To all List Members,

Here are a few guidelines for your posting on this
mailing list that will make your postings easier to
read and follow for all list members.  Most of them
are basic email courtesy, but bear repeating for those
who are not familiar with them.  It is not my intent
to create a lot of rules for the list, but rather to
make the reading of the postings and the digests
easier for everyone to follow.

1.  Trim your replies.  Many times we will see a post
in response to another one that quotes the entire
other message, or the entire thread with multiple
replies going back several days, or even an entire
digest!  We really only need to see the portion of the
preceeding message or thread that applies directly to
your response.  While you SHOULD include enough of the
previous message so that people will know what you are
talking about, usually a couple of sentences are
enough for people to understand the context of your
reply.  Please avoid this "lazy quoting" habit so that
we may all follow threads more easily.

2.  Bottom Quoting.  The sentence or two that you
quote to give context to your reply should be ABOVE
your answer, not below it.  This allows the reader to
get the context before reading your reply.  Replies
are often hard to understand if they are read without
context.

3.  Large Signature Files.  Reasonably sized signature
files are fine, but we often see large paragraphs in
signature files that are totally unnecessary for a
post intended to be read on a public forum.  The
"privacy" or "confidentiality" paragraphs that are
attached to some people's signatures are an example.
This often means that the signature is larger than the
entire message.  Please trim your large signature
files to a few lines with your basic contact
information, url, etc.

4.  Subject Titles.  Subject titles should be relevent
to the topic being discussed in the post.  Many times
a discussion will drift far away from the original
topic.  If the subject line on your reply no longer
reflects the content of the post, the subject line
should be changed when you reply.  A transition can be
signaled to others by changing subject and referring
to the old subject, like this:  "New Subject (was Old
Subject)".  After a few posts on the new topic the
"was old subject" can be dropped, leaving an
appropriate subject line for the new thread.

5.  Please turn OFF the HTML on the email you send to the list.  Many mail
readers don't convert it so that people wind up with a bunch of code on their
screen and whatever message you were trying to send gets lost in the code. 
Also, many of our non US members pay for their email by the KB, and this type of
code costs them money to download something they can't read.  Please be
considerate and just send your messages in plain text.


If we all examine our posting habits and make these
small adjustments, it will make reading the postings
and digests far more "user friendly" for everyone.
Thank you for your attention!

=====

Regards,
John Watts, Coast to Coast Music
http://coast2coastmusic.com
Harmonicas, Guitars, & Accessories
800-776-5015

GROUP DESCRIPTION
-----------------

You are subscribed to the HarpTalk discussion group because you signed up or
requested a subscription.  We do not add members without such a request.  If you
wish to modify your subscription please see the instructions below or at the
bottom of any email from the group.

The purpose of the group is to discuss harmonicas, harmonica playing, and
harmonica related equipment, as well as to share tips, techniques, and
experiences.  We have members ranging from beginners to pros, and all are
welcome.  Less experienced players are welcomed by all and are encouraged to
post their questions and get advice from the more experienced players.  We will
also use HarpTalk to notify you of changes to our site at coast2coastmusic.com
or of new products and services.

John Watts and Doug Puls
Coast to Coast Music


POSTING TO THIS GROUP
---------------------
To send a message to this group, send the message to:
harptalk@yahoogroups.com


CHANGING YOUR SUBSCRIPTION STATUS
---------------------------------
To join this group, send an email to:
harptalk-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
harptalk-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com


MESSAGE DELIVERY OPTIONS
------------------------
To receive message digests instead of individual messages send an
email to:
harptalk-digest@yahoogroups.com

To receive individual messages instead of digests, send email to:
harptalk-normal@yahoogroups.com

To stop receiving messages via email (you may still read messages on
the Web),
send an email to:
harptalk-nomail@yahoogroups.com


CONTACTING THE GROUP OWNER
--------------------------
To contact the owners of this group, send an email to:
harptalk-owner@yahoogroups.com


ON THE WEB
----------
The Group Home Page:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/harptalk

Hi all,

I recorded an improvisation on a Hohner model 365 with SBS (Steve Baker System)
tuning.  You can find it at:
http://www.hunterharp.com/sbs365-an-original-solo-piece/

I find the SBS tuning inspiring for certain chords of chord work, and it can
play a lead when you need it to, though this particular 365 is a pretty leaky
harp compared to any of my regular diatonics.

This piece was recorded live on my Zoom H4. The harmonica is played without any
amplification or FX, and the recording is unedited.

Regards, Richard Hunter

author, "Jazz Harp"
latest mp3s and harmonica blog at http://hunterharp.com
Myspace http://myspace.com/richardhunterharp
Vids at http://www.youtube.com/user/lightninrick
more mp3s at http://taxi.com/rhunter
Twitter: lightninrick

hi folks, i have a crate 5 watt tube amp, sometimes it doesnt have much volume
and its pretty distorted,and sometimes i can hardly turn it up because its so
loud,today it wasnt too loud and i put a vocal mic in and it had that  same
distortion,not a clean amped sound at all ,its only a couple years old put
hardly ever used. could it be a tube?
  thanks  bill

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

I bought Chordet 20 from Richard Farrell and it has been in the box
unused.  New now, I believe it lists for $139. and I will take $90 +  postage
and
include a new condition Chordet Player's Showcase book by  Simpson & Smith.
M Scheck
Beaugreta@...


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

"Gardiner" wrote:
<hi folks, i have a crate 5 watt tube amp, sometimes it doesnt have much volume
and its pretty distorted,and <sometimes i can hardly turn it up because its so
loud,today it wasnt too loud and i put a vocal mic in and it <had that same
distortion,not a clean amped sound at all ,its only a couple years old put
hardly ever used. could <it be a tube?

It might be a tube.  It might be the way you're setting the amp up.  The 5 watt
Crates have 3 controls: gain, volume, tone.  High gain = high distortion.  Are
you changing settings frequently?  For high volume without high distortion, keep
the gain low and turn up the volume.  Keep the tone on the bass-y side too for
most applications.

If that doesn't do it, try replacing the tubes, then take the amp to an amp
tech.

Regards, Richard Hunter


author, "Jazz Harp"
latest mp3s and harmonica blog at http://hunterharp.com
Myspace http://myspace.com/richardhunterharp
Vids at http://www.youtube.com/user/lightninrick
more mp3s at http://taxi.com/rhunter
Twitter: lightninrick

thanks richard,im going to check the tubes, Bill
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Richard Hunter
   To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 7:59 AM
   Subject: Re: [HarpTalk] crate 5 watt amp



   "Gardiner" wrote:
   <hi folks, i have a crate 5 watt tube amp, sometimes it doesnt have much
volume and its pretty distorted,and <sometimes i can hardly turn it up because
its so loud,today it wasnt too loud and i put a vocal mic in and it <had that
same distortion,not a clean amped sound at all ,its only a couple years old put
hardly ever used. could <it be a tube?

   It might be a tube. It might be the way you're setting the amp up. The 5 watt
Crates have 3 controls: gain, volume, tone. High gain = high distortion. Are you
changing settings frequently? For high volume without high distortion, keep the
gain low and turn up the volume. Keep the tone on the bass-y side too for most
applications.

   If that doesn't do it, try replacing the tubes, then take the amp to an amp
tech.

