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The Jimi Cupino Project

Live in concert: Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 – 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

A native of Frederick, Maryland, Jimi Cupino is a versatile guitarist who puts his own signature on every note he plays. With a love of American roots music that began as a kid, Jimi has immersed himself in the classics of country, folk, rock, and blues. He has worked as a studio guitarist on a number of projects, and appeared on several CDs including a solo album entitled "Songs My Momma Likes to Hear" and two CDs by popular blues band Ronnie Ray & the Coolers, which feature Jimi on lead guitar. For the Jimi Cupino Project, Jimi joins forces with veteran percussionist Paul Shultzaberger and Bryan “Spanky” Lyburn on harmonica and vocals to create a fresh, original sound and a rich blend of musical styles. Presented with both humor and flair, the trio’s repertoire includes a wide variety of artists and eras—from Hank Williams, B.B. King, and Skip James to John Denver and Jimmy Buffett.

Don’t miss this evening of acoustic fun with

The Jimi Cupino Project

at:

BEANS IN THE BELFRY

122 West Potomac Street

Brunswick, MD 21716

(301)834-7178

http://www.beansinthebelfry.com/

Beans in the Belfry is a comfortable, kid-friendly venue with delicious sandwiches, beverages, and yummy desserts- and it's BYOB!

Hope to see you there!

#633

From: speedlad@...
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:15 pm
Subject: Re: Jazz Harp

jettingoff

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cool

-----Original Message-----
From: Harmonica Blu <harmonicablu@...>
To: HPOOF@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, Nov 23, 2009 1:31 pm
Subject: [HPOOF] Jazz Harp

Sold!

blu

Harmonica Blu

HarmonicaBlu@yahoo.com

http://schools.pgcps.org/index.asp?code=1302&Submit=GO
herrnstadt@cavtel.net

Howard Herrnstadt
howard.herrnstadt@pgcps.org

#632

From: Harmonica Blu <harmonicablu@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:31 pm
Subject: Jazz Harp

harmonicablu

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Sold!

blu

Harmonica Blu

http://schools.pgcps.org/index.asp?code=1302&Submit=GO
herrnstadt@...

Howard Herrnstadt
howard.herrnstadt@...

#631

From: David Harris <snakehead_1@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:52 am
Subject: Re: For sale

snakehead_1

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www.HarmonicaBluXpr ess.com

Blu,

This is Dave Harris. I will buy it from you, if you still have it.

If you are going to the HPOOF meeting, I will get it then.

Let me know.

Thanks,

Dave Harris

From: Harmonica Blu <harmonicablu@...>
To: harmonica players <HPOOF@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, November 22, 2009 1:01:00 PM
Subject: [HPOOF] For sale

I have a nice clean copy of Richard Hunter's Jazz Harp, 1980, Oak Publications.

I'd like $5 for it, plus shipping, or pick it up at my place in Ellicott City.

Just pay by return mail/check upon receipt.

Blu

Harmonica Blu

HarmonicaBlu@ yahoo.com

Howard Herrnstadt
howard.herrnstadt@ pgcps.org

http://schools. pgcps.org/ index.asp? code=1302&Submit=GO
herrnstadt@cavtel. net

#630

From: Harmonica Blu <harmonicablu@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:01 pm
Subject: For sale

harmonicablu

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I have a nice clean copy of Richard Hunter's Jazz Harp, 1980, Oak Publications.

I'd like $5 for it, plus shipping, or pick it up at my place in Ellicott City.

Just pay by return mail/check upon receipt.

Blu

Harmonica Blu

http://schools.pgcps.org/index.asp?code=1302&Submit=GO
herrnstadt@...

Howard Herrnstadt
howard.herrnstadt@...

#629

From: speedlad@...
Date: Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:44 pm
Subject: Harmonica playing

jettingoff

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I finally heard myself play with a band on You tube...It's not too bad...It is Luisa and The Reverbs the one posted by Ken Sleeman and it is really dark and I did not remember doing it but you can hear me about half way through. It was a real surprise to hear it. I fogot that I did it and did not know that he was taping it. Joyce

#628

From: blyburn@...
Date: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:34 pm
Subject: Fwd: Harmonica Workshop with Phil Wiggins at the Barbershop

bryanlyburn

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*Please do not reply to this email - it comes from an unattended box.

Harmonica Workshop
with Phil Wiggins at Archie's Blues Barbershop

Cost $25 for each workshop -
All Levels of ability are welcome:
Saturday December 5th, 2009

Beginner Harp:
10:00am - 1100am- Focus on fundamentals
Intermediate-Advance Harp: 1100am - noon - Focus on Hot Licks

Attend both workshops for a cost of $40.00

Limted to 12 people per class, Email Phil Wiggins and he'll hold a space for you or give Phil a call at (301) 585-4512 or cell (360) 381-0392

Workshop will meet at the Archie Edwards Blues Barbershop
4701 Queensbury Rd
Riverdale, MD 20018

About Phil Wiggins...

Phil Wiggins was born in Washington, D.C. in 1954 and spent his childhood summers at his grandmother?s home in Alabama, where he listened to old-time hymns sung in church in the traditional call-and-response style. Phil was attracted to the blues harp as a young man and began his musical career with some of Washington?s leading blues artists, including Archie Edwards and John Jackson, and attributes his style to his years spent accompanying locally noted slide guitarist and gospel singer Flora Molton.

Wiggins' harmonica sound developed from listening to piano and horn players, as well as the music of Sonny Terry, Sonny Boy Williamson I, Little Walter, Big Walter Horton and Junior Wells. Phil also apprenticed with Mother Scott (a contemporary of Bessie Smith). Besides being a renowned harmonica player, Wiggins is also a gifted songwriter and singer whose material has helped to define the duo?s sound.

