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.

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Thanks to all,
BassHarp

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*** SPECIAL EVENT LISTING ***
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HARMONIC(A) CONVERGENCE!
December 20, 2009
Washington, DC 20008

Zoo Bar Café
3000 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC
(202) 232-4225

(1-5pm)

Featuring:
* Mark Wenner (The Nighthawks)
* Allen Holmes
* Bruce Ewan

Hosted by:
The Big Boy Little Band
- 2009 Winner - DC Blues Society Blues Challenge

$5 cover

50/50 raffle with all procedes going toward sending
the Big Boy Little Band to Memphis to compete
in the International Blues Challenge, Jan 2010

Contact for more info:
Bret Littlehales
AKA Big Boy Little
office: 301 565 2265
cell: 202 577 4992
myspace.com/bigboylittleband

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VIRGINIA HARMONICAFEST, "10"
March 12 & 13, 2010
Williamsburg, Virginia

Clarion Hotel (formerly Four Points by Sheraton Hotel
351 York St
Williamsburg, VA

Featuring:
* Harmonica Hotshots
* Chris Bauer
* PT Gazell
* Glenn Weiser
* Jia-Yi He
* Chris Turner
and others

Early-bird ticket price $40.00 if purchased by 15 January, 2010
Later ticket price $50.00

The special rate for the hotel rooms is $75.00 per day
Reservations may be made at 1-757-229-4100.

Coast-to-Coast Music will be set up for harmonica sales.
There will be plenty of open-mic time and workshops.

Send check or money order made out to:
Cardinal State Harmonica Club

and address it to:
Tom McCraig
201 N Lynnhaven Rd
Virginia Beach, Va 23452

For further information contact Tom at
harpplayer1@...

Sponsored by:
* Cardinal State Harmonica Club
* Capitol Harmonica Club
* Harmonica Plus of Newport News

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HARMONICA CONVERGENCE
March 21, 2010
Chicago, IL

Old Town School Of Fok Music
4544 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Sunday - 7:00 pm

An amazing gathering of the who's who of harmonica in a tribute to
blues harp legend

NORTON BUFFALO

featuring:
Corky Siegel
Howard Levy
Peter Madcat Ruth
Joe Filisko
and more

http://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2010/3/21_harmonica.html

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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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*** ARTIST LISTING ***
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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 - free (6pm)
01/29/10 Cincinnati, OH - Pendleton Gallery Final Friday - free (7pm)
02/05/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
02/27/10 Cincinnati, OH - Private Event
03/05/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
04/02/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
05/07/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
06/04/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
07/02/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
08/06/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
09/03/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
10/01/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
11/05/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
12/03/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)

GARY ALLEGRETTO
http://www.garyallegretto.com
http://www.sonicbids.com/garyallegretto
http://www.myspace.com/garyallegretto
12/19/09 Wilmington, DE - McGinnis Pub (9pm)

TOM BALL & KENNY SULTAN
http://www.tomballkennysultan.com
http://www.tomball.us
http://www.myspace.com/tomballkennysultan
http://www.myspace.com/tomballguitar
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)
01/10/10 Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
01/16/10 Anaheim, CA - NAMM Show - Martin booth
01/18/10 Tustin, CA - Jim's Music - Martin Guitar Clinic - Kenny
01/22/10 Santa Barbara, CA - Jensen's Music - Martin Guitar Clinic - Kenny
01/24/10 Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
01/31/10 Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)

THE BERNADETTES - Don DeStefano, harmonica
http://www.thebernadettes.com
12/18/09 Bridgeport, CT - Two Boots
12/19/09 Trumbull, CT - St Catherine of Sienna Parish Center - Park City
Pride Holiday
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
01/02/10 Orange, CT - Bear & Grill
01/07/10 Shelton, CT - Danny O's (downtown)
01/08/10 Ansonia, CT - John J. Sullivan's
01/09/10 Stamford, CT - Route 22 Restaurant
01/15/10 Norwalk, CT - Rowley's Tavern
01/16/10 Milford, CT - Johnny Ray's Restaurant
01/22/10 Georgetown, CT - Georgetown Saloon
01/23/10 Branford, CT - USS Chowder Pot III
01/29/10 Naugatuck, CT - Slainte Pub & Eatery
01/30/10 Wallingford, CT - Jake's Martini Bar
02/05/10 Stamford, CT - Monster B's Bar & Grille
02/06/10 Milford, CT - Stonebridge Restaurant
02/12/10 Milford, CT - Johnny Ray's Restaurant
02/13/10 Branford, CT - USS Chowder Pot III
02/19/10 Bridgeport, CT - Two Boots
02/20/09 Ansonia, CT - John J. Sullivan's
02/26/10 Naugatuck, CT - Slainte Pub & Eatery
02/27/10 Stamford, CT - Route 22 Restaurant
03/05/10 Branford, CT - USS Chowder Pot III
03/06/10 Wallingford, CT - Jake's Martini Bar
03/12/10 Milford, CT - Johnny Ray's Restaurant
03/13/10 North Haven, CT - J. Roos
03/19/10 Bridgeport, CT - Two Boots
03/20/10 Stamford, CT - Monster B's Bar & Grille
03/26/10 Naugatuck, CT - Slainte Pub & Eatery
03/27/10 Georgetown, CT - Georgetown Saloon

BLUE LUNCH - Pete London, harmonica and vocals
http://www.bluelunch.com
12/18/09 Geneva, OH - Harpersfield Winery (7:30pm)
12/19/09 S Euclid, OH - House of Swing
12/25/09 Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom - Holiday Latke Party w/Miss
Butterscotch (9pm)
12/31/09 Cleveland, OH - Fat Fish Blue w/Becky Boyd (9pm)
01/09/10 Cleveland, OH - Wilberts - "Sideswiped" CD Release Party (9pm)
01/20/10 Memphis, TN - International Blues Challenge
01/21/10 Memphis, TN - International Blues Challenge
01/22/10 Memphis, TN - International Blues Challenge
01/23/10 Memphis, TN - International Blues Challenge
01/24/10 Memphis, TN - International Blues Challenge

BLUES WORLD ORDER - Mike "Wezo" Wesolowski, harp
http://www.bluesworldorder.net
http://www.myspace.com/bluesworldorder
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

BILLY BRANCH & THE SONS OF BLUES
http://billybranch.com
12/21/09 Chicago, IL - Artis's Lounge (10pm)
12/28/09 Chicago, IL - Artis's Lounge (10pm)

CHET & THE COMMITTEE GOOD TIME BLUES, SWING & ROCKIN' BOOGIE! - Chet
Cannon, harmonica & vocals
http://www.myspace.com/ChetandtheCommittee
12/17/09 El Cajon, CA - Downtown Cafe - Thursday Jam Patio Party - all
ages - dancing - no cover (6-9:30pm)
12/21/09 San Diego, CA - Patrick's II
12/22/09 Ocean Beach, CA - The Harp Irish Pub - Pro Jam - dancing - no
cover - 21+ (7-11pm)
12/28/09 San Diego, CA - Humphrey's - Blue Monday Pro Jam/blues Party -
dancing - no cover (7-11pm)
12/29/09 Ocean Beach, CA - The Harp Irish Pub - Pro Jam - dancing - no
cover - 21+ (7-11pm)

JAMES CONWAY - chromatic & diatonic harmonicas
http://www.jamesconway.net
12/18/09 Kenosha, WI - Christmas in Kenosha - private (7pm-12am)
12/19/09 Chicago, IL - Lincoln Square - Waters Chicago Public School -
Winter Solstice/Save the Fieldhouse Concert (10am-2pm)
12/20/09 Chicago, IL - North Park - Private Party wThe Boils (6-8pm)
12/31/09 Chicago, IL - Duke's - Juke Joint New Year's Eve - solo
performance (10:30-11:30pm)
01/09/10 Chicago, IL - Celtic Crossings w/The Boils (9pm)
01/15/10 South Bend, IN - Fiddler's Hearth w/The Boils (9pm)
02/13/10 South Bend, IN - Fiddler's Hearth w/The Boils (9pm)
02/20/10 Chicago, IL - Celtic Crossings w/The Boils (9pm)
03/06/10 Barrington, IL - McGonnigal's w/The Boils (9pm)

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

JAMES COTTON BAND
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

JOHN DUNNIGAN
http://www.johndunnigan.com
12/17/09 Whitefish, MT - Great Northern Bar & Grill (9:30pm)
12/23/09 Whitefish, MT - Great Northern Bar & Grill (9:30pm)
12/26/09 Big Mountain, MT - Ed & Mullys (3:30-7:30pm)
12/27/09 Big Mountain, MT - Ed & Mullys (3:30-7:30pm)
12/28/09 Big Mountain, MT - Ed & Mullys (3:30-7:30pm)
12/29/09 Big Mountain, MT - Ed & Mullys (3:30-7:30pm)
12/30/09 Big Mountain, MT - Ed & Mullys (3:30-7:30pm)
12/30/09 Whitefish, MT - Great Northern Bar & Grill (9:30pm)
12/31/09 Ferndale, MT - Rocky Mountain Roadhouse - details to follow
01/01/10 Big Mountain, MT - Ed & Mullys (3:30-7:30pm)
01/02/10 Big Mountain, MT - Ed & Mullys (3:30-7:30pm)

THE ELEVATORS - Chuck Bravo, harp
http://www.myspace.com/TheElevatorsBand
01/29/10 Hackensack, NJ - The Crows Nest (9:30pm)
02/26/10 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)

JOE FILISKO
03/21/10 Chicago, IL - Old Town School of Music - Harmoncia Convergence
in Tribute to blues harp legend Norton Buffalo (7pm)

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

BUDDY GREENE
http://www.buddygreene.com
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

HARPER
http://www.harper.biz
12/19/09 Kalamazoo, MI - 411 Club
01/06/10 Angola, IN - Skip's Lounge (9pm)
01/07/10 Grand Rapids, MI - The Foundary Brewery
01/08/10 Clinton Townwship, MI - TNT Bar & Grill (11pm)
01/09/10 Flint, MI - Rubes Bar & Grill (10pm)
01/11/10 Springfield, IL - The Alamo (8:30pm)
01/12/10 Burlington, IA - Grines Elementary School (6:30pm)
01/14/10 Kansas City, MO - Knuckleheads Saloon (8pm)
01/15/10 Topeka, KS - Uncle Bos (9pm)
01/16/10 Columbia, MO - Mojo's (10pm)
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)
01/26/10 Punta Gorda, FL - Celtic Ray (8:30pm)
01/27/10 Punta Gorda, FL - Celtic Ray (8:30pm)
01/28/10 Punta Gorda, FL - Celtic Ray (8:30pm)
01/29/10 Bradenton, FL - Aces Lounge
01/30/10 Boca Raton, FL - The Backroom (9:30pm)
01/31/10 Keywest, FL - The Green Parrot (5:30pm)
02/01/10 Keywest, FL - The Green Parrot (5:30pm)
02/04/10 Roanoke, VA - Blue 5 (8pm)
02/05/10 Camden, SC - Venue on Broad (10pm)
02/06/10 Charleston, SC - Carolina Down Home Blues Festival
02/10/10 Rochester, NY - Dinosaur BBQ (10pm)
02/11/10 Syracuse, NY - Dinosaur BBQ (10pm)
02/12/10 Lawrenceville, PA - Lakeview Lodge (9pm)
02/13/10 Hyannis, MA - Harry’s (10pm)
02/14/10 Hyannis, MA - Harry’s (6pm)
02/15/10 Rockland, ME - Time Out Pub (7pm)
02/19/10 Erie, PA - The Docksider (10pm)
02/20/10 Buffalo, NY - Layfayette Tap Room (10pm)
03/02/10 St Louis, MO - BB’s Jazz Blues & Soups (9:30pm)
03/07/10 Pomeroy, IA - Byrons (5pm)
03/09/10 Cedar City, UT - Groovacious (7:30pm)
03/10/10 Ogden, UT - The Wine Cellar (8pm)
03/13/10 Sacramento, CA - The Torch Club (10pm)
03/14/10 Half Moon Bay, CA - Half Moon Bay Brewing CO (4pm)
03/19/10 Seattle, WA - Highway 99 (9pm)
03/20/10 Anacortes, WA - Anacortes Rockfish (9pm)
03/21/10 Tacoma, WA - The Spar (7pm)
03/23/10 Salt Lake City, UT - Pats BBQ (7pm)
03/26/10 Evergreen, CO - Little Bear Saloon (9:30pm)
03/27/10 Evergreen, CO - Little Bear Saloon (9:30pm)
04/23/10 UNITED KINGDOM, Darlington - Darlington Arts Center
04/26/10 UNITED KINGDOM, Oxford - The Famous Monday Blues Club
04/28/10 UNITED KINGDOM, Northampton - The Maltshovel Tavern
04/30/10 UNITED KINGDOM, Derby - The Flower Pot
05/01/10 UNITED KINGDOM, WALES, Mumbles - Mumbles Mostly Jazz & Blues
Festival
05/02/10 UNITED KINGDOM, Guisborough - Guisborough RNB Club
06/18/10 Fort Wayne, IN - Fort Wayne Ribfest
08/13/10 Alaska, MI - Cow Pie Blues Festival (6:30pm)