   Regards, Richard Hunter

   author, "Jazz Harp"
   latest mp3s and harmonica blog at http://hunterharp.com
   Myspace http://myspace.com/richardhunterharp
   Vids at http://www.youtube.com/user/lightninrick
   more mp3s at http://taxi.com/rhunter
   Twitter: lightninrick




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

Does this amp happen to have an effects loop? Many brands have had problems with
those jacks and the symptoms are exactly what you describe. To check, plug a
known good shielded cable from the output to the input, just like you were
inserting an effects box, but you are only bypassing the switched jack(the one
that passes the signal from the pre-amp section to the power amp section when
nothing is inserted). If that works you might get away with just spraying some
silicone cleaner or De-Oxit into the jack and/or onto a plug and inserting it
several times to clean the contacts. At worst, the jack will have to be
replaced. Not a big deal.
W

Walter Wood
United TV Service
501 Poplar St.
Pulaski Tn. 38478

--- On Mon, 10/3/11, Richard Hunter <turtlehill@...> wrote:

From: Richard Hunter <turtlehill@...>
Subject: Re: [HarpTalk] crate 5 watt amp
To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, October 3, 2011, 6:59 AM
















 









       "Gardiner" wrote:

<hi folks, i have a crate 5 watt tube amp, sometimes it doesnt have much volume
and its pretty distorted,and <sometimes i can hardly turn it up because its so
loud,today it wasnt too loud and i put a vocal mic in and it <had that same
distortion,not a clean amped sound at all ,its only a couple years old put
hardly ever used. could <it be a tube?



It might be a tube.  It might be the way you're setting the amp up.  The 5 watt
Crates have 3 controls: gain, volume, tone.  High gain = high distortion.  Are
you changing settings frequently?  For high volume without high distortion, keep
the gain low and turn up the volume.  Keep the tone on the bass-y side too for
most applications.



If that doesn't do it, try replacing the tubes, then take the amp to an amp
tech.



Regards, Richard Hunter



author, "Jazz Harp"

latest mp3s and harmonica blog at http://hunterharp.com

Myspace http://myspace.com/richardhunterharp

Vids at http://www.youtube.com/user/lightninrick

more mp3s at http://taxi.com/rhunter

Twitter: lightninrick

























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

this amp only has a volume and tone no gain or effects,the time before last it
had all kind of volume at 2 or 3 last time it was at 5 with no bark at all it
seems like an intermitent thing. thanks bill

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

Hi All,
Just a quick note to let you know that we now have some limited stock on
  the Hohner Thunderbird Low and Super Low harmonicas.  Our stock is
limited and I'm now sure if or how soon we can get some more, but
they're here now.  Here is the URL:


http://coast2coastmusic.com/cgi-bin/cart/HHM2011-TB.html
 
Regards,
John Watts, Coast to Coast Music
http://coast2coastmusic.com
http://tinyurl.com/c2cmusic-facebook
Harmonicas & Accessories
800-776-5015

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

"walter wood" wrote:
<    Does this amp happen to have an effects loop? Many brands have had
<problems with those jacks and the symptoms are exactly what you describe. <To
check, plug a known good shielded cable from the output to the input, <just like
you were inserting an effects box, but you are only bypassing the <switched
jack(the one that passes the signal from the pre-amp section to <the power amp
section when nothing is inserted). If that works you might <get away with just
spraying some silicone cleaner or De-Oxit into the jack <and/or onto a plug and
inserting it several times to clean the contacts. At <worst, the jack will have
to be replaced. Not a big deal.

And Gardiner replied:
<    this amp only has a volume and tone no gain or effects,the time before
<last it had all kind of volume at 2 or 3 last time it was at 5 with no bark <at
all it seems like an intermitent thing. thanks bill

Bill, take another look at the amp.  My Crate VC508 has a line-out jack that
doubles as an FX loop. If yours has a line-out jack (it'll be the only other
jack besides the input jack) then it's probably set up as an FX loop too, in
which case Walter's advice might do the job.  Dirty contacts could certainly
produce the kind of intermittent problem you describe.  And anyone who owns an
amp should have a can of spray contact cleaner in the house.

Regards, Richard Hunter

author, "Jazz Harp"
latest mp3s and harmonica blog at http://hunterharp.com
Myspace http://myspace.com/richardhunterharp
Vids at http://www.youtube.com/user/lightninrick
more mp3s at http://taxi.com/rhunter
Twitter: lightninrick

Just wanted to alert Harp-Talkers to a new release, with accompanying (free)
video. Via the magic of overdubs there are ten different harps used on this:
diatonics, chromatics, whole-tone, polyphonia, slide-harp, extreme-bender and
double-octave bass harp.

"Nagasaki From Uranus," as by the Tom Ball Harmonica Orchestra.  Here's the link
to the video. Turn up the volume! :-)

http://tinyurl.com/nagasakisails

Also downloadable through all the usual outlets. Really fun project!  Any
comments -- pro or con -- much appreciated. Thanks for listening and hope ya
like it!

For further information:  http://tinyurl.com/TomsNewCD

cheers to all,
Tom Ball
http://www.tomball.us

thanks for your replys,i talked to loud technologies,they saidthe 5 watt was
changed, a couple years ago or theres two models,this one is stripped down
version? volume tone ,one imput. when its loud its a nice little amp. bill

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

. . . .very cool Tom, thanks for sharing and thanks for all the work to put it
together.

--- On Wed, 10/5/11, tomball5 <havaball@...> wrote:

From: tomball5 <havaball@...>
Subject: [HarpTalk] New release & video -- ten harmonicas at once!
To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 12:27 PM








 









       Just wanted to alert Harp-Talkers to a new release, with accompanying
(free) video. Via the magic of overdubs there are ten different harps used on
this: diatonics, chromatics, whole-tone, polyphonia, slide-harp, extreme-bender
and double-octave bass harp.



"Nagasaki From Uranus," as by the Tom Ball Harmonica Orchestra.  Here's the link
to the video. Turn up the volume! :-)



http://tinyurl.com/nagasakisails



Also downloadable through all the usual outlets. Really fun project!  Any
comments -- pro or con -- much appreciated. Thanks for listening and hope ya
like it!



For further information:  http://tinyurl.com/TomsNewCD



cheers to all,

Tom Ball

http://www.tomball.us






















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

This is a vintage chord harp
very old, and what makes it special is it is signed by Harmonica
Graeats such as Norton Buffalo, James Cotton and many others
Including Roy Rodgers
2000.00$

Welcome to the Harpers' International Giglist and Special Events Listing.

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks to all,
BassHarp

==================================================
*** SPECIAL EVENT LISTING ***
==================================================

BLUES HARP BASICS
September 20 thru October 25, 2011
St. Lawrence College, Kingston, ON Canada

Every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Learn to play killer Blues Harp from Canada’s most prolific harmonica
teacher - Dunk!

This complete course covers all the fundamentals and will be of interest
to beginners
on up through advanced players.

For all the details, email: dunkharp@...

To register, call 1-613-544-5400 “Press 2” or register on line at:
www.stlawrencecollege.ca

==================================================

HARMONICA CLASSES in the PHILADELPHIA, PA area with SETH HOLZMAN
September 26 thru November 14, 2011
Greater Philadelphia, PA Area

Seth Holzman has been playing harmonica since 1965 and teaching
harmonica since the early '70's.
He has a Bachelor of Music degree from Syracuse University, has
performed with Muddy Waters,
Koko Taylor, Ronnie Earl, Roomful Of Blues, Magic Slim & The Teardrops,
and many others, and
currently performs in the greater Philadelphia, PA area with several bands.

Seth will be teaching seven-week, eight-week, and ten-week harmonica
classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights
at three different schools in the Philadelphia, PA area soon:
____________________________________________________________________

Seth's Monday night classes:
"Beginners Harmonica For Adults" (6:30 to 7:45 PM) (for beginners), and
"Blues Harmonica 2" (8:00 to 9:15 PM) (for intermediate students)
begin Monday night, Sept. 26, 2011, and run for 8 weeks on Monday nights
through Nov. 14.
Classes will be held at the offices of the Philadelphia Folksong Society
(PFS) on Emlen Street in Philadelphia, PA.