As a harmonica-guitar duo, Cephas & Wiggins were uniquely able to exemplify the synthesis of African and European elements which co-exist in the blues. Much of the melody and imagery is Western, of course. However, the call-and-response interplay between the harmonica and guitar, the complimentary rhythms, and the microtonal slurs generated by "stretched" guitar strings and "bent" harmonica notes are all quintessentially African.

Although the duo is no longer, their legendary sound lives on. You can still experience their unique music by listening to one of their many CDs.

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#627

From: speedlad@...
Date: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:15 pm
Subject: Re: The Jimi Cupino Project at the Coffee Table in Whittier, Friday Night! (Nov. 20)

jettingoff

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Yikes I have two places to be that night have a great gig Brad's mom

-----Original Message-----
From: blyburn@...
Sent: Thu, Nov 19, 2009 7:31 am
Subject: [HPOOF] The Jimi Cupino Project at the Coffee Table in Whittier, Friday Night! (Nov. 20)

The Jimi Cupino Project

Live in concert: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 – 7 to 9 p.m.

A native of Frederick, Maryland, Jimi Cupino is a versatile guitarist who puts his own signature on every note he plays. With a love of American roots music that began as a kid, Jimi has immersed himself in the classics of country, folk, rock, and blues. He has worked as a studio guitarist on a number of projects, and appeared on several CDs including a solo album entitled "Songs My Momma Likes to Hear" and two CDs by popular blues band Ronnie Ray & the Coolers, which feature Jimi on lead guitar. For the Jimi Cupino Project, Jimi joins forces with veteran percussionist Paul Shultzaberger and Bryan “Spanky” Lyburn on harmonica and vocals to create a fresh, original sound and a rich blend of musical styles. Presented with both humor and flair, the trio’s repertoire includes a wide variety of artists and eras—from Hank Williams, B.B. King, and Skip James to John Denver and Jimmy Buffett.

Don’t miss this evening of acoustic fun with

The Jimi Cupino Project

at:

THE COFFEE TABLE

2401-A Whittier Drive

Frederick, MD

Phone: 301-631-1282

The Coffee Table is a comfortable, kid-friendly venue with delicious sandwiches, beverages, and yummy desserts--

Hope to see you there!

#626

From: blyburn@...
Date: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:31 pm
Subject: The Jimi Cupino Project at the Coffee Table in Whittier, Friday Night! (Nov. 20)

bryanlyburn

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The Jimi Cupino Project

Live in concert: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 – 7 to 9 p.m.

A native of Frederick, Maryland, Jimi Cupino is a versatile guitarist who puts his own signature on every note he plays. With a love of American roots music that began as a kid, Jimi has immersed himself in the classics of country, folk, rock, and blues. He has worked as a studio guitarist on a number of projects, and appeared on several CDs including a solo album entitled "Songs My Momma Likes to Hear" and two CDs by popular blues band Ronnie Ray & the Coolers, which feature Jimi on lead guitar. For the Jimi Cupino Project, Jimi joins forces with veteran percussionist Paul Shultzaberger and Bryan “Spanky” Lyburn on harmonica and vocals to create a fresh, original sound and a rich blend of musical styles. Presented with both humor and flair, the trio’s repertoire includes a wide variety of artists and eras—from Hank Williams, B.B. King, and Skip James to John Denver and Jimmy Buffett.

Don’t miss this evening of acoustic fun with

The Jimi Cupino Project

at:

THE COFFEE TABLE

2401-A Whittier Drive

Frederick, MD

Phone: 301-631-1282

The Coffee Table is a comfortable, kid-friendly venue with delicious sandwiches, beverages, and yummy desserts--

Hope to see you there!

#625

From: "mdrockman62" <carlj@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:29 pm
Subject: Re: Jason Ricci plea for amp help

mdrockman62

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Thanks to all for your suggestions.  Between Spanky and some of the locals,
we've got this one covered for sure.

You guys (and gals) are the best!

Carl Jasper

--- In HPOOF@yahoogroups.com, "mdrockman62" <carlj@...> wrote:
>
>
> From his MySpace blog:
>
> Sunday, November 15, 2009
>   Broken Amp
> Hi everyone, My amp is broken out here on the road, I have no days off
> at all or time to get it fixed. I might have a small window tommorow
> between Leaving Erie and heading to Cleveland. If anyone feels like
> hauling a Fender Bassman out to one of our gigs, let me know, here or
> else where and I'll get you in to the show for free, buy you drink and
> give you a hug!   This is one of those things that hurts so much on the
> road. We get no sleep, drive all day, very little privacy and really
> were all usually fine (At least me) as long as I can sound good.
> Sometimes it's impossible to get things fixed, everyones expecting the
> best show and I want to give it to them so, so bad but there's not even
> enough time in my schedule to afford a simple fix of my main and most
> beloved piece of equipment to make those shows as great as I want them
> to be. The powers that be expect us to plow through them all with a good
> attitude and so amazing every night despite sometimes multiple and
> consecutive  15  hour + overnight drives, broken equipment and limited
> money at best.
>
>
> Of course most fans and clubs alike thinks every things great no matter
> what is wrong with the sound or gear but I feel inside so much pain and
> anxiety when I look out at all the people and know that things don't
> sound the way they should for them and for me. We play so much better
> when we can hear ourselves and even better when we can hear AND it
> sounds right. Sound is so important to me...As it should be to all of us
> who love and play music!
>
>
> The clubs charge money, people drive for hours sometimes, get
> babysitters, Agents book shows six months in advance, the band drives
> for hours and hours and is usually gone from home for weeks if not
> months to make these gigs happen, The least we could do after all the
> advertising, promotion, money and time spent is make sure the fucking
> band sounds good when they get there. Yet you all would be amazed to
> know that 9 times out of ten were not even allowed a sound check because
> of a dinner crowd or a football game or any other number of reasons.
> Often times its a problem I could fix quickly if I just had 15-30
> minutes to sit with my rig or tweak the PA with a sound guy. It's very
> disturbing and it hurts me on a level most folks won't ever understand.
> I have sacrificed so much to do this job and I am eternally grateful for
> the gifts and love I have recieved from God and the people, I just want
> give it back as wonderfully as I can. I have enough problems in my head
> without actual gear interfereances.
>
> Love
> J
>
> He's going to be playing in Harrisburg on Tuesday night, 11/17 at Der
> Maennerchor German Social Club at 221 North Street.  Don't know if
> anyone can assist (I would but I don't have a Bassman) but Jason is a
> great harp player and would be majorly appreciative of the gesture.
> Drop me an email at carlj@... <mailto:carlj@...>  if I can help
> facilitate.
>
> Thanks and look forward to seeing lots of you at the Xmas Jam on 12/3.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Carl Jasper
>

