aboutME
I am a blues harmonica player based in Gloucestershire, England. I'm available as a session musician for studio and band work.
I have won the National Harmonica League Player of the Year, and I front The Liam Ward Band as well as playing with The Jake Leg Jug Band, Mark Cole, Malcolm Thorne and Benjamin Bassford among others.
I'm a blues specialist but also love playing rock, pop, country, jazz and more. I have performed across Europe and in the USA, Canada, Mexico and Australia. I am also a Session Harmonica Player with recording clients worldwide. I play and endorse Hohner Harmonicas.
I also sing and play jug band / novelty instruments: musical saw, washboard, jug, jaw harp, and comb & paper.
I run an online harmonica school at www.learntheharmonica.com, teach masterclasses and write content for magazines including Blues Matters, Harmonica World and Blues in Britain.
"Great harmonica playing!"
BBC RADIO 2
"Liam is simply one of the very best harmonica players around."
BLUES IN BRITAIN MAGAZINE
"A complete bluesician in every respect"
ADAM GUSSOW
"He plays beautifully!"
JOHN SEBASTIAN (LOVIN' SPOONFUL)
"Liam is a great harmonicist, player and teacher"
ROB PAPAROZZI (BLUES BROTHERS)
"Nice harp playing!"
DAVID CROSBY