RYAN HARTT & THE BLUE HEARTS - Ryan Hartt, harp
http://www.ryanhartt.com
12/18/09 Hyannis, MA - Harry's
12/26/09 Springfield, MA - Theodore’s w/ guest Hash Brown
01/15/10 Old Saybrook, CT - Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
01/16/10 Hartford, CT - Black Eyed Sally’s
01/21/10 Memphis, TN - The International Blues Challenge
01/22/10 Memphis, TN - The International Blues Challenge
01/23/10 Memphis, TN - The International Blues Challenge
02/06/10 Salisbury, MA - Tupelo Music Hall
02/26/10 Deep River, CT - Ivory Pub
03/06/10 Hyannis, MA - Harry's
03/27/10 Springfield, MA - Theodore’s
03/28/10 Jamestown, RI - Naragansett Café
04/23/10 Deep River, CT - Ivory Pub
05/15/10 Hyannis, MA - Harry's

TRIP HENDERSON, harp
http://www.myspace.com/triphenderson
http://www.myspace.com/thewhistlinwolves
http://www.secondfiddles.com
12/19/09 New York, NY - Banjo Jim’s w/The Whistlin’ Wolves (10-11pm)
12/31/09 New York, NY - The Living Room w/The Whistlin' Wolves (11pm)
01/09/10 Staten Island, NY - The Everything Goes Book Café W/ The
Whistlin’ Wolves (8-8:45pm)
01/11/10 New York, NY - Parkside Lounge w/The Whistlin’ Wolves (7-9pm)
01/16/10 New York, NY - Banjo Jim’s w/The Whistlin’ Wolves (10pm)
01/19/10 New York, NY - WKCR (89.9 fm) w/Honky Tonkin’ Radio Band
(9:30-11pm)
01/23/10 New York, NY - The Living Room’s Googies Lounge w/The Whistlin’
Wolves (9pm)
01/26/10 New York, NY - The Rodeo Bar w/The Second Fiddles (9pm)
01/30/10 New York, NY - The Orchard Cafe w/The Second Fiddles (9pm)
02/08/10 New York, NY - Parkside Lounge w/The Second Fiddles (7-9pm)
02/16/10 New York, NY - WKCR (89.9 fm) w/Honky Tonkin’ Radio Band
(9:30-11pm)
02/20/10 New York, NY - Banjo Jim’s w/The Whistlin’ Wolves (10-11pm)
02/27/10 New York, NY - The Living Room’s Googies Lounge w/The Whistlin’
Wolves (9pm)

SETH HOLZMAN - harmonica
http://zepharpo.tripod.com
01/01/10 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
01/08/10 Phoenixville, PA - Columbia Bar & Grille w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8-11pm)
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)
02/05/10 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
02/12/10 Phoenixville, PA - Columbia Bar & Grille w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8-11pm)
02/21/10 Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live w/Lava Blue (8-11pm)
02/26/10 Mainland, PA - Whiskey River Grille at Mainland Golf Club w/Dr
Ben's Backbone Blues Band (8:30pm-12:30am)
03/05/10 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
03/12/10 Phoenixville, PA - Columbia Bar & Grille w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8-11pm)
03/20/10 Reading, PA - Sokol's w/The Mark Furman Band (9:30pm-1:30am)
03/26/10 Mainland, PA - Whiskey River Grille at Mainland Golf Club w/Dr
Ben's Backbone Blues Band (8:30pm-12:30am)
04/03/10 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
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)
05/07/10 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
05/14/10 Phoenixville, PA - Columbia Bar & Grille w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8-11pm)
06/04/10 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
06/11/10 Phoenixville, PA - Columbia Bar & Grille w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8-11pm)
07/02/10 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
07/09/10 Phoenixville, PA - Columbia Bar & Grille w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8-11pm)

MARK HUMMEL & THE BLUES SURVIVORS
http://www.markhummel.com
01/09/10 Berkeley, CA - Bobby G's Pizzeria
01/16/10 Napa, CA - Silo's Jazz Club
01/23/10 Berkeley, CA - Bobby G's Pizzeria
01/26/10 Chico, CA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
01/28/10 Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
01/29/10 Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Oakland
01/30/10 Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Oakland
01/31/10 Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Oakland
02/02/10 Petaluma, CA - McNears Mystic Theatre
02/03/10 Modesto, CA - The State Theatre of Modesto
02/04/10 Santa Barbara, CA - Soho Restaurant & Music Club
02/05/10 San Diego, CA - Anthology
02/06/10 Redondo Beach, CA - Brixton
02/07/10 San Juan Capastrano, CA - The Coach House
02/19/10 San Jose, CA - Pour House
02/20/10 Pasadena, CA - Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa
02/27/10 Bow Island, AB, CANADA - Bow Theatre
03/21/10 Half Moon Bay, CA - Half Moon Bay Brewing Co
04/02/10 Bradenton, FL - Ace's Lounge
04/03/10 Tallahassee, FL - Bradfordville Blues Club
04/04/10 Cocoa Beach, FL - The Beach Shack
04/08/10 Key West, FL - Green Parrot
04/09/10 Key West, FL - Green Parrot
04/14/10 Hanover, PA - KClinger's Tavern
04/16/10 Morantown, PA - Heritage Restaurant
04/17/10 Baltimore, MD - American Legion Hall
05/30/10 Half Moon Bay, CA - Half Moon Bay Brewing Co

GARY LEHMAN - guitar, vocals & harmonica
01/09/10 San Diego, CA - Holland America Oosterdam
01/10/10 At sea - Holland America Oosterdam
01/11/10 At sea - Holland America Oosterdam
01/12/10 Puerto Vallarta, MEXICO - Holland America Oosterdam
01/13/10 Mazatlan, MEXICO - Holland America Oosterdam
01/14/10 Cabo San Lucas, MEXICO - Holland America Oosterdam
01/15/10 At sea - Holland America Oosterdam
01/16/10 San Diego, CA - Holland America Oosterdam
01/17/10 At sea - Holland America Oosterdam
01/18/10 At sea - Holland America Oosterdam
01/19/10 Mazatlan, MEXICO - Holland America Oosterdam
01/20/10 Puerto Vallarta, MEXICO - Holland America Oosterdam
01/21/10 At sea - Holland America Oosterdam
01/22/10 Huatulco, MEXICO - Holland America Oosterdam
01/23/10 Acapulco, MEXICO - Holland America Oosterdam
01/24/10 At sea - Holland America Oosterdam
01/25/10 Cabo San Lucas, MEXICO - Holland America Oosterdam
01/26/10 At sea - Holland America Oosterdam

HOWARD LEVY
03/21/10 Chicago, IL - Old Town School of Music - Harmoncia Convergence
in Tribute to blues harp legend Norton Buffalo (7pm)

MAD DOG - Mad Dog, harp
http://www.maddogharp.com
12/19/09 Denver, CO - Dazzle (10:30pm)
12/31/09 Brighton, CO - Jerry's Bar & Grill (9pm)

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'
01/17/10 Malibu, CA - Pepperdine University

ZOLA MOON - voc & harp
http://www.ZolaMoon.com
http://www.myspace.com/zolamoon
12/19/09 Culver City, CA - The Scarlett Lady - no cover (9:30pm)

CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE
http://www.charliemusselwhite.com/
01/22/10 Oakland, CA - Fox Theater - TRIBUTE TO NORTOR BUFFALO
01/23/10 Oakland, CA - Fox Theater - TRIBUTE TO NORTOR BUFFALO
02/27/10 Phuket, THAILAND - Phuket International Blues Rock Festival
03/20/10 Santa Rosa, CA - Sonoma Academy Fundraiser
03/26/10 Aarburg, SWITZERLAND - Moonwalker Music Club
03/27/10 Basel, SWITZERLAND - Blues Festival Basel
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
01/07/10 El Paso, TX - Abraham Chavez Theatre
01/08/10 Ft Worth, TX - Billy Bob's Texal
01/12/10 Baton Rouge, LA -Varsity Theatre
01/13/10 New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
01/14/10 New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
01/15/10 Bossier City, LA - Horseshow Casino & Hotel / Riverdome
01/16/10 Bilioxi, MS - IP Casino, Resort & Spa
01/17/10 Montgomery, AL - Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
01/19/10 Huntsvile, AL - Von Braun Center
01/21/10 Dothan, AL - Dothan Civic Center Arena
01/22/10 N Myrtle Beach, SC - House Of Blues
01/23/10 Augusta, GA - William B Bell Auditorium
01/24/10 Macon, GA - The Forum
01/26/10 Bristol, TN - Viking Hall
01/28/10 Kenansville, NC - Duplin County Events Center
01/29/10 Rome, GA - The Forum
01/30/10 Asheville, NC - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
02/14/10 Tampa, FL - Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Country Thunder USA
04/17/10 Florence, AZ - Country Thunder USA
05/14/10 Lake Charles, LA - L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino
05/15/10 Lake Charles, LA - L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino

PAT O'BRIEN & THE PRIESTS OF LOVE
http://www.priestsoflove.com/
12/17/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
12/18/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
12/26/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
12/31/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
01/02/10 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
01/02/10 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
01/07/10 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
01/08/10 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
01/09/10 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin

ROB PAPAROZZI & BERNARD PURDIE
with The Rick Crane Band
http://home.earthlink.net/~chromboy
http://www.robpaparozzi.com
12/18/09 Madison, NJ - Shanghai Jazz w/Rob Paparozzi Quartet - 2
seatings 7pm & 9pm

PAPA JUKE - Mad Dog Friedman
harp / http://www.papajuke.com
12/19/09 Denver, CO - Dazzle (10:30pm)
12/31/09 Brighton, CO - Jerry's Bar & Grill (9pm)

MICHAEL PELOQUIN
http://www.b-radical.us
http://harpsax.com
http://myspace.com/peloquinharpsax
01/01/10 San Francisco, CA - The Saloon w/Chicago Blues Power featuring
Applejack on harmonica (4-8pm)
01/03/10 San Francisco, CA - The Saloon w/Chicago Blues Power featuring
Applejack on harmonica (4-8pm)
01/10/10 San Francisco, CA - The Saloon w/Chicago Blues Power featuring
Applejack on harmonica (4-8pm)

ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS
12/18/09 Riverside, CA - Mission Tobacco Lounge
01/09/10 Mentone, CA - Mill Creek Cattle Co
01/14/10 Las Vegas, NV - Boulder Station Hotel & Casino
01/31/10 Sherman Oaks, CA - Cozy's Bar & Grill
02/19/10 San Francisco, CA - Biscuits & Blues
02/28/10 Redondo Beach, CA - Brixton
03/12/10 San Juan Capistrano, CA - The Coach House
05/07/10 Phoenix, AZ - The Rhythm Room
05/08/10 Tucson, AZ - Old Town Artisans
05/21/10 San Francisco, CA - Biscuits & Blues
08/14/10 San Francisco, CA - Biscuits & Blues
08/21/10 Edmonton, AB, CANADA - Heritage Amphitheatre - Edmonton's
Labatt Blues Festival
11/12/10 San Francisco, CA - Biscuits & Blues

GARY POPENOE - chromatic
http://www.garypopenoeandco.com
01/01/10 N Hollywood, CA - Kulak's Woodshed w/Severin Browne & James
Coberly Smith (9pm)
02/05/10 N Hollywood, CA - Kulak's Woodshed w/Severin Browne & James
Coberly Smith (9pm)
03/05/10 N Hollywood, CA - Kulak's Woodshed w/Severin Browne & James
Coberly Smith (9pm)
04/02/10 N Hollywood, CA - Kulak's Woodshed w/Severin Browne & James
Coberly Smith (9pm)
05/07/10 N Hollywood, CA - Kulak's Woodshed w/Severin Browne & James
Coberly Smith (9pm)
06/04/10 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 *
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
http://www.myspace.com/roadhousejoeblues
12/17/09 Denver, CO - Hai Bar (7-11pm)
12/20/09 Denver, CO - Ziggies (7-11pm)
12/24/09 Denver, CO - Hai Bar (7-11pm)
12/26/09 Denver, CO - Dazzle (7-11pm)
12/31/09 Denver, CO - Hai Bar (7-11pm)
01/03/10 Denver, CO - Ziggies (7-11pm)
01/07/10 Denver, CO - Hai Bar (7-11pm)
01/14/10 Denver, CO - Hai Bar (7-11pm)
01/17/10 Littleton, CO - The Toad Tavern (TBA)
01/21/10 Denver, CO - Hai Bar (7-11pm)
01/22/10 Denver, CO - Ziggies (9pm-1am)
01/28/10 Denver, CO - Hai Bar (7-11pm)
01/31/10 Denver, CO - Ziggies (7-11pm)