#624

From: blyburn@...
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:46 pm
Subject: Re: Jason Ricci plea for amp help

bryanlyburn

Offline

I can do one better. Between Carl and I we will coordinate to deliver my Harp Gear 50 (same amp Jason gigs with) to him.

-Bryan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Cupino" <guitarman21701@...>
To: HPOOF@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 9:03:31 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [HPOOF] Jason Ricci plea for amp help

Give Ronnie Ray a call he has a bassman

On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 10:36 PM, mdrockman62 <carlj@...> wrote:

From his MySpace blog:

Sunday, November 15, 2009
Broken Amp
Hi everyone, My amp is broken out here on the road, I have no days off at all or time to get it fixed. I might have a small window tommorow between Leaving Erie and heading to Cleveland. If anyone feels like hauling a Fender Bassman out to one of our gigs, let me know, here or else where and I'll get you in to the show for free, buy you drink and give you a hug! This is one of those things that hurts so much on the road. We get no sleep, drive all day, very little privacy and really were all usually fine (At least me) as long as I can sound good. Sometimes it's impossible to get things fixed, everyones expecting the best show and I want to give it to them so, so bad but there's not even enough time in my schedule to afford a simple fix of my main and most beloved piece of equipment to make those shows as great as I want them to be. The powers that be expect us to plow through them all with a good attitude and so amazing every night despite sometimes multiple and consecutive 15 hour + overnight drives, broken equipment and limited money at best.

Of course most fans and clubs alike thinks every things great no matter what is wrong with the sound or gear but I feel inside so much pain and anxiety when I look out at all the people and know that things don't sound the way they should for them and for me. We play so much better when we can hear ourselves and even better when we can hear AND it sounds right. Sound is so important to me...As it should be to all of us who love and play music!

The clubs charge money, people drive for hours sometimes, get babysitters, Agents book shows six months in advance, the band drives for hours and hours and is usually gone from home for weeks if not months to make these gigs happen, The least we could do after all the advertising, promotion, money and time spent is make sure the fucking band sounds good when they get there. Yet you all would be amazed to know that 9 times out of ten were not even allowed a sound check because of a dinner crowd or a football game or any other number of reasons. Often times its a problem I could fix quickly if I just had 15-30 minutes to sit with my rig or tweak the PA with a sound guy. It's very disturbing and it hurts me on a level most folks won't ever understand. I have sacrificed so much to do this job and I am eternally grateful for the gifts and love I have recieved from God and the people, I just want give it back as wonderfully as I can. I have enough problems in my head without actual gear interfereances.

Love
J

He's going to be playing in Harrisburg on Tuesday night, 11/17 at Der Maennerchor German Social Club at 221 North Street. Don't know if anyone can assist (I would but I don't have a Bassman) but Jason is a great harp player and would be majorly appreciative of the gesture. Drop me an email at carlj@... if I can help facilitate.

Thanks and look forward to seeing lots of you at the Xmas Jam on 12/3.

Sincerely,

Carl Jasper

--
Peace Out

Jimi

“Most blues songs begin with 'Woke up this mornin'.....
' This is to differentiate blues musicians from
most other musicians, who sleep past noon."

#623

From: Jim Cupino <guitarman21701@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:03 pm
Subject: Re: Jason Ricci plea for amp help

jfcupino

Offline

Give Ronnie Ray a call he has a bassman

On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 10:36 PM, mdrockman62 <carlj@...> wrote:

From his MySpace blog:

Sunday, November 15, 2009
Broken Amp
Hi everyone, My amp is broken out here on the road, I have no days off at all or time to get it fixed. I might have a small window tommorow between Leaving Erie and heading to Cleveland. If anyone feels like hauling a Fender Bassman out to one of our gigs, let me know, here or else where and I'll get you in to the show for free, buy you drink and give you a hug! This is one of those things that hurts so much on the road. We get no sleep, drive all day, very little privacy and really were all usually fine (At least me) as long as I can sound good. Sometimes it's impossible to get things fixed, everyones expecting the best show and I want to give it to them so, so bad but there's not even enough time in my schedule to afford a simple fix of my main and most beloved piece of equipment to make those shows as great as I want them to be. The powers that be expect us to plow through them all with a good attitude and so amazing every night despite sometimes multiple and consecutive 15 hour + overnight drives, broken equipment and limited money at best.

Of course most fans and clubs alike thinks every things great no matter what is wrong with the sound or gear but I feel inside so much pain and anxiety when I look out at all the people and know that things don't sound the way they should for them and for me. We play so much better when we can hear ourselves and even better when we can hear AND it sounds right. Sound is so important to me...As it should be to all of us who love and play music!

The clubs charge money, people drive for hours sometimes, get babysitters, Agents book shows six months in advance, the band drives for hours and hours and is usually gone from home for weeks if not months to make these gigs happen, The least we could do after all the advertising, promotion, money and time spent is make sure the fucking band sounds good when they get there. Yet you all would be amazed to know that 9 times out of ten were not even allowed a sound check because of a dinner crowd or a football game or any other number of reasons. Often times its a problem I could fix quickly if I just had 15-30 minutes to sit with my rig or tweak the PA with a sound guy. It's very disturbing and it hurts me on a level most folks won't ever understand. I have sacrificed so much to do this job and I am eternally grateful for the gifts and love I have recieved from God and the people, I just want give it back as wonderfully as I can. I have enough problems in my head without actual gear interfereances.

