"My life changed for the better the day I saw Norton and his band being featured
on an Austin City Limits some 30 years ago when I first got interested in
harmonica.

Man, I wish that show was available on video!  It seemed like a dream watching
that... I was hooked..."

Ken H in OH


Wow, you too Ken?! .........
    There's been 3 Austin City Limits that changed my life as a
musician......Strength in Numbers, Eric Johnson. But the first was Norton. That
show that night literally blew my mind. Here was someone I'd never heard of. I
actually taped most of it on a cassette ( wish I could find it ) because I knew
something special was happening. The band was sooooooo tight!....the pedal steel
player also affected me with his tone on steel AND guitar. He was playing a Dean
guitar at the time. I had to have that tone, so I packed up my 55 Les Paul
Special, drove to Wauquegun Illinois to trade even up ( not the best decision
I've ever made ).
I wonder if anyone would approach ACL about that show? If re-released, the money
it could raise could go to his family. I'd buy it!

     Brian
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Rob wrote ,
"I thought I'd post these links of George Jones...I believe Charlie
McCoy is playing on the Hee Haw Video and listen to the sparseness, he
only plays on one verse but the effect is superb. When I got the call
to play with an older George on Letterman in 2006...Paul Shaffer asked
if I could use the same licks and sparseness so I did. Since it's
Veterans day here in the States, I thought I'd include one with NO
harp content but a WHOLE lotta SOUL of George singin' about the
Vietnam Vets.....The hardest thing to playing behind ol' Possum is
trying not to cry and slobber all over your harp as you listen to
him.,-) Never a dry eye in the house!"

For the souls of our lost: (no harp) but very soulful!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOFCQpjOp7s



Hi Rob, not being a large CW fan I decided to listen to the George
Jones song about Vietnam Vets that you included in this post. Having
been an Army Helicopter Pilot over there back in '65, the song and
photos  brought back a lot of memories.

Thanks for the memories,

Paul

If You Love The Blues
Honk Your Hohner
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i loved the contributions of Norton.

His records inspired me to focus equally on chromatic and diatonic.

Plus, my CD "HARMONICA DREAMS" was also inspired by Norton, something
I have never revealed until now.

The production approach was to create a music cd for non harmonica
players that had TONS of harp instead of a harmonica cd for harmonica
players. Although my CD has much much more harmonica than norton's cd,
he still helped me to formulate this concept.

Plus, the best......in the eighties when I was in NYC and I had
finished playing on the BLONDIE sessions and video, I called norton up
out of the blue.
I did not know him, but I called him anyways. Norton talked to me, a
complete stranger for over an hour on the phone. What a gift, what an
inspiration he was as a gentleman and musician.

We miss you Norton, I know you are up there playing harp with the
angels.

Randy Singer
   http://www.randysinger.com/

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Can I be the only one disturbed by what sounds as if he´s out of tune most of
the time? Or is it some effect of the amplification? (Harps sometimes tend to
sound out of tune when other instruments don´t -- a natural disadvantage of our
chosen instrument?) Or is it that he´s led the horse to water, but it won´t
drink?
  My pitch perception is not impressive at all, so maybe it´s me, but something
here seems to be amiss. Should he have brought more harmonicas?
Cheers,
Martin
 
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Recieved a mail saying tht over on Wolfgang's Vault  today
http://www.wolfgangsvault.com/hot-tuna/concerts/winterland-december-31-1970.html


So I checked it out to listen to the infamous Will Scarlet

Wow !
10 tunes
5 key changes
1harp in G
Positions 1st - G , 2nd - D , 3rd - A , 4th - E , 12th - C (used to be called
6th)
Strangely enough, he playes nothing in 5th...

Now you'd think that Kaukonen and Casady could play in B wouldn't you ?

Mox





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Jonathan Metts wrote:
<"Let us know when you make a YouTube video of your
<Once In My Life Tuning.  Thanks.
<ron - FL Keys"
<
<Agreed -- I would love to hear Richard play that solo on diatonic! It
<is, in my opinion, one of the greatest harp solos of all time,
<especially in pop music.

I'll see what I can do.  Much easier for me to do a quick audio recording than a
video--for a video I have to shave, comb my hair, set up the camera and the
lighting, etc., etc.  Is it okay if I just do an audio recording and post it to
my site?  It's not like you can really see the tuning or what I'm doing with the
harp...

Regards, Richard Hunter

author, "Jazz Harp"
latest mp3s and harmonica blog at http://myspace.com/richardhunterharp
more mp3s at http://taxi.com/rhunter
Vids at http://www.youtube.com/user/lightninrick
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Welcome to the Harpers' International Giglist & Special Events Listing.

This list is designed for, and dedicated to, the promotion of
harmonica artists, whether soloists, band leaders, or sidemen.
With apologies to other groups, I am unable to accept
listings for groups who do not feature, or include harp players,
due to space limitations.

For information on posting, please visit:
http://www.bassharp.com/itininfo.htm
and
http://www.bassharp.com/giglist.htm

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE IN ENGLISH TO BE ACCEPTED!!!

NOTE:
The web-based gig list is updated daily, and can be accessed at any
time, at:
http://www.bassharp.com/bh_itin.htm
Be sure to bookmark.

Please use the "find" (Ctrl+F) function to locate an artist name,
geographic location of appearances, date, or other pertinent info.

Thanks to all,
BassHarp

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*** SPECIAL EVENT LISTING ***
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BRENDAN POWER - FREE CLINIC & CONCERT
November 12, 2009
Richmond Hill, Ontario, CANADA

Cosmos Music
Richmond Hill, Ontario, CANADA

7-9pm

More info:
905-770-5222

Presented by Suzuki Canada

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RAOUL BHANEJA CHICAGO BLUES HARP CLINIC
November 14, 2009
Barrie, Ontario, CANADA

Music Pro Education Centre
54 Cedar Point Dr
Barrie, Ontario, CANADA

1:00pm

More info:
http://www.mpecbarrie.com
http://www.mpecbarrie.com/Instructor_Profile.php?instructor=27

or

Greg Duncan
705-329-6469
greg.duncan@...

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SETH HOLZMAN HARMONICA CLASSES
November 16 thru 24, 2009
Philadelphia, PA area

"Beginners Harmonica For Adults (Ages 13 and above)" (also known as
"Harmonica 1")
and
"Blues Harmonica 1"
Monday nights
Sept 21, 2009 - 10 weeks thru Nov 23, 2009

Philadelphia Folksong Society (PFS)

For more info, call PFS at 215-247-1300
or
go to: http://www.pfs.org

*****

"Harmonica For Beginners" (also known as "Harmonica 1")
Tuesday nights
Sept 22, 2009 - 10 weeks thru Nov 24, 2009

Lower Merion High School - Ardmore, PA

For a course description, other information, and to register, call the
Main Line School Night Association at 610-687-0460,
or
go to http://www.mainlineschoolnight.org.

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GARDEN STATE HARMONICA CLUB 2009 FESTIVAL
November 19-21, 2009
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

The Holiday Inn
283 Route 17 South
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Featuring
* The Sgro Brothers
* Rob Paparozzi
* The Hotshots
* Santa Claus
and many more

For reservations:
call 201-288-7777 or 1-800-HOLIDAY
mention GSHC special rate
or
http://www.holidayinn.com/has-meadowland
with online reservation code GSC
for special rate of $109 per night plus tax

Three Day Harmonica Lover's Stimulus Package:
3-day entry pass, all Daily & Evening Concerts, Seminars,
Open Mic, Jazz & Blues Jams, Harmonica & Accessory Sales,
Saturday Banquet & Gala Show with World Class Professional Entertainers,
Matinee Show, Cocktail Party (cash bar) and more = $115 per person.

One Day & Evening (Thursday or Friday) Gala Show Pass = $35 per person
Saturday Day = $40 per person

Matinee Show (Saturday 1:00-3:00 pm) = $10 / Children = $5

All Day Saturday, Banquet & Gala Show = $90 per person

Sorry - no ticket refunds after October 31, 2009.

HOW: To Purchase Tickets, make check payable to GSHC, Inc and mail to:

Ann Van Wetering, Treasurer
34 Zimmer Ave
Midland Park, NJ 07432

Be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.
Your tickets will be at the Festival Registration Desk in your name.

For More Info: Send e-mail to gardenstateharmonicaclub@...
or call:
Chairman Phil Caltabellotta 914-263-1591
Co-Chair Val Redler 914-263-5374
or visit:
http://www.gardenstateharmonicaclub.org

Valerie Redler
President, GSHC

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JON GINDICK'S MISSISSIPPI DELTA BLUES HARMONICA JAM CAMPS
March 23-27, 2010
Clarksdale, MS

The Shack Up Inn and Hopson Plantation
Clarksdale, MS

$995.00 for seminar only
Lodging and Food Very Cheap

A Limited Enrollment 5 Day Jamming and Learning Vacation
for Diatonic Harmonica Players--
with a Focus on You, the Fundamentals of Blues
and the Joys of Jamming.

with Jon's Team of Performing and Teaching Coaches
* Hash Brown of Dallas, blues guitar, and harmonica, and vocals
* RJ Harman of Denver, blues harmonica
* Cheryl Arena of Dallas, blues harmonica and vocals
* Brian Purdy of Florida blues harmonica
* Adam Gussow of Oxford, Mississippi, blues harmonica and guitar
* Guitar Mikey and The Real Thing of Clarksdale, Mississippi
* Jon Gindick of Los Angeles, blues guitar, harmonica and vocals

PLUS about 30 fellow "Campers" from all over the world.

If you are flying, you will probably want to fly into Memphis, get a
ride, or rent a car
to drive down "The Blues Highway" (Highway 61) about 1-1/2 hours to
Clarksdale.
(We will help you find a drive-mate.)

The Shack Up Inn has one and two bedroom shacks and bins. The facilities
all have refrigerators and small kitchens.
If you get a two bedroom shack, and share with another camper, you can
lower your rate to about $40 a night.
The single shacks and "bins" are about twice that. Still a great price
ande an unforgettable experience.
http://www.shackupinn.com

We love all levels of harmonica players.
Raw Beginners: we have a strong program for you, including preseminar
phone lesson.
Advanced and intermediates: we offer separate classes on separate levels.

Jam Camp has evolved toward more of an emphasis on total musicality
through harp playing, songwriting and singing, with lots and lots of
jamming.
By total musicality, we mean, helping our campers "swing" when they play
the harp and making them more confident, more rhythmic, more lyrical,
more adventurous, more "listening,” more relaxed, more ear-trained, more
in touch with their “inner musican.”

Ten Ways We Focus On Your Harping:
1. Pre seminar phone consultation. (E-mail me to make appointment)
2. One to one Lessons at Camp.
3. Small jamming classes and groups for your level with guitar players
and band.
4. Confidence building live jamming atmosphere.
5. Great student and teacher/room ratio.
6. Custom Beginners Program.
7. Custom Personal Advanced Program
8. Opportunities to learn from a variety of great players.
9. Immersion is the best way to learn, especially when it's fun and
focused and varied.
10. Limited Enrollment lets us focus on you.

http://www.harmonicajamcamp.com
Call Jon at 310-457-8278 for more information.
Email at jon@...

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JON GINDICK'S BLUES HAWAII JAM CAMPS
May 4-8, 2010
Kauai, HI

Waimea Plantation Cottages
Kauai, Hawaii

Blues Hawaii Jam Camp
with:
* JP Allen
* Cheryl Arena
* Jon Gindick
and others to be named.

http://www.waimeaplantation.com/

We have rented the huge beautiful 5-bedroom Managers House
now known as the The House of Blues
on Plantation Resort property
and have arranged great prices on lodging
with private, sharable rooms as low as $135 a night.

Depending on where you stay and when you sign up with me,
the 5-day seminar with coaches, band etc costs between $850 and $995.

Email Jon for details on getting the discounted price at:
jon@...