PETER MADCAT RUTH
http://www.madcatmusic.net/
http://www.madcatmusic.net/tour.html
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)
03/21/10 Chicago, IL - Old Town School of Music - Harmoncia Convergence
in Tribute to blues harp legend Norton Buffalo (7pm)
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
12/18/09 Port Townsend, WA - Upstage Restaurant
12/19/09 Port Townsend, WA - Upstage Restaurant
12/31/09 Albany, OR - Venetian Theatre
01/01/10 Oregon City, OR - Trails End Saloon
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
02/13/10 Salem, OR - Duffy's Hangar Bar & Grill
02/20/10 Miami, FL - Private Function
02/26/10 Walla Walla, WA - Crossroads
03/06/10 Ashland, OR - Ashland Armory
04/07/10 San Francisco, CA - Biscuits & Blues
04/08/10 Dallas, TX - Private Function
04/09/10 Tuolumne, CA - Black Oak Casino
04/10/10 Folsom, CA - Po'boy's Sports Bar & Grill
04/24/10 The Dallas, OR - Granada Theatre
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
08/22/10 Edmonton, AB, CANADA - Heritage Amphitheatre

SESSION AMERICANA - Jim Fitting, Harmonica
http://www.sessionamericana.com
12/22/09 Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)

CORKY SIEGEL
http://www.chamberblues.com/dates.shtml
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
03/21/10 Chicago, IL - Old Town School of Music - Harmoncia Convergence
in Tribute to blues harp legend Norton Buffalo (7pm)

PRESTON SMITH
http://www.prestonsmith.com
http://www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic
12/18/09 Paso Robles, CA - Heritage Square Area - Vinoteca (8pm)
12/20/09 Ventura, CA - Bernadettes On Main - Outdoor Patio Fun - weather
permitting (3pm)
12/23/09 Agoura Hills, CA - The Buddha Bar - Holiday Jazz Blues Show -
Preston Smith Band (8-11pm)
12/30/09 Agoura Hills, CA - The Buddha Bar - Holiday Jazz Blues Show -
Preston Smith Band (8-11pm)
12/31/09 Agoura Hills, CA - The Buddha Bar - Holiday Jazz Blues Show -
Preston Smith Band (9pm)

THE SMOKIN' KNIGHTS - Karl Cabbage, harp & vocals
http://www.thesmokinknights.com
http://www.myspace.com/smokinknights
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
12/19/09 Aurora, CO - Zephyr Lounge

TEXAS TIDE - Bob "The Captain" Boyd, harp
http://www.texastide.com
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)

JEAN "TOOTS" THIELEMANS
12/20/09 Borgerhout, BELGIUM - De Roma - 1 set (8:30pm)
01/07/10 Borgerhout, BELGIUM - De Roma - 2 sets (8:30pm)
01/17/10 Brussels, BELGIUM - Sheraton Airport Hotel - 2 sets (12am)

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I have some questions...
Hi Marvin,
I wash my harps (diatonic and chromatic) in my kitchen sink with warm water and
dish soap. I soke them for a few minutes and swish them around then rinse them
off with cool water. I dry then on a towel after shaking and patting them out a
bit and gently blowing and drawing to insure water isn't blocking the reed
slots. All my harps have plastic combs or treated wood combs which don't expand.
I have never needed to run a fan or hair dryer. I just let them sit on the
counter for a while and they dry just fine. I don't use a lot of dish soap, just
enough to make a few suds and that does fine to loosen and float away the
grime/crud that can build up. There are about 35 harps in my working case and it
doesn't take more that 30 minutes to get them all clean, slides working, reeds
working and dried off. I have never use alcohol to dry harps and don't think it
is necessary. -- Sonny Derin 

--- On Tue, 12/15/09, MARVIN Fleischman <m0flei01@...> wrote:

From: MARVIN Fleischman <m0flei01@...>
Subject: [HarpTalk] Rinsing Harps
To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 6:58 PM
















 











I have some questions concerning rinsing, not cleaning, my harps:



Is there any advantage of rinsing with alcohol over water?



Should you rinse with cold, warm, or hot water?



Is it beneficial to use alcohol after rinsing with water, to accelerate drying?



Can drying harps with a hair drier do any damage? What about blowing air from a
fan?



Thanks,

Marvin Fleischman



Marvin Fleischman

133 Gardiner Lake Rd.

Louisville, KY 40205

502-454-6949, 502-523-2737




























[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

What about rinsing & drying harps with wooden combs, e.g., Seydel 1847, Hohner
Blues Harp?

Marvin Fleischman
133 Gardiner Lake Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
502-454-6949, 502-523-2737

>>> MARVIN Fleischman <m0flei01@...> 12/15/2009 9:58 PM >>>

I have some questions concerning rinsing, not cleaning, my harps:

Is there any advantage of rinsing with alcohol over water?

Should you rinse with cold, warm, or hot water?

Is it beneficial to use alcohol after rinsing with water, to accelerate drying?

Can drying harps with a hair drier do any damage? What about blowing air from a
fan?

Thanks,
Marvin Fleischman

Marvin Fleischman
133 Gardiner Lake Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
502-454-6949, 502-523-2737

I have some questions concerning rinsing, not cleaning, my harps:

Is there any advantage of rinsing with alcohol over water?

Should you rinse with cold, warm, or hot water?

Is it beneficial to use alcohol after rinsing with water, to accelerate drying?

Can drying harps with a hair drier do any damage? What about blowing air from a
fan?

Thanks,
Marvin Fleischman

Marvin Fleischman
133 Gardiner Lake Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
502-454-6949, 502-523-2737

nice work louis.
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: lshoujun
   To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 7:08 PM
   Subject: [HarpTalk] Jamming along with Hills Blues Collective Tracks



   Hi everyone,

   I just bought the Hills Blues Collective Play along tracks from
modernbluesharmonica.com and I have to say that I'm really having a blast with
them.

   I've jammed along and recorded a few with me playin harp over the tracks and
with kind permission from Adam, posted them here on youtube:

   "T-Ford"
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spc5I-2J0OQ

   "Shuffling Apples"
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMEAF5Sbzkc

   "Chicago Swing"
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk1YhQD1xDQ

   "Swinging Steve"
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FtaeIL7HtI

   There were a number of slip ups, "losing balance" etc...:) Please kindly check
them out and give your comments.

   Cheers,
   Louis Lam
   Singapore





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   Hey Louis!
Thes are great! I especially like the last 2!
Keep a harpin!!!
 
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________________________________
From: lshoujun <lshoujun@...>
To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, December 15, 2009 4:08:22 PM
Subject: [HarpTalk] Jamming along with Hills Blues Collective Tracks

 
Hi everyone,

I just bought the Hills Blues Collective Play along tracks from
modernbluesharmonic a.com and I have to say that I'm really having a blast with
them.

I've jammed along and recorded a few with me playin harp over the tracks and
with kind permission from Adam, posted them here on youtube:

"T-Ford"
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=Spc5I-2J0OQ

"Shuffling Apples"
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=xMEAF5Sbzkc

"Chicago Swing"
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=Nk1YhQD1xDQ

"Swinging Steve"
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=6FtaeIL7HtI

There were a number of slip ups, "losing balance" etc...:) Please kindly check
them out and give your comments.

Cheers,
Louis Lam
Singapore







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi everyone,

I just bought the Hills Blues Collective Play along tracks from
modernbluesharmonica.com and I have to say that I'm really having a blast with
them.

I've jammed along and recorded a few with me playin harp over the tracks and
with kind permission from Adam, posted them here on youtube:

"T-Ford"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spc5I-2J0OQ

"Shuffling Apples"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMEAF5Sbzkc

"Chicago Swing"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk1YhQD1xDQ

"Swinging Steve"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FtaeIL7HtI

There were a number of slip ups, "losing balance" etc...:) Please kindly check
them out and give your comments.

Cheers,
Louis Lam
Singapore

Been having same trouble since courts installed security around here
Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

-----Original Message-----
From: Rob LaRose <rob@...>
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:33:30
To: <harptalk@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [HarpTalk] Harps and Airport Security...any entertaining stories
	 out there?

Aye, same here -- almost always get flagged in my carry-on.  I'd honestly
never though to dig them out and put them into a separate tray.  Usually
only takes a minute -- they're specifically looking for the harps and
usually recognize them right away.

I've been asked a few times what they were, then asked to play it to prove
it was a musical instrument.

Better at least than poor Dave Caroll's broken-guitar saga!

--Rob

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 12:21 PM, Bill Hines <billhines4@...> wrote:

> I travel a lot as well, you can search harp-l for some of my stories, I may
> have told them here. A few weeks ago the nice security fellows in Mumbai
> took the liberty of blowing some chords on my harps. I protested with
> profanities, they had machine guns, story over. Home to a nice 91%
> isopropyl
> alcohol bath (then i put the harps in heh).
>
> anyway, it's foolish and asking for trouble to not take them out of your
> bag
> and place them in a separate tray when going through security (and let them
> know what's coming through), unless you're asking for attention and maybe
> an
> impromptu performance. when i do that I *never* have a problem and things
> move quite expediently, at least in the US. if you put them in your checked
> luggage I'd expect your bags to be opened/inspected so i'd lay them on top
> of everything else.
>
> Bill Hines
>
> On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 10:58 AM, powerharp <powerharp@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > I travel a lot, mostly on business. Some seem to think that my business
> is
> > pleasure. I travel some for pleasure too and I am as serious about
> pleasure
> > as I am about business.
> >
> > In the last ten years I've been through airport security over 100 times.
> > Of course, I always bring some harps with me when I travel. Even when I
> > check a bag, I always carry a few whistles on the plane. I don't recall
> ever
> > not having a security person go through my stuff to check on my harps.
> >
> > Nothing too striking here, but a couple of times the TSA brought
> > supervisors over before opening my carry on case. I understand that when
> a
> > harp is Xrayed, it resembles an ammunition clip. If that's the case, I'm
> > glad they pay attention. Usually the TSA people are really nice and a few
> > times I've played a few riffs for them and it ends up being a fun
> > experience.
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Go to Coast to Coast Music for Free Harmonica Tips and Great Harmonica
> Prices!  http://www.coast2coastmusic.com   Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>


--
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass.
It's about learning how to dance in the rain."

--Unknown


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Aye, same here -- almost always get flagged in my carry-on.  I'd honestly
never though to dig them out and put them into a separate tray.  Usually
only takes a minute -- they're specifically looking for the harps and
usually recognize them right away.

I've been asked a few times what they were, then asked to play it to prove
it was a musical instrument.

Better at least than poor Dave Caroll's broken-guitar saga!

--Rob

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 12:21 PM, Bill Hines <billhines4@...> wrote:

> I travel a lot as well, you can search harp-l for some of my stories, I may
> have told them here. A few weeks ago the nice security fellows in Mumbai
> took the liberty of blowing some chords on my harps. I protested with
> profanities, they had machine guns, story over. Home to a nice 91%
> isopropyl
> alcohol bath (then i put the harps in heh).
>
> anyway, it's foolish and asking for trouble to not take them out of your
> bag
> and place them in a separate tray when going through security (and let them
> know what's coming through), unless you're asking for attention and maybe
> an
> impromptu performance. when i do that I *never* have a problem and things
> move quite expediently, at least in the US. if you put them in your checked
> luggage I'd expect your bags to be opened/inspected so i'd lay them on top
> of everything else.
>
> Bill Hines
>
> On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 10:58 AM, powerharp <powerharp@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > I travel a lot, mostly on business. Some seem to think that my business
> is
> > pleasure. I travel some for pleasure too and I am as serious about
> pleasure
> > as I am about business.
> >
> > In the last ten years I've been through airport security over 100 times.
> > Of course, I always bring some harps with me when I travel. Even when I
> > check a bag, I always carry a few whistles on the plane. I don't recall
> ever
> > not having a security person go through my stuff to check on my harps.
> >
> > Nothing too striking here, but a couple of times the TSA brought
> > supervisors over before opening my carry on case. I understand that when
> a
> > harp is Xrayed, it resembles an ammunition clip. If that's the case, I'm
> > glad they pay attention. Usually the TSA people are really nice and a few
> > times I've played a few riffs for them and it ends up being a fun
> > experience.
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Go to Coast to Coast Music for Free Harmonica Tips and Great Harmonica
> Prices!  http://www.coast2coastmusic.com   Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>


--
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass.
It's about learning how to dance in the rain."