Love
J

He's going to be playing in Harrisburg on Tuesday night, 11/17 at Der Maennerchor German Social Club at 221 North Street. Don't know if anyone can assist (I would but I don't have a Bassman) but Jason is a great harp player and would be majorly appreciative of the gesture. Drop me an email at carlj@... if I can help facilitate.

Thanks and look forward to seeing lots of you at the Xmas Jam on 12/3.

Sincerely,

Carl Jasper

--
Peace Out

Jimi

“Most blues songs begin with 'Woke up this mornin'.....
' This is to differentiate blues musicians from
most other musicians, who sleep past noon."

#622

From: speedlad@...
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:47 pm
Subject: Re: Jason Ricci plea for amp help

jettingoff

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Guys I am going to pass this on to a few folks I know and see what comes out of it..I am in a larger Internet Hamonica Club out of Philly called Harmonica 411 and also know folks at Atomic Music here...my son works for Music and Arts Which is part of Guitar Center the question is if we find one how do you contact him and is it a purchase or a loaner?

OK guys I am sending this to all of you includeing Jeff at Harmonica 411 out of Philly. Joyce 240 460 2402 cell ###

-----Original Message-----
From: Dale Hayman <Mr.Springtime@...>
To: HPOOF@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, Nov 15, 2009 11:08 pm
Subject: Re: [HPOOF] Jason Ricci plea for amp help

Wow.........What a great description of what "Life on the road" must be like as a pro musician. I can only imagine............

Jason would sound great playing through anything that plugs in.........

Sorry to say I don't have a Bassman............would love to help him out and get the chance to meet/yap with him..

Good for you Carl for offering to help him out. Hope it all works for all.............

Regards,

Dale

----- Original Message -----

From: mdrockman62

To: HPOOF@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 10:36 PM

Subject: [HPOOF] Jason Ricci plea for amp help

From his MySpace blog:

Sunday, November 15, 2009
Broken Amp
Hi everyone, My amp is broken out here on the road, I have no days off at all or time to get it fixed. I might have a small window tommorow between Leaving Erie and heading to Cleveland. If anyone feels like hauling a Fender Bassman out to one of our gigs, let me know, here or else where and I'll get you in to the show for free, buy you drink and give you a hug! This is one of those things that hurts so much on the road. We get no sleep, drive all day, very little privacy and really were all usually fine (At least me) as long as I can sound good. Sometimes it's impossible to get things fixed, everyones expecting the best show and I want to give it to them so, so bad but there's not even enough time in my schedule to afford a simple fix of my main and most beloved piece of equipment to make those shows as great as I want them to be. The powers that be expect us to plow through them all with a good attitude and so amazing every night despite sometimes multiple and consecutive 15 hour + overnight drives, broken equipment and limited money at best.

Of course most fans and clubs alike thinks every things great no matter what is wrong with the sound or gear but I feel inside so much pain and anxiety when I look out at all the people and know that things don't sound the way they should for them and for me. We play so much better when we can hear ourselves and even better when we can hear AND it sounds right. Sound is so important to me...As it should be to all of us who love and play music!

The clubs charge money, people drive for hours sometimes, get babysitters, Agents book shows six months in advance, the band drives for hours and hours and is usually gone from home for weeks if not months to make these gigs happen, The least we could do after all the advertising, promotion, money and time spent is make sure the fucking band sounds good when they get there. Yet you all would be amazed to know that 9 times out of ten were not even allowed a sound check because of a dinner crowd or a football game or any other number of reasons. Often times its a problem I could fix quickly if I just had 15-30 minutes to sit with my rig or tweak the PA with a sound guy. It's very disturbing and it hurts me on a level most folks won't ever understand. I have sacrificed so much to do this job and I am eternally grateful for the gifts and love I have recieved from God and the people, I just want give it back as wonderfully as I can. I have enough problems in my head without actual gear interfereances.

Love
J

He's going to be playing in Harrisburg on Tuesday night, 11/17 at Der Maennerchor German Social Club at 221 North Street. Don't know if anyone can assist (I would but I don't have a Bassman) but Jason is a great harp player and would be majorly appreciative of the gesture. Drop me an email at carlj@... if I can help facilitate.

Thanks and look forward to seeing lots of you at the Xmas Jam on 12/3.

Sincerely,

Carl Jasper

#621

From: "Dale Hayman" <Mr.Springtime@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:08 am
Subject: Re: Jason Ricci plea for amp help

piedmontslim

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Wow.........What a great description of what "Life on the road" must be like as a pro musician. I can only imagine............

Jason would sound great playing through anything that plugs in.........

Sorry to say I don't have a Bassman............would love to help him out and get the chance to meet/yap with him..

Good for you Carl for offering to help him out. Hope it all works for all.............

Regards,

Dale

----- Original Message -----

From: mdrockman62

To: HPOOF@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 10:36 PM

Subject: [HPOOF] Jason Ricci plea for amp help

From his MySpace blog:

Sunday, November 15, 2009
Broken Amp
Hi everyone, My amp is broken out here on the road, I have no days off at all or time to get it fixed. I might have a small window tommorow between Leaving Erie and heading to Cleveland. If anyone feels like hauling a Fender Bassman out to one of our gigs, let me know, here or else where and I'll get you in to the show for free, buy you drink and give you a hug! This is one of those things that hurts so much on the road. We get no sleep, drive all day, very little privacy and really were all usually fine (At least me) as long as I can sound good. Sometimes it's impossible to get things fixed, everyones expecting the best show and I want to give it to them so, so bad but there's not even enough time in my schedule to afford a simple fix of my main and most beloved piece of equipment to make those shows as great as I want them to be. The powers that be expect us to plow through them all with a good attitude and so amazing every night despite sometimes multiple and consecutive 15 hour + overnight drives, broken equipment and limited money at best.