For the Monday night classes in Philadelphia (for course descriptions,
other information, and to register),
contact either of these two organizations:

- Philadelphia Folksong Society at 215-247-1300 or www.pfs.org.
- Mount Airy Learning Tree at 215-843-6436 or www.mtairylearningtree.org.
____________________________________________________________________

Seth's Tuesday night classes:
"Harmonica For Beginners" (6:30 to 7:45 PM) (for beginners) will begin
Tuesday night, Sept. 20, 2011, and run for 10 weeks on Tuesday nights

through Nov. 22.
Classes will be held at Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, PA.

(Just added:) "Rock 'n' Roll Harmonica 1" (8:00 to 9:15 PM) (for
beginner/intermediate students) will begin Tuesday night, Oct. 4, 2011,
and run for 8

weeks on Tuesday nights through Nov. 22. Classes will be held at Lower
Merion High School in Ardmore, PA.

For the Tuesday night classes in Ardmore (for course descriptions, other
information, and to register),
contact the

- Main Line School Night Association at 610-687-0460 or
www.mainlineschoolnight.org.

==================================================

THE 6th ANNUAL FLORIDA HARMONICA CHAMPIONSHIPS
October 16, 2011
New Smyrna Beach, FL

Beachside Tavern
690 East 3rd Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, FL

12noon to 12am

CALLING ALL HARMONICA PLAYERS!!!

Join your hosts Adam Floyd and Farley Palmer with registration starting
at 12:00 noon.
This contest is one of the world's largest harmonica festivals and a big
favorite with spectators.
Arrive early to ensure a good view of the outdoor stage as we expect a
maximum capacity crowd.

Everyone is invited to join in the
Harmonica Master Class,
Harmonica Tuning and Repair Clinic
and the very popular
Florida Harmonica Orchestra playing “Suwanee River” by Stephen Foster.

The Payne Brothers Band back up the 25 contestants and there will be a
blow-off after the trophy is awarded. Lots of free harmonicas,
hats and gear from our sponsor Lee Oskar Harmonicas. T-shirts, posters
and CDs of past championships will be available.
FreeWill BBQ will provide great food.

Recent Florida Harmonica Champions hail from all over the state.
Expect international contestants for stiff competition this year.
Awards include Technical Ability, Showmanship, Style and the coveted
trophy for Florida Harmonica Champion.

There is no fee to enter the contest. Call (386) 314-4037 and visit our
facebook page for more information or to pre-register as a contestant.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Florida-Harmonica-Championships/105549791700

Lee Oskar to conduct workshop and perform at the 6th Annual Florida
Harmonica Championships!

World famous harmonica player and manufacturer Lee Oskar will fly in
from Seattle to conduct a workshop and perform at the
6th Annual Florida Harmonica Championships at Beachside Tavern in New
Smyrna Beach Sunday October 16.
Lee is also bringing his sax player Scotty Harris to perform . Lee and
his bandmates from "Lowrider" are responsible for hits like
"Spill the Wine", "Cisco Kid", "The World is a Ghetto" and "Slippin into
Darkness" to name just a few.

We are all so thankful to Lee and Scotty for agreeing to come to the
show... Lee is a hell of a good guy and is very passionate
about the harmonica. Lee will conduct his workshop at 12 to 1 pm the day
of the show.
He and Scotty Harris will perform at 9pm on the inside stage at
Beachside...this is gonna be a time to remember!

==================================================

A HARMONICA WORKSHOP with ROBERT BONFIGLIO and ROB PAPAROZZI
October 22 & 23, 2011
10am-5pm

Includes a Saturday Night Jam!

Come join Rob Paparozzi and Robert Bonfiglio, two master harmonica
players, in a very special two-day workshop held at
Steve Katz and Alison Palmer’s beautiful art studio in the gorgeous
foothills of the Connecticut Berkshires.

The workshop will cover:

* Everything from tone, phrasing, corner switch, speed, vibrato and
dynamics to scales and arpeggios, how to practice, etc. –
you will come away playing the chromatic.
* Techniques for developing 'tone' on both chromatic & diatonic harp
* Relating music theory to enable improvisation beyond the Blues
* Transitioning from diatonic to chromatic harmonica
* Session harmonica techniques
* Skills for playing in a band setting, like how to accompany singers
* Basic harmonica repair and uses of overblow technique
* Mic techniques and tips for live and studio playing

We will use play along tracks as well as guitar and piano to assist us.

There will be a limited number of students - registration will be on a
first come, first serve basis, so SIGN UP SOON!

Called "the Paganini of the Harmonica" by the Los Angeles Times, ROBERT
BONFIGLIO has dazzled audiences at
Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, Kennedy Center, Boston Symphony Hall,
Lincoln Center and throughout the world
with his ability to play harmonica concertos and turn right around and
“sizzle” on the 'Blues'.
Robert has been a concerto soloist with leading orchestras around the
world and has worked under some of the world’s finest conductors.
Robert Bonfiglio got his Masters degree in composition from Manhattan
School of Music and studied composition with
Charles Wuorinen and Aaron Copland. He also is the Founding Director of
the Grand Canyon Music Festival.

New Jersey-based frontman, singer, & harmonica player ROB PAPAROZZI has
been a blues performer since 1967.
But Rob’s at home playing a wide range of music, ranging from rock to
blues to jazz to pop.
This versatility is reflected in the long and remarkably diverse list of
major artists Rob has worked with.
Rob has been touring the world with the Original Blues Brothers Band and
Blood Sweat and Tears as Front Man-Lead Vocalist and Harmonica.

In 2009 Rob debuted his first solo CD, Etruscan Soul which has garnered
worldwide acclaim and airplay since its release.
Rob's Broadway, movie, and television credits are also extensive. Rob
has achieved the status of “master” on his chosen instrument.

The fee for this workshop will be $400 for the weekend.
If you are interested in securing a space, please e-mail
Steve Katz at spoonrest@...
Steve will then confirm your reservation.
On receiving your confirmation, please mail a deposit of $150 (made out
to Alison Palmer) to:
The Alison Palmer Studio, P.O. Box 686, Kent, CT 06757.
The remaining payment of $250 should be mailed to the same P.O. Box
address by September 15.

==================================================

THE NHL ANNUAL WEEKEND FESTIVAL, H2011
October 28-30, 2011
Bristol, BS1 5JG, United Kingdom

The Folk House
40a Park Street
Bristol, BS1 54JG, UK

Artists include:
International troubadour Rory McLeod
UK classical maestro Philip Achille
The fabulous Rick Epping from USA via Ireland
UK blues duo 'Johnny Hewitt and Tommy Allen'
plus surprise guests!

Contest, jams, workshops and concerts.
http://www.harmonica.co.uk/festival.htm

==================================================

7th HARMONICA MASTERS WORKSHOPS
November 2-6, 2011
Trossingen, GERMANY

Four days of classes, sessions and concerts for diatonic and chromatic
harmonica on the new campus at the former Hohner factory site,
situated in the heart of the town of Trossingen in Germany's beautiful
Black Forest region and featuring:

* Steve Baker (diatonic harp)
* David Barrett (diatonic harp)
* Hermine Deurloo (jazz chromatic)
* Joe Filisko (diatonic harp)
* Eric Noden (guitar)

The Harmonica Masters Workshops were initiated in 2003 by Steve Baker in
cooperation with the town of Trossingen and the
Hohner Musical Instrument company. Conceived as a high-end educational
event for blues and jazz harmonica, featuring world
class instructors and a full supporting program of sessions and
concerts, they were an immediate success and have subsequently
become an annual fixture in Trossingen, except in 2005 and 2009, when
the town hosted the World Harmonica Festival.

Students at this truly international gathering make up a remarkable
cross-section of European harmonica afficionados, plus visitors from
North America and beyond. Despite the impressive roster of instructors,
the event is by no means directed exclusively at advanced
players, there is plenty for intermediate players here too. As well as
offering a great learning experience, the Harmonica Masters Workshops
also provide the opportunity to get to know fellow hamonica enthusiasts
from many different countries, to meet old friends and make new
ones. We look forward to welcoming you to the Harmonica Masters
Workshops 2011!