--Unknown


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Really? Any time I try to sand these ABS combs, it turns terribly wrong. If I
use a power sander, the friction causes the ABS to melt a bit and it turns
gooey. If I use hand sanding/filing, the finish is always a bit coarse and
unsatisfactory. Using a rotary tool to buff them also produces too much friction
heat and melts them a bit. Plus these injection molded plastic combs are full of
spaces, so if you sand too much (ie. like when trying to round of the ends), you
pop through into a empty chamber. The "solid" plastic combs are better (like on
a Huang Star Performer or a Suzuki Manji), but still I find that they don't tool
as nicely or easily as wood/laminate/composites.

--- In harptalk@yahoogroups.com, Garry <harp@...> wrote:
>
> iiullah wrote:
>
>  > With wood combs, I just take it over to the belt sander and round off
> the ends to
>  > fit my cupped hands exactly. I pull out my little files, and round
> the tines just so.
>  >
>  > You just can't do any of that stuff with ie. a Spec 20 comb.
>
> of course you can.  i've done that for years to make some of my
> 20's fit into those little plastic Golden Melody cases, so they can
> fit in pockets without picking up lint.
>
> --
> We make a living from what we get,
> but we make a life from what we give.
> - Kathy Moser
>

Check out the Boogie in E jam track A+++ for harmonica practice at the
Ultimate Blues Jam Tracks website

http://www.myspace.com/theultimatebluesjamtracks
<http://www.myspace.com/theultimatebluesjamtracks>



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On S

>
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: Richard DiMaria <rich_ard_harp2@...>
> To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [HarpTalk] harmonicaspace?
> Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:47:49 -0800 (PST)
>
>  What is harmonicaspace?
>
> -Richard D.
>


I believe it is the one Jason Ricci started.. i guess it is pretty good
nowadaze.. I heard that Adam Gussow is on it now too
But when it first started it was just Jason , Brian Purdy and a bunch of
their friends that they actually knew in person, joking and chatting about
their pets.. and parties they had been to and such,, so I never went back.

Now I understand it IS more harmonicacentric, and perhaps a good resource,,
they are all great players.. but at first is was like sitting NEAR a table
of good players and eavesdropping while they talked about everything BUT
harmonicas.. as, indeed, who wants to talk shop after work,, not me either..

When I take a break from the bandstand, the band does not sit taking about
the last song or guitar string gauges.. we talk about girls ... or cars.. or
ATlantic City .. or girls .. or Vegas.. or girls..

So it is understandable that these guys who all have played together,
respected each othe.. would not talk about the 10 little holes in a
harmonica .. or what mike is best...

but now I have heard they are more informative,,, if anyone wants to know
something

Bob M... have you checked in there ? is it worthwhile. ?


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check out these 6 new & killer harp demo videos with great Blues Jam
Tracks.............

youtube.com/RonnieShellist <http://youtube.com/RonnieShellist>



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Hi Richard,
Harmonica Space is another harmonica forum, and like most that are heavily
intereacted by diatonic players, there are lots of blues players, but also those
who play other stuff as well. The link is http://www.harmonicaspace.com. There's
some pretty good folks there too, some from Harp Talk, Harp-L and a number of
other forums as well.
Sincerely,
Barbeque Bob Maglinte
Boston, MA
http://www.barbequebob.com
CD's available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bbmaglinte



---------- Original Message ----------
From: Richard DiMaria <rich_ard_harp2@...>
To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [HarpTalk] harmonicaspace?
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:47:49 -0800 (PST)

   What is harmonicaspace?

-Richard D.

--- On Wed, 11/18/09, Chris Reynolds <c_reynolds2571@...> wrote:

From: Chris Reynolds <c_reynolds2571@...>
Subject: [HarpTalk] what makes a good player
To: harp-l@...
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10:13 PM

Â

So I was just sitting here wrapping up a custom golden melody for a customer and
listening to music on harmonicaspace, and I got to wondering what makes a good
player. Which I guess is a subjective question, since we all have different
tastes, likes and dislikes. But what is it that makes us consider someone a good
player? Is it because they can do all the licks and tricks, or do we also
consider the player who plays melodies to well known songs, who plays with
passion, clean notes, good intonation, etc. to be a good player. I've heard some
folks here on the list who play melodies to well known songs, or play campfire
songs, who I consider to be very good. They don't play with a lot of flash, but
the quality of their playing is really good. So I'm kind of curious as to what
others consider being a good player means.

Chris

http://www.blowyour brassoff. com

http://www.buildero fstuff.com

http://www.myspace. com/builderofstu ff

http://www.myspace. com/builderofblu esharps

Just a man, his shop, and a long list of unfinished projects...

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What is harmonicaspace?

-Richard D.

--- On Wed, 11/18/09, Chris Reynolds <c_reynolds2571@...> wrote:

From: Chris Reynolds <c_reynolds2571@...>
Subject: [HarpTalk] what makes a good player
To: harp-l@...
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10:13 PM







 









       So I was just sitting here wrapping up a custom golden melody for a
customer and listening to music on harmonicaspace, and I got to wondering what
makes a good player. Which I guess is a subjective question, since we all have
different tastes, likes and dislikes. But what is it that makes us consider
someone a good player? Is it because they can do all the licks and tricks, or do
we also consider the player who plays melodies to well known songs, who plays
with passion, clean notes, good intonation, etc. to be a good player. I've heard
some folks here on the list who play melodies to well known songs, or play
campfire songs, who I consider to be very good. They don't play with a lot of
flash, but the quality of their playing is really good. So I'm kind of curious
as to what others consider being a good player means.



Chris



http://www.blowyour brassoff. com

http://www.buildero fstuff.com

http://www.myspace. com/builderofstu ff

http://www.myspace. com/builderofblu esharps



Just a man, his shop, and a long list of unfinished projects...

























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iiullah wrote:

  > With wood combs, I just take it over to the belt sander and round off
the ends to
  > fit my cupped hands exactly. I pull out my little files, and round
the tines just so.
  >
  > You just can't do any of that stuff with ie. a Spec 20 comb.

of course you can.  i've done that for years to make some of my
20's fit into those little plastic Golden Melody cases, so they can
fit in pockets without picking up lint.

--
We make a living from what we get,
but we make a life from what we give.
- Kathy Moser

Wood combs make me feel better about myself. When I am happy with myself, I'm
more relaxed. When i'm more relaxed, I play better. When I play better, my wife
is happier with me. When my wife is happier with me, I am more relaxed... etc...

Anyway, all kidding aside. I think that all tonal or vibration debates aside,
it's a nice feeling to play an instrument that is well crafted and which is the
right shape, feel, and design for you. You just play better on such an
instrument. To me, most plastic combs (ie. the injection molded kind) just seem
too "one size fits all". You can't really change them to suite your own mouth
and hands. With wood combs, I just take it over to the belt sander and round off
the ends to fit my cupped hands exactly. I pull out my little files, and round
the tines just so. I can pick a type of wood with more or less heft to it so
that the instrument has the proper feel in my hands and mouth. etc etc. You just
can't do any of that stuff with ie. a Spec 20 comb. In then end, when an
instrument is suited to YOU, you and the instrument have less of a gap, and the
music has to flow less far and through less obstacles to get out.

--- In harptalk@yahoogroups.com, "skyak52" <skyak52@...> wrote:
>
> I'm 100% with Gant on this.  You may not be able to detect the difference on
tape, the vibrations transmitted through the air, but you can absolutely tell
the difference between wood and plastic in your jaw, which is transmitting the
vibrations and is directly connected to your ears. Again, how we sound to
ourselves and how we sound on tape being different is part of that. Wood combs
sound richer with more depth to me, plastic feels/sounds thin/simple.  Take it
easy, Skyak
>
> --- In harptalk@yahoogroups.com, Gant Eichrodt <ganteich@> wrote:
> >
> > This may be reaching a bit, but I think that the tonal difference IS
> > apparent to the player, not because of an aural response but a tactile
> > sensation.  According to my theory, the vibrations emitted by the
> > harmonica are sensed by the most sensitive nerve cluster in the human
> > body--the mouth, lips and tongue.  They are felt as much as heard and
> > the vibration corresponds to the accompanying aural stimulus.  Thus, the
> > harp player both feels and hears the instrument without distinguishing
> > between the two stimulii.  They arrive in the brain simultaneously and
> > are immediately combined to produce a single coherent sensation which we
> > designate as sound.  But the sound an audience or recorder picks up is
> > much different (listen to yourself on tape--not the same you, is it?!)
> > because it lacks the tactile stimulus.
> >
> > So it may very well be that wood combs produce a different vibration
> > than plastic or aluminum or brass and thus affect the aural stimulus.
> > Maybe only dogs can hear it.
> >
> > Just a thought,
> > G
> >
> > none wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > Your woods are beautiful to behold.�  However, in your opinion, do >
> > > any of these exotic woods give a harmonica a different character in >
> > > sound?
> > >
> > > hahaha I'm afraid to answer this for fear of starting up the old comb
> > > material versus tone debate. I think the general consensus is that
> > > while the player may notice some difference, the audience generally
> > > doesn't. Or something like that. There have been a lot of different
> > > views about this and one of the major points being that the comb
> > > doesn't have enough mass to it to really affect the sound. I know that
> > > when I play a harp with metal versus wood or different woods I can
> > > hear a difference. I know some customers have said that when they
> > > record they can tell a difference. But I think a bigger change can be
> > > the result of cover plates. I think more emphasis should be put on
> > > cover plate modifications and aftermarket production for tonal
> > > improvements.
> > >
> > > Chris
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

I  never thought of that Paulie, now I know I gotta try a Susuki. I love
the sound  of a Tele. I have one, but mine is "special", it has P90's and a
neck  through design, locking tuners, an F hole...........................what
was  that song, I'm in love with my guitar???

                 Randy
                     BiscuitBoy Blues

In a message dated 12/10/2009 11:57:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
pauliebassman@... writes:


but Metal combs put me in a different mood.. sort of like  playing a
Telecaster does...





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On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 10:48 PM, skyak52 <skyak52@...> wrote:

>
>
> I'm 100% with Gant on this. You may not be able to detect the difference on
> tape, the vibrations transmitted through the air, but you can absolutely
> tell the difference between wood and plastic in your jaw, which is
> transmitting the vibrations and is directly connected to your ears. Again,
> how we sound to ourselves and how we sound on tape being different is part
> of that. Wood combs sound richer with more depth to me, plastic feels/sounds
> thin/simple. Take it easy, Skyak
>

well, I see it this way.. the audience WILL hear a difference,, NO , Not in
the tone.. they will hear better music from YOU, if YOU like the tones you
hear thru your bones.. the more I like the sound of a harp the better I find
myself playing... and metal seems to me exciting and sharp , clear and
precise, well centered tones

Wood does seem warmer.. and plastic does not bother me.. it is good enough,
especially if the plates are tight and responsive.. like Delta Frosts.. or
Special 20s

but Metal combs put me in a different mood.. sort of like playing a
Telecaster does...

in any event, it is my belief that comb material affects the players
enthusiasm positively or negatively depending on ones tone preferences.. and
possibly subject to an individuals anatomical idiosynchrosies, ear
structure,, dental structure (or lack of it  LOL)  chest cavity capacity,,
oral capacity.. and OF COURSE >>>>>>TECHNIQUE


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I'm 100% with Gant on this.  You may not be able to detect the difference on
tape, the vibrations transmitted through the air, but you can absolutely tell
the difference between wood and plastic in your jaw, which is transmitting the
vibrations and is directly connected to your ears. Again, how we sound to
ourselves and how we sound on tape being different is part of that. Wood combs
sound richer with more depth to me, plastic feels/sounds thin/simple.  Take it
easy, Skyak