Of course most fans and clubs alike thinks every things great no matter what is wrong with the sound or gear but I feel inside so much pain and anxiety when I look out at all the people and know that things don't sound the way they should for them and for me. We play so much better when we can hear ourselves and even better when we can hear AND it sounds right. Sound is so important to me...As it should be to all of us who love and play music!

The clubs charge money, people drive for hours sometimes, get babysitters, Agents book shows six months in advance, the band drives for hours and hours and is usually gone from home for weeks if not months to make these gigs happen, The least we could do after all the advertising, promotion, money and time spent is make sure the fucking band sounds good when they get there. Yet you all would be amazed to know that 9 times out of ten were not even allowed a sound check because of a dinner crowd or a football game or any other number of reasons. Often times its a problem I could fix quickly if I just had 15-30 minutes to sit with my rig or tweak the PA with a sound guy. It's very disturbing and it hurts me on a level most folks won't ever understand. I have sacrificed so much to do this job and I am eternally grateful for the gifts and love I have recieved from God and the people, I just want give it back as wonderfully as I can. I have enough problems in my head without actual gear interfereances.

Love
J

He's going to be playing in Harrisburg on Tuesday night, 11/17 at Der Maennerchor German Social Club at 221 North Street. Don't know if anyone can assist (I would but I don't have a Bassman) but Jason is a great harp player and would be majorly appreciative of the gesture. Drop me an email at carlj@... if I can help facilitate.

Thanks and look forward to seeing lots of you at the Xmas Jam on 12/3.

Sincerely,

Carl Jasper

#620

From: "mdrockman62" <carlj@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:36 am
Subject: Jason Ricci plea for amp help

mdrockman62

Offline

From his MySpace blog:

Sunday, November 15, 2009
Broken Amp
Hi everyone, My amp is broken out here on the road, I have no days off at all or time to get it fixed. I might have a small window tommorow between Leaving Erie and heading to Cleveland. If anyone feels like hauling a Fender Bassman out to one of our gigs, let me know, here or else where and I'll get you in to the show for free, buy you drink and give you a hug! This is one of those things that hurts so much on the road. We get no sleep, drive all day, very little privacy and really were all usually fine (At least me) as long as I can sound good. Sometimes it's impossible to get things fixed, everyones expecting the best show and I want to give it to them so, so bad but there's not even enough time in my schedule to afford a simple fix of my main and most beloved piece of equipment to make those shows as great as I want them to be. The powers that be expect us to plow through them all with a good attitude and so amazing every night despite sometimes multiple and consecutive 15 hour + overnight drives, broken equipment and limited money at best.

Of course most fans and clubs alike thinks every things great no matter what is wrong with the sound or gear but I feel inside so much pain and anxiety when I look out at all the people and know that things don't sound the way they should for them and for me. We play so much better when we can hear ourselves and even better when we can hear AND it sounds right. Sound is so important to me...As it should be to all of us who love and play music!

The clubs charge money, people drive for hours sometimes, get babysitters, Agents book shows six months in advance, the band drives for hours and hours and is usually gone from home for weeks if not months to make these gigs happen, The least we could do after all the advertising, promotion, money and time spent is make sure the fucking band sounds good when they get there. Yet you all would be amazed to know that 9 times out of ten were not even allowed a sound check because of a dinner crowd or a football game or any other number of reasons. Often times its a problem I could fix quickly if I just had 15-30 minutes to sit with my rig or tweak the PA with a sound guy. It's very disturbing and it hurts me on a level most folks won't ever understand. I have sacrificed so much to do this job and I am eternally grateful for the gifts and love I have recieved from God and the people, I just want give it back as wonderfully as I can. I have enough problems in my head without actual gear interfereances.

Love
J

He's going to be playing in Harrisburg on Tuesday night, 11/17 at Der Maennerchor German Social Club at 221 North Street. Don't know if anyone can assist (I would but I don't have a Bassman) but Jason is a great harp player and would be majorly appreciative of the gesture. Drop me an email at carlj@... if I can help facilitate.

Thanks and look forward to seeing lots of you at the Xmas Jam on 12/3.

Sincerely,

Carl Jasper

#619

From: Harmonica Blu <harmonicablu@...>
Date: Sun Nov 15, 2009 3:01 am
Subject: Blues Extravaganza

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Shameless, absolutely shameless self-promotion.

I'll be in the house band at Ed Clopein's Extravaganza and Benefit tomorrow (Sunday) at the Fish Head Cantina, 4802 Benson Ave, Arbutus, MD 21227.

I'll hit on or about noon with the "House Band" and be on and off until 3:30.

Many great bands up through 10:00 pm.

Next week I'm working with singer/songwriter Jon Patton. I'll back him on bass or harp on some tunes, he'll back me on guitar for mine - except my two solo harp pieces. Here's the info:

11/21/2009 7:30-9:30 PM at Shamrock Coffee Company
22 South Main Street, Bel Air, Maryland 21014

It's nice to be busy with MUSIC!

Blu

Harmonica Blu

#618

From: speedlad@...
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:14 pm
Subject: Re: Open Mic At Old Bowie Town Grille Tonight

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I'm sure it was great. The Jazz ws great too. It ends at 10PM they are not doing it again til December s maybe I can show up in the next week or so. Joyce

-----Original Message-----
From: Anthony Clark <aclark_14@...>
To: HPOOF@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, Nov 13, 2009 10:47 am
Subject: Re: [HPOOF] Open Mic At Old Bowie Town Grille Tonight

I understand. Family first. You can ask Harmonica Blu what he thought of the jam. He was there.