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46 LONG - Blake Taylor, harmonica & vocals
http://www.46long.com
http://www.myspace.com/46long
12/18/09 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill (6-8pm)

AJ AND THE TWO TONE BLUES BAND - AJ Cascio, harp
http://www.twotoneblues.com
http://www.myspace.com/ajandthetwotonebluesband
11/21/09 Shreveport, LA - Noble Savage Tavern (9:30pm)

GARY ALLEGRETTO
http://www.garyallegretto.com
http://www.sonicbids.com/garyallegretto
http://www.myspace.com/garyallegretto
11/13/09 Santa Monica, CA - Harvelle's - Gary & Band (10pm-close)
12/19/09 Wilmington, DE - McGinnis Pub (9pm)

AWED DUCKS - Peter Sproul, harmonica
11/20/09 Concord, CA - Panama Red Coffee Co (6-8pm)

TOM BALL & KENNY SULTAN
http://www.tomballkennysultan.com
http://www.tomball.us
http://www.myspace.com/tomballkennysultan
http://www.myspace.com/tomballguitar
11/11/09 Teaneck, NJ - Lark Street Music - Martin Guitar Clinic - Kenny
(7pm)
11/12/09 Annville, PA - Marty's Music - Martin Guitar Clinic - Kenny (7pm)
11/13/09 Ventura CA - Yolie's Cafe
11/15/09 Santa Barbara CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
11/22/09 Santa Barbara CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
11/28/09 Sonora CA - Sonora Christmas Craft & Music Festival
11/29/09 Sonora CA - Sonora Christmas Craft & Music Festival
12/06/09 Santa Barbara CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
12/13/09 Santa Barbara CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
12/20/09 Santa Barbara CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
12/27/09 Santa Barbara CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
12/31/09 Mammoth Lakes CA - TBA (prob The Mill - afternoon)
01/01/10 Mammoth Lakes CA - TBA (prob The Mill - afternoon)
01/02/10 Mammoth Lakes CA - TBA (prob The Mill - afternoon)
01/03/10 Mammoth Lakes CA - TBA (prob The Mill - afternoon)

THE BERNADETTES - Don DeStefano, harmonica
http://www.thebernadettes.com
11/13/09 Milford, CT - Johnny Ray's Restaurant
11/20/09 Wallingford, CT - Jake's Martini Bar
11/21/09 Orange, CT - Bear & Grill
11/25/09 Naugatuck, CT - Slainte Pub & Eatery
11/27/09 Georgetown, CT - Georgetown Saloon
11/28/09 Milford, CT - Daniel Street
12/04/09 Milford, CT - Johnny Ray's Restaurant
12/05/09 Stamford, CT - Monster B's Bar & Grille
12/10/09 Yonkers, NY - Sprain Grill @ Sprain Lake Golf Course
12/12/09 Norwalk, CT - Rowley's Tavern
12/18/09 Bridgeport, CT - Two Boots
12/26/09 North Haven, CT - J. Roos
12/31/09 Milford, CT - Johnny Ray's Restaurant
01/01/10 Oxford, CT - 121 Restaurant @ Oxford Airport

BLACK CAT BONE BLUES BAND - Gennaro Carrillo, harp & voc
http://www.blackcatbone.it
http://www.myspace.com/blackcatbonebluesbandiitaly
11/14/09 Castellanza (VA), ITALY - Centoundici Cafè (10pm)
11/21/09 Borgo Ticino (NO), ITALY - Bros Cafè (10pm)
12/11/09 Pregnana Milanese (MI), ITALY - La Torcida Club (10pm)

BLUE LUNCH - Pete London, harmonica and vocals
http://www.bluelunch.com
11/13/09 Cleveland, OH - Fat Fish Blue (9pm)
11/14/09 S Euclid, OH - House of Swing
11/27/09 Geneva, OH - Harpersfield Winery (7:30pm)
12/12/09 Cleveland, OH - Fat Fish Blue (9pm)
12/18/09 Geneva, OH - Harpersfield Winery (7:30pm)
12/19/09 S Euclid, OH - House of Swing

THE BLUES AMBASSADORS - Jerry Deall, harmonica
http://www.myspace.com/bluesambasador
11/14/09 Longmont, CO - The Lefthand Brewery - Benefit for the St Vrain
Family Center (7pm)

BLUESTATE - Greg Heumann, harmonica
http://www.bluestateband.net
11/13/09 Princeton By The Sea, CA - Half Moon Bay Brewing Company (7pm)

BLUES WORLD ORDER - Mike "Wezo" Wesolowski, harp
http://www.bluesworldorder.net
http://www.myspace.com/bluesworldorder
11/24/09 Greensboro, NC - Fishers Grille - no cover (9pm-12am)
12/22/09 Greensboro, NC - Fishers Grille - no cover (9pm-12am)

ROBERT BONFIGLIO
http://www.robertbonfiglio.com
01/02/10 La Coruña, SPAIN - Palacio de la Ópera - Orquesta Sinfónica de
Galicia - Villa-Lobos Harmonica Concerto, "Elvis Lives" Medley
01/03/10 La Coruña, SPAIN - Palacio de la Ópera - Orquesta Sinfónica de
Galicia - Villa-Lobos Harmonica Concerto, "Elvis Lives" Medley
01/04/10 La Coruña, SPAIN - Palacio de la Ópera - Orquesta Sinfónica de
Galicia - Villa-Lobos Harmonica Concerto, "Elvis Lives" Medley
01/16/10 Rockford, IL - Coronado Theatre - Rockford Symphony -
Villa-Lobos Harmonica Concerto (7:30pm)
01/20/10 SWEDEN - Musica Vitae Chamber Orchestra - Sir George Martin
"American Sketches"
01/21/10 SWEDEN - Musica Vitae Chamber Orchestra - Sir George Martin
"American Sketches"
01/22/10 SWEDEN - Musica Vitae Chamber Orchestra - Sir George Martin
"American Sketches"
01/23/10 SWEDEN - Musica Vitae Chamber Orchestra - Sir George Martin
"American Sketches"
01/24/10 SWEDEN - Musica Vitae Chamber Orchestra - Sir George Martin
"American Sketches"
01/29/10 New York, NY - Lincoln Center - Fischer Hall - American
Symphony Orchestra - Henry Cowell Harmonica Concerto

CHET & THE COMMITTEE GOOD TIME BLUES, SWING & ROCKIN' BOOGIE! - Chet
Cannon, harmonica & vocals
http://www.myspace.com/ChetandtheCommittee
11/12/09 El Cajon, CA - Downtown Cafe - Thursday Jam Patio Party - all
ages - dancing - no cover (6-9:30pm)
11/14/09 San Diego, CA - Tango Del Ray - Benefit for Steve White - $12
(4:15pm-??)
11/17/09 Ocean Beach, CA - The Harp Irish Pub - Pro Jam - dancing - no
cover - 21+ (7-11pm)
11/19/09 El Cajon, CA - Downtown Cafe - Thursday Jam Patio Party - all
ages - dancing - no cover (6-9:30pm)
11/21/09 Mission Beach, CA - The Wave House - Benefit for family of
Adrian Vusich (12-9:30pm)
11/23/09 San Diego, CA - Humphrey's - Blue Monday Pro Jam/blues Party -
dancing - no cover (7-11pm)
11/24/09 Ocean Beach, CA - The Harp Irish Pub - Pro Jam - dancing - no
cover - 21+ (7-11pm)
11/25/09 Long Beach, CA - Annual Battle of The Blues Harps
11/27/09 Ocean Beach, CA - The Harp Irish Pub - Chet's 6th annual Big
Blue 50th Birthday Party and Blues Jam - dancing - no cover - 21+ (9pm-1am)
11/30/09 San Diego, CA - Patrick's II

JAMES CONWAY - chromatic & diatonic harmonicas
http://www.jamesconway.net
11/12/09 Pilsen, IL - Honky Tonk BBQ w/Chico (7:30pm)
11/13/09 Kenosha, WI - Private Engagement
11/14/09 Edison Park, IL - Curragh Pub w/Aidan O'Toole & Chris Bain (9pm)
11/15/09 Rogers Park, IL - Poitin Stil w/Jack Callahan (6:30pm)
11/17/09 Chicago, IL - Mrs Murphy's and Sons Irish Bistro - Fundraiser
for Waters Public School (7pm)
11/27/09 Chicago, IL - The Ho (9:30pm)

COSA BUENA - George Brooks, harmonica
http://www.myspace.com/cosabuenavt
11/12/09 Montpelier, VT - Langdon Street Cafe (8-10:30pm)
11/24/09 Morrisville, VT - The Bee's Knees (7:30-10pm)
12/18/09 Morrisville, VT - The Bee's Knees (7:30-10pm)

JAMES COTTON BAND
11/12/09 Montreal, QC, CANADA - Venue TBA - Downchild Anniversary Guest
11/13/09 Ottawa, ON, CANADA - Venue TBA - Downchild Anniversary Guest
11/14/09 Toronto, ON, CANADA - Venue TBA - Downchild Anniversary Guest
01/08/10 New York, NY - BB King's
01/15/10 Rochester, MN - Mayo Civic Hall - Riverside Live
01/16/10 Sioux Falls, SD - Orpheum Theater Center - Sioux Falls Jazz &
Blues Society
01/19/10 Hopkins, MN -Hopkins Center for the Arts
03/13/10 San Luis Obispo, CA - Venue TBA
04/15/10 Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater 1894
04/17/10 Natick, MA - Center for Arts in Natick

THE DELTA SONICS - Al Chesis, harmonica & vocals
http://www.deltasonics.net
11/13/09 Denver, CO - Lincolns Roadhouse
11/14/09 Boulder, CO - Boulder Outlook Hotel
11/20/09 Longmont, CO - Dickens Opera House
11/21/09 Littleton, CO - Blue Mood Lounge

TONI DODD & SOUTHBOUND BLUES - Brian Brazil, harp
http://www.tonidodd.com
11/21/09 Santa Clarita, CA - The Mint Canyon Moose Lodge - no cover - 21
& over (8pm-12am)
12/13/09 Newhall, CA - Vincenzo's - all ages (5-8pm)

THE ELEVATORS - Chuck Bravo, harp
http://www.myspace.com/TheElevatorsBand
11/13/09 Emerson, NJ - The Emerson Hotel - all ages - no cover (10pm)
11/19/09 Hawthorne, NJ - Bottagra Restaurant (9pm)
01/19/10 Hackensack, NJ - The Crows Nest (9:30pm)
02/16/10 Hackensack, NJ - The Crows Nest (9:30pm)
04/23/10 Hackensack, NJ - The Crows Nest (9:30pm)
05/28/10 Sloatsburg, NY - Rhodes North Tavern (10pm)
06/18/10 Hackensack, NJ - The Crows Nest (9:30pm)
07/30/10 Hackensack, NJ - The Crows Nest (9:30pm)
08/28/10 Sloatsburg, NY - Rhodes North Tavern (10pm)
09/17/10 Hackensack, NJ - The Crows Nest (9:30pm)
11/12/10 Hackensack, NJ - The Crows Nest (9:30pm)

THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS - Kim Wilson
11/12/09 Scarborough, ME - The Landing At Pine Point
11/13/09 Solomons, MD - Calvert Marine Museum
11/14/09 Annapolis, MD - Rams Head On Stage
11/15/09 Norfolk, CT - Infinity Hall
11/17/09 Niagara Falls, NY - Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel

FLATTOP TOM & HIS JUMP CATS
http://www.flattoptom.com
11/25/09 Long Beach, CA - Golden Sails Hotel - Battle of the Blues Harps
11/27/09 Sierra Madre, CA - Cafe 322 - Dinner & Dancing - no cover (8-11pm)
12/27/09 Sierra Madre, CA - Cafe 322 - Dinner & Dancing - no cover (8-11pm)

PT GAZELL
http://www.ptgazell.com
http://www.myspace.com/ptgazell
03/12/10 Williamsport, VA - Virginia Harmonica Festival
03/13/10 Williamsport, VA - Virginia Harmonica Festival

JEFFERSON GONÇALVES
www.jeffersongoncalves.com
www.myspace.com/jeffersongonalvesbanda
11/26/09 Barra Mansa, RJ, BRAZIL - Venue TBA - Workshop: Jefferson
Gonçalves (2:30pm)
11/26/09 Barra Mansa, RJ, BRAZIL - Venue TBA - Workshop: Jefferson
Gonçalves Band (8:30pm)

