This event is in the past.It took place on August 29, 2026 at Old Rock House.
Jazz & Blues
Jazz & BluesA milestone gathering of St. Louis harmonica legends, marking four decades since the original Harp Attack. This all-ages showcase features a lineup of veteran performers who have shaped the local blues scene.
Jon 'Johnny Diamond' Erblich
St. Louis blues harmonica veteran, 45‑year local scene contributor
Headliner
Jon Erblich, aka ‘Johnny Diamond’, has been active in the St. Louis music scene for over 45 years, learning harmonica after seeing Jerry Portnoy in 1978 and later playing with groups such as Rockin Lucky Band, Bottoms Up Blues Gang, and regularly with Chris Shepard, Emerson Magnana, Uvee Hayes and Frank ‘Spanky’ Perry.
Jim 'Rib Tips' McClaren
St. Louis blues harmonica/guitar player, former Soulard Blues Band member
Jim McClaren, born 1953, began playing harmonica after hearing Paul Butterfield in 1969, spent 23 years with the Soulard Blues Band before forming the Baker‑McClaren Band, and now performs solo, as a duo with Ribtip & Rogers, and with the Saint Louis Social Club.
Tom 'Papa' Ray
St. Louis blues‑influenced multi‑genre harmonica player with international experience
Tom ‘Papa’ Ray has performed across soul, reggae, jazz, rock and country for over 50 years, appearing in NYC, London, Jamaica and Canada, and has played with local acts such as Silver Cloud, Riot Act, Bennie Smith and Solomon Burke.
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesA milestone gathering of St. Louis harmonica legends, marking four decades since the original Harp Attack. This all-ages showcase features a lineup of veteran performers who have shaped the local blues scene.
Jon 'Johnny Diamond' Erblich
St. Louis blues harmonica veteran, 45‑year local scene contributor
Headliner
Jon Erblich, aka ‘Johnny Diamond’, has been active in the St. Louis music scene for over 45 years, learning harmonica after seeing Jerry Portnoy in 1978 and later playing with groups such as Rockin Lucky Band, Bottoms Up Blues Gang, and regularly with Chris Shepard, Emerson Magnana, Uvee Hayes and Frank ‘Spanky’ Perry.
Jim 'Rib Tips' McClaren
St. Louis blues harmonica/guitar player, former Soulard Blues Band member
Jim McClaren, born 1953, began playing harmonica after hearing Paul Butterfield in 1969, spent 23 years with the Soulard Blues Band before forming the Baker‑McClaren Band, and now performs solo, as a duo with Ribtip & Rogers, and with the Saint Louis Social Club.
Tom 'Papa' Ray
St. Louis blues‑influenced multi‑genre harmonica player with international experience
Tom ‘Papa’ Ray has performed across soul, reggae, jazz, rock and country for over 50 years, appearing in NYC, London, Jamaica and Canada, and has played with local acts such as Silver Cloud, Riot Act, Bennie Smith and Solomon Burke.