Riccardo Grosso - Harmonica at Zum Lercherl von Hernals 2025-08-29T19:00:00
Riccardo Grosso is an internationally acclaimed harmonica player and frontman, delivering high-energy blues performances with his Riccardo Grosso Blues Band. Known for blending traditional blues with a gritty punk edge, Riccardo’s sound is fresh, intense, and deeply rooted in the genre’s heritage. The band has graced major stages across Europe, including festivals like Bellinzona Blues Sessions and Chablues Festival, captivating audiences with their powerful live shows.
A trailblazer in harmonica education, Riccardo was among the first to offer personalized live online lessons and masterclasses. He is the author of the Manuale di Armonica Diatonica, one of the most comprehensive harmonica guides available, solidifying his reputation as a master musician and teacher.
Riccardo Grosso Blues Band is a must-see act, bringing raw passion, groove, and unforgettable energy to every performance.
“That’s Tremendous! I hope to be in the same show so I can listen to you live!” - CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE “A hard swinging band. Riccardo’s harmonica varies from soulful soft tones to pile driving fever pitch, and comes straight from the heart” - DALE SPALDING - CANNED HEAT “Soul and originality paying respect to the mentors – never copying – building and expanding on Masters who came before” - ROB PAPAROZZI - ORIGINAL BLUES BROTHERS BAND “Grosso delivers only fine interpreted Blues” - JAZZ ‘N’ MORE (SWITZERLAND) “Everywhere harmonica is brilliant, with a phrasing of its own and an ability to innovate while respecting the classics” - SOUL BAG (FRANCE)