BUDDY GREENE
http://www.buddygreene.com
11/14/09 Franklin, TN - Parish Presbyterien - CCC Chapel - CD Release
Concert
12/01/09 Nashville, TN - Lipscomb University - Lighting of the Green
w/Amy Grant (4:30-7pm)
12/03/09 Duluth, GA - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/04/09 Nashville, TN - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/05/09 Evansville, IN - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/07/09 Nashville, TN - Daystar Ministry's Evening in December
12/08/09 Lancaster, PA - Christmas Program w/Ambassador Advisors -
private event
12/09/09 Lancaster, PA - Christmas Program w/Ambassador Advisors -
private event
12/10/09 Ft Wayne, IN - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/11/09 Huntington, WV - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/12/09 Baltimore, MD - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/13/09 Baltimore, MD - Catholic Community at Relay
12/17/09 Cape Girardeau, MO - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/18/09 Columbus, OH - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/19/09 Hoffman Estates, IL Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
01/07/10 Kerrville, TX - Laity Lodge - Men's Retreat
01/08/10 Kerrville, TX - Laity Lodge - Men's Retreat
01/09/10 Kerrville, TX - Laity Lodge - Men's Retreat
01/10/10 Kerrville, TX - Laity Lodge - Men's Retreat
01/12/10 Nashville, TN - Tokens Radio Show w/live audience
02/04/10 Biloxi, MS - MS Coast Coliseum - Gaither Homecoming Tour
02/05/10 Tallahassee, FL - Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center -
Gaither Homecoming Tour
02/06/10 Lakeland, FL - The Lakeland Center - Gaither Homecoming Tour
02/12/10 Roanoke, VA - The Roanoke Civic Center - Gaither Homecoming Tour
02/13/10 Pikeville, KY - Eastern KY Expo Center - Gaither Homecoming Tour
02/27/10 Macon, GA - Centenary Church - Musical Conversations w/David Dark
02/28/10 Macon, GA - Centenary Church - Musical Conversations w/David Dark
03/11/10 Worcester, MA - DCU Arena - Gaither Homecoming Tour
03/12/10 Reading, PA - Sovereign Center - Gaither Homecoming Tour
03/13/10 Salisbury, MD - Wicomico Youth & Civic Ctr - Gaither Homecoming
Tour
03/19/10 State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center - Gaither Homecoming Tour
03/20/10 Toledo, OH - Lucas County Arena - Gaither Homecoming Tour
03/26/10 Pittsburgh, PA - Mellon Arena - Gaither Homecoming Tour
03/27/10 Asheville, NC - Asheville Civic Center - Gaither Homecoming Tour
03/29/10 Asheville, NC - The Cover - Senior Celebration
03/30/10 Asheville, NC - The Cover - Senior Celebration
03/31/10 Asheville, NC - The Cover - Senior Celebration
04/16/10 Hamilton, ON, CANADA - Copps Coliseum - Gaither Homecoming Tour
04/17/10 Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena - Gaither Homecoming Tour
04/23/10 Portland, ME - Cumberland County Civic Center - Gaither
Homecoming Tour
04/24/10 St John, NB, CANADA - Harbour Station - Gaither Homecoming Tour
04/30/10 Wichita, KS - Intrust Bank Arena - Gaither Homecoming Tour
05/01/10 Lubbock, TX - United Spirit Arena - Gaither Homecoming Tour
05/07/10 Monroe, LA - Monroe Civic Center - Gaither Homecoming Tour
05/08/10 Ft Worth, TX - Ft Worth Convention Center - Gaither Homecoming Tour
05/14/10 Macon, GA - Macon Centreplex - Gaither Homecoming Tour
05/15/10 Columbia, SC - Colonial Life Arena - Gaither Homecoming Tour
05/21/10 Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse - Gaither Homecoming Tour
05/22/10 Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena - Gaither Homecoming Tour
05/28/10 Gatlinburg, TN - Gaither Family Fest
05/29/10 Gatlinburg, TN - Gaither Family Fest
05/30/10 Gatlinburg, TN - Gaither Family Fest
06/17/10 Kerrville, TX - Laity Lodge w/Odessa Settles
06/18/10 Kerrville, TX - Laity Lodge w/Odessa Settles
06/19/10 Kerrville, TX - Laity Lodge w/Odessa Settles
06/20/10 Kerrville, TX - Laity Lodge w/Odessa Settles
07/03/10 Galeton, PA - First Baptist Church
08/30/10 Asheville, NC - The Cove - Senior Celebration
08/31/10 Asheville, NC - The Cove - Senior Celebration
09/01/10 Asheville, NC - The Cove - Senior Celebration
09/10/10 Idaho Falls, ID - House Concert (in a Barn!)
09/12/10 Lincoln, NE - St Mark's United Methodist Church
10/08/10 Myrtle Beach, SC - Gaither Fest
10/09/10 Myrtle Beach, SC - Gaither Fest
12/12/10 Austin, TX - Bannockburn Baptist Church

THE HARPbeats - Phil Caltabellotta, Wally Peterman, George Miklas
http://www.harpbeats.blogspot.com
http://www.suzukimusic.com/harmonicas/artist_profiles
11/19/09 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ - Garden State Harmonica Club 2009 Festival
11/20/09 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ - Garden State Harmonica Club 2009 Festival
11/21/09 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ - Garden State Harmonica Club 2009 Festival

HARPER
http://www.harper.biz
11/11/09 Lincoln, NE - The Zoo Bar (6pm)
11/12/09 Arvarda, CO - The D Note
11/13/09 Evergreen, CO - Little Bear Saloon (9pm)
11/14/09 Evergreen, CO - Little Bear Saloon (9pm)
11/15/09 Denver, CO - Lincolns Roadhouse (3pm)
11/19/09 Sault Ste Marie, MI - Lake Superior State University
11/20/09 Benton Harbor, MI - The Livery (9pm)
11/21/09 Grand Rapids, MI - Billy's Lounge
11/24/09 Ft Myers, FL - Buckingham Exceptional Students Center (1pm)
11/24/09 Punta Gorda, FL - Celtic Ray (8pm)
11/25/09 Punta Gorda, FL - Celtic Ray (8pm)
11/27/09 Sandestin, FL - Funky Blues Shack (9:30pm)
11/28/09 Sandestin, FL - Funky Blues Shack (9:30pm)
11/29/09 Gulf Breeze, FL - The Paradise Inn (4pm)
12/01/09 Gulf Breeze, FL - The Paradise Inn (6pm)
12/02/09 Mobile, AL - Blues Tavern (8:30pm)
12/03/09 Tuscaloosa, AL - Little Willies
12/04/09 Maryville, TN - Brackins Bar (9pm)
12/19/09 Kalamazoo, MI - 411 Club
01/07/10 Grand Rapids, MI - The Foundary Brewery
01/09/10 Flint, MI - Rubes Bar & Grill (10pm)
01/11/10 Springfield, IL - The Alamo (8:30pm)
01/14/10 Kansas City, MO - Knuckleheads Saloon (8pm)
01/15/10 Topeka, KS - Uncle Bos (9pm)
01/16/10 Columbia, MO - The Blue Note
01/17/10 Davenport, IA - Creekside Grill (5pm)
01/20/10 Montgomery, AL - Club 1048 (10pm)
01/21/10 Tuscaloosa, AL - Little Willies (9pm)
01/22/10 Panama City Beach, FL - Ms Newbies (9pm)
01/23/09 Tallahassee, FL - Bradfordville Blues Club (9:30pm)

RYAN HARTT & THE BLUE HEARTS - Ryan Hartt, harp
http://www.ryanhartt.com
11/13/09 Hyannis, MA - Harry's
12/18/09 Hyannis, MA - Harry's

HASH BROWN - vcl, harp & guitar
http://www.hashbrownblues.net
http://www.myspace.com/hashbrownblues
11/12/09 Dallas, TX - Sandaga Co-op w/Andrea Dawson (8pm-12am)
11/13/09 Dallas, TX - Alligator Cafe w/Cheryl Arena (7-9pm)
11/16/09 Ft Worth, TX - Mambo's w/Gonzy & Cadillac (8pm-12am)
11/17/09 Addison, TX - Ernie's - Show, Dance & Jam (7-11pm)
11/18/09 Plano, TX - Zander's House w/Cheryl Arena (6-9pm)
11/19/09 Ft Worth, TX - Key's Lounge - Count Blue Jam (9:30pm-1:30am)
11/21/09 Dallas, TX - Catfish Blues w/Robin Banks (9:30pm-1:30am)
11/22/09 Dallas, TX - Central Market w/Lover's - HB Trio (12pm-4pm)
11/23/09 Ft Worth, TX - Mambo's w/Gonzy & Cadillac (8pm-12am)
11/24/09 Addison, TX - Ernie's - Show, Dance & Jam (7-11pm)
11/27/09 Dallas, TX - Catfish Blues w/Robin Banks (9:30pm-1:30am)
11/28/09 Dallas, TX - Central Market w/Lover's - HB Trio (12pm-4pm)
11/29/09 Dallas, TX - Brooklyn Jazz w/Robin Banks (11am-3pm)





SETH HOLZMAN - harmonica
http://zepharpo.tripod.com
11/20/09 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8-11pm)
11/21/09 King of Prussia, PA - Peppers Italian Restaurant w/Dr Ben's
Backbone Blues Band (8:30pm-12:30am)
11/27/09 Ardmore, PA - JD McGilicuddy's w/The Mark Furman Band (10pm-1:45am)
11/28/09 Reading, PA - Sokol's w/The Mark Furman Band (9pm-1:30am)
12/04/09 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
12/12/09 King of Prussia, PA - Peppers Italian Restaurant w/Dr Ben's
Backbone Blues Band (8:30pm-12:30am)
01/22/10 Wilmington, DE - The Blue Parrot Bar & Grille w/The Mark Furman
Band (9pm-1am)
01/23/10 Temple, PA - Blind Hartman's Tavern w/The Mark Furman Band
(9:30pm-1:30am)
02/21/10 Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live w/Lava Blue (8-11pm)
03/20/10 Reading, PA - Sokol's w/The Mark Furman Band (9:30pm-1:30am)
04/09/10 Cinnaminson, NJ - The Jughandle Inn w/The Mark Furman Band
(9pm-1am)
05/01/10 Wilmington, DE - The Blue Parrot Bar & Grille w/The Mark Furman
Band (9pm-1am)
05/22/10 Reading, PA - Sokol's w/The Mark Furman Band (9:30pm-1:30am)
08/28/10 Reading, PA - Sokol's w/The Mark Furman Band (9:30pm-1:30am)
11/20/10 Reading, PA - Sokol's w/The Mark Furman Band (9:30pm-1:30am)

MARK HUMMEL & THE BLUES SURVIVORS
http://www.markhummel.com
11/12/09 Lucerne, SWITZERLAND - Casineum Grand Casino - Lucerne Blues
Festival
11/13/09 Lucerne, SWITZERLAND - Casineum Grand Casino - Lucerne Blues
Festival
11/14/09 Barcelona, SPAIN - Centre Cultura Collblanc-Torassa
11/20/09 Stockton, CA - Lozano's Pacific Coast Grill
11/25/09 Redwood City, CA - Little Fox
12/05/09 Stockton, CA - Lozano's Pacific Coast Grill
12/06/09 Half Moon Bay, CA - Half Moon Bay Brewing Co
01/28/10 Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
02/03/10 Modesto, CA - The State Theatre of Modesto
02/05/10 San Diego, CA - Anthology

JUMPIN' DAVE & FRIENDS - Dave Lavatto, harmonica
11/13/09 Lenoir, NC - Broyhill Civic Center w/Pop Ferguson Blues Revue
(7:30pm)

LEVEE TOWN - Jimmie Meade, harmonica & vocals
11/13/09 Overland Park, KS - Llywelyn's Pub (9pm)
11/14/09 Manhattan, KS - K-State Kick Off Party (1pm)
11/15/09 Kansas City, MO - Knucklehead's Saloon (2pm)
11/19/09 Olathe, KS - The Brickyard (7pm)
11/22/09 Kansas City, MO - Knucklehead's Saloon (2pm)
11/29/09 Kansas City, MO - Knucklehead's Saloon (2pm)
12/06/09 Kansas City, MO - Knucklehead's Saloon (2pm)
12/09/09 Blue Springs, MO - Trouser Mouse (8pm)
12/12/09 Owasso, OK - The Vault (8pm)
12/13/09 Kansas City, MO - Knucklehead's Saloon (2pm)

HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS
11/12/09 Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia

LUX - Ed Kliman, harmonica & vocals
http://www.TexasMusicForge.com/lux.htm
http://myspace.com/luxinaustin
11/11/09 Bryan, TX - KEOS-FM live on-air (2pm)
11/11/09 Bryan, TX - Cactus Garden House Concerts