For detailed information, online enrollments and accomodation register
please visit our new website:
http://www.harmonica-masters.de/en/home/

==================================================

39th GARDEN STATE HARMONICA CLUB FESTIVAL - Celebrating 40 Years
November 3-5, 2011
E Hanover, NJ

Ramada Conference Center
130 Rt 10 West
East Hanover, NJ

WHAT: 39TH GSHC Festival at the price of $125 (REDUCED PRICE OF $115
UNTIL 8/15) for 3 days of daily and evening
concerts, seminars, blues and jazz jams, lots of open mic, Cocktail
party with hors d'oeuvres (cash bar).
Matinee Show, class for children, Sat. evening banquet and Gala Show
with world class professional entertainers,
Club store, Danny G with New Harmonica store to purchase harmonicas.
See our website for daily passes and registration at:
http://www.gardenstateharmonicaclub.org

Pay by making out check to: GSHC and mailing to:
Phil Caltabellotta
P.O Box 192
Tomkins Cove, NY 10986

or pay by credit card at: http://newharmonica.com

or call Danny G at: 330-322-9625

No refunds after Oct 15.

WHERE: (as noted above) Ramada Conference Center, 130 Rt.10, East
Hanover, NJ 07936
with special reduced price of only $82 plus tax that includes a
complimentary hot breakfast.
Call hotel to reserve your room and guarantee the rate at: 973-386-5622.
Mention the GSHC rate(no hold on your credit card) Visit:
www.ramadaeasthanover.com

WHEN: Nov. 3,4,5 and we are working on having a blues/jazz night at
Trumpets Jazz Club on Nov.2, as we did last year.

WHO: YOU! plus the following entertainers thus far:

* Rob Paparozzi
* GSHC Ensemble
* Jay Gaunt
* Rhonda Schuster
* The Sgro Bros.
* The Harmonica Hotshots
* Stan Harper
* Enrico Granafei
* The Melody Men
* 17 North Band
* Chris Bauer
* George Miklas
* Phil Caltabellotta
* The Harmaniacs - Rob Fletcher, Steve Retchin, Doug Tanner
* Charles Spranklin
* Bob McFarlane
* Ken Korb
* Hal Walker
* Giovanni Volini
* Danny G at our cocktail hour
* Bill Price - free harp repairs
* AJ Fedor
* Marv Monroe - harmonica and guitar ambassador
* and SPECIAL GUEST - ROBERT BONFIGLIO

Note: this could be subject to change due to performers schedules.

SATURDAY NIGHT - November 5:
For the first time, the renowned guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli with bass
player, Jerry Bruno will perform at our Festival,
accompanied by Enrico Granafei on harmonica (Sat.night: open to public
for separate show; included for attendees)

Seminars and workshops are being set up now, including
- Beginner Diatonic workshop for all with master teacher, Hal Walker.
- Country / Bluegrass Workshop
- Playing Chromatic and Diatonic Harmonica in a rack

Make a committment NOW to help keep our festival on track.
We would love for you to join our club for the small dues of $25 yearly
to support the harmonica and our abilty to offer our festival to you.
Forms available on our website.
Hope to see lots of our blues, jazz, bluegrass and traditional players
at this festival!

==================================================
*** ARTIST LISTING ***
==================================================

TOM BALL and KENNY SULTAN
http://www.tomballkennysultan.com/
http://www.tomball.us/
http://www.myspace.com/tomballkennysultan
10/09/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
10/23/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
10/30/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
11/06/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
11/13/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
11/20/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
11/27/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
12/04/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
12/11/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
12/18/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)

CHRIS BAUER - Jazz Harmonica
http://www.chrisbauermusic.com
10/26/11 - New York, NY - Antibes Bistro (7:30pm)
11/03/11 - East Hanover, NJ - Ramada Hotel and Conf Center (7pm)

THE BERNADETTES - Don DeStefano, harp
http://www.thebernadettes.com
10/09/11 - Bridgeport, CT - Columbus Day Parade
10/11/11 - Uncasville, CT - Wolf Den @ Mohegan Sun Casino
10/13/11 - Pound Ridge, NY - North Star Restaurant
10/15/11 - Georgetown, CT - Georgetown Saloon
10/21/11 - Branford, CT - USS Chowder Pot III
10/22/11 - North Haven, CT - J. Roos
10/28/11 - Madison, CT - Donahue's Madison Beach Grille
11/04/11 - Stamford, CT - Lucky Break Bar & Grill @ Rack ‘N Roll
11/11/11 - Wallingford, CT - Jake's Martini Bar
11/12/11 - Orange, CT - Bear & Grill
11/18/11 - Mt Kisco, NY - French American Bistro
11/19/11 - Berlin, CT - Hawthorne Inn
11/23/11 - Branford, CT - USS Chowder Pot III
11/25/11 - Madison, CT - Donahue's Madison Beach Grille
12/01/11 - Pound Ridge, NY - North Star Restaurant
12/02/11 - Stamford, CT - Lucky Break Bar & Grill @ Rack ‘N Roll
12/09/11 - Branford, CT - USS Chowder Pot III
12/10/11 - Stamford, CT - Italian Center Mens Club
12/16/11 - Stamford, CT - Ponus Yacht Club
12/27/11 - Uncasville, CT - Wolf Den @ Mohegan Sun Casino
12/30/11 - Madison, CT - Donahue's Madison Beach Grille

BIG AL & THE HEAVYWEIGHTS - Nelsen Adelard, harmonica
harp / http://www.bigal.net
10/08/11 - Natchez, MS - Bowies
10/09/11 - Harvey, LA - Handlebar
10/22/11 - Jackson, MS - Underground 119
10/29/11 - Ponchatoula, LA - Private Event
02/11/12 - Festus, MO - Best Western Hotel - Mardi Gras Gala

BLUE LUNCH - Pete London, harmonica and vocals
http://www.bluelunch.com
10/15/11 - Cleveland, OH - Fat Fish Blue (8pm)
10/21/11 - S Euclid, OH - House of Swing (9:30pm)
10/29/11 - Geneva, OH - Harpersfield Winery
11/12/11 - Erie, PA - Rocco's
11/18/11 - Cleveland, OH - Fat Fish Blue (8pm)
11/19/11 - S Euclid, OH - House of Swing (9:30pm)
11/25/11 - Geneva, OH - Harpersfield Winery
12/17/11 - Cleveland, OH - Fat Fish Blue (8pm)
12/23/11 - S Euclid, OH - House of Swing (9:30pm)
12/30/11 - Geneva, OH - Harpersfield Winery

THE BLUES ALLSTARS - Rick Davis, harp
http://www.thebluesallstars.com
10/09/11 - Denver, CO - Ziggies Jam (7pm)
10/23/11 - Denver, CO - Ziggies Jam (7pm)
11/06/11 - Denver, CO - Ziggies Jam (7pm)
11/20/11 - Denver, CO - Ziggies Jam (7pm)
12/04/11 - Denver, CO - Ziggies Jam (7pm)
12/18/11 - Denver, CO - Ziggies Jam (7pm)

BLUES MUSE of M D Friedman
10/15/11 - Aurora, CO - Zephyr Lounge (9pm)
10/20/11 - Loveland, CO - Mandolin Cafe Loveland (7pm)
10/21/11 - Loveland, CO - Island Grill Loveland (8pm)
10/24/11 - Boulder, CO - KGNU Boulder 88.5fm / 1390am (6pm)
10/28/11 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Outlook (8pm)

BILLY BRANCH and THE SONS OF BLUES
http://billybranch.com
10/23/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/24/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/25/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/26/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/27/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/28/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/29/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/30/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise

JAMES CONWAY - chromatic and diatonic harmonicas
http://www.jamesconway.net
10/19/11 - Condat, FRANCE - Les Harmoonicales Festival
10/20/11 - Condat, FRANCE - Les Harmoonicales Festival
10/21/11 - Condat, FRANCE - Les Harmoonicales Festival
10/22/11 - Condat, FRANCE - Les Harmoonicales Festival
10/23/11 - Condat, FRANCE - Les Harmoonicales Festival
10/24/11 - Condat, FRANCE - Les Harmoonicales Festival

THE DELTA SONICS - Al Chesis, harmonica & vocals
http://www.deltasonics.net
10/08/11 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Outlook Blues & Greens (8pm)
10/11/11 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Outlook - Open Blues Jam (7pm)
10/13/11 - Denver, CO - Teddy T’s Continental Room - Open Blues Jam (8-11pm)
10/14/11 - Denver, CO - Lincolns Roadhouse (9pm)
10/15/11 - Denver, CO - Swallow Hill Co'ncert with Clay Kirkland (8pm)
10/19/11 - Private Event
10/20/11 - Denver, CO - Teddy T’s Continental Room - Blues Jam (8pm)
10/21/11 - Aurora, CO - Zephyr Lounge (9pm)
10/22/11 - Denver, CO - Dazzle Jazz (10pm)
10/27/11 - Denver, CO - Teddy T’s Continental Room - Open Blues Jam (8pm)
10/28/11 - Longmont, CO - Oskar's Liquids & Solids (8pm)
10/29/11 - Estes Park, CO - Mary's Lake Lodge - Halloween Party (9pm)
11/05/11 - Ft Collins, CO - Colorado Feed & Grain (9pm)

DJANGO & SKIPPY - Jim Gillam - harp, guitar, vocals
10/14/11 - Klamath Falls, OR - Matteo's Coffee & Tea House (7-9pm)
12/16/11 - Klamath Falls, OR - Matteo's Coffee & Tea House (7-9pm)

TONI DODD & SOUTHBOUND BLUES - Brian Brazil, harp
http://www.tonidodd.com
http://www.myspace.com/tonidoddsouthboundblues
10/08/11 - Canoga Park, CA - The Gold Cadillac - 21+ - no cover
10/20/11 - Winnetka, CA - Silly's - 21+ - no cover (9pm-1:30am)
10/28/11 - Canoga Park, CA - Halloween at The Gold Cadillac - 21+ - no
cover (9pm-1:30am)

JOHN DUNNIGAN
http://www.johndunnigan.com
10/08/11 - Kalispell, MT - The Blue Canyon (Hilton) (8pm)

THE ELEVATORS - Chuck Bravo, harp
http://www.myspace.com/TheElevatorsBand
10/21/11 - New Jersey, NJ - The Mason Jar (9:30pm)
11/11/11 - Emerson, NJ - The Emerson Hotel (9pm)

THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS - Kim Wilson, harp
10/08/11 - Avignon, FRANCE - Avignon Blues Festival Grounds - Avignon
Blues Festival
10/21/11 - Bow, WA - Skagit Valley Casino Resort
10/22/11 - Bow, WA - Skagit Valley Casino Resort
10/29/11 - Beaumont, TX - MCM Elegante Hotel
11/11/11 - San Bernardino, CA - California Theatre of Performing Arts
w/Canned Heat
04/05/12 - Tyagarah, Byron Bay, AUSTRALIA - Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm -
Bluesfest
04/07/12 - Sydney, AUSTRALIA - Oxford Arts Factory
04/08/12 - Melbourne, AUSTRALIA - The Prince
06/23/12 - Uncasville, CT - Wolf Den

FLATTOP TOM and HIS JUMP CATS
http://www.flattoptom.com
10/08/11 - Pasadena, CA - Trinity Lutheran Church - Pasadena Ballroom
Dance Assn (8-11pm)
10/22/11 - Chino Hills, CA - Lucille's BBQ - Trio (8pm)
10/28/11 - Sierra Madre, CA - Cafe 322 (8pm)
10/29/11 - Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Lucille's BBQ - Trio (8pm)

JIMMY GORDON
03/??/12 - Williamsburg, VA - Clarion Hotel - VIRGINIA HARMONICAFEST
"12" (Details to follow)

BUDDY GREENE
http://www.buddygreene.com
10/08/11 - Monticello, KY - Historic Wayne Theater
10/09/11 - Monticello, KY - Historic Wayne Theater
10/15/11 - Northville, MI - Ward Presbyterian Church
10/18/11 - Mackinac Island, MI - Grand Hotel - Win-Some Women Retreats
10/19/11 - Mackinac Island, MI - Grand Hotel - Win-Some Women Retreats
10/20/11 - Mackinac Island, MI - Grand Hotel - Win-Some Women Retreats
10/21/11 - Mackinac Island, MI - Grand Hotel - Win-Some Women Retreats
10/29/11 - Anderson, IN - Paramount Theater
11/05/11 - Greensboro, NC - Fundraiser for Peculiar People
11/06/11 - Ashville, NC - The Cove - An Evening at The Cove
11/07/11 - Ashville, NC - The Cove w/Steve Brown
11/08/11 - Ashville, NC - The Cove w/Steve Brown
11/09/11 - Ashville, NC - The Cove w/Steve Brown
11/20/11 - Nashville, TN - The Ryman - Tokens Show
12/02/11 - Knoxville, TN - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/03/11 - Knoxville, TN - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/05/11 - Nashville, TN - Daystar's "Evening in December"
12/09/11 - Grand Rapids, MI - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/10/11 - Cincinnati, OH - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/15/11 - Bloomington, IL - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/16/11 - Columbus, OH - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/17/11 - Evansville, IL - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
09/07/12 - Marengo, OH - Church of God Men's Retreat
09/08/12 - Marengo, OH - Church of God Men's Retreat

ADAM GUSSOW, harp
http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com
02/25/12 - Tulsa, OK - Tulsa Harp Summit 2012 - one-man band w/Todd
Parrott and others (TBA)

HARPER
http://www.harper.biz
10/09/11 - Flint, MI - Scooters Bar & Grill (7pm)
10/10/11 - Sharon, PA - Quaker Steak and Lube (8pm)
10/12/11 - Hamburg, NY - Armor Inn (7:30pm)
10/13/11 - Rochester, NY - Abilene Bar and Lounge (9pm)
10/14/11 - Providence, RI - Dusk (9pm)
10/15/11 - Franklin, NH - Elks Lodge (8pm)
10/19/11 - Maryville, TN - Backin's Bar (9pm)
10/20/11 - Charleston, WV - The Empty Glass (10pm)
10/21/11 - Roanoke, VA - Blue 5 Restaurant (9pm)
10/22/11 - Columbia, SC - Columbia Blues Festival
10/25/11 - Pensacola Beach, FL - The Paradise Inn (6:30pm)
10/27/11 - Mobile, AL - Blues Tavern (7:30pm)
10/28/11 - Tallahasse, AL - Bradfordville Blues Club (9:30pm)
10/29/11 - Delray Beach, FL - The Backroom (9:30pm)
10/31/11 - Ft Myers, FL - Buckingham Center fro Exceptional Students
(private show)
10/31/11 - Punta Gorda, FL - The Celtic Ray (8pm)
11/01/11 - Punta Gorda, FL - The Celtic Ray (8pm)
11/02/11 - Jupiter, FL - Guanabanas (9pm)
11/03/11 - Coconut Creek, FL- Seminole Coconut Creek Casino
11/04/11 - Ft Myers, FL - Buckingham Bar
11/05/11 - Bradenton, FL - Ace's Lounge
11/06/11 - Sebastian, FL - Earl's Hideaway
11/11/11 - Rochester Hills, MI - Rochester Hills Brewing Co
11/12/11 - Grand Rapids, MI - Billy 's Lounge
11/13/11 - Flint, MI - Scooters Bar & Grill
11/14/11 - Springfield, IL - The Alamo
11/16/11 - Lincoln, NE - The Zoo Bar
11/17/11 - Boulder, CO - The Boulder Outlook Hotel
11/18/11 - Woodland Park, CO - Crystola Roadhouse
11/19/11 - Denver, CO - Dazzle Restaurant
11/20/11 - Denver, CO - Lincoln's Roadhouse
11/22/11 - St Louis, MO - BBs Jazz Blues & Soups
11/23/11 - Blue Springs, MO - The Trouser Mouse
11/25/11 - Des Moines, IA - The Gas Lamp
11/26/11 - St Paul, MN - Wilbeski's Blues Saloon
11/27/11 - Pomeroy, IA- Byrons Bar
12/03/11 - London, ON, CANADA - Ukrainian Centre
12/10/11 - Vilfoorde, BELGIUM - Pjeire Blues Festival
12/16/11 - Rochester Hills, MI - Rochester Mills Brewing CO
12/17/11 - Windsor, ON, CANADA - South Canada Blues Society Blues
Museum, Hall of Fame induction