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, speedlad@aol.com <speedlad@aol.com> wrote:

From: speedlad@aol.com <speedlad@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [HPOOF] Open Mic At Old Bowie Town Grille Tonight
To: HPOOF@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6:39 PM

I'll try to make it in the next few weeks..my son picked up a gig at Mayorga in Silver Spring for Thursdays in a Jazz ensemble and I have to ceck that out first...it's been on for four weeks and still have not seen my own flesh nd blood. Joyce

-----Original Message-----
From: Anthony Clark <aclark_14@yahoo. com>
To: swampdog.clark@ gmail.com
Sent: Thu, Nov 12, 2009 12:55 pm
Subject: [HPOOF] Open Mic At Old Bowie Town Grille Tonight

Come on out to the Old Bowie Town Grille tonight, Thursday for the open mic starting at 7:30 till closing. All are welcome. If you sing, play an instrument, are a band, or just want to enjoy good blues, this is the place. The festivities are hosted by Anthony "Swamp Dog" Clark and the Blues Allstars. For those of you that have never been there, you can get the address here :

www.oldbowietowngri lle.com

Come on out and see for yourself what all of the buzz is about.

See ya there.

#617

From: speedlad@...
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:37 pm
Subject: Re: Harmonica Club - Dec. 3rd

jettingoff

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Woudl be nice to meet you. Will try to get to yours the next time.

-----Original Message-----
From: Anthony Clark <aclark_14@...>
To: HPOOF@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, Nov 13, 2009 10:50 am
Subject: Re: [HPOOF] Harmonica Club - Dec. 3rd

Sounds good. I might just try ro make this one. This would be my first time there.

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, blyburn@comcast.net <blyburn@comcast.net> wrote:

From: blyburn@comcast.net <blyburn@comcast.net>
Subject: [HPOOF] Harmonica Club - Dec. 3rd
To:
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 12:57 PM

Hello Everyone!

It has been a long time since our last meeting. I apologize to everyone for the delay. Our 3rd annual HPOOF holiday jam will be Dec. 3rd at my house (see address below). Bob Hoyle and Stan Harris from the Robert Allen Blues Band and Carl Jasper from Built for Comfort have once again signed on to be our host band. If you haven't attended our holiday jam before, this is a great opportunity to get up and play live in a caring/comfortable environment or just listen. We love 1st time jammers - this is a great place to learn. Bring your own beverage, harmonicas, and prepare to have a good time! All other equipment is provided.

Who:       All Harmonica Players

What:     3rd Annual Harmonica Players Holiday Jam

Where:   139 Crosstimber Way

               Frederick, MD 21702

               (301)514-5845

Why:      This is a great chance to play, listen, and talk harmonica with everyone.

When:     Thursday December 3, 2009 - 7:00pm-9:30pm

Please sign up on our discussion group for great harmonica information between meetings:

http://launch. groups.yahoo. com/group/ HPOOF/

-Bryan "Spanky" Lyburn

(301)514-5845

#616

From: Anthony Clark <aclark_14@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:50 pm
Subject: Re: Harmonica Club - Dec. 3rd

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Sounds good. I might just try ro make this one. This would be my first time there.

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, blyburn@... <blyburn@...> wrote:

From: blyburn@... <blyburn@...>
Subject: [HPOOF] Harmonica Club - Dec. 3rd
To:
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 12:57 PM

Hello Everyone!

It has been a long time since our last meeting. I apologize to everyone for the delay. Our 3rd annual HPOOF holiday jam will be Dec. 3rd at my house (see address below). Bob Hoyle and Stan Harris from the Robert Allen Blues Band and Carl Jasper from Built for Comfort have once again signed on to be our host band. If you haven't attended our holiday jam before, this is a great opportunity to get up and play live in a caring/comfortable environment or just listen. We love 1st time jammers - this is a great place to learn. Bring your own beverage, harmonicas, and prepare to have a good time! All other equipment is provided.

Who:       All Harmonica Players

What:     3rd Annual Harmonica Players Holiday Jam

Where:   139 Crosstimber Way

               Frederick, MD 21702

               (301)514-5845

Why:      This is a great chance to play, listen, and talk harmonica with everyone.

When:     Thursday December 3, 2009 - 7:00pm-9:30pm

Please sign up on our discussion group for great harmonica information between meetings:

http://launch. groups.yahoo. com/group/ HPOOF/

-Bryan "Spanky" Lyburn

(301)514-5845

#615

From: Anthony Clark <aclark_14@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:47 pm
Subject: Re: Open Mic At Old Bowie Town Grille Tonight

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I understand. Family first. You can ask Harmonica Blu what he thought of the jam. He was there.

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, speedlad@... <speedlad@...> wrote:

From: speedlad@... <speedlad@...>
Subject: Re: [HPOOF] Open Mic At Old Bowie Town Grille Tonight
To: HPOOF@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6:39 PM

I'll try to make it in the next few weeks..my son picked up a gig at Mayorga in Silver Spring for Thursdays in a Jazz ensemble and I have to ceck that out first...it's been on for four weeks and still have not seen my own flesh nd blood. Joyce

-----Original Message-----
From: Anthony Clark <aclark_14@yahoo. com>
To: swampdog.clark@ gmail.com
Sent: Thu, Nov 12, 2009 12:55 pm
Subject: [HPOOF] Open Mic At Old Bowie Town Grille Tonight

Come on out to the Old Bowie Town Grille tonight, Thursday for the open mic starting at 7:30 till closing. All are welcome. If you sing, play an instrument, are a band, or just want to enjoy good blues, this is the place. The festivities are hosted by Anthony "Swamp Dog" Clark and the Blues Allstars. For those of you that have never been there, you can get the address here :

www.oldbowietowngri lle.com

Come on out and see for yourself what all of the buzz is about.

See ya there.