THE CLAYTON MILLER BAND - LD Miller, harmonica & vocals
http://www.myspace.com/claytonmillerband
03/23/10 Olewein, IA - Williams Center for the Arts (7pm)
03/26/10 Quincy, IL - John Wood Community College - $12-adults / $3-18 &
under (6:30pm)
04/06/10 University Park, IL - Governors State University (8pm)
06/06/10 Granville, OH - Granville Commision - Concerts on The Green
(5:30pm)

KEB' MO'
12/05/09 Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre LA Live
01/17/10 Malibu, CA - Pepperdine University

ZOLA MOON - voc & harp
http://www.ZolaMoon.com
http://www.myspace.com/zolamoon
11/20/09 Redondo Beach, CA - Starboard Attitude - no cover (9pm)
11/28/09 Culver City, CA - The Scarlett Lady - no cover (9:30pm)

CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE
http://www.charliemusselwhite.com/
11/11/09 Littleton, CO - The Toad Tavern
11/13/09 Kansas City, MO - Knuckleheads
11/14/09 Lincoln, NE - Zoo Bar
11/15/09 Omaha, NE - Murphy's
11/16/09 Oklahoma City, OK - Oklahoma City Limits
11/19/09 Austin, TX - The Saxon Pub
11/20/09 The Woodlands, TX - Dosey Doe Cafe
11/21/09 San Antonio, TX - Sam's Burger Joint
11/22/09 Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
12/04/09 San Francisco, CA - Biscuits and Blues
12/05/09 Grass Valley, CA - Center for the Arts
02/27/10 Phuket, THAILAND - Phuket International Blues Rock Festival
04/23/10 Bremerton, WA - Admiral Theatre
04/24/10 Seattle, WA - The Triple Door
04/25/10 Portland, OR - Paul deLay Scholarship Benefit Concert

WILLIE NELSON - Mickey Raphael, harmonica
11/27/09 Norman, OK - Riverwind Casino
11/28/09 Thackerville, OK - Winstar World Casino
11/29/09 Galveston, TX - Grand Opera House
11/30/09 Galveston, TX - Grand Opera House
12/02/09 Tucson, AZ - Desert Diamond Casino
12/03/09 Tucson, AZ - Desert Diamond Casino
12/04/09 Indio, CA - Fantasy Springs Resort Casino & Special Events Ctr
12/05/09 Las Vegas, NV - Planet Hollywood Theatre For The Performing Arts
12/06/09 San Jose, CA - San Jose Civic Auditorium
12/07/09 Bakersfield, CA - Majestic Fox Theater
12/08/09 Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia
12/09/09 Thousand Oaks, CA - Fred Kavli Theatre
12/10/09 Highland, CA - San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
12/12/09 Albuquerque, NM - Route 66 Casino
12/13/09 Mescalero, NM - Inn Of The Mountain Gods
12/15/09 Austin, TX - Austin Music Hall
12/16/09 Carl's Corner, TX - Willie's Place

PAT O'BRIEN & THE PRIESTS OF LOVE
http://www.priestsoflove.com/
11/12/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
11/13/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
11/14/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
11/19/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
11/20/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
11/21/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
11/27/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
11/28/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
12/03/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
12/04/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
12/05/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin

PAPA JUKE - Mad Dog Friedman, harp
http://www.papajuke.com
11/11/09 Denver, CO - Jazz at Jacks (8pm)
11/12/09 Denver, CO - Q's Worldly BBQ (8pm)
11/14/09 Brighton, CO - Jerry's Bar & Grill (9pm)

ROB PAPAROZZI
http://home.earthlink.net/~chromboy
http://www.robpaparozzi.com
11/13/09 Kenilworth, NJ - Brearly High School - Rob Solo - Private
School Show
11/17/09 NE - Call in Radio Interview w/Blues DJ Al Lundy - KZUM 89.3
(4:30pm EDT) - stream & listen at: http://www.highwayblues.org
11/19/09 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ - Holiday Inn - Garden State Harmonica
Fest - Headliner
11/28/09 Stafford, TX - The Stafford Center w/Blood Sweat & Tears, &
Chuck Negron

MICHAEL PELOQUIN
http://www.b-radical.us
http://harpsax.com
http://myspace.com/peloquinharpsax
11/15/09 San Francisco, CA - The Saloon w/Chicago Blues Power featuring
Applejack on harmonica (4-8pm)
11/22/09 San Francisco, CA - The Saloon w/Chicago Blues Power featuring
Applejack on harmonica (4-8pm)
11/29/09 San Francisco, CA - The Saloon w/Chicago Blues Power featuring
Applejack on harmonica (4-8pm)

ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS
11/14/09 Santa Barbara, CA - Warren Hall
11/20/09 Folsom, CA - Powerhouse Pub
11/21/09 San Francisco, CA - Biscuits & Blues
11/22/09 Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
11/25/09 Long Beach, CA - Best Western Golden Sails - Crystal Ballroom
12/04/09 San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Backstage Lounge & Club
12/18/09 Riverside, CA - Mission Tobacco Lounge
01/09/10 Mentone, CA - Mill Creek Cattle Co
01/23/09 San Juan Capistrano, CA - The Coach House
08/21/10 Edmonton, AB, CANADA - Heritage Amphitheatre - Edmonton's
Labatt Blues Festival

GARY POPENOE - chromatic
http://www.garypopenoeandco.com
12/04/09 N Hollywood, CA - Kulak's Woodshed w/Severin Browne & James
Coberly Smith (9pm)
01/01/10 N Hollywood, CA - Kulak's Woodshed w/Severin Browne & James
Coberly Smith (9pm)

JASON RICCI & NEW BLOOD
http://www.jasonricci.com
* Done with the Devil 2009 Tour *
11/12/09 New York, NY - Terra Blues
11/13/09 Blawnox, PA - Moondog's w/Ana Popovic
11/14/09 Buffalo, NY - Lafayette Taproom w/Ana Popovic & Mike Zito
11/15/09 Erie, PA - East Erie Turners
11/16/09 Cleveland, OH - The Winchester
11/18/09 Piermont, NY - Turning Points
11/19/09 Woonsocket, RI - Chan's
11/20/09 Washington, DC - Madame's Organ
11/21/09 Charleston, WV - The Empty Glass
11/22/09 Dayton, OH - Gilly's
11/27/09 Saint Antonin Noble-Val, FRANCE - Live at Saint Antonin-Salle
de Fetes
11/28/09 St Remy les Chevreuse, FRANCE - Espace Jean Racine
11/29/09 Weert, HOLLAND - De Bosuil
12/02/09 Broleck, GERMANY - Kornbrennerei / Radio Live
12/03/09 Enschede, HOLLAND - Nix BBBlues Club
12/04/09 Diest, BELGIUM - The Borderline
12/06/09 Nijmegen, HOLLAND - Doornroosje
12/12/09 Charlotte, NC - Double Door Inn
12/13/09 Atlanta, GA - Smith's Olde Bar
01/23/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
01/24/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
01/25/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
01/26/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
01/27/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
01/28/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
01/29/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
01/30/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise

ROADHOUSE JOE BLUES BAND - Rick Davis, harp
http://www.roadhousejoe.com
12/26/09 Denver, CO - Ziggies (9pm)

ROCKIN' GEORGE LEH - Wendell Jenkins, harp
11/11/09 Waltham, MA - Rendezvous With The Blues Jam (9pm)
11/18/09 Waltham, MA - Rendezvous With The Blues Jam (9pm)
11/25/09 Waltham, MA - Rendezvous With The Blues Jam (9pm)

PETER MADCAT RUTH
http://www.madcatmusic.net/
http://www.madcatmusic.net/tour.html
11/14/09 Union, NJ - Kean University - Eugene & Shelley Enlow Hall -
Triple Play w/Chris Brubeck & Joel Brown (7:30pm)
12/05/09 Lansing, MI - Elderly Instruments - Free Concert - Madcat (12pm)
12/05/09 Lansing, MI - Elderly Instruments - Harmonica Workshop - Madcat
(1pm)
01/23/10 Kalamazoo, MI - Radisson Plaza Hotel - Cooper's Glen Music
Festival - Madcat, Kane & Maxwell Street (7:30pm)
01/30/10 Ann Arbor, MI - Ann Arbor District Library - Family Concert -
Madcat (10am)
02/09/10 Ann Arbor, MI - Washtenaw Community College - Wild Swan Theater
- Momma Kemba & Madcat (10am & 12:30pm)
02/10/10 Ann Arbor, MI - Washtenaw Community College - Wild Swan Theater
- Momma Kemba & Madcat (10am & 12:30pm & 7pm)
02/11/10 Ann Arbor, MI - Washtenaw Community College - Wild Swan Theater
- Momma Kemba & Madcat (10am & 12:30pm)
02/13/10 Big Rapids, MI - Ferris State University - Harmonica Workshop -
Madcat(3pm)
02/13/10 Big Rapids, MI - Ferris State University - Madcat, Kane &
Maxwell Street(8pm)
03/27/10 Doylestown, PA - Delaware Valley College - Triple Play and
Bucks County Symphony (8pm)
04/16/10 Middlebury, VT - United Methodist Church - After Dark Music
Series - Triple Play (7pm)
04/17/10 Norfolk, CT - Infinity Music Hall & Bistro - Triple Play (8pm)
07/02/10 Whitmore Lake, MI - Northfield Township Area Library - Madcat (7pm)

CURTIS SALGADO
11/12/09 Las Vegas, NV - Boulder Station Hotel & Casino
11/13/09 Phoenix, AZ - The Rhythm Room
11/14/09 San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay
11/21/09 Vancouver, WA - Cascade Bar & Grill
11/28/09 Silverton, OR - Mac's Place
12/05/09 The Dalles, OR - The Mint
12/12/09 Cashmere, WA - Club Crow
12/18/09 Port Townsend, WA - Upstage Restaurant
12/19/09 Port Townsend, WA - Upstage Restaurant
01/02/10 Seattle, WA - Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
01/03/10 Seattle, WA - Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
01/22/10 St Thomas, VI - Reichhold Center - St Thomas Blues Festival
01/23/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise Lines - MS Eurodam -
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
01/24/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise Lines - MS Eurodam -
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
01/25/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise Lines - MS Eurodam -
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
01/26/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise Lines - MS Eurodam -
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
01/27/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise Lines - MS Eurodam -
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
01/28/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise Lines - MS Eurodam -
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
01/29/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise Lines - MS Eurodam -
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
01/30/10 Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise Lines - MS Eurodam -
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
02/20/10 Miami, FL - Private Function
02/26/10 Walla Walla, WA - Crossroads
04/07/10 San Francisco, CA - Biscuits & Blues
04/08/10 Dallas, TX - Private Function
04/09/10 Tuolumne, CA - Black Oak Casino
05/08/10 Kennewick, WA - Benton Franklin Fairgrounds - Untapped Blues
Festival
06/22/10 Portland, OR - Private Function
07/24/10 Hope, ID - Private Function

CORKY SIEGEL
http://www.chamberblues.com/dates.shtml
11/14/09 Sandwich, IL - Sandwich Opera House - Corky & Randy Sabien
11/20/09 Traverse City, MI - Milliken Auditorium - Corky & Randy Sabien
- Time TBA
11/21/09 Traverse City, MI - Milliken Auditorium - Corky & Randy Sabien
(7:30pm)
11/27/09 Belgrade, SERBIA - Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra - Corky,
guest soloist
12/11/09 Chicago, IL - Pianoforte - Downtown Concert - Corky, solo
12/20/09 Arlington Heights, IL - Metropolis Performing Arts Center -
Christmas Concert - Corky & Megon McDonough
01/21/10 Madison, FL - Van H Priest Auditorium - Chamber Blues (7pm)
01/22/10 Fort Walton Beach, FL - First Arts Concert Series - Chamber
Blues (7:30pm)
01/23/10 Gulfport, MS - Arts Under The Dome - Chamber Blues (7pm)
02/12/10 Elgin IL - Elgin Community College - Corky, Randy Sabien &
Megon McDonough
02/13/10 Elgin IL - Elgin Community College - Corky, Randy Sabien &
Megon McDonough
02/14/10 Elgin IL - Elgin Community College - Corky, Randy Sabien &
Megon McDonough
02/26/10 Ann Arbor, MI - Five Pound Fiddle - Corky & Randy Sabien