RYAN HARTT and THE BLUE HEARTS - Ryan Hartt, harp
http://www.ryanhartt.com
11/17/11 - Manchester, NH - The Strange Brew
12/23/11 - Springfield, CT - Theodore's w/Hash Brown

RICK HATFIELD
http://www.rickhatfield.com
10/08/11 - Safety Harbor, FL - 8th Avenue Pub - solo (10pm-1am)
10/15/11 - ??, FL - Private Party - Rick and Jumpin' Bobcats Trio
10/22/11 - Clearwater, FL - The Mandalay Bay Grille w/Tbone Hamilton
(9pm-12am)
10/27/11 - Spring Hill, FL - The Wine Toad - solo (9-11pm)
11/05/11 - Clearwater, FL - The Mandalay Bay Grille w/Jimmy Griswold
(9pm-12am)
11/12/11 - Safety Harbor, FL - 8th Avenue Pub - solo (10pm-1am)
11/24/11 - Spring Hill, FL - The Wine Toad - solo (9-11pm)
11/26/11 - Clearwater, FL - The Mandalay Bay Grille w/Tbone Hamilton
(9pm-12am)
12/06/11 - Sarasota, FL - Ocean Blues - Harmonica Tuesdays w/Steve Arvey
(8pm)
12/10/11 - Safety Harbor, FL - 8th Avenue Pub - solo (10pm-1am)
12/29/11 - Spring Hill, FL - The Wine Toad - solo (9-11pm)

SETH HOLZMAN - harmonica
http://zepharpo.tripod.com
10/22/11 - Philadelphia, PA - The Twisted Tail w/The Georgie Bonds Band
(9pm-1am)
11/11/11 - Mainland, PA - Mainland Golf Club - Whiskey River Grill w/Dr
Ben's Backgone Blues Band (8:30pm-12:30am)
12/03/11 - Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
12/16/11 - Mainland, PA - Mainland Golf Club - Whiskey River Grill w/Dr
Ben's Backgone Blues Band (8:30pm-12:30am)

MARK HUMMEL and THE BLUES SURVIVORS - Celebrating 20 Years!!
http://www.markhummel.com
10/08/11 - Phillipsville, CA - Riverwood Inn
10/09/11 - San Francisco, CA - San Francisco Zoo
10/12/11 - Redwood City, CA - Club Fox
10/22/11 - Oroville, CA - Feather Falls Casino & Lodge
10/23/11 - Half Moon Bay, CA - Half Moon Bay Brewing Co
10/29/11 - Alameda, CA - Speisekammer
11/04/11 - Los Angeles, CA - Viva!
11/11/11 - San Jose, CA - The Poor House Bistro
11/12/11 - Campbell, CA - Grand Dell Saloon
11/23/11 - Long Beach, CA - Best Western Golden Sails - Crystal Ballroom
12/02/11 - Comines-Warneton, BELGIUM - Centre Culturel Comines
12/03/11 - Eekle, BELGIUM - N9
12/05/11 - Vaasa, FINLAND - O'Malley's
12/08/11 - Helsinki, FINLAND - Storyville
12/09/11 - Helsinki, FINLAND - Storyville
01/21/12 - Folsom, CA - Three States at Folsom Lake College - appearing
w/Charlie Musselwhite
01/22/11 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - The Coach House - appearing w/John
Mayall
01/24/12 - Santa Barbara, CA - University of California - appearing
w/Charlie Musselwhite
01/26/12 - Modesto, CA - The State Theatre of Modesto
01/27/12 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Oakland
01/29/12 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Oakland
01/30/11 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
01/31/12 - Chico, CA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
02/01/12 - Arcata, CA - John Van Duzer Theatre
02/02/12 - Redding, CA - Cascade Theatre
02/03/12 - Eugene, OR - Shedd Instutute For The Arts - appearing
w/Charlie Musselwhite
02/04/12 - Medford, OR - Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
05/11/12 - Paffenthal, LUXEMBOURG - Sang A Klang Bluesclub
05/12/12 - Tremblay, FRANCE - Odeon
05/14/12 - Ruiselede, BELGIUM - Banana Peel Club
05/18/12 - Basel, SWITZERLAND - Blues Now

HUEY LEWIS and THE NEWS
10/20/11 - Omaha, NE - Orpheum Theater
10/21/11 - Aurora, IL - Paramount Theatre
10/22/11 - Indianapolis, IN - Clowes Memorial Hall
10/23/11 - Newark, OH - Midland Theatre
10/26/11 - Austin, TX - Dell Hall
10/27/11 - Houston, TX - Jones Hall For The Performing Arts
10/28/11 - Ft Worth, TX - Billy Bob's Texas
10/29/11 - Tyler, TX - Cowan Fine and Performing Ars Center
10/30/11 - San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theatre
11/01/11 - Sarasota, FL - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
11/02/11 - Naples, FL - Philharmonic Center For The Arts
11/03/11 - West Palm Beach, FL - Dreyfoos Hall
11/05/11 - Atmore, AL - Wind Creek Casino
12/01/11 - Newkirk, OK - First Council Casino
12/02/11 - Concho, OK - Lucky Star Casino

HENDRIK MEURKENS
http://hendrikmeurkens.com
http://www.myspace.com/hendrikmeurkens
11/02/11 - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - The Rex w/Toronto Samba Jazz
Connection
11/03/11 - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - The Rex w/Toronto Samba Jazz
Connection
11/04/11 - London, Ontario, CANADA - Aeolian Hall w/Toronto Samba Jazz
Connection
11/23/11 - New York, NY - Zinc Bar w/Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra (7-8:30pm)
12/09/11 - Harrisburg, PA - Hilton Harrisburg w/Steve Rudolph, piano
12/10/11 - Harrisburg, PA - Hilton Harrisburg w/ Steve Rudolph, piano
03/25/12 - Washington Grove, MD - Moustrap w/Victor Dvoskin, bass &
Harry Appleman, piano (3-5pm)

GEORGE MIKLAS
http://www.facebook.com/geomiklas
http://www.facebook.com/Harmonica.Repair
11/03/11 - East Hanover, NJ - 39th Garden State Harmonica Club Festival
11/04/11 - East Hanover, NJ - 39th Garden State Harmonica Club Festival
11/05/11 - East Hanover, NJ - 39th Garden State Harmonica Club Festival

CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE
http://www.charliemusselwhite.com
10/08/11 - Biloxi, MS - Beau Rivage Resort and Casino
10/09/11 - Birmingham, AL - Alys Robinson Stephens PAC
10/11/11 - Greenville, SC - Peace Concert Hall
10/12/11 - Atlanta, GA - Cobb Energy PAC
10/14/11 - Montclair, NJ - Wellmont Theatre
10/15/11 - Englewood, NJ - Bergen PAC
10/16/11 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Theatre
10/18/11 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
10/19/11 - Westbury, NY - Theatre at Westbury
10/22/11 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Club
10/23/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/24/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/25/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/26/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/27/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/28/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/29/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/30/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/31/11 - Kansas City, MO - The Midland by AMC
11/01/11 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theater
11/03/11 - San Diego, CA - 4th and B
11/04/11 - Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia
11/05/11 - Reno, NV - Silver Legacy Casino
11/18/11 - Evanston, IL - SPACE
11/19/11 - Schaumburg, IL - Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts
01/21/12 - Folsom, CA - Three Stages at Folsom Lake College
01/24/12 - Santa Barbara, CA - UC Santa Barbara
01/26/12 - Modesto, CA - State Theater
01/27/12 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's
01/28/12 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's
01/29/12 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's
01/30/12 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
01/31/12 - Chico, CA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - The Big Room
02/01/12 - Arcata, CA - Humboldt State University
02/02/12 - Redding, CA - Cascade Theater
02/03/12 - Eugene, OR - The Shedd
02/04/12 - Medford, CA - Craterian Theater
05/05/12 - Homer, NY - Center for the Arts

WILLIE NELSON - Mickey Raphael, harmonica
10/17/11 - Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center
10/18/11 - Akron, OH - Akron Civic Theatre
10/19/11 - Richmond, KY - Eastern Kentucky University
10/20/11 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center
10/21/11 - Virginia Beach, VA - Sandler Center For The Perforfming Arts
10/22/11 - Cherokee, NC - Harrah's Cherokee Casino
10/24/11 - Lancaster, PA - American Music Theatre
10/26/11 - Englewood, NJ - Bergen Performing Arts Center
10/27/11 - Morristown, NJ - Mayo Performing Arts Center
10/28/11 - Atlantic City, NJ - Caesars Atlantic City
10/29/11 - Mashantucket, CT - MGM Grand At Foxwoods
10/30/11 - Jim Thorpe, PA - Penn's Peak
11/01/11 - Lowell, MA - Lowell Memorial Auditorium
11/02/11 - Huntington, NY - Paramount Theatre
11/03/11 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
11/11/11 - Thackerville, OK - Winstar World Casino
11/12/11 - Granbury, TX - Rio Brazos Music Hall
11/13/11 - Houston, TX - Arena Theatre
11/16/11 - Helotes, TX - Floores Country Store
11/17/11 - San Angelo, TX - Junell Center / Stephens Arena
11/19/11 - Choctaw, MS - Golden Moon Casino

PAT O'BRIEN and THE PRIESTS OF LOVE
http://www.priestsoflove.com
10/08/11 - San Mateo, CA - Private Party
10/13/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/14/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/15/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/20/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/21/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/22/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/27/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/28/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/29/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
11/03/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
11/04/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
11/05/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)

PAPA JUKE - Mad Dog Friedman, harp
http://www.papajuke.com
10/15/11 - Aurora, CO - Zephyr Lounge (9pm)
10/20/11 - Loveland, CO - Mandolin Cafe Loveland (7pm)
10/21/11 - Loveland, CO - Island Grill-Loveland (8pm)
10/24/11 - Boulder, CO - KGNU Boulder 88.5 fm (6pm)
10/28/11 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Outlook - Home of the Blues (8pm)

ROB PAPAROZZI
http://home.earthlink.net/~chromboy
10/08/11 - Linden, NJ - The Robin's Nest Rhythm n' Blues Club - Rob &
The Hudson River Rats - $15 (9pm)
10/14/11 - Philadelphia, PA - The Twisted Tail - Rob & The Hudson River Rats
10/15/11 - Private Event
10/20/11 - Linden, NJ - The Robin's Nest - Rob Solo
10/22/11 - Kent, CT - Harmonica Workshop w/Robert Bonfiglio (10am-5pm)
10/23/11 - Kent, CT - Harmonica Workshop w/Robert Bonfiglio (10am-5pm)
10/28/11 - Portland, OR - Jimmy Maks - Rob w/Bernard Purdie All Stars

ROD PIAZZA and THE MIGHTY FLYERS
10/08/11 - San Francisco, CA - Biscuits and Blues
10/21/11 - Riverside, CA - Romano's Canyon Crest
11/03/11 - Las Vegas, NV - Boulder Station Hotel and Casino
11/05/11 - Arcadia, CA - Arcadia Blues Club
11/19/11 - Mentone, CA - Mill Creek Cattle Co
12/16/11 - Phoenix, AZ - The Rhythm Room
01/07/12 - Atascadero, CA - House Concert
01/22/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise
01/23/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise
01/24/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise
01/25/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise
01/26/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise
01/27/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise
01/28/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise
01/29/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise

RIO and MISTERIOSO - chromatic and diatonic harps
http://www.highwaybuddha.com/misterioso
12/31/11 - Santa Cruz, CA - Starlight Club (8pm-1am)

DAVE ROBBINS / CHARLIE HILBERT
10/21/11 - Saratoga Springs, NY - The Parting Glass Club - Opening for
Debbie Davies Band

PETER MADCAT RUTH
http://www.madcatmusic.net
10/08/11 - Canoa Quebrada, CE, BRAZIL - Canoa Blues Festival - Madcat
with the Big Joe Manfra Blues Band
10/11/11 - São Paulo, SP, BRAZIL - Bourbon Street Music Club - Peter
Madcat, Jefferson Gonçalves & the Big Joe Manfra Blues Band
10/14/11 - Brazilia, DF, BRAZIL - Festival República Blues - Peter
Madcat, Jefferson Gonçalves & the Big Joe Manfra Blues Band
10/15/11 - Nova Friburgo, RJ, BRAZIL - Festival Blue Night Blues - Peter
Madcat, Jefferson Gonçalves & the Big Joe Manfra Blues Band
10/17/11 - Canelas, RS, BRAZIL - Festa Nacional da Música - Peter Madcat
and Big Joe Manfra
10/18/11 - Canelas, RS, BRAZIL - Festa Nacional da Música - Peter Madcat
and Big Joe Manfra
10/19/11 - Canelas, RS, BRAZIL - Festa Nacional da Música - Peter Madcat
and Big Joe Manfra
10/22/11 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRAZIL - Teatro Escola SESC - Peter
Madcat, Jefferson Gonçalves & the Big Joe Manfra Blues Band
11/05/11 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Arts Fest Encore Presentation
- Chris Brubeck's Triple Play
11/19/11 - Bloomfield Hills, MI - MAMA's Coffeehouse - Madcat and Kane
(7:30pm)
12/01/11 - Fennville, MI - Salt of the Earth - Madcat + Randy Marsh +
Andy Wilson
02/02/12 - Delray Beach, FL - Old School Square Cultural Arts Center -
Chris Brubeck's Triple Play
02/07/12 - Ann Arbor, MI - Wild Swan Theater - Leslie McCurdy with Madcat
02/08/12 - Ann Arbor, MI - Wild Swan Theater - Leslie McCurdy with Madcat
02/11/12 - Sturgis, MI - Sturgis Council of the Arts - Madcat, Kane &
Maxwell Street
02/17/12 - Richardson, TX - Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing
Arts - Chris Brubeck's Triple Play
08/04/12 - Woodburn, IN - Indiana Ukulele Festival - Madcat solo
08/05/12 - Woodburn, IN - Indiana Ukulele Festival - Madcat solo