--- In harptalk@yahoogroups.com, Gant Eichrodt <ganteich@...> wrote:
>
> This may be reaching a bit, but I think that the tonal difference IS
> apparent to the player, not because of an aural response but a tactile
> sensation.  According to my theory, the vibrations emitted by the
> harmonica are sensed by the most sensitive nerve cluster in the human
> body--the mouth, lips and tongue.  They are felt as much as heard and
> the vibration corresponds to the accompanying aural stimulus.  Thus, the
> harp player both feels and hears the instrument without distinguishing
> between the two stimulii.  They arrive in the brain simultaneously and
> are immediately combined to produce a single coherent sensation which we
> designate as sound.  But the sound an audience or recorder picks up is
> much different (listen to yourself on tape--not the same you, is it?!)
> because it lacks the tactile stimulus.
>
> So it may very well be that wood combs produce a different vibration
> than plastic or aluminum or brass and thus affect the aural stimulus.
> Maybe only dogs can hear it.
>
> Just a thought,
> G
>
> none wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > Your woods are beautiful to behold.�  However, in your opinion, do >
> > any of these exotic woods give a harmonica a different character in >
> > sound?
> >
> > hahaha I'm afraid to answer this for fear of starting up the old comb
> > material versus tone debate. I think the general consensus is that
> > while the player may notice some difference, the audience generally
> > doesn't. Or something like that. There have been a lot of different
> > views about this and one of the major points being that the comb
> > doesn't have enough mass to it to really affect the sound. I know that
> > when I play a harp with metal versus wood or different woods I can
> > hear a difference. I know some customers have said that when they
> > record they can tell a difference. But I think a bigger change can be
> > the result of cover plates. I think more emphasis should be put on
> > cover plate modifications and aftermarket production for tonal
> > improvements.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 1:01 AM, Gant Eichrodt <ganteich@...>wrote:

>
>
> This may be reaching a bit, but I think that the tonal difference IS
> apparent to the player, not because of an aural response but a tactile
> sensation. According to my theory, the vibrations emitted by the
> harmonica are sensed by the most sensitive nerve cluster in the human
> body--the mouth, lips and tongue. T
>
  yah got that right G.. about the sensitivity...like when you get a mustache
hair caught in the harp

or , in my case when the plastic surgeon resets your nose and sews your lips
and chin back together after doing a face plant on the highway off my harley
because a 16 year old pulled out of the gas station right in front of me.

having been there and  done that... it give me pause to think of the horrors
our military endure when being treated for injuries from an IED

lets all go  visit  a VA hospital and play some harp for the guys and gals..
bring a smile and a few giveaway harmonicas.

it's Christmas time  boys and girls and not everyone is merry... let's do
what we can... what we do best..----play the harmonica for someone who is
not paying you,, or judging you.. someone who is happy just to know you
appreciate what they do

"Whatsoever you do for the least of these, my brethren, you have done for
me"


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This may be reaching a bit, but I think that the tonal difference IS
apparent to the player, not because of an aural response but a tactile
sensation.  According to my theory, the vibrations emitted by the
harmonica are sensed by the most sensitive nerve cluster in the human
body--the mouth, lips and tongue.  They are felt as much as heard and
the vibration corresponds to the accompanying aural stimulus.  Thus, the
harp player both feels and hears the instrument without distinguishing
between the two stimulii.  They arrive in the brain simultaneously and
are immediately combined to produce a single coherent sensation which we
designate as sound.  But the sound an audience or recorder picks up is
much different (listen to yourself on tape--not the same you, is it?!)
because it lacks the tactile stimulus.

So it may very well be that wood combs produce a different vibration
than plastic or aluminum or brass and thus affect the aural stimulus.
Maybe only dogs can hear it.

Just a thought,
G

none wrote:
>
>
>
> > Your woods are beautiful to behold.  However, in your opinion, do >
> any of these exotic woods give a harmonica a different character in >
> sound?
>
> hahaha I'm afraid to answer this for fear of starting up the old comb
> material versus tone debate. I think the general consensus is that
> while the player may notice some difference, the audience generally
> doesn't. Or something like that. There have been a lot of different
> views about this and one of the major points being that the comb
> doesn't have enough mass to it to really affect the sound. I know that
> when I play a harp with metal versus wood or different woods I can
> hear a difference. I know some customers have said that when they
> record they can tell a difference. But I think a bigger change can be
> the result of cover plates. I think more emphasis should be put on
> cover plate modifications and aftermarket production for tonal
> improvements.
>
> Chris
>
>


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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 - free (6pm)
01/29/10 Cincinnati, OH - Pendleton Gallery Final Friday - free (7pm)
02/05/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
02/27/10 Cincinnati, OH - Private Event
03/05/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
04/02/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
05/07/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
06/04/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
07/02/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
08/06/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
09/03/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
10/01/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
11/05/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)
12/03/10 Cincinnati, OH - Arnold's Bar and Grill - free (6pm)

GARY ALLEGRETTO
http://www.garyallegretto.com
http://www.sonicbids.com/garyallegretto
http://www.myspace.com/garyallegretto
12/19/09 Wilmington, DE - McGinnis Pub (9pm)

TOM BALL & KENNY SULTAN
http://www.tomballkennysultan.com
http://www.tomball.us
http://www.myspace.com/tomballkennysultan
http://www.myspace.com/tomballguitar
12/13/09 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)
01/10/10 Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
01/16/10 Anaheim, CA - NAMM Show - Martin booth
01/18/10 Tustin, CA - Jim's Music - Martin Guitar Clinic - Kenny
01/22/10 Santa Barbara, CA - Jensen's Music - Martin Guitar Clinic - Kenny
01/24/10 Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
01/31/10 Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)

THE BERNADETTES - Don DeStefano, harmonica
http://www.thebernadettes.com
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/blackcatbonebluesbanditaly
12/11/09 Pregnana Milanese (MI), ITALY - La Torcida Club (10pm)

BLUE LUNCH - Pete London, harmonica and vocals
http://www.bluelunch.com
12/10/09 Cleveland, OH - Fat Fish Blue w/Candye Kane - $8 (8pm)
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
12/25/09 Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom - Holiday Latke Party w/Miss
Butterscotch (9pm)
12/31/09 Cleveland, OH - Fat Fish Blue w/Becky Boyd (9pm)
01/09/10 Cleveland, OH - Wilberts - "Sideswiped" CD Release Party (9pm)
01/20/10 Memphis, TN - International Blues Challenge
01/21/10 Memphis, TN - International Blues Challenge
01/22/10 Memphis, TN - International Blues Challenge
01/23/10 Memphis, TN - International Blues Challenge
01/24/10 Memphis, TN - International Blues Challenge

BLUES WORLD ORDER - Mike "Wezo" Wesolowski, harp
http://www.bluesworldorder.net
http://www.myspace.com/bluesworldorder
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

BILLY BRANCH & THE SONS OF BLUES
http://billybranch.com
12/14/09 Chicago, IL - Artis's Lounge (10pm)
12/21/09 Chicago, IL - Artis's Lounge (10pm)
12/28/09 Chicago, IL - Artis's Lounge (10pm)

CHET & THE COMMITTEE GOOD TIME BLUES, SWING & ROCKIN' BOOGIE! - Chet
Cannon, harmonica & vocals
http://www.myspace.com/ChetandtheCommittee
12/10/09 El Cajon, CA - Downtown Cafe - Thursday Jam Patio Party - all
ages - dancing - no cover (6-9:30pm)
12/11/09 San Diego, CA - Best Western Island Palm Hotel - Holiday Ball
for ECORP (9pm-12am)
12/12/09 San Diego, CA - Tango Del Rey - Steve White Benefit Volunteer
Appreciation Party & Jam (1-4:30pm)
12/15/09 Ocean Beach, CA - The Harp Irish Pub - Pro Jam - dancing - no
cover - 21+ (7-11pm)
12/17/09 El Cajon, CA - Downtown Cafe - Thursday Jam Patio Party - all
ages - dancing - no cover (6-9:30pm)
12/21/09 San Diego, CA - Patrick's II
12/22/09 Ocean Beach, CA - The Harp Irish Pub - Pro Jam - dancing - no
cover - 21+ (7-11pm)
12/28/09 San Diego, CA - Humphrey's - Blue Monday Pro Jam/blues Party -
dancing - no cover (7-11pm)
12/29/09 Ocean Beach, CA - The Harp Irish Pub - Pro Jam - dancing - no
cover - 21+ (7-11pm)

JAMES CONWAY - chromatic & diatonic harmonicas
http://www.jamesconway.net
12/12/09 Chicago, IL - Celtic Crossings w/The Boils (9pm)
01/09/10 Chicago, IL - Celtic Crossings w/The Boils (9pm)
02/20/10 Chicago, IL - Celtic Crossings w/The Boils (9pm)

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

JAMES COTTON BAND
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

TONI DODD & SOUTHBOUND BLUES - Brian Brazil, harp
http://www.tonidodd.com
12/13/09 Newhall, CA - Vincenzo's - all ages (5-8pm)

JOHN DUNNIGAN
http://www.johndunnigan.com
12/10/09 Whitefish, MT - Great Northern Bar & Grill (9:30pm)
12/11/09 Ferndale, MT - Rocky Mountain Roadhouse (7:30pm)
12/17/09 Whitefish, MT - Great Northern Bar & Grill (9:30pm)
12/23/09 Whitefish, MT - Great Northern Bar & Grill (9:30pm)
12/26/09 Big Mountain, MT - Ed & Mullys (3:30-7:30pm)
12/27/09 Big Mountain, MT - Ed & Mullys (3:30-7:30pm)
12/28/09 Big Mountain, MT - Ed & Mullys (3:30-7:30pm)
12/29/09 Big Mountain, MT - Ed & Mullys (3:30-7:30pm)
12/30/09 Big Mountain, MT - Ed & Mullys (3:30-7:30pm)
12/30/09 Whitefish, MT - Great Northern Bar & Grill (9:30pm)
12/31/09 Ferndale, MT - Rocky Mountain Roadhouse - details to follow
01/01/10 Big Mountain, MT - Ed & Mullys (3:30-7:30pm)
01/02/10 Big Mountain, MT - Ed & Mullys (3:30-7:30pm)

THE ELEVATORS - Chuck Bravo, harp
http://www.myspace.com/TheElevatorsBand
01/29/10 Hackensack, NJ - The Crows Nest (9:30pm)
02/26/10 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)

JOE FILISKO
03/21/10 Chicago, IL - Old Town School of Music - Harmoncia Convergence
in Tribute to blues harp legend Norton Buffalo (7pm)

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

BUDDY GREENE
http://www.buddygreene.com
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

HARPER
http://www.harper.biz
12/19/09 Kalamazoo, MI - 411 Club
01/06/10 Angola, IN - Skip's Lounge (9pm)
01/07/10 Grand Rapids, MI - The Foundary Brewery
01/08/10 Clinton Townwship, MI - TNT Bar & Grill (11pm)
01/09/10 Flint, MI - Rubes Bar & Grill (10pm)
01/11/10 Springfield, IL - The Alamo (8:30pm)
01/12/10 Burlington, IA - Grines Elementary School (6:30pm)
01/14/10 Kansas City, MO - Knuckleheads Saloon (8pm)
01/15/10 Topeka, KS - Uncle Bos (9pm)
01/16/10 Columbia, MO - Mojo's (10pm)
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)
01/26/10 Punta Gorda, FL - Celtic Ray (8:30pm)
01/27/10 Punta Gorda, FL - Celtic Ray (8:30pm)
01/28/10 Punta Gorda, FL - Celtic Ray (8:30pm)
01/29/10 Bradenton, FL - Aces Lounge
01/30/10 Boca Raton, FL - The Backroom (9:30pm)
01/31/10 Keywest, FL - The Green Parrot (5:30pm)
02/01/10 Keywest, FL - The Green Parrot (5:30pm)
02/04/10 Roanoke, VA - Blue 5 (8pm)
02/05/10 Camden, SC - Venue on Broad (10pm)
02/06/10 Charleston, SC - Carolina Down Home Blues Festival
02/10/10 Rochester, NY - Dinosaur BBQ (10pm)
02/11/10 Syracuse, NY - Dinosaur BBQ (10pm)
02/12/10 Lawrenceville, PA - Lakeview Lodge (9pm)
02/13/10 Hyannis, MA - Harry’s (10pm)
02/14/10 Hyannis, MA - Harry’s (6pm)
02/15/10 Rockland, ME - Time Out Pub (7pm)
02/19/10 Erie, PA - The Docksider (10pm)
02/20/10 Buffalo, NY - Layfayette Tap Room (10pm)
03/02/10 St Louis, MO - BB’s Jazz Blues & Soups (9:30pm)
03/07/10 Pomeroy, IA - Byrons (5pm)
03/09/10 Cedar City, UT - Groovacious (7:30pm)
03/10/10 Ogden, UT - The Wine Cellar (8pm)
03/13/10 Sacramento, CA - The Torch Club (10pm)
03/14/10 Half Moon Bay, CA - Half Moon Bay Brewing CO (4pm)
03/19/10 Seattle, WA - Highway 99 (9pm)
03/20/10 Anacortes, WA - Anacortes Rockfish (9pm)
03/21/10 Tacoma, WA - The Spar (7pm)
03/23/10 Salt Lake City, UT - Pats BBQ (7pm)
03/26/10 Evergreen, CO - Little Bear Saloon (9:30pm)
03/27/10 Evergreen, CO - Little Bear Saloon (9:30pm)
04/23/10 UNITED KINGDOM, Darlington - Darlington Arts Center
04/26/10 UNITED KINGDOM, Oxford - The Famous Monday Blues Club
04/28/10 UNITED KINGDOM, Northampton - The Maltshovel Tavern
04/30/10 UNITED KINGDOM, Derby - The Flower Pot
05/01/10 UNITED KINGDOM, WALES, Mumbles - Mumbles Mostly Jazz & Blues
Festival
05/02/10 UNITED KINGDOM, Guisborough - Guisborough RNB Club
06/18/10 Fort Wayne, IN - Fort Wayne Ribfest
08/13/10 Alaska, MI - Cow Pie Blues Festival (6:30pm)