PRESTON SMITH
http://www.prestonsmith.com
http://www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic
11/11/09 Agoura Hills, CA - The Buddha Bar w/Band (8-11:30pm)
11/18/09 Agoura Hills, CA - The Buddha Bar w/Band (8-11:30pm)
11/19/09 Woodland Hills, CA - Giovanni's w/Acoustic Jazz Band (8:30pm)
11/20/09 Paso Robles, CA - Vinoteca - Solo Troubadour Set (8:30pm)

THE SMOKIN' KNIGHTS - Karl Cabbage, harp & vocals
http://www.thesmokinknights.com
http://www.myspace.com/smokinknights
11/14/09 Pacific Beach, CA - Tango Del Rey - Benefit for Steve White -
West of Memphis & many other groups - $12 donation (4pm-???)
01/09/10 Radio with T of Jazz 88 - One-hour in-studio live
interview/performance on KSDS (8-9pm)
01/16/10 San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Backstage - $5 (5-7pm)

TERA BLU - Ken "Mojo Red" Mergentime, harp, vocals
http://www.myspace.com/terablu
11/14/09 Denver, CO - The Hangar Bar
11/21/09 Aurora, CO - Zephyr Lounge
12/19/09 Aurora, CO - Zephyr Lounge

TEXAS MUSIC FORGE - Ed Kliman, harp
www.TexasMusicForge.com
myspace.com/texasmusicforge
11/12/09 Harker Heights, TX - Fish City Grill (6pm)
11/19/09 Round Rock, TX - Fish City Grill (6pm)
11/21/09 Harker Heights, TX - Fish City Grill (6pm)
12/03/09 Harker Heights, TX - Fish City Grill (6pm)
12/05/09 Georgetown, TX - Fish City Grill (6pm)
12/10/09 Georgetown, TX - Fish City Grill (6pm)
12/12/09 Georgetown, TX - Fish City Grill (6pm)

TEXAS TIDE - Bob "The Captain" Boyd, harp
http://www.texastide.com
11/13/09 San Antonio, TX - Buck n Ozzies (6:30-9:30pm)
11/15/09 San Antonio, TX - Rio Cibolo Ranch - Totally Tejas (1-6pm)
12/31/09 Corpus Christi, TX - Omni Hotel New Years Party (8pm-1am)
05/07/10 Corpus Christi, TX - Ortiz Center Lighthouse for the Blind
(6-9:30pm)
08/08/10 Kerrville, TX - Second Summer Serenade (7:30-9pm)

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If you've "Gussed" in the past and no one complained and someone accuses you
later on, the claim may be dismissed under "Res Juda Cata".

Nice to have a legal bull dog on our side....







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To: harp-l@...
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Subject: [Harp-L] Defining "Gussing"











Guys forgive me for doing this.  It's the lawyer in me.  I can't help it.
Gotta make the prosecutor prove the elements of his charges.

Playing from the floor is not "Gussing" per se.  Said playing from the floor
must be uninvited, unwelcome and disruptive.  So, retiring to a hall or a
quiet corner to play along with the band is not gussing per se only gussing
per quod if someone else is disturbed.

On the other hand it is possible to "Gus" from the stage by playing badly,
acting badly, etc.  This is apparently a form of "constructive gussing" in
that while the invitation to play is there the ultimate effect is that the
"gussing" player is both unwelcome and disruptive, meeting two of three
critical elements and negating need of the third element, lack of
invitation.

"Mass jamming" where multiple players play at once without apparent rhyme or
reason is not Gussing per se but a form of low folk jamming which may result
in "gus' like effects on the musically sensitive who cannot tolerate and/or
are confused by what appears to them to be musical disorder and disharmony.
Consequently this action, while not "gussing per se" can become "gussing per
quod" if it knowingly annoys a sensitive hearer.

And finally, there are some people who are so tone deaf, boorish,
untalented, insensitive, etc. that any time they pick the instrument up they
are gussing no matter what the situation, resulting in "res ipsa loquitur
gussing," in which the thing or act literally speaks for itself and
possession of harmonica becomes or should be for these people "strict
liability gussing."

Does that about cover it?

Bill Kumpe,
Harmonica Lawyer
Tulsa, Oklahoma

I defend Gus.  Admitted to all state and federal courts in Oklahoma.  Flat
fee.  Payment due before services rendered.  Property considered instead of
cash.  Bring deeds and titles to first consultation. Personal services not
considered.

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yeah, man, now that's what I'm talkin' about - smokin' rhythm section, right
down to the bored looking bass player and harmonica lines played non-harmonicky.

one of those clips that I just wanted to check out and found myself riveted
watching right to the end.

bravo





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Sent: Wed, Nov 11, 2009 3:44 am
Subject: [Harp-L] Jazz / Chromatic : Laurent Maur ...










Do you know this guy ? : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJEKPe64BH8



I’m really impressed !!!



Enjoy,



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Learn how to scream "Take it to the bridge"


So to heck with effortless mastery. I want to be the James Brown of
harmonica. How do I do this?








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Subject: [Harp-L] what is creativity?










There was a discussion earlier about talent, work ethic, and apptitude.
There are tons of talented musicians who are capable of creative thought,
but in a limited way.. They interpret a classical piece for example, but
it's not a radical remaking of the piece. There are also people like myself
who can come up with a hundred original ideas before breakfast, and they all
suck.

Then there's folks the Little Walter who exploited the defects in his
equipment--the distortion, etc, and came up with a new defining sound for
harmonica. Then you have someone like Hendrix who took that to extreme.
Where did he get the idea to treat his guitar like a synthesizer (before
synthesizers were even that well known)? Then you take someone like James
Brown who seemingly woke up one day, decided he'd put the accent on the down
beat instead of the 2 and the 4 and created a whole new style of music--he
essentially created modern top forty.

So to heck with effortless mastery. I want to be the James Brown of
harmonica. How do I do this?

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I'm pretty sure Terry MacMillan played on "I Was Country When Country Wasn't
Cool." I had the honor of performing last May for Charlie's induction
ceremony into the Country Music Hall Of Fame.....still waiting for the
promised DVD however.


On 11/11/09 11:50 PM, "Matthew Bullis" <matthewbullis@...> wrote:

> Hello, Charlie McCoy was not only on tonight's CMA awards, but he was
> inducted into the hall of fame of country music, along with Roy Clark.
> Charlie played harp on When Country Wasn't Cool.

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Hello all,

I play harp, sing & front The Magic Frank Blues Band and we've got a couple of
interesting Chicago gigs coming up over the next week--come check us out!

On Friday, November 13 we play at the legendary Wise Fools Pub on Lincoln
Avenue--we're very excited to be taking the stage at this venue, which is
hallowed ground in the North Side Chicago blues scene. 
http://www.wisefoolspub.com

On Tuesday, November 17 we'll be playing at a very unique event: we're the house
band for a Chicago-themed cooking show, staged at the gorgeous Copernicus
Theater.  This will be a terrific event featuring dozens of food vendors, wine &
beer tastings, food sampling, live blues, cooking demonstrations by
world-renowned chefs....all for a very low entrance price.  The organizer of the
event is determined to give it a Chicago blues presence so he wanted to hire a
band with a classic Chicago blues line-up of guitar, harp, etc.  The best part
of the deal is that the band will be sampling and judging the delicacies
prepared live on  stage during the cooking demonstrations.  Chicago blues comes
to the kitchen!   http://www.thefeastivals.com

Stop by and say hello if you happen to make it to either of these shows!

Thanks,

John



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Hello, Charlie McCoy was not only on tonight's CMA awards, but he was
inducted into the hall of fame of country music, along with Roy Clark.
Charlie played harp on When Country Wasn't Cool. This was a Barbra Mandrel
song, though it wasn't her singing tonight. His playing was impressive as
always. You'll probably be able to pull up this performance tomorrow on
Youtube, just like everything else in the world. If you taped the CMA awards
for later watching on your TVO or DVR device, he plays right after Taylor
Swift played solo acoustic with her twelve-string guitar and had the whole
audience singing along with her song.
Matthew

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Hey David,

I felt it was on the virge of 'clashing' as a lead in note to the modulation
on the original version. To MY ears, if you sit on it too long it sounds
wrong. So when I played it I faded the note 'down' into the
modulation....just the way my ears were hearing it. But I agree with you
that McCoy's (or whoever it is) strong attack on that note kind of grows on
you!,-) Funny how our ears can play tricks on us!,-)

Best, Rob P

On 11/12/09 12:12 AM, "David Fairweather" <dmf273@...> wrote:

>>> I thought I'd post these links of George Jones...I
>> believe Charlie 
>>> McCoy is playing on the Hee Haw Video and listen to
>> the sparseness, 
>>> he only plays on one verse but the effect is superb.
>
>>> George Jones on Hee Haw so this should be Charlie
>> McCoy on Harp
>
> I've listened to that solo several times now and I'm still not sure what to
> think of the very last note of the harp solo as the rest of the band changes
> key.  Is it a clam or is it inspired?! :>  At first I thought it clashed.  But
> now I'm beginning to think it might be the best note in the whole song!
>
> What do you think Rob?  I noticed that you faintly played the same last note
> on Letterman but you didn't commit to it the way McCoy did!  Were you unsure?
>
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> > I thought I'd post these links of George Jones...I
> believe Charlie 
> > McCoy is playing on the Hee Haw Video and listen to
> the sparseness, 
> > he only plays on one verse but the effect is superb.

> > George Jones on Hee Haw so this should be Charlie
> McCoy on Harp

I've listened to that solo several times now and I'm still not sure what to
think of the very last note of the harp solo as the rest of the band changes
key.  Is it a clam or is it inspired?! :>  At first I thought it clashed.  But
now I'm beginning to think it might be the best note in the whole song!

What do you think Rob?  I noticed that you faintly played the same last note on
Letterman but you didn't commit to it the way McCoy did!  Were you unsure?


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Once In My Life Tuning.  Thanks.
ron - FL Keys"


Agreed -- I would love to hear Richard play that solo on diatonic! It
is, in my opinion, one of the greatest harp solos of all time,
especially in pop music.

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I miss Norton; he used to play the CBH 2016 and this is my axe.  I
forgot how nice it sounds in pop music and Nobody Loves Me brought
back memories.  When I saw him at SPAH we talked about the CBH 2016
and I said I thought it was cool of the players that used both axes
fluently.  Norton lead the way: now Paparozzi, Singer, Turk,
Musselwhite, Dennis Gruenling, Clint Hoover, .....etc.   Little did I
know that would be our last conversation.

This is tough when music dies so young and before it's all come to
the surface!!!!

Harmonically yours,

Robert Bonfiglio
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On Nov 11, 2009, at 8:49 PM, Rob Paparozzi wrote:

> The other night I had the good fortune to backup a wonderfully
> talented Singer, Ms. Bernadette Peters on a duet of Voice and
> Harmonica on the traditional song "Shenandoah". She performs this
> song all around the world and loves to use just Harmonica as her
> accompaniment.
>
> Both Robert Bonfiglio and Tommy Morgan (mentors of mine) have done
> this live with her in the past so I knew I had my work cut out for me!
>
> I used a Chromatic as the Musical Director had a chart he wanted me
> to follow and I felt the note choice laid out better. I had to
> readjust some of the double stops to make it work but kept to the
> arrangement she felt comfortable with. Ms. Peters sang the melody
> very 'Largo' so the piece was long 4:30 minutes. She has impeccable
> pitch and tremendous control, time and phrasing with her Voice. My
> Job was to compliment, connect and leave space and at the same time
> provide harmony and melody that would really let this intertwine a
> musical duet. Not a lot of notes but quite a challenge.