#614

From: speedlad@...
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:39 pm
Subject: Re: Open Mic At Old Bowie Town Grille Tonight

jettingoff

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www.oldbowietowngrille.com

I'll try to make it in the next few weeks..my son picked up a gig at Mayorga in Silver Spring for Thursdays in a Jazz ensemble and I have to ceck that out first...it's been on for four weeks and still have not seen my own flesh nd blood. Joyce

-----Original Message-----
From: Anthony Clark <aclark_14@...>
To: swampdog.clark@...
Sent: Thu, Nov 12, 2009 12:55 pm
Subject: [HPOOF] Open Mic At Old Bowie Town Grille Tonight

Come on out to the Old Bowie Town Grille tonight, Thursday for the open mic starting at 7:30 till closing. All are welcome. If you sing, play an instrument, are a band, or just want to enjoy good blues, this is the place. The festivities are hosted by Anthony "Swamp Dog" Clark and the Blues Allstars. For those of you that have never been there, you can get the address here :

Come on out and see for yourself what all of the buzz is about.

See ya there.

#613

From: Anthony Clark <aclark_14@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:55 pm
Subject: Open Mic At Old Bowie Town Grille Tonight

aclark_14

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www.oldbowietowngrille.com

Come on out and see for yourself what all of the buzz is about.

See ya there.

#612

From: speedlad@...
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:59 pm
Subject: Re: Harmonica Club - Dec. 3rd

jettingoff

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See you there. I wanted to go but I have been fighting some awful dreaded disease that eventually turned into a strep throat. Joyce

-----Original Message-----
From: blyburn@...
To: HPOOF@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, Nov 11, 2009 8:50 am
Subject: Re: [HPOOF] Harmonica Club - Dec. 3rd

Nice! Hope to catch up with you sometime.

Bryan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Manzelli" <yopete@...>
To: HPOOF@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:12:42 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [HPOOF] Harmonica Club - Dec. 3rd

Bryan,

I'll be sippin tequila in Cancun right about that time. Wish I could make it to the party.

I told Frederic Yonnet that "Bryan says hi." He said which Bryan. I mentioned Smithsonian, and he said "oh, Bryan Lyburn!"

He also said he is looking forward to visiting the club again. The concert was awesome.

Pete

On Nov 11, 2009, at 7:57 AM, blyburn@comcast.net wrote:

Hello Everyone!

It has been a long time since our last meeting. I apologize to everyone for the delay. Our 3rd annual HPOOF holiday jam will be Dec. 3rd at my house (see address below). Bob Hoyle and Stan Harris from the Robert Allen Blues Band and Carl Jasper from Built for Comfort have once again signed on to be our host band. If you haven't attended our holiday jam before, this is a great opportunity to get up and play live in a caring/comfortable environment or just listen. We love 1st time jammers - this is a great place to learn. Bring your own beverage, harmonicas, and prepare to have a good time! All other equipment is provided.

Who:       All Harmonica Players

What:     3rd Annual Harmonica Players Holiday Jam

Where:   139 Crosstimber Way

               Frederick, MD 21702

               (301)514-5845

Why:      This is a great chance to play, listen, and talk harmonica with everyone.

When:     Thursday December 3, 2009 - 7:00pm-9:30pm

Please sign up on our discussion group for great harmonica information between meetings:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/HPOOF/

-Bryan "Spanky" Lyburn

(301)514-5845

#611

From: blyburn@...
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:50 pm
Subject: Re: Harmonica Club - Dec. 3rd

bryanlyburn

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Nice! Hope to catch up with you sometime.

Bryan

Bryan,

I'll be sippin tequila in Cancun right about that time. Wish I could make it to the party.

I told Frederic Yonnet that "Bryan says hi." He said which Bryan. I mentioned Smithsonian, and he said "oh, Bryan Lyburn!"

He also said he is looking forward to visiting the club again. The concert was awesome.

Pete

On Nov 11, 2009, at 7:57 AM, blyburn@... wrote:

Hello Everyone!

It has been a long time since our last meeting. I apologize to everyone for the delay. Our 3rd annual HPOOF holiday jam will be Dec. 3rd at my house (see address below). Bob Hoyle and Stan Harris from the Robert Allen Blues Band and Carl Jasper from Built for Comfort have once again signed on to be our host band. If you haven't attended our holiday jam before, this is a great opportunity to get up and play live in a caring/comfortable environment or just listen. We love 1st time jammers - this is a great place to learn. Bring your own beverage, harmonicas, and prepare to have a good time! All other equipment is provided.

Who:       All Harmonica Players

What:     3rd Annual Harmonica Players Holiday Jam

Where:   139 Crosstimber Way

               Frederick, MD 21702

               (301)514-5845

Why:      This is a great chance to play, listen, and talk harmonica with everyone.

When:     Thursday December 3, 2009 - 7:00pm-9:30pm

Please sign up on our discussion group for great harmonica information between meetings:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/HPOOF/

-Bryan "Spanky" Lyburn

(301)514-5845

#610

From: Peter Manzelli <yopete@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:12 pm
Subject: Re: Harmonica Club - Dec. 3rd

y0pete

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Bryan,

I'll be sippin tequila in Cancun right about that time. Wish I could make it to the party.

I told Frederic Yonnet that "Bryan says hi." He said which Bryan. I mentioned Smithsonian, and he said "oh, Bryan Lyburn!"

He also said he is looking forward to visiting the club again. The concert was awesome.

Pete

On Nov 11, 2009, at 7:57 AM, blyburn@... wrote:

Hello Everyone!

It has been a long time since our last meeting. I apologize to everyone for the delay. Our 3rd annual HPOOF holiday jam will be Dec. 3rd at my house (see address below). Bob Hoyle and Stan Harris from the Robert Allen Blues Band and Carl Jasper from Built for Comfort have once again signed on to be our host band. If you haven't attended our holiday jam before, this is a great opportunity to get up and play live in a caring/comfortable environment or just listen. We love 1st time jammers - this is a great place to learn. Bring your own beverage, harmonicas, and prepare to have a good time! All other equipment is provided.

Who:       All Harmonica Players

What:     3rd Annual Harmonica Players Holiday Jam
Where:   139 Crosstimber Way
               Frederick, MD 21702
               (301)514-5845

Why:      This is a great chance to play, listen, and talk harmonica with everyone.

