Twin City Harmonica Society

We really do blow.

The Twin City Harmonica Society is based out of the Minneapolis area in Minnesota.

Beginners are welcomed. Bring your harmonicas.

Regular Meetings are held at the Edina Senior Center, in Edina, MN, every Monday from 7pm to 9pm. Please check our calendar for the latest information.

The Twin Cities Harmonica Society was formed in 1977 by Don Allen and Jack Bacon. Each came from professional music backgrounds- Don playing with a trio in Ohio and Jack as part of a local 5-player group.

The initial purpose of the club was simply getting together to play and share information. There was no intention to do "play-outs", but as word of the group spread, so did requests to hear its music. Before long, it had purchased a sound system, band attire, and was performing in a variety of venues which, over the years, have ranged from banquets, to a Channel 5 telethon, and Saint Paul Saints game.

This tradition continues today. Current meeting focus is on sharing information, group playing, and on breakout sessions to pursue areas of specific interest with other like-minded members.

The group continues to attract musicians of all levels, from beginners to accomplished professionals, including internationally known Dick Gardner of the Harmonicats.

During the early years the group met at the St. Louis Park VFW, then moved to the old "Edina East" High School, and now meets Monday evenings at its current location- the Edina Senior Center.