Bernadette is one of my favorites and you would HAVE to  be at the
top of your game (which you ARE), to accompany her in Largo tempo. As
we know Largo is the most difficult. Anyone can play fast. Fast
allows you cover. Largo allows NO mistakes and the timing is so
stretched that breathing becomes a challenge. (Ebb Tide & Send in the
Clowns as examples)Good  job hero.

smo-joe
>
>     Every singer has their own very unique style, Bernadette is
> Broadway Trained and she has a very special way of delivering her
> Lyrics....I really had to listen to phrasing and then add dynamics
> and proper length to my 'fills' to make it work. It was a challenge
> but her singing really made my job a bit easier! a fun gig.
>
> I learned a lot about backing up singers from listening to Charlie
> McCoy and Jellyroll Johnson. Mickey Raphael does a great job too.
> But my BEST training was with the late Don Brooks when I spent time
> with him in NY in the 80's...what a pro..
>
> I thought I'd post these links of George Jones...I believe Charlie
> McCoy is playing on the Hee Haw Video and listen to the sparseness,
> he only plays on one verse but the effect is superb. When I got the
> call to play with an older George on Letterman in 2006...Paul
> Shaffer asked if I could use the same licks and sparseness so I
> did. Since it's Veterans day here in the States, I thought I'd
> include one with NO harp content but a WHOLE lotta SOUL of George
> singin' about the Vietnam Vets.....The hardest thing to playing
> behind ol' Possum is trying not to cry and slobber all over your
> harp as you listen to him.,-) Never a dry eye in the house!
>
> Finally, a big thanx to Tommy and Robert for all there help...you
> guys are the best!
>
>
>
> George Jones on Hee Haw so this should be Charlie McCoy on Harp
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz2aNifcy20&feature=related
>
> George Jones years later (2006) on Letterman
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNslkRiOhvA
>
> For the souls of our lost: (no harp) but very soulful!
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOFCQpjOp7s
>
> all the best,
> Rob Paparozzi
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On Nov 11, 2009, at 6:39 PM, Warren Bee wrote:
> . This year’s event is dedicated
> to the memory of Charles Leighton.


GSHC should have a Leighton award. Just like spah's Bernie Bray.
>
> The 'they' that say.

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On Nov 11, 2009, at 6:02 PM, Ken Hildebrand wrote:

> Hi Joe,
>
> I would've been disappointed as well without Norton's harmonica.
> That's what we harp players want... to see and hear Norton play
> harp!  And we're going to miss him so very much.
>
> Did you watch the YouTube with Norton and the Steve Miller band
> recorded many years ago with James Cotton ?   I just love the look
> on James' face when Norton is soloing... I think he liked it alot !

This looks like the one around 82-83 when Miller (even though chubby
at the time) still had that
lean & hungry' look. HE wasn't merely flatulating out these tunes.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zucb1SC9aus
>
> I treasure all Norton's albums with his own bands and the duo with
> Roy Rogers... they're the best!

Seems to me that Norton (God bless him) blew everyone away. Pure ear
candy. I (myself) always thought he was underrated.
jo-jo
>
> My life changed for the better the day I saw Norton and his band
> being featured on an Austin City Limits some 30 years ago when I
> first got interested in harmonica.
>
> Man, I wish that show was available on video!  It seemed like a
> dream watching that... I was hooked...
>
> Ken H in OH
>
>
>
>
> --- On Wed, 11/11/09, joe leone <3n037@...> wrote:
>
>> From: joe leone <3n037@...>
>> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Steve Miller hosts benefit for Norton
>> Buffalo's family
>> To: "Ken Hildebrand" <airmojoken@...>
>> Cc: harp-l@...
>> Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 2:40 PM
>> Well. I gotta tell you Ken (since
>> you're a buddy), I watched a PBS show about a month ago, BUT
>> it was FROM a year ago. It was Steve Miller Band with
>> Norton. I was quite disappointed and felt that I wasted an
>> hour of my life. (hour and a half with pledge breaks). It
>> was all Steve Miller and every tune sounded the same, the
>> beat was the same and it seemed as if the keys were the same
>> on everything. Boooooring. Meanwhile, Norton shook a
>> tamborine and added some (almost undescernable) vocals. No
>> harp. No harp at all. Bummer.
>>
>> smo-joe
>>
>> On Nov 11, 2009, at 4:19 PM, Ken Hildebrand wrote:
>>
>>> Rob,
>>>
>>> I sure hope we can see some of this tribute to Norton
>> at some point.
>>> A DVD would be great, and treasured by all of us
>> Norton Buffalo fans.
>>>
>>> I like your two choices of favorite Norton Buffalo
>> songs ("Puerto de Azul" and "Walking Down to Suzy's").
>> These 2 have always been favorites of mine.
>>>
>>> If I could add a 3rd song that has both diatonic and
>> chromatic harmonicas, it would be "Nobody Wants Me".
>> The opening solo is on diatonic, and later there's a
>> chromatic solo.  Norton's harmonicas, voice, and melody
>> just go together so well.
>>>
>>> I made a custom ringtone for my cell phone from
>> "Walking Down to Suzy's" for when my wife calls me for
>> sentimental reasons going back to when we first met and I
>> made her a cassette tape of "traveling songs" for her car.
>>>
>>> I've been listening to "Lovin' in the Valley of the
>> Moon" and "Desert Horizon" alot the past 2 weeks.  I
>> have the original vinyl LP's of these albums, as well as the
>> CD, and they have always been my most favorite albums of
>> everything I own.
>>>
>>> Here's a YouTube of a very young Norton doing "Nobody
>> Wants Me"...
>>>
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo8qfIK_ajg
>>>
>>>
>>> Ken H in OH
>>>
>>> --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Rob Paparozzi <Chromboy@...>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> From: Rob Paparozzi <Chromboy@...>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Steve Miller hosts benefit
>> for Norton Buffalo's family
>>>> To: "Randy Singer" <randy@...>,
>> "harp-l@..."
>> <harp-l@...>
>>>> Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 5:41 AM
>>>> Randy...
>>>>
>>>> Thanx for sharin' this link, I may have to hop on
>> a plane
>>>> in Jan....I miss him already! This will be a
>> beautiful
>>>> tribute...I'm so happy that Charlie Musselwhite
>> will be
>>>> there to add his magic to the event.
>>>>
>>>> Here's a cool idea...when they do RUNAWAY w/
>>>> Bonnie....since NO ONE could do it like NORTON, in
>> his honor
>>>> they get a LINE UP on stage.....say like Charlie,
>> Kim
>>>> Wilson, Taj and James Montgomery with each
>> respective key in
>>>> hand.....Four heavy Harpers to pay
>> tribute!!!!!!,-)
>>>>
>>>> Anyway......yesterday I was listening to some
>> Buffalo....if
>>>> someone told me to pick only  TWO of his
>> pieces that
>>>> really represent what Norton was about...these
>> would be the
>>>> 2-WOW!!!!!!!!!!:
>>>>
>>>> Puerto de Azul (Chromatic)
>>>> Walkin Down to Suzy's (Diatonic)
>>>>
>>>> Sheer BRILLIANCE !! EVERY harp player should study
>> these 2
>>>> songs, check 'em out......thanx Norton!
>>>>
>>>> Best,
>>>> Rob Paparozzi
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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The other night I had the good fortune to backup a wonderfully talented Singer,
Ms. Bernadette Peters on a duet of Voice and Harmonica on the traditional song
"Shenandoah". She performs this song all around the world and loves to use just
Harmonica as her accompaniment.

Both Robert Bonfiglio and Tommy Morgan (mentors of mine) have done this live
with her in the past so I knew I had my work cut out for me!

I used a Chromatic as the Musical Director had a chart he wanted me to follow
and I felt the note choice laid out better. I had to readjust some of the double
stops to make it work but kept to the arrangement she felt comfortable with. Ms.
Peters sang the melody very 'Largo' so the piece was long 4:30 minutes. She has
impeccable pitch and tremendous control, time and phrasing with her Voice. My
Job was to compliment, connect and leave space and at the same time provide
harmony and melody that would really let this intertwine a musical duet. Not a
lot of notes but quite a challenge.

     Every singer has their own very unique style, Bernadette is Broadway Trained
and she has a very special way of delivering her Lyrics....I really had to
listen to phrasing and then add dynamics and proper length to my 'fills' to make
it work. It was a challenge but her singing really made my job a bit easier! a
fun gig.

I learned a lot about backing up singers from listening to Charlie McCoy and
Jellyroll Johnson. Mickey Raphael does a great job too. But my BEST training was
with the late Don Brooks when I spent time with him in NY in the 80's...what a
pro..

I thought I'd post these links of George Jones...I believe Charlie McCoy is
playing on the Hee Haw Video and listen to the sparseness, he only plays on one
verse but the effect is superb. When I got the call to play with an older George
on Letterman in 2006...Paul Shaffer asked if I could use the same licks and
sparseness so I did. Since it's Veterans day here in the States, I thought I'd
include one with NO harp content but a WHOLE lotta SOUL of George singin' about
the Vietnam Vets.....The hardest thing to playing behind ol' Possum is trying
not to cry and slobber all over your harp as you listen to him.,-) Never a dry
eye in the house!

Finally, a big thanx to Tommy and Robert for all there help...you guys are the
best!



George Jones on Hee Haw so this should be Charlie McCoy on Harp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz2aNifcy20&feature=related

George Jones years later (2006) on Letterman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNslkRiOhvA

For the souls of our lost: (no harp) but very soulful!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOFCQpjOp7s

all the best,
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I am so sad about Noton Buffalo's passing. He was a good friend and strong
supporter of my music. (He wrote the liner notes on my CD.) Just listening to
his two great Capitol albums on LP-- I cut my teeth on these two records!

Anyway, I just talked to a very close friend of Noton's who is working on a
project to compile his unreleased material from his studio (and elsewhere?) This
project was started last month with Norton! This should be very cool and I will
try to notify y'all.



as Norton used to sign off...



Harmonically Yours,





Michael Peloquin

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> From: marc@...
> To: harp-l@...
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Steve Miller hosts benefit for Norton Buffalo's family
> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:42:07 -0800
>
> There is a video on the Norton Buffalo youtube area just entitled Norton
> Buffalo Instrumental. Does anyone know the name of this song? The opening
> of this particular version is "Echoes of the Last Stampede" but I never
> found out what the main song was titled. There was a period where this was
> the opening song of his shows and it was a helluva first number. This
> period came after he broke up the Stampede and played with the band shown
> here on a few videos, which was the forerunner of the Knockouts and had
> Johnny V on guitar. He had a fews songs from this era like this one, High
> Tide in Wingo, I'm Putting My Trust in You and some other videos here that
> were never recorded, at least never released on any record or CD I know
> about. If there is a missing CD with these songs someone please let me
> know.
>
> Marc Spilka
> Los Gatos, CA
>
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:58:53 -0500
> From: Robert Paparozzi <chromboy@...>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Steve Miller hosts benefit for Norton Buffalo's
> family
> To: joe leone <3n037@...>, Ken Hildebrand
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> Smo-Joe, Yeah, too bad he didn't get more playin' time with some of the
> other acts he toured with ala Miller, Doobies and others....he was used
> sometimes for his background vcls and percussion skills I guess as they
> didn't use harp on all the tunes,,,,
>
> Ken, I agree....I forgot how cool 'Nobody wants me' is!!! Nice he uses both
> axes in the same tune and it really works well....let's add this to the
> essential Norton list!,-) Thanx for posting this Video!
>
> I also, always love his CHROMO solo on 'When a Man Loves a Woman' it's on
> THE ROSE (Bette Midler) soundtrack. He plays as pasrt of the horn section
> and then steps out front to take the PERFECT solo!
>
> Best,
> Rob P
>
>
>
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There is a video on the Norton Buffalo youtube area just entitled Norton
Buffalo Instrumental.  Does anyone know the name of this song?  The opening
of this particular version is "Echoes of the Last Stampede" but I never
found out what the main song was titled.  There was a period where this was
the opening song of his shows and it was a helluva first number.  This
period came after he broke up the Stampede and played with the band shown
here on a few videos, which was the forerunner of the Knockouts and had
Johnny V on guitar.  He had a fews songs from this era like this one, High
Tide in Wingo, I'm Putting My Trust in You and some other videos here that
were never recorded, at least never released on any record or CD I know
about.  If there is a missing CD with these songs someone please let me
know.

Marc Spilka
Los Gatos, CA


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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:58:53 -0500
From: Robert Paparozzi <chromboy@...>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Steve Miller hosts benefit for Norton Buffalo's
family
To: joe leone <3n037@...>, Ken Hildebrand
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Smo-Joe, Yeah, too bad he didn't get more playin' time with some of the
other acts he toured with ala Miller, Doobies and others....he was used
sometimes for his background vcls and percussion skills I guess as they
didn't use harp on all the tunes,,,,

Ken, I agree....I forgot how cool 'Nobody wants me' is!!! Nice he uses both
axes in the same tune and it really works well....let's add this to the
essential Norton list!,-) Thanx for posting this Video!