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

TRIP HENDERSON, harp
http://www.myspace.com/triphenderson
http://www.myspace.com/thewhistlinwolves
http://www.secondfiddles.com
12/09/09 New York, NY - Hill Country BBQ w/The Second Fiddles (9pm-12am)
12/12/09 Greenwich, CT - Round Hill Community House Square Dance
w/Jane's Gang (8-11pm)
12/14/09 New York, NY - Parkside Lounge w/The Second Fiddles (7-9pm)
12/15/09 New York, NY - WKCR (89.9 fm) w/Honky Tonkin’ Radio Band
(9:30-11pm)
12/19/09 New York, NY - Banjo Jim’s w/The Whistlin’ Wolves (10-11pm)
12/31/09 New York, NY - The Living Room w/The Whistlin' Wolves (11pm)
01/09/10 Staten Island, NY - The Everything Goes Book Café W/ The
Whistlin’ Wolves (8-8:45pm)
01/11/10 New York, NY - Parkside Lounge w/The Whistlin’ Wolves (7-9pm)
01/16/10 New York, NY - Banjo Jim’s w/The Whistlin’ Wolves (10pm)
01/19/10 New York, NY - WKCR (89.9 fm) w/Honky Tonkin’ Radio Band
(9:30-11pm)
01/23/10 New York, NY - The Living Room’s Googies Lounge w/The Whistlin’
Wolves (9pm)
01/26/10 New York, NY - The Rodeo Bar w/The Second Fiddles (9pm)
01/30/10 New York, NY - The Orchard Cafe w/The Second Fiddles (9pm)
02/08/10 New York, NY - Parkside Lounge w/The Second Fiddles (7-9pm)
02/16/10 New York, NY - WKCR (89.9 fm) w/Honky Tonkin’ Radio Band
(9:30-11pm)
02/20/10 New York, NY - Banjo Jim’s w/The Whistlin’ Wolves (10-11pm)
02/27/10 New York, NY - The Living Room’s Googies Lounge w/The Whistlin’
Wolves (9pm)

SETH HOLZMAN - harmonica
http://zepharpo.tripod.com
12/12/09 King of Prussia, PA - Peppers Italian Restaurant w/Dr Ben's
Backbone Blues Band (8:30pm-12:30am)
01/01/10 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
01/08/10 Phoenixville, PA - Columbia Bar & Grille w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8-11pm)
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)
02/05/10 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
02/12/10 Phoenixville, PA - Columbia Bar & Grille w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8-11pm)
02/21/10 Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live w/Lava Blue (8-11pm)
02/26/10 Mainland, PA - Whiskey River Grille at Mainland Golf Club w/Dr
Ben's Backbone Blues Band (8:30pm-12:30am)
03/05/10 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
03/12/10 Phoenixville, PA - Columbia Bar & Grille w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8-11pm)
03/20/10 Reading, PA - Sokol's w/The Mark Furman Band (9:30pm-1:30am)
03/26/10 Mainland, PA - Whiskey River Grille at Mainland Golf Club w/Dr
Ben's Backbone Blues Band (8:30pm-12:30am)
04/03/10 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
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)
05/07/10 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
05/14/10 Phoenixville, PA - Columbia Bar & Grille w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8-11pm)
06/04/10 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
06/11/10 Phoenixville, PA - Columbia Bar & Grille w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8-11pm)
07/02/10 Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
07/09/10 Phoenixville, PA - Columbia Bar & Grille w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8-11pm)

MARK HUMMEL & THE BLUES SURVIVORS
http://www.markhummel.com
01/09/10 Berkeley, CA - Bobby G's Pizzeria
01/16/10 Napa, CA - Silo's Jazz Club
01/23/10 Berkeley, CA - Bobby G's Pizzeria
01/26/10 Chico, CA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
01/28/10 Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
01/29/10 Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Oakland
01/30/10 Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Oakland
01/31/10 Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Oakland
02/02/10 Petaluma, CA - McNears Mystic Theatre
02/03/10 Modesto, CA - The State Theatre of Modesto
02/04/10 Santa Barbara, CA - Soho Restaurant & Music Club
02/05/10 San Diego, CA - Anthology
02/06/10 Redondo Beach, CA - Brixton
02/07/10 San Juan Capastrano, CA - The Coach House
02/19/10 San Jose, CA - Pour House
02/20/10 Pasadena, CA - Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa
02/27/10 Bow Island, AB, CANADA - Bow Theatre
03/21/10 Half Moon Bay, CA - Half Moon Bay Brewing Co
04/02/10 Bradenton, FL - Ace's Lounge
04/03/10 Tallahassee, FL - Bradfordville Blues Club
04/04/10 Cocoa Beach, FL - The Beach Shack
04/08/10 Key West, FL - Green Parrot
04/09/10 Key West, FL - Green Parrot
04/14/10 Hanover, PA - KClinger's Tavern
04/16/10 Morantown, PA - Heritage Restaurant
04/17/10 Baltimore, MD - American Legion Hall
05/30/10 Half Moon Bay, CA - Half Moon Bay Brewing Co

LEVEE TOWN - Jimmie Meade, harmonica & vocals
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)

HOWARD LEVY
03/21/10 Chicago, IL - Old Town School of Music - Harmoncia Convergence
in Tribute to blues harp legend Norton Buffalo (7pm)

MAD DOG - Mad Dog, harp
http://www.maddogharp.com
12/19/09 Denver, CO - Dazzle (10:30pm)
12/31/09 Brighton, CO - Jerry's Bar & Grill (9pm)

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'
01/17/10 Malibu, CA - Pepperdine University

ZOLA MOON - voc & harp
http://www.ZolaMoon.com
http://www.myspace.com/zolamoon
12/11/09 Redondo Beach, CA - Starboard Attitude - no cover (9pm)
12/19/09 Culver City, CA - The Scarlett Lady - no cover (9:30pm)

CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE
http://www.charliemusselwhite.com/
01/22/10 Oakland, CA - Fox Theater - TRIBUTE TO NORTOR BUFFALO
01/23/10 Oakland, CA - Fox Theater - TRIBUTE TO NORTOR BUFFALO
02/27/10 Phuket, THAILAND - Phuket International Blues Rock Festival
03/20/10 Santa Rosa, CA - Sonoma Academy Fundraiser
03/26/10 Aarburg, SWITZERLAND - Moonwalker Music Club
03/27/10 Basel, SWITZERLAND - Blues Festival Basel
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
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
01/12/10 Baton Rouge, LA -Varsity Theatre
01/13/10 New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
01/14/10 New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
01/15/10 Bossier City, LA - Horseshow Casino & Hotel / Riverdome
01/16/10 Bilioxi, MS - IP Casino, Resort & Spa
01/17/10 Montgomery, AL - Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
01/19/10 Huntsvile, AL - Von Braun Center
01/21/10 Dothan, AL - Dothan Civic Center Arena
01/22/10 N Myrtle Beach, SC - House Of Blues
01/23/10 Augusta, GA - William B Bell Auditorium
01/26/10 Bristol, TN - Viking Hall
01/28/10 Kenansville, NC - Duplin County Events Center
01/29/10 Rome, GA - The Forum
01/30/10 Asheville, NC - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

PAT O'BRIEN & THE PRIESTS OF LOVE
http://www.priestsoflove.com/
12/10/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
12/11/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
12/12/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
12/17/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
12/18/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
12/26/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
12/31/09 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
01/02/10 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
01/02/10 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
01/07/10 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
01/08/10 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin
01/09/10 Arcadia, CA - First Cabin

ROB PAPAROZZI & BERNARD PURDIE
with The Rick Crane Band
http://home.earthlink.net/~chromboy
http://www.robpaparozzi.com
12/14/09 Orange, NJ - Star Tavern & Pizzaria - Annual Christmas Party -
no cover (7-11pm)

PAPA JUKE - Mad Dog Friedman
harp / http://www.papajuke.com
12/19/09 Denver, CO - Dazzle (10:30pm)
12/31/09 Brighton, CO - Jerry's Bar & Grill (9pm)

MICHAEL PELOQUIN
http://www.b-radical.us
http://harpsax.com
http://myspace.com/peloquinharpsax
12/13/09 San Francisco, CA - The Saloon w/Chicago Blues Power featuring
Applejack on harmonica (4-8pm)
01/01/10 San Francisco, CA - The Saloon w/Chicago Blues Power featuring
Applejack on harmonica (4-8pm)
01/03/10 San Francisco, CA - The Saloon w/Chicago Blues Power featuring
Applejack on harmonica (4-8pm)
01/10/10 San Francisco, CA - The Saloon w/Chicago Blues Power featuring
Applejack on harmonica (4-8pm)

ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS
12/18/09 Riverside, CA - Mission Tobacco Lounge
01/09/10 Mentone, CA - Mill Creek Cattle Co
01/14/10 Las Vegas, NV - Boulder Station Hotel & Casino
01/31/10 Sherman Oaks, CA - Cozy's Bar & Grill
02/19/10 San Francisco, CA - Biscuits & Blues
02/28/10 Redondo Beach, CA - Brixton
03/12/10 San Juan Capistrano, CA - The Coach House
05/07/10 Phoenix, AZ - The Rhythm Room
05/08/10 Tucson, AZ - Old Town Artisans
05/21/10 San Francisco, CA - Biscuits & Blues
08/14/10 San Francisco, CA - Biscuits & Blues
08/21/10 Edmonton, AB, CANADA - Heritage Amphitheatre - Edmonton's
Labatt Blues Festival
11/12/10 San Francisco, CA - Biscuits & Blues

GARY POPENOE - chromatic
http://www.garypopenoeandco.com
01/01/10 N Hollywood, CA - Kulak's Woodshed w/Severin Browne & James
Coberly Smith (9pm)
02/05/10 N Hollywood, CA - Kulak's Woodshed w/Severin Browne & James
Coberly Smith (9pm)
03/05/10 N Hollywood, CA - Kulak's Woodshed w/Severin Browne & James
Coberly Smith (9pm)
04/02/10 N Hollywood, CA - Kulak's Woodshed w/Severin Browne & James
Coberly Smith (9pm)
05/07/10 N Hollywood, CA - Kulak's Woodshed w/Severin Browne & James
Coberly Smith (9pm)
06/04/10 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 *
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
http://www.myspace.com/roadhousejoeblues
12/13/09 Littleton, CO - The Toad Tavern (6-8pm)
12/17/09 Denver, CO - Hai Bar (7-11pm)
12/20/09 Denver, CO - Ziggies (7-11pm)
12/24/09 Denver, CO - Hai Bar (7-11pm)
12/26/09 Denver, CO - Dazzle (7-11pm)
12/31/09 Denver, CO - Hai Bar (7-11pm)
01/03/10 Denver, CO - Ziggies (7-11pm)
01/07/10 Denver, CO - Hai Bar (7-11pm)
01/14/10 Denver, CO - Hai Bar (7-11pm)
01/17/10 Littleton, CO - The Toad Tavern (TBA)
01/21/10 Denver, CO - Hai Bar (7-11pm)
01/22/10 Denver, CO - Ziggies (9pm-1am)
01/28/10 Denver, CO - Hai Bar (7-11pm)
01/31/10 Denver, CO - Ziggies (7-11pm)

PETER MADCAT RUTH
http://www.madcatmusic.net/
http://www.madcatmusic.net/tour.html
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)
03/21/10 Chicago, IL - Old Town School of Music - Harmoncia Convergence
in Tribute to blues harp legend Norton Buffalo (7pm)
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
12/12/09 Cashmere, WA - Club Crow
12/18/09 Port Townsend, WA - Upstage Restaurant
12/19/09 Port Townsend, WA - Upstage Restaurant
12/31/09 Albany, OR - Venetian Theatre
01/01/10 Oregon City, OR - Trails End Saloon
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
02/13/10 Salem, OR - Duffy's Hangar Bar & Grill
02/20/10 Miami, FL - Private Function
02/26/10 Walla Walla, WA - Crossroads
03/06/10 Ashland, OR - Ashland Armory
04/07/10 San Francisco, CA - Biscuits & Blues
04/08/10 Dallas, TX - Private Function
04/09/10 Tuolumne, CA - Black Oak Casino
04/10/10 Folsom, CA - Po'boy's Sports Bar & Grill
04/24/10 The Dallas, OR - Granada Theatre
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
08/22/10 Edmonton, AB, CANADA - Heritage Amphitheatre

