches, but when it…

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May 9 2017

SPAH Diversity At it's Best

How many types of Harmonicas are there? I say as many as needed for the many types of music it is used for. Harmonicas come in all shapes and sizes, it is mind boggling.  At SPAH each year all types…

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May 5 2017

The Harmonica Lady Shows & More

Getting ready for the shows we have on the books-check it out on the main page and look for the signs that point the way.
Adding more shows all the time so join our mailing list! New songs, as… Read more

Jun 14 2016

The Harmonica Lady goes to SPAH

Well this year I hit the road to take my show to San Antonio for this years SPAH 2016 SPAH's annual convention, August 8th to Aug 13th
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Oct 13 2015

Team Magic

When working as a team magic leader it means being able to connect with the other people . I personally love when that happens! When working with Kids it is magic anyway making it very easy. When working with adults…Read more
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Sep 30 2012

Big Walter Horton

 Walter Horton was born in Horn Lake, MS (April 6, 1917), but his mother soon moved to Memphis where Walter taught himself how to play the harmonica at five years of age. He later learned more about his instrument by…

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Jul 9 2012

47 down

 
Kennedy mine head spirits of the miners on there way out from the argonaut "Spirits over Jackson"
 The photos I used to create this work are of the miners and the firefighters that tried to save them.
The Argonaut produced…

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May 31 2012

Meet Mike Caldwell

   
1: As this is your first trip Tell us how it all began for you how you came to love and play the Harmonica?       I began plinking out melodies on the piano at the age of 4, so by the… Read more
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May 24 2012

Hohner Harmonica the way West

Shortly after Hohner began manufacturing harmonicas in 1857, he shipped some to relatives who had emigrated to the United States. Its music rapidly became popular, and the country became an enormous market for Hohner's goods. 

Winslow Yerxa  President…

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May 7 2012

Joe Filisko Teach In.

  Hell-o Joe 

 

#1: When and how did you get involved with SPAH

 

My first  SPAH was Detroit 1990.  I believe that the first year I volunteered was Memphis 1994 and have tried to be as involved as I could in…

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Apr 12 2012

Tom Stryker Meet the President

 Hi Tom, thanks you for the time here at Nedra's Blog.    

 

 

 

 

 

1: Tom when and how did you start playing harmonic?
 

 

My three cousins and I received a  280 Chromatic for Christmas when I was 15 living in San Francisco.…

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"I Never Feel As Truly Alive As When I Play Music."

For generations, Hohner has dedicated everything towards music for a simple reason: Music is a way of life. In fact, you could say it’s the best way of life. People who aren’t into music simply don’t know what they’re missing. Of course we would say that, wouldn’t we? But like countless musicians all over the world, from beginner to professional, we feel so strongly about music that we want to help open the door to this experience to everyone. With instruments designed to convey the joy and the passion which inspires everybody to improve their skills and develop further.

We wouldn’t be where we are now, as world market leader for harmonicas and accordions, if it wasn’t for our passion and our shared commitment to our craft and the traditions which it has inspired. This is a defining element of the Hohner sound, a key to unlock the world of music. Our mission is to pass this passion on to you, with perfectly crafted instruments which enable you to truly Enjoy music.

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