"Joe is one of the rare talents on the instrument of the harmonica. He is the guy that does what most players can't even think about doing." - Kim Wilson - The Fabulous Thunderbirds

"Joe Filisko's command of the harmonica, especially his mastery of pre-war harmonica styles has few, if any, rivals. He plays to the strengths and unique capabilities of the instrument and employs the full range of tonal colors, trills, flutters, chord rhythms, and other special effects that make his playing so expressive - all in service of the music.  My admiration for his skill and musicianship is boundless." - Jerry Portnoy - Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton

"Joe Filisko is one of my all-time favorite harmonica players. His knowledge of classic blues harmonica styles is literally unparalleled and he plays them with both passion and deep respect." - Steve Baker

" . . . (Joe) can breathe life into the traditional American harp styles like few other players." - Pat Missin, Harmonica World

"Joe Filisko could be the best prewar blues harmonica stylist in the world today." - Dennis Gruenling, Blues Revue

"Thank you Joe, for preserving so many of these all-but-lost harmonica techniques." - Peter Madcat Ruth

"The music world in general, and the harmonica world in particular, are blessed to have Joe Filisko as an active member. As a player of staggering skill and versatility, a passionate teacher, a vastly knowledgeable historian, and an innovative technician, Joe is without peer. He is a constant inspiration to us all." - Grant Dermody

"Joe Filisko is a household name for harp players. He's a professional, one-of-a kind harmonica tuner working for all the great blowers and players of today.. . . . .I would rank him amongst the top ten of blues harp players, worldwide." -Bear Family Records

"Joe has spent years studying -- and indeed mastering -- the often overlooked pre-war styles of harpers . . . " - Tom Ball

" . . . Filisko is acknowledged around the world as one of the masters of the diatonic harmonica." - Chuck Wasserburg, Buddy Guy's Legends Blues Letter

"Joe is unquestionably a bad man! (in a good way)" - Rick Estrin - Rick Estrin and the Nightcats