When:     Thursday December 3, 2009 - 7:00pm-9:30pm

Please sign up on our discussion group for great harmonica information between meetings:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/HPOOF/

-Bryan "Spanky" Lyburn
(301)514-5845

#609

From: blyburn@...
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:57 pm
Subject: Harmonica Club - Dec. 3rd

bryanlyburn

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http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/HPOOF/

Hello Everyone!

It has been a long time since our last meeting. I apologize to everyone for the delay. Our 3rd annual HPOOF holiday jam will be Dec. 3rd at my house (see address below). Bob Hoyle and Stan Harris from the Robert Allen Blues Band and Carl Jasper from Built for Comfort have once again signed on to be our host band. If you haven't attended our holiday jam before, this is a great opportunity to get up and play live in a caring/comfortable environment or just listen. We love 1st time jammers - this is a great place to learn. Bring your own beverage, harmonicas, and prepare to have a good time! All other equipment is provided.

Who: All Harmonica Players

What: 3rd Annual Harmonica Players Holiday Jam

Where: 139 Crosstimber Way

Frederick, MD 21702

(301)514-5845

Why: This is a great chance to play, listen, and talk harmonica with everyone.

When: Thursday December 3, 2009 - 7:00pm-9:30pm

Please sign up on our discussion group for great harmonica information between meetings:

-Bryan "Spanky" Lyburn

(301)514-5845

#608

From: Christopher Sprankle <crsprankle@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:28 pm
Subject: Re: Blues Extravaganza for a good cause

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Travis Fouch will be there playing with Orland Moses also. They start around 5 pm.

--- On Tue, 11/10/09, Harmonica Blu <harmonicablu@...> wrote:

From: Harmonica Blu <harmonicablu@...>
Subject: [HPOOF] Blues Extravaganza for a good cause
To: "Misha Aranov" <zaranovs@...>, "vern Archer" <vernon.archer@...>, "Spector Bass" <sales@...>, "Michael Bay" <guitarconservatory@...>, "kevin beard" <Kevin.Beard@...>, "Howard Bernstein" <howard@...>, "ED Clopein" <bluesforkman@...>, "Vincent David" <CAPITOLMAILBOXES@...>, "Judge F" <judgemef@...>, "George Frazier" <Gfrazier440@...>, "Jeff Hager" <hagertheherald@...>, "Dale Hayman" <Mr.Springtime@...>, "Myles Hoenig" <hoenigedu@...>, "Leif Huber" <leifnicolas@...>, "lovin life" <lovinlife812@...>, "Don Minor" <Donlm@...>, "harmonica players" <HPOOF@yahoogroups.com>, "Andy Poxon" <andypoxon@...>, "Natash Ramsey" <ramsey.natasha@...>, "Jevivvien Ray" <jevivvien.ray@...>, "Tim Reinecke" <fhltim@...>, "Steve Remy" <remy_steve@...>, "Walter Risse" <star_racer99@...>, "james Risse" <james.risse@...>, "Jennifer Ruby" <jennifer_ruby@...>, "Marty Shulman" <wuflet2@...>, "Richard Stone" <richardwstone@...>, "naoko takao" <naoko_takao@...>, "lily_white@..." <lily_white@...>, "Jeff Wilson" <gimmieshelter1968@...>, "saxworx@..." <saxworx@...>, petersonj1@..., "Kojo" <dacostas@...>
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 10:59 PM

Just lettin' y'all know that I'll be on the bill for a blues extravaganza this Sunday. I'll be on stage with the "house band" at the start, from noon to 3:00. The show goes until 10:00 pm.                                           Wow!

It's a benefit show for a dedicated supporter of the music named Ed Clopein who has huge medical bills. So it's a great cause. I believe your donation is optional but of course encouraged. There will be a             silent auction, food, and drink, raffles.

Location:

Ed's Fish Head Cantina, 4802 Benson Avenue, Arbutus, MD 21227

Time: Noon to 10:00 pm.

Dress: Casual

Outlook: Lotsa fun! Bring a friend or two or ten!

Harmonica Blu

HarmonicaBlu@...

www.HarmonicaBluXpress.com

Howard Herrnstadt
howard.herrnstadt@...

http://schools.pgcps.org/index.asp?code=1302&Submit=GO
herrnstadt@...

#607

From: Harmonica Blu <harmonicablu@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:05 am
Subject: Correction to Blues Benefit Concert Show info.

harmonicablu

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The show is ED's Extravaganza Benefit.

the club is the Fish Head Cantina.

Sorry for the extra email

Harmonica Blu

Howard Herrnstadt
howard.herrnstadt@...

http://schools.pgcps.org/index.asp?code=1302&Submit=GO
herrnstadt@...

#606

From: Harmonica Blu <harmonicablu@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:59 am
Subject: Blues Extravaganza for a good cause

harmonicablu

Offline

Just lettin' y'all know that I'll be on the bill for a blues extravaganza this Sunday. I'll be on stage with the "house band" at the start, from noon to 3:00. The show goes until 10:00 pm. Wow!

It's a benefit show for a dedicated supporter of the music named Ed Clopein who has huge medical bills. So it's a great cause. I believe your donation is optional but of course encouraged. There will be a silent auction, food, and drink, raffles.

Location:

Ed's Fish Head Cantina, 4802 Benson Avenue, Arbutus, MD 21227

Time: Noon to 10:00 pm.

Dress: Casual

Outlook: Lotsa fun! Bring a friend or two or ten!

Harmonica Blu

http://schools.pgcps.org/index.asp?code=1302&Submit=GO
herrnstadt@...

Howard Herrnstadt
howard.herrnstadt@...

#605

From: speedlad@...
Date: Fri Nov 6, 2009 3:47 am
Subject: Fwd: here you go Joyce - info on the harp clinic

jettingoff

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