I also, always love his CHROMO solo on 'When a Man Loves a Woman' it's on
THE ROSE (Bette Midler) soundtrack. He plays as pasrt of the horn section
and then steps out front to take the PERFECT solo!

Best,
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Watching some Norton Buffalo videos really brought back memories.  I must
have seen him live at least 30 times, much more than I saw anyone else.
Besides his amazing musicianship it is astounding what he does logistically
and was it was fascinating just to watch him.  On the majority of songs live
he played more than one harp, often diatonic and chromatic in the same song.
He is juggling mics, turning volume dials, playing maracas or tambourine,
looking at  harps to make sure he's got the right one and it's right side
up, then hanging mic cords around his neck, and singing lead.  In some of
his band iterations, he would also be plunking out chords on a keyboard in
the midst of all this.  I certainly didn't know him but was lucky enough to
meet him a couple times and got to chat.  Not only was he my favorite harp
player but was an unsurpassed multi-talented entertainer.

Marc Spilka
Los Gatos, CA


On Nov 11, 2009, at 4:19 PM, Ken Hildebrand wrote:

> Rob,
>
> I sure hope we can see some of this tribute to Norton at some point.
> A DVD would be great, and treasured by all of us Norton Buffalo fans.
>
> I like your two choices of favorite Norton Buffalo songs ("Puerto
> de Azul" and "Walking Down to Suzy's").  These 2 have always been
> favorites of mine.
>
> If I could add a 3rd song that has both diatonic and chromatic
> harmonicas, it would be "Nobody Wants Me".  The opening solo is on
> diatonic, and later there's a chromatic solo.  Norton's harmonicas,
> voice, and melody just go together so well.
>
> I made a custom ringtone for my cell phone from "Walking Down to
> Suzy's" for when my wife calls me for sentimental reasons going
> back to when we first met and I made her a cassette tape of
> "traveling songs" for her car.
>
> I've been listening to "Lovin' in the Valley of the Moon" and
> "Desert Horizon" alot the past 2 weeks.  I have the original vinyl
> LP's of these albums, as well as the CD, and they have always been
> my most favorite albums of everything I own.
>
> Here's a YouTube of a very young Norton doing "Nobody Wants Me"...
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo8qfIK_ajg
>
>
> Ken H in OH
>
> --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Rob Paparozzi <Chromboy@...> wrote:
>
>> From: Rob Paparozzi <Chromboy@...>
>> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Steve Miller hosts benefit for Norton
>> Buffalo's family
>> To: "Randy Singer" <randy@...>, "harp-l@..."
>> <harp-l@...>
>> Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 5:41 AM
>> Randy...
>>
>> Thanx for sharin' this link, I may have to hop on a plane
>> in Jan....I miss him already! This will be a beautiful
>> tribute...I'm so happy that Charlie Musselwhite will be
>> there to add his magic to the event.
>>
>> Here's a cool idea...when they do RUNAWAY w/
>> Bonnie....since NO ONE could do it like NORTON, in his honor
>> they get a LINE UP on stage.....say like Charlie, Kim
>> Wilson, Taj and James Montgomery with each respective key in
>> hand.....Four heavy Harpers to pay tribute!!!!!!,-)
>>
>> Anyway......yesterday I was listening to some Buffalo....if
>> someone told me to pick only  TWO of his pieces that
>> really represent what Norton was about...these would be the
>> 2-WOW!!!!!!!!!!:
>>
>> Puerto de Azul (Chromatic)
>> Walkin Down to Suzy's (Diatonic)
>>
>> Sheer BRILLIANCE !! EVERY harp player should study these 2
>> songs, check 'em out......thanx Norton!
>>
>> Best,
>> Rob Paparozzi
>
>
>
>
>
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internet, radio and TV outlets. Please feel free to share with any contacts
that you may have that would have an interest in covering the event in some
way. Thanks, WB


*NEWS ADVISORY: *

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For Immediate Release

November 11, 2009

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*International Harmonica Festival Hits New Jersey Next Week!*

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*Worlds Finest Players Perform, Teach, and Jam It Out With Attendees!*



The Holiday Inn in Hasbrouck Heights will be the site of an incredible
musical event as The Garden State Harmonica Club (GSHC) presents its 2009
Harmonica Festival. This year's star attractions include Rob Paparozzi,
Jia-Yi He, William Galison, Dennis Gruenling, Hendrick Meurkens and many
more. The three day event has a jam packed schedule of performances,
seminars, and jam sessions. Manufacturers and boutique vendors will be
exhibiting and selling their wares. Day and night harmonica lovers will be
able to immerse themselves in a magical musical experience. Already over 140
attendees are scheduled to arrive from all over the globe with many more
expected by the time the three days are over. This year’s event is dedicated
to the memory of Charles Leighton.





WHAT:  The Garden State Harmonica Club presents 2009 Harmonica Festival.




WHEN:   Thursday, November 19th through Saturday, November 21st, 2009.* *



WHERE: Holiday Inn

                 283 Route 117 South

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WEBSITE: www.gardenstateharmonicaclub.org



CONTACT:   Val Redler  (Club President)       Warren “Bee” Bachman (Media)

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Richard Hunter wrote:

I took a Delta Frost B harp that I had lying around and made a Once In My Life
tuning: standard Richter with draw 5 reed tuned up 1/2 step (a la Country
tuning) and blow 10 reed tuned down 1/2 half.  I think I could get to like this
tuning a lot.


Sounds interesting.  I use CT harps quite a bit.  Let us know when you make a
YouTube video of your
Once In My Life Tuning.  Thanks.
ron - FL Keys

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Hi Joe,

I would've been disappointed as well without Norton's harmonica.  That's what we
harp players want... to see and hear Norton play harp!  And we're going to miss
him so very much.

Did you watch the YouTube with Norton and the Steve Miller band recorded many
years ago with James Cotton ?   I just love the look on James' face when Norton
is soloing... I think he liked it alot !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zucb1SC9aus

I treasure all Norton's albums with his own bands and the duo with Roy Rogers...
they're the best!

My life changed for the better the day I saw Norton and his band being featured
on an Austin City Limits some 30 years ago when I first got interested in
harmonica.

Man, I wish that show was available on video!  It seemed like a dream watching
that... I was hooked...

Ken H in OH




--- On Wed, 11/11/09, joe leone <3n037@...> wrote:

> From: joe leone <3n037@...>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Steve Miller hosts benefit for Norton Buffalo's family
> To: "Ken Hildebrand" <airmojoken@...>
> Cc: harp-l@...
> Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 2:40 PM
> Well. I gotta tell you Ken (since
> you're a buddy), I watched a PBS show about a month ago, BUT
> it was FROM a year ago. It was Steve Miller Band with
> Norton. I was quite disappointed and felt that I wasted an
> hour of my life. (hour and a half with pledge breaks). It
> was all Steve Miller and every tune sounded the same, the
> beat was the same and it seemed as if the keys were the same
> on everything. Boooooring. Meanwhile, Norton shook a
> tamborine and added some (almost undescernable) vocals. No
> harp. No harp at all. Bummer.
>
> smo-joe
>
> On Nov 11, 2009, at 4:19 PM, Ken Hildebrand wrote:
>
> > Rob,
> >
> > I sure hope we can see some of this tribute to Norton
> at some point.
> > A DVD would be great, and treasured by all of us
> Norton Buffalo fans.
> >
> > I like your two choices of favorite Norton Buffalo
> songs ("Puerto de Azul" and "Walking Down to Suzy's"). 
> These 2 have always been favorites of mine.
> >
> > If I could add a 3rd song that has both diatonic and
> chromatic harmonicas, it would be "Nobody Wants Me". 
> The opening solo is on diatonic, and later there's a
> chromatic solo.  Norton's harmonicas, voice, and melody
> just go together so well.
> >
> > I made a custom ringtone for my cell phone from
> "Walking Down to Suzy's" for when my wife calls me for
> sentimental reasons going back to when we first met and I
> made her a cassette tape of "traveling songs" for her car.
> >
> > I've been listening to "Lovin' in the Valley of the
> Moon" and "Desert Horizon" alot the past 2 weeks.  I
> have the original vinyl LP's of these albums, as well as the
> CD, and they have always been my most favorite albums of
> everything I own.
> >
> > Here's a YouTube of a very young Norton doing "Nobody
> Wants Me"...
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo8qfIK_ajg
> >
> >
> > Ken H in OH
> >
> > --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Rob Paparozzi <Chromboy@...>
> wrote:
> >
> >> From: Rob Paparozzi <Chromboy@...>
> >> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Steve Miller hosts benefit
> for Norton Buffalo's family
> >> To: "Randy Singer" <randy@...>,
> "harp-l@..."
> <harp-l@...>
> >> Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 5:41 AM
> >> Randy...
> >>
> >> Thanx for sharin' this link, I may have to hop on
> a plane
> >> in Jan....I miss him already! This will be a
> beautiful
> >> tribute...I'm so happy that Charlie Musselwhite
> will be
> >> there to add his magic to the event.
> >>
> >> Here's a cool idea...when they do RUNAWAY w/
> >> Bonnie....since NO ONE could do it like NORTON, in
> his honor
> >> they get a LINE UP on stage.....say like Charlie,
> Kim
> >> Wilson, Taj and James Montgomery with each
> respective key in
> >> hand.....Four heavy Harpers to pay
> tribute!!!!!!,-)
> >>
> >> Anyway......yesterday I was listening to some
> Buffalo....if
> >> someone told me to pick only  TWO of his
> pieces that
> >> really represent what Norton was about...these
> would be the
> >> 2-WOW!!!!!!!!!!:
> >>
> >> Puerto de Azul (Chromatic)
> >> Walkin Down to Suzy's (Diatonic)
> >>
> >> Sheer BRILLIANCE !! EVERY harp player should study
> these 2
> >> songs, check 'em out......thanx Norton!
> >>
> >> Best,
> >> Rob Paparozzi
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Smo-Joe, Yeah, too bad he didn't get more playin' time with some of the
other acts he toured with ala Miller, Doobies and others....he was used
sometimes for his background vcls and percussion skills I guess as they
didn't use harp on all the tunes,,,,

Ken, I agree....I forgot how cool 'Nobody wants me' is!!! Nice he uses both
axes in the same tune and it really works well....let's add this to the
essential Norton list!,-) Thanx for posting this Video!

I also, always love his CHROMO solo on 'When a Man Loves a Woman' it's on
THE ROSE (Bette Midler) soundtrack. He plays as pasrt of the horn section
and then steps out front to take the PERFECT solo!