SESSION AMERICANA - Jim Fitting, Harmonica
http://www.sessionamericana.com
12/12/09 Cambridge, MA - Club Passim (6pm & 9pm)
12/15/09 Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)
12/22/09 Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)

CORKY SIEGEL
http://www.chamberblues.com/dates.shtml
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
03/21/10 Chicago, IL - Old Town School of Music - Harmoncia Convergence
in Tribute to blues harp legend Norton Buffalo (7pm)

PRESTON SMITH
http://www.prestonsmith.com
http://www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic
12/11/09 Woodland Hills, CA - Giovanni's w/Acoustic Jazz Band (9pm)
12/15/09 Agoura Hills, CA - The Buddha Bar - Preston Smith Band (8-11pm)
12/18/09 Paso Robles, CA - Vinoteca (8pm)

THE SMOKIN' KNIGHTS - Karl Cabbage, harp & vocals
http://www.thesmokinknights.com
http://www.myspace.com/smokinknights
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
12/19/09 Aurora, CO - Zephyr Lounge

TEXAS MUSIC FORGE - Ed Kliman, harp
http://www.TexasMusicForge.com
myspace.com/texasmusicforge
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
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)

JEAN "TOOTS" THIELEMANS
12/20/09 Borgerhout, BELGIUM - De Roma - 1 set (8:30pm)
01/07/10 Borgerhout, BELGIUM - De Roma - 2 sets (8:30pm)
01/17/10 Brussels, BELGIUM - Sheraton Airport Hotel - 2 sets (12am)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i79lVTbIJJM

gotta lov em       ;-)



Kyle Dean Patten P.O. Box 22 Johnston, IA  50131  
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kdpatten
http://www.myspace.com/kyledeanpatten         
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4JladRinlk




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Look in the Files section for Harmonicafest2010a.PDF.


Regards,

Crazy Bob


--- In harptalk@yahoogroups.com, "duanentammy" <duanentammy@...> wrote:
>
> Would someone please scan the flyer and post it here.
>
>
>
>
> --- In harptalk@yahoogroups.com, "CrazyBob" <robertpcoble@> wrote:
> >
> > Bill,
> >
> >
> > Tom McCraig already addressed this. The Fest has "evolved" much more toward
a more  even mix of diatonic and chromatic, big
band/classical/jazz/bluegrass/blues, and so forth over the past few years. There
are several seminars given by the headliners as well as by participants with a
particular interest (like me, who will never be a headliner).
> >
> >
> > The flyer identifies the Harmonica Hotshots (Al and Judy Smith), Chris
Bauer, PT Gazell, Glenn Weiser, Jia-Yi He, Chris Turner and others (unnamed).
I'm hoping Marv and Roger Monroe will also come from Ohio (as they have for so
many years). I know Doug Puls and John Watts will be there, because
Coast-to-Coast Music has already committed to it. They  have been wonderful
supporters for as long as I've been attending. They are also two of the nicest
people you'll meet.
> >
> >
> > Before I begin describing the listed artists, I want to say that all of them
are always accessible and helpful throughout the Fest, willing to answer
questions and provide personal attention and suggestions to the rest of us who
are struggling to play the harp better.
> >
> >
> > Al and Judy Smith are two of the greatest entertainers and musicians using
harmonicas in their act. Judy has written an outstanding book on playing bass
harmonica. All has written two books on playing chord harmonicas. Both are
proficient on chromatic as well. All also plays some of the best diatonic
around. His "Steel Guitar Rag" using an XB-40 is unbelievable; I thought he was
playing a steel guitar! He also mixes in diatonic playing at various points in
their act. PRIMO!
> >
> >
> > Chris Bauer is a jazz aficionado and one of the best there is on chromatic.
I could listen to him play any time, any day. I've watched Chris and Phil
Caltabellotta strike up an informal jazz session in a corner. In short order,
there are a number of others who join in, improvising some of the best jazz
music you will ever hear. A world-class jazz musician!
> >
> >
> > I have not had the pleasure of meeting Glenn Weiser. However, he's got some
great books available, such as "Masters of Blues Harp," "Blues and Rock
Harmonica," and "Irish and American Fiddle Tunes for Harmonica." I've listened
to some of his online stuff; the man can deliver on the diatonic! Since I've
been playing bluegrass a lot over the past few years, I'm really looking forward
to hearing Glenn in person!
> >
> >
> > Jia-Yi He is a world champion harmonica player. He is more classical, but
also uses tremolos in his act. One year, he played a Chinese song about a loon
on a lake; you could close your eyes and "see" the scene with your ears! I swear
he made that bird fly right off the water musically! He usually plays with
backing tracks or with his daughter on keyboards. He also teaches at Turtle Bay
Music. A superb musician!
> >
> >
> > Chris Turner is the only scheduled act that I have no knowledge about. From
a quick Google search, I found a couple of YouTube videos of this European
Harmonica Champion. He plays both diatonic and chromatic. Check out his videos!
His Fox Chase is something else! (DANG! I just started listening to the YouTube
video of "Harmonica Virtuoso Chris Turner with Bosch Hurdy-Gurdy." The man can
really make a chromatic WAIL!)
> >
> >
> > Doug Puls has pften been the centerpiece and anchor of the blues jam held
after-hours on Saturday night. He plays some mean blues harp, but he graciously
provides accompaniment on guitar during jams throughout the Fest. He can make
anyone in any genre sound GREAT! Last year, we had an impromptu jam in the hotel
lobby, with Doug providing guitar, and everybody else taking a solo on "Help
Me." I particularly remember Bobby "Black Hat" Walters and Sandy Martin as a
couple of the participants. Bobby provided vocals and harp, and Sandy played
harp. Both of those gentlemen (along with Jackie Merritt) welcomed me into the
Tidewater blues harp scene a number of years ago, giving me opportunities to
join them for seminars with luminaries like Dennis Gruenling and Allen
Radcliffe-Holmes. It was good to see and hear the local guys again!
> >
> >
> > John Watts usually runs the Coast-to-Coast Music store throughout the Fest,
so we don't get as much opportunity to hear him play. However, I can tell you
that he's a really good diatonic player! He also is extremely knowledgeable and
helpful about all the items carried by C2C Music. He's a super nice guy!
> >
> >
> > As you can see, there will be a lot of diatonic playing going on. Lots of
impromptu jams are led by the marvelous Monroe Brothers. Marv and Roger both
play diatonic and guitars at the same time. Marv plays double diatonics in a
special rack he designed.Their jams are always a lot of fun for everybody and
not to be missed!
> >
> >
> > I can't address what seminars will be provided. Sometimes that information
just can't be obtained until immediately prior to the Fest. However, Tom usually
has seminars scheduled with the headliners, if they feel comfortable doing it.
One of the regular repair seminars is usually hosted by Hohner Richmond. Sissy
Jones, one of the top Hohner reps and techs in Richmond, often comes to give a
seminar. Sissy is (somewhat) retired, but she still works for Hohner. I just
ordered some parts from Hohner, and spoke with her on the phone. She's also one
heck of a player of any Hohner harmonica!
> >
> >
> > I don't know if that's the kind of info you were looking for, but that's my
view of why it's a great event. A lot of folks come in early (on Thursday
evening) and begin rocking immediately. That continues virtually non-stop until
sometime Sunday morning. It's a BLAST for a diatonic player like me!
> >
> >
> > I hope to see you there!
> >
> > Crazy Bob
> >
> >
> > --- In harptalk@yahoogroups.com, Bill Hines <billhines4@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I've been checking with some folks to see if they want to ride-share but
> > > I keep getting told that this festival is really mostly old-timey
> > > harmonica bands (bass harp, chromatic, etc - not that that is a BAD
> > > thing) and very little diatonic.
> > >
> > > Is there any type of proposed agenda or something that could give folks
> > > a flavor of how much diatonic and/or blues content there might be, and
> > > expose any scheduled seminars, jams, etc?
> > >
> > > CrazyBob wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Joy,
> > > >
> > > > Please DO come to the Fest! Rookies are always welcome! You will have
> > > > an opportunity to play a lot, so bring whatever harps you want to
> > > > play. There's always so much going on all the time. You'll learn a lot
> > > > of stuff at the seminars. You'll also find out that the headliners are
> > > > very approachable and some of the nicest people you will ever meet!
> > > >
> > > > The lineup of talent this year is stunning. Tom McCraig has been the
> > > > driving force behind the scenes for many years. He's done a stellar
> > > > job with this year's stars, as well as in previous years. He and his
> > > > lovely wife Carole deserve every accolade for their hard work!
> > > >
> > > > When I first started (back about 8 years ago), there was a heavy
> > > > emphasis on chromatic players, with only an occasional "nod" to
> > > > diatonic players. That has changed. Last year, there were a bunch of
> > > > diatonic players to balance things out. I'm a diatonic player, so I
> > > > really felt at home amongst them. Several of them helped me a lot when
> > > > I started to learn. There was a great mix of different genres of
> > > > music, which made everybody happy.
> > > >
> > > > The PARTICIPANTS are world-class people. Everyone I've ever met has
> > > > always been very helpful and supportive. A couple of my special
> > > > favorite friends are Doug Puls and John Watts of Coast-to-Coast Music
> > > > (the sponsors of this list). They always have a very broad selection
> > > > of stuff in the store. Additionally, both are well versed on playing
> > > > harp. Doug is also a highly-sought after accompanist on guitar
> > > > whenever there's a corner jam going on. Doug can make ANYONE sound
> > > > good-even ME! He also provided backup (music as well as expertise)
> > > > when I got "volunteered" to teach a blues harp session a few years ago.
> > > >
> > > > I look forward to meeting you and jamming with you!
> > > >
> > > > Crazy Bob
> > > >
> > > > --- In harptalk@yahoogroups.com <mailto:harptalk%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > > Donnie and Joy Oliver <pgjodo@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Please send me a flyer. I am still very interested in
> > > > attending.....if nothing else to observe (since I am such a rookie).
> > > > Looking forward to the experience.
> > > > >
> > > > > Joy
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ________________________________
> > > > > From: Tom McCraig <harpplayer@>
> > > > > To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com <mailto:harptalk%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > Sent: Fri, December 4, 2009 9:51:55 PM
> > > > > Subject: Re: [HarpTalk] Re: Virginia Harmonicafest
> > > > >
> > > > > The Virginia Harmonicafest will be on March 12 and 13 (Friday and
> > > > > Saturday) although a lot of attendees arrive on Thursday and the
> > > > jamming
> > > > > starts early. This will be our 14th year. If you send me a personal
> > > > > e-mail I will send out the flier. I have already had good response
from
> > > > > my post about the festival but since I cannot place an attachment I
> > > > have
> > > > > to do it this way. Contact me at harpplayer1@ or
> > > > > harpplayer@ and I will respond.
> > > > >
> > > > > Tom McCraig
> > > > >
> > > > > Ed Rzepczynski wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > i didnt know the state in virginia had a harmonica festival what
> > > > month
> > > > > > is it in
> > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > From: Patti Plant
> > > > > > To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com <mailto:harptalk%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > <mailto:harptalk%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 2:52 PM
> > > > > > Subject: [HarpTalk] Re: Virginia Harmonicafest
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Tom,
> > > > > > Thanks, I would be interested in receiving a flyer for this event
> > > > in VA.
> > > > > > If this will arrive by snail mail I would be happy to forward my
> > > > > > address or will you be forwarding by e-mail. I love Williamsburg and
> > > > > > have a close friend and family that lives nearby. I have been
wanting
> > > > > > to attend the camp that they hold in Austin, TX one year but maybe
> > > > > > March would be a wonderful time to take a vacation and attend the
> > > > > > Harmonicafest.
> > > > > > Thank you
> > > > > > Harmonicatooter
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In harptalk@yahoogroups.com
> > > > <mailto:harptalk%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:harptalk%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > > > > Tom McCraig <harpplayer@> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Looking for that perfect Christmas gift for that special harp
> > > > player or
> > > > > > > listener? Early bird tickets are available for the Virginia
> > > > > > > Harmonicafest '10. The festival will be held in Williamsburg,
> > > > Virginia
> > > > > > > on March 12 and 13, 2010.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ------------------------------------
> > > > >
> > > > > Go to Coast to Coast Music for Free Harmonica Tips and Great
> > > > Harmonica Prices! http://www.coast2coastmusic.com
> > > > <http://www.coast2coastmusic.com> Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Would someone please scan the flyer and post it here.




