# Groove Is In The Harp celebrates the raw power of blues harmonica

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**Event:** Groove Is In The Harp  
**Tickets:** https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1625681?embed  
**Published:** 27 August 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/groove-is-in-the-harp/

Groove Is In The Harp celebrates blues harmonica at The Wheatsheaf Hotel's Tin Shed, featuring Harpin' Will K, Tim Sheehan and Amin Slee backed by Lachlan Sullivan (upright bass and keys), Jordan Schumacher (guitar) and Paul Thomson (drums), performing material by Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter and Paul Butterfield. The inaugural event showcases the harmonica's role as a lead instrument in blues music, from Mississippi delta roots to modern amplified styles.

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Get ready for a sensational night of deep Blues as we celebrate the 'Mississippi Saxophone' at Adelaide’s iconic Wheatsheaf Hotel!

This show casts a spotlight on the humble harmonica, an instrument that has become a prominent addition to the Blues. Far more than just a simple folk tool, it has evolved into a powerhouse of raw emotion and complex rhythm. Experience the dynamic range of this pocket-sized instrument built for soulful call and response, roaring train rhythms, hypnotic vamps, and soaring leads with wailing note bends. From the deepest roots of American music to modern amplified grooves, GROOVE IS IN THE HARP will prove exactly why this tiny instrument commands the biggest stages.

Enjoy a lively and captivating night at this inaugural event which brings together three exceptional harp players for an unforgettable showcase in the intimate setting of The Tin Shed at The Wheaty.

GROOVE IS IN THE HARP pays homage to the absolute legends of the blues harp. Expect top performances by Harpin' Will K, Tim Sheehan and Amin Slee.** **Backed by a stellar rhythm section with Lachlan Sullivan on upright bass and keys, Jordan Schumacher on guitar and Paul Thomson on drums as they feature the music of Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, Paul Butterfield and many others!

Grab your friends, head to The Wheaty, and immerse yourself in the raw power of harmonica blues!

**Where:** The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Thebarton  
**When:** Sunday, 27 September Doors open at 4pm Show 4:30pm - 7pm  
**Tickets:** $25 online $30 at Door

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![Five musicians perform on stage: guitarist, vocalist, drummer, and two additional performers in coordinated blue hats under warm stage lighting.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/08/708593a2-58fc-4262-8edd-abbf038e74f1.jpg)