Best,
Rob P


On 11/11/09 5:40 PM, "joe leone" <3n037@...> wrote:

> Well. I gotta tell you Ken (since you're a buddy), I watched a PBS
> show about a month ago, BUT it was FROM a year ago. It was Steve
> Miller Band with Norton. I was quite disappointed and felt that I
> wasted an hour of my life. (hour and a half with pledge breaks). It
> was all Steve Miller and every tune sounded the same, the beat was
> the same and it seemed as if the keys were the same on everything.
> Boooooring. Meanwhile, Norton shook a tamborine and added some
> (almost undescernable) vocals. No harp. No harp at all. Bummer.
>
> smo-joe
>
> On Nov 11, 2009, at 4:19 PM, Ken Hildebrand wrote:
>
>> Rob,
>>
>> I sure hope we can see some of this tribute to Norton at some point.
>> A DVD would be great, and treasured by all of us Norton Buffalo fans.
>>
>> I like your two choices of favorite Norton Buffalo songs ("Puerto
>> de Azul" and "Walking Down to Suzy's").  These 2 have always been
>> favorites of mine.
>>
>> If I could add a 3rd song that has both diatonic and chromatic
>> harmonicas, it would be "Nobody Wants Me".  The opening solo is on
>> diatonic, and later there's a chromatic solo.  Norton's harmonicas,
>> voice, and melody just go together so well.
>>
>> I made a custom ringtone for my cell phone from "Walking Down to
>> Suzy's" for when my wife calls me for sentimental reasons going
>> back to when we first met and I made her a cassette tape of
>> "traveling songs" for her car.
>>
>> I've been listening to "Lovin' in the Valley of the Moon" and
>> "Desert Horizon" alot the past 2 weeks.  I have the original vinyl
>> LP's of these albums, as well as the CD, and they have always been
>> my most favorite albums of everything I own.
>>
>> Here's a YouTube of a very young Norton doing "Nobody Wants Me"...
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo8qfIK_ajg
>>
>>
>> Ken H in OH
>>
>> --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Rob Paparozzi <Chromboy@...> wrote:
>>
>>> From: Rob Paparozzi <Chromboy@...>
>>> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Steve Miller hosts benefit for Norton
>>> Buffalo's family
>>> To: "Randy Singer" <randy@...>, "harp-l@..."
>>> <harp-l@...>
>>> Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 5:41 AM
>>> Randy...
>>>
>>> Thanx for sharin' this link, I may have to hop on a plane
>>> in Jan....I miss him already! This will be a beautiful
>>> tribute...I'm so happy that Charlie Musselwhite will be
>>> there to add his magic to the event.
>>>
>>> Here's a cool idea...when they do RUNAWAY w/
>>> Bonnie....since NO ONE could do it like NORTON, in his honor
>>> they get a LINE UP on stage.....say like Charlie, Kim
>>> Wilson, Taj and James Montgomery with each respective key in
>>> hand.....Four heavy Harpers to pay tribute!!!!!!,-)
>>>
>>> Anyway......yesterday I was listening to some Buffalo....if
>>> someone told me to pick only  TWO of his pieces that
>>> really represent what Norton was about...these would be the
>>> 2-WOW!!!!!!!!!!:
>>>
>>> Puerto de Azul (Chromatic)
>>> Walkin Down to Suzy's (Diatonic)
>>>
>>> Sheer BRILLIANCE !! EVERY harp player should study these 2
>>> songs, check 'em out......thanx Norton!
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Rob Paparozzi
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Well. I gotta tell you Ken (since you're a buddy), I watched a PBS
show about a month ago, BUT it was FROM a year ago. It was Steve
Miller Band with Norton. I was quite disappointed and felt that I
wasted an hour of my life. (hour and a half with pledge breaks). It
was all Steve Miller and every tune sounded the same, the beat was
the same and it seemed as if the keys were the same on everything.
Boooooring. Meanwhile, Norton shook a tamborine and added some
(almost undescernable) vocals. No harp. No harp at all. Bummer.

smo-joe

On Nov 11, 2009, at 4:19 PM, Ken Hildebrand wrote:

> Rob,
>
> I sure hope we can see some of this tribute to Norton at some point.
> A DVD would be great, and treasured by all of us Norton Buffalo fans.
>
> I like your two choices of favorite Norton Buffalo songs ("Puerto
> de Azul" and "Walking Down to Suzy's").  These 2 have always been
> favorites of mine.
>
> If I could add a 3rd song that has both diatonic and chromatic
> harmonicas, it would be "Nobody Wants Me".  The opening solo is on
> diatonic, and later there's a chromatic solo.  Norton's harmonicas,
> voice, and melody just go together so well.
>
> I made a custom ringtone for my cell phone from "Walking Down to
> Suzy's" for when my wife calls me for sentimental reasons going
> back to when we first met and I made her a cassette tape of
> "traveling songs" for her car.
>
> I've been listening to "Lovin' in the Valley of the Moon" and
> "Desert Horizon" alot the past 2 weeks.  I have the original vinyl
> LP's of these albums, as well as the CD, and they have always been
> my most favorite albums of everything I own.
>
> Here's a YouTube of a very young Norton doing "Nobody Wants Me"...
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo8qfIK_ajg
>
>
> Ken H in OH
>
> --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Rob Paparozzi <Chromboy@...> wrote:
>
>> From: Rob Paparozzi <Chromboy@...>
>> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Steve Miller hosts benefit for Norton
>> Buffalo's family
>> To: "Randy Singer" <randy@...>, "harp-l@..."
>> <harp-l@...>
>> Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 5:41 AM
>> Randy...
>>
>> Thanx for sharin' this link, I may have to hop on a plane
>> in Jan....I miss him already! This will be a beautiful
>> tribute...I'm so happy that Charlie Musselwhite will be
>> there to add his magic to the event.
>>
>> Here's a cool idea...when they do RUNAWAY w/
>> Bonnie....since NO ONE could do it like NORTON, in his honor
>> they get a LINE UP on stage.....say like Charlie, Kim
>> Wilson, Taj and James Montgomery with each respective key in
>> hand.....Four heavy Harpers to pay tribute!!!!!!,-)
>>
>> Anyway......yesterday I was listening to some Buffalo....if
>> someone told me to pick only  TWO of his pieces that
>> really represent what Norton was about...these would be the
>> 2-WOW!!!!!!!!!!:
>>
>> Puerto de Azul (Chromatic)
>> Walkin Down to Suzy's (Diatonic)
>>
>> Sheer BRILLIANCE !! EVERY harp player should study these 2
>> songs, check 'em out......thanx Norton!
>>
>> Best,
>> Rob Paparozzi
>
>
>
>
>
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Rob,

I sure hope we can see some of this tribute to Norton at some point.
A DVD would be great, and treasured by all of us Norton Buffalo fans.

I like your two choices of favorite Norton Buffalo songs ("Puerto de Azul" and
"Walking Down to Suzy's").  These 2 have always been favorites of mine.

If I could add a 3rd song that has both diatonic and chromatic harmonicas, it
would be "Nobody Wants Me".  The opening solo is on diatonic, and later there's
a chromatic solo.  Norton's harmonicas, voice, and melody just go together so
well.

I made a custom ringtone for my cell phone from "Walking Down to Suzy's" for
when my wife calls me for sentimental reasons going back to when we first met
and I made her a cassette tape of "traveling songs" for her car.

I've been listening to "Lovin' in the Valley of the Moon" and "Desert Horizon"
alot the past 2 weeks.  I have the original vinyl LP's of these albums, as well
as the CD, and they have always been my most favorite albums of everything I
own.

Here's a YouTube of a very young Norton doing "Nobody Wants Me"...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo8qfIK_ajg


Ken H in OH

--- On Mon, 11/9/09, Rob Paparozzi <Chromboy@...> wrote:

> From: Rob Paparozzi <Chromboy@...>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Steve Miller hosts benefit for Norton Buffalo's family
> To: "Randy Singer" <randy@...>, "harp-l@..."
<harp-l@...>
> Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 5:41 AM
> Randy...
>
> Thanx for sharin' this link, I may have to hop on a plane
> in Jan....I miss him already! This will be a beautiful
> tribute...I'm so happy that Charlie Musselwhite will be
> there to add his magic to the event.
>
> Here's a cool idea...when they do RUNAWAY w/
> Bonnie....since NO ONE could do it like NORTON, in his honor
> they get a LINE UP on stage.....say like Charlie, Kim
> Wilson, Taj and James Montgomery with each respective key in
> hand.....Four heavy Harpers to pay tribute!!!!!!,-)
>
> Anyway......yesterday I was listening to some Buffalo....if
> someone told me to pick only  TWO of his pieces that
> really represent what Norton was about...these would be the
> 2-WOW!!!!!!!!!!:
>
> Puerto de Azul (Chromatic)
> Walkin Down to Suzy's (Diatonic)
>
> Sheer BRILLIANCE !! EVERY harp player should study these 2
> songs, check 'em out......thanx Norton!
>
> Best,
> Rob Paparozzi





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I once played at a neighborhood bar...( you might call it something
else) where the patrons were mostly on foot do to previous license
revocations.
Once upon a gig...
There was this guy playing from the back...great volume...wrong key.
I was not much better than him at the time so this was intimidating.

I could see him gaining courage as he drank and the night wore on.
finally he made his run for the stage....
he jumped...this was a high stage!
grabbed my singing mic stand to secure his foothold on the stage.
and began to fall slowly backward...
I kept playing through my harp mic and gently..(as i remember it now)
placed my foot in his chest, grabbed the mic stand and pushed him
backwards.

This was the best applause (maybe the only) that I got all night and
the guy was not so gently escorted to the parking lot by a gang of
self appointed
security guards...

No...I don't miss that place...

but gussing outside the gig while you can see in the window...is how I
learned most of what I know today about playing on stage..

I never wanted the guy on stage to see me as I hid in the shadows and
sucked in his life force...

Mark Hummel, Mark Ford, and David Burgin, Andy Just.......even Taj
Mahal...I couldn't sit in the club watching the show...I just went
outside and played along.
Nobody knew but me..It would be rude and distracting if anyone could
see or hear you...but I would suggest picking the nicer parking lots.
I was always frustrated if some drunk noticed me and came over to
comment on my show...
I wanted to be left alone to work out on my own.

That's the best kind of gussing...or is it gussing at all.

I still do it when I know a great Sax player will be on stage...
you can't get this from a recording...

Please...Not in the audience...no....I can hear the guy from playing
in the restroom...all the way from the stage...nobody else can...but I
can hear him.
It ruins my night...too insecure I guess...or maybe I am just
listening very carefully.
Nobody any good ever does this...do they...It would be worse if they
were good, I guess.

Please check you harps at the door.

Grant


On Nov 11, 2009, at 5:53 AM, Mojo Red wrote:

> Hey Bill,
>
> I very much appreciate your most erudite definition. However, it
> needs a little adjustment (in my non-laywerly opinion).
>
> I believe that in your primary definition, playing from the floor is
> in fact gussing per se, regardless of other mitigating
> circumstances. So retiring to a hall or a quiet corner to play along
> with the band is a form of gussing, though even though it may not be
> disruptive or unwelcome. Perhaps the gusser might successfully apply
> for a stay of execution from a lenient judge even though said gusser
> is guilty.
>
> Perhaps we can initiate degrees of gussing which may incurr
> different penalties, depending on the level of unwelcomness and
> disruption. ie. Third Degree Gussing would carry a lesser penalty
> than First Degree Gussing.
>
> Please feel free to discuss this notion with your learned collegues.
>
> Harpin' (but not gussing) in Colorado,
> --Ken M.
>
> P.S. Your treatment of gussing from the stage is fine. Many years
> ago my band mistakenly invited a guy up for a song and he turned
> into Gus (rather like Jeckyl and Hyde). He played horribly and then
> refused to give up the mic and then cussed the crowd... the evening
> nearly ended with a brawl. We turned off his channel on the PA. The
> bouncer eventually convinced him to step down.
>
> TeraBlu Band on My Space
> http://www.myspace.com/terablu
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Bill Kumpe <bkumpe@...>
> To: harp-l@...
> Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 1:30:53 PM
> Subject: [Harp-L] Defining "Gussing"
>
>
> Guys forgive me for doing this.  It's the lawyer in me.  I can't
> help it.
> Gotta make the prosecutor prove the elements of his charges.
>
> Playing from the floor is not "Gussing" per se.  Said playing from
> the floor
> must be uninvited, unwelcome and disruptive.  So, retiring to a hall
> or a
> quiet corner to play along with the band is not gussing per se only
> gussing
> per quod if someone else is disturbed.
>
> On the other hand it is possible to "Gus" from the stage by playing
> badly,
> acting badly, etc.  This is apparently a form of "constructive
> gussing" in
> that while the invitation to play is there the ultimate effect is
> that the
> "gussing" player is both unwelcome and disruptive, meeting two of
> three
> critical elements and negating need of the third element, lack of
> invitation.
>
> "Mass jamming" where multiple players play at once without apparent
> rhyme or
> reason is not Gussing per se but a form of low folk jamming which
> may result
> in "gus' like effects on the musically sensitive who cannot tolerate
> and/or
> are confused by what appears to them to be musical disorder and
> disharmony.
> Consequently this action, while not "gussing per se" can become
> "gussing per
> quod" if it knowingly annoys a sensitive hearer.
>
> And finally, there are some people who are so tone deaf, boorish,
> untalented, insensitive, etc. that any time they pick the instrument
> up they
> are gussing no matter what the situation, resulting in "res ipsa
> loquitur
> gussing," in which the thing or act literally speaks for itself and
> possession of harmonica becomes or should be for these people "strict
> liability gussing."
>
> Does that about cover it?
>
> Bill Kumpe,
> Harmonica Lawyer
> Tulsa, Oklahoma
>
> I defend Gus.  Admitted to all state and federal courts in
> Oklahoma.  Flat
> fee.  Payment due before services rendered.  Property considered
> instead of
> cash.  Bring deeds and titles to first consultation. Personal
> services not
> considered.
>
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