--- In harptalk@yahoogroups.com, "CrazyBob" <robertpcoble@...> wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
>
> Tom McCraig already addressed this. The Fest has "evolved" much more toward a
more  even mix of diatonic and chromatic, big
band/classical/jazz/bluegrass/blues, and so forth over the past few years. There
are several seminars given by the headliners as well as by participants with a
particular interest (like me, who will never be a headliner).
>
>
> The flyer identifies the Harmonica Hotshots (Al and Judy Smith), Chris Bauer,
PT Gazell, Glenn Weiser, Jia-Yi He, Chris Turner and others (unnamed). I'm
hoping Marv and Roger Monroe will also come from Ohio (as they have for so many
years). I know Doug Puls and John Watts will be there, because Coast-to-Coast
Music has already committed to it. They  have been wonderful supporters for as
long as I've been attending. They are also two of the nicest people you'll meet.
>
>
> Before I begin describing the listed artists, I want to say that all of them
are always accessible and helpful throughout the Fest, willing to answer
questions and provide personal attention and suggestions to the rest of us who
are struggling to play the harp better.
>
>
> Al and Judy Smith are two of the greatest entertainers and musicians using
harmonicas in their act. Judy has written an outstanding book on playing bass
harmonica. All has written two books on playing chord harmonicas. Both are
proficient on chromatic as well. All also plays some of the best diatonic
around. His "Steel Guitar Rag" using an XB-40 is unbelievable; I thought he was
playing a steel guitar! He also mixes in diatonic playing at various points in
their act. PRIMO!
>
>
> Chris Bauer is a jazz aficionado and one of the best there is on chromatic. I
could listen to him play any time, any day. I've watched Chris and Phil
Caltabellotta strike up an informal jazz session in a corner. In short order,
there are a number of others who join in, improvising some of the best jazz
music you will ever hear. A world-class jazz musician!
>
>
> I have not had the pleasure of meeting Glenn Weiser. However, he's got some
great books available, such as "Masters of Blues Harp," "Blues and Rock
Harmonica," and "Irish and American Fiddle Tunes for Harmonica." I've listened
to some of his online stuff; the man can deliver on the diatonic! Since I've
been playing bluegrass a lot over the past few years, I'm really looking forward
to hearing Glenn in person!
>
>
> Jia-Yi He is a world champion harmonica player. He is more classical, but also
uses tremolos in his act. One year, he played a Chinese song about a loon on a
lake; you could close your eyes and "see" the scene with your ears! I swear he
made that bird fly right off the water musically! He usually plays with backing
tracks or with his daughter on keyboards. He also teaches at Turtle Bay Music. A
superb musician!
>
>
> Chris Turner is the only scheduled act that I have no knowledge about. From a
quick Google search, I found a couple of YouTube videos of this European
Harmonica Champion. He plays both diatonic and chromatic. Check out his videos!
His Fox Chase is something else! (DANG! I just started listening to the YouTube
video of "Harmonica Virtuoso Chris Turner with Bosch Hurdy-Gurdy." The man can
really make a chromatic WAIL!)
>
>
> Doug Puls has pften been the centerpiece and anchor of the blues jam held
after-hours on Saturday night. He plays some mean blues harp, but he graciously
provides accompaniment on guitar during jams throughout the Fest. He can make
anyone in any genre sound GREAT! Last year, we had an impromptu jam in the hotel
lobby, with Doug providing guitar, and everybody else taking a solo on "Help
Me." I particularly remember Bobby "Black Hat" Walters and Sandy Martin as a
couple of the participants. Bobby provided vocals and harp, and Sandy played
harp. Both of those gentlemen (along with Jackie Merritt) welcomed me into the
Tidewater blues harp scene a number of years ago, giving me opportunities to
join them for seminars with luminaries like Dennis Gruenling and Allen
Radcliffe-Holmes. It was good to see and hear the local guys again!
>
>
> John Watts usually runs the Coast-to-Coast Music store throughout the Fest, so
we don't get as much opportunity to hear him play. However, I can tell you that
he's a really good diatonic player! He also is extremely knowledgeable and
helpful about all the items carried by C2C Music. He's a super nice guy!
>
>
> As you can see, there will be a lot of diatonic playing going on. Lots of
impromptu jams are led by the marvelous Monroe Brothers. Marv and Roger both
play diatonic and guitars at the same time. Marv plays double diatonics in a
special rack he designed.Their jams are always a lot of fun for everybody and
not to be missed!
>
>
> I can't address what seminars will be provided. Sometimes that information
just can't be obtained until immediately prior to the Fest. However, Tom usually
has seminars scheduled with the headliners, if they feel comfortable doing it.
One of the regular repair seminars is usually hosted by Hohner Richmond. Sissy
Jones, one of the top Hohner reps and techs in Richmond, often comes to give a
seminar. Sissy is (somewhat) retired, but she still works for Hohner. I just
ordered some parts from Hohner, and spoke with her on the phone. She's also one
heck of a player of any Hohner harmonica!
>
>
> I don't know if that's the kind of info you were looking for, but that's my
view of why it's a great event. A lot of folks come in early (on Thursday
evening) and begin rocking immediately. That continues virtually non-stop until
sometime Sunday morning. It's a BLAST for a diatonic player like me!
>
>
> I hope to see you there!
>
> Crazy Bob
>
>
> --- In harptalk@yahoogroups.com, Bill Hines <billhines4@> wrote:
> >
> > I've been checking with some folks to see if they want to ride-share but
> > I keep getting told that this festival is really mostly old-timey
> > harmonica bands (bass harp, chromatic, etc - not that that is a BAD
> > thing) and very little diatonic.
> >
> > Is there any type of proposed agenda or something that could give folks
> > a flavor of how much diatonic and/or blues content there might be, and
> > expose any scheduled seminars, jams, etc?
> >
> > CrazyBob wrote:
> > >
> > > Joy,
> > >
> > > Please DO come to the Fest! Rookies are always welcome! You will have
> > > an opportunity to play a lot, so bring whatever harps you want to
> > > play. There's always so much going on all the time. You'll learn a lot
> > > of stuff at the seminars. You'll also find out that the headliners are
> > > very approachable and some of the nicest people you will ever meet!
> > >
> > > The lineup of talent this year is stunning. Tom McCraig has been the
> > > driving force behind the scenes for many years. He's done a stellar
> > > job with this year's stars, as well as in previous years. He and his
> > > lovely wife Carole deserve every accolade for their hard work!
> > >
> > > When I first started (back about 8 years ago), there was a heavy
> > > emphasis on chromatic players, with only an occasional "nod" to
> > > diatonic players. That has changed. Last year, there were a bunch of
> > > diatonic players to balance things out. I'm a diatonic player, so I
> > > really felt at home amongst them. Several of them helped me a lot when
> > > I started to learn. There was a great mix of different genres of
> > > music, which made everybody happy.
> > >
> > > The PARTICIPANTS are world-class people. Everyone I've ever met has
> > > always been very helpful and supportive. A couple of my special
> > > favorite friends are Doug Puls and John Watts of Coast-to-Coast Music
> > > (the sponsors of this list). They always have a very broad selection
> > > of stuff in the store. Additionally, both are well versed on playing
> > > harp. Doug is also a highly-sought after accompanist on guitar
> > > whenever there's a corner jam going on. Doug can make ANYONE sound
> > > good-even ME! He also provided backup (music as well as expertise)
> > > when I got "volunteered" to teach a blues harp session a few years ago.
> > >
> > > I look forward to meeting you and jamming with you!
> > >
> > > Crazy Bob
> > >
> > > --- In harptalk@yahoogroups.com <mailto:harptalk%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > Donnie and Joy Oliver <pgjodo@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Please send me a flyer. I am still very interested in
> > > attending.....if nothing else to observe (since I am such a rookie).
> > > Looking forward to the experience.
> > > >
> > > > Joy
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ________________________________
> > > > From: Tom McCraig <harpplayer@>
> > > > To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com <mailto:harptalk%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Sent: Fri, December 4, 2009 9:51:55 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [HarpTalk] Re: Virginia Harmonicafest
> > > >
> > > > The Virginia Harmonicafest will be on March 12 and 13 (Friday and
> > > > Saturday) although a lot of attendees arrive on Thursday and the
> > > jamming
> > > > starts early. This will be our 14th year. If you send me a personal
> > > > e-mail I will send out the flier. I have already had good response from
> > > > my post about the festival but since I cannot place an attachment I
> > > have
> > > > to do it this way. Contact me at harpplayer1@ or
> > > > harpplayer@ and I will respond.
> > > >
> > > > Tom McCraig
> > > >
> > > > Ed Rzepczynski wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > i didnt know the state in virginia had a harmonica festival what
> > > month
> > > > > is it in
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: Patti Plant
> > > > > To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com <mailto:harptalk%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > <mailto:harptalk%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 2:52 PM
> > > > > Subject: [HarpTalk] Re: Virginia Harmonicafest
> > > > >
> > > > > Tom,
> > > > > Thanks, I would be interested in receiving a flyer for this event
> > > in VA.
> > > > > If this will arrive by snail mail I would be happy to forward my
> > > > > address or will you be forwarding by e-mail. I love Williamsburg and
> > > > > have a close friend and family that lives nearby. I have been wanting
> > > > > to attend the camp that they hold in Austin, TX one year but maybe
> > > > > March would be a wonderful time to take a vacation and attend the
> > > > > Harmonicafest.
> > > > > Thank you
> > > > > Harmonicatooter
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In harptalk@yahoogroups.com
> > > <mailto:harptalk%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:harptalk%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > > > Tom McCraig <harpplayer@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Looking for that perfect Christmas gift for that special harp
> > > player or
> > > > > > listener? Early bird tickets are available for the Virginia
> > > > > > Harmonicafest '10. The festival will be held in Williamsburg,
> > > Virginia
> > > > > > on March 12 and 13, 2010.
> > > > >
> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > Go to Coast to Coast Music for Free Harmonica Tips and Great
> > > Harmonica Prices! http://www.coast2coastmusic.com
> > > <http://www.coast2coastmusic.com> Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

> Your woods are beautiful to behold.  However, in your opinion, do   > any of
these exotic woods give a harmonica a different character in  > sound?

hahaha I'm afraid to answer this for fear of starting up the old comb material
versus tone debate. I think the general consensus is that while the player may
notice some difference, the audience generally doesn't. Or something like that.
There have been a lot of different views about this and one of the major points
being that the comb doesn't have enough mass to it to really affect the sound. I
know that when I play a harp with metal versus wood or different woods I can
hear a difference. I know some customers have said that when they record they
can tell a difference. But I think a bigger change can be the result of cover
plates. I think more emphasis should be put on cover plate modifications and
aftermarket production for tonal improvements.

Chris

"CrazyBob" wrote:
<Chris Turner is the only scheduled act that I have no knowledge about. From a
<quick Google search, I found a couple of YouTube videos of this European
<Harmonica Champion. He plays both diatonic and chromatic. Check out his videos!
<His Fox Chase is something else! (DANG! I just started listening to the YouTube
<video of "Harmonica Virtuoso Chris Turner with Bosch Hurdy-Gurdy." The man can
<really make a chromatic WAIL!)

If this is the Chris Turner that I worked with in a harmonica duo from 1977-79,
he is indeed a remarkable musician.  The time I spent with him broadened my
perspectives enormously.  He has a unique musical personality, with influences
that include Sonny Terry, Stravinsky, and everything between, and he surprises
his audiences over and over again.

Didn't know Chris was performing beyond Providence RI, glad to hear that he is. 
I assure everyone reading this that a performance by Chris is something you're
likely to remember for a long time.

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

Hello Chris.
 
Your woods are beautiful to behold.  However, in your opinion, do any of these
exotic woods give a harmonica a different character in sound?
 
Dennis
 


--- On Mon, 12/7/09, none <c_reynolds2571@...> wrote:


From: none <c_reynolds2571@...>
Subject: [HarpTalk] Re: exotic hardwood combs
To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 7, 2009, 2:44 PM


 



> . . . play it, heck I'd be happy just to sit and look at it !

hahaha thanks for the compliment.

Chris











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On my "Blues Harmonicas in DC " post, I left out an important word. Bruce Ewan
is a Chicago BLUES player. He is not from Chicago and I'm sorry to have misled
anyone, especially DC native Bruce Ewan.

Bret