CURTIS SALGADO
10/15/11 - Stateline, NV - Harrah's Lake Tahoe - The Legendary Rhythm &
Blues Revue
10/21/11 - Folsom, CA - Three Stages at Folsom Lake College - The
Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue
10/22/11 - Portland, OR - Rock Creek Event Center
10/23/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/24/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/25/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/26/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/27/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/28/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/29/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/30/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
11/04/11 - St Paul, MN - Wilebski's Blues Saloon w/ Nick Moss & The Fliptops
11/05/11 - Chicago, IL - Rosa's Lounge
11/06/11 - Chicago, IL - Buddy Guy's Legends
11/11/11 - Seattle, WA - The Triple Door
11/13/11 - Portland, OR - Alberta Rose Theatre w/ Alan Hager
11/18/11 - Port Townsend, WA - Upstage Restaurant
11/19/11 - Tacoma, WA - Jazzbones Restaurant & Nightclub
11/20/11 - Portland, OR - Keller Auditorium w/ BB King
11/23/11 - Long Beach, CA - Crystal Ballroom at Best Western Golden
Sails w/Mark Hummel
12/03/11 - Oregon City, OR - Trails End Saloon
01/21/12 - Folsom, CA - Three Stages At Folsom Lake College w/ Charlie
Musselwhite
01/22/12 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - The Coach House w/John Mayall
01/23/12 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
01/24/12 - Santa Barbara, CA - University of California w/Charlie
Musselwhtie
01/26/12 - Modesto, CA - The State Theatre of Modesto
01/27/12 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Oakland
01/29/12 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Oakland
01/30/12 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
01/31/12 - Chico, CA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
02/01/12 - Arcata, CA - John Van Duzer Theatre
02/02/12 - Redding, CA - Cascade Theatre
02/03/12 - Eugene, OR - Shedd Institute For The Arts
02/04/12 - Medford, OR - Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
04/21/12 - San Luis Obispo, CA - SLO Veterans Hall
04/28/12 - Simi Valley, CA - Simi Valley Blues Festival - Cajun & Blues
Music Festival

SESSION AMERICANA - Jim Fitting, harmonica & voc
http://www.sessionamericana.com
10/13/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)
10/14/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)
10/16/11 - New York, NY - The Rodeo Bar (9pm)
11/10/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)
11/11/10 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)
11/12/11 - Easton, MD - The Avalon Theater (8pm)
11/13/11 - New York, NY - The Rodeo Bar (9pm)
12/06/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)
12/10/11 - Cambridge, MA - Club Passim (8pm)
12/13/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)
12/20/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard lounge (9pm)
12/27/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard lounge (9pm)
01/14/12 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Cafe Lena (8pm)

CORKY SIEGEL
http://www.chamberblues.com/dates.shtml
10/11/11 - Zagreg, CROATIA - For US Embassy to Croatia - Corky Solo -
Postponed to later date
10/12/11 - Zagreg, CROATIA - For US Embassy to Croatia - Corky Solo -
Postponed to later date
10/13/11 - Zagreg, CROATIA - For US Embassy to Croatia - Corky Solo -
Postponed to later date
10/15/11 - Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall Ballroom - Siegel-Schwall Band
and Lil Ed and The Blues Imperials - Alligator Records 40th Anny
10/19/11 - Millersville, PA - Millersville University - Residency -
Chamber Blues - Time TBA
10/19/11 - Millersville, PA - Millersville University - Chamber Blues
Concert (7:30pm)
10/25/11 - Lincolnwood, IL - Lincolnwood Temple - Chamber Blues
02/09/12 - Thomasville, GA - Thomasville Entertainment Foundation -
Chamber Blues
04/13/12 - Portland, IN - Hall-Moser Theatre - Residency - Corky Solo (3pm)
04/13/12 - Portland, IN - Hall-Moser Theatre - Chamber Blues Concert
(7:30pm)
05/10/12 - Edgerton, WI - Edgerton Performing Arts Center - Chamber
Blues Presentation and Workshop
05/11/12 - Edgerton, WI - Edgerton Performing Arts Center - Chamber
Blues Presentation and Workshop
05/12/12 - Edgerton, WI - Edgerton Performing Arts Center - Concert -
Chamber Blues w/Megon McDonough

PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES
http://www.prestonsmith.com
http://www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic
10/08/11 - Monrovia, CA - T Phillips Alehouse (9pm)
10/15/11 - Monrovia, CA - T Phillips Alehouse (9pm)
10/22/11 - Monrovia, CA - T Phillips Alehouse (9pm)
10/23/11 - Ventura, CA - Berndettes - solo (3-6pm)
10/29/11 - Monrovia, CA - T Phillips Alehouse (9pm)

TOM STRYKER
http://vivolicafe.com/locations/reno.html
email me at tstryker1@...
10/13/11 - Reno, NV - Vivoli Cafe - Impromptu - Tom, harmonica and Jimmy
Vermilion, keyboards/vocals - sit-ins welcome - (7-10pm)
10/20/11 - Reno, NV - Vivoli Cafe - Impromptu - Tom, harmonica and Jimmy
Vermilion, keyboards/vocals - sit-ins welcome - (7-10pm)
10/27/11 - Reno, NV - Vivoli Cafe - Impromptu - Tom, harmonica and Jimmy
Vermilion, keyboards/vocals - sit-ins welcome - (7-10pm)

TEXAS TIDE - Bob "The Captain" Boyd, harp
http://www.texastide.com
10/21/11 - San Antonio, TX - Franco's at Alon Center (10pm-1am)
10/22/11 - Seguin, TX - Fur Ball at The Weinert House (8pm-11pm)
10/30/11 - San Antonio, TX - Totally Texas Rio Cibolo Ranch (1-6pm)

--
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BassHarp
PO Box 5061
Hudson, FL 34674-5061

* http://www.bassharp.com/bh_itin.htm
* http://www.bassharp.com/bassharp.htm

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Here is an interesting article about Irish music and the harmonica:

http://www.blarneystar.com/HARMONICA6.4.11.pdf

I've posted a review of Filip Jers's CD "Spiro" to my website at:
http://www.hunterharp.com/record-review-filip-jers-spiro/

Short version: brilliant record.  Buy it.

Thanks, Richard Hunter

author, "Jazz Harp"
latest mp3s and harmonica blog at http://hunterharp.com
Myspace http://myspace.com/richardhunterharp
Vids at http://www.youtube.com/user/lightninrick
more mp3s at http://taxi.com/rhunter
Twitter: lightninrick

Welcome to the Harpers' International Giglist and Special Events Listing.

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks to all,
BassHarp

==================================================
*** SPECIAL EVENT LISTING ***
==================================================

BLUES HARP BASICS
September 20 thru October 25, 2011
St. Lawrence College, Kingston, ON Canada

Every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Learn to play killer Blues Harp from Canada’s most prolific harmonica
teacher - Dunk!

This complete course covers all the fundamentals and will be of interest
to beginners
on up through advanced players.

For all the details, email: dunkharp@...

To register, call 1-613-544-5400 “Press 2” or register on line at:
www.stlawrencecollege.ca

==================================================

HARMONICA CLASSES in the PHILADELPHIA, PA area with SETH HOLZMAN
September 26 thru November 14, 2011
Greater Philadelphia, PA Area

Seth Holzman has been playing harmonica since 1965 and teaching
harmonica since the early '70's.
He has a Bachelor of Music degree from Syracuse University, has
performed with Muddy Waters,
Koko Taylor, Ronnie Earl, Roomful Of Blues, Magic Slim & The Teardrops,
and many others, and
currently performs in the greater Philadelphia, PA area with several bands.

Seth will be teaching seven-week, eight-week, and ten-week harmonica
classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights
at three different schools in the Philadelphia, PA area soon:
____________________________________________________________________

Seth's Monday night classes:
"Beginners Harmonica For Adults" (6:30 to 7:45 PM) (for beginners), and
"Blues Harmonica 2" (8:00 to 9:15 PM) (for intermediate students)
begin Monday night, Sept. 26, 2011, and run for 8 weeks on Monday nights
through Nov. 14.
Classes will be held at the offices of the Philadelphia Folksong Society
(PFS) on Emlen Street in Philadelphia, PA.

For the Monday night classes in Philadelphia (for course descriptions,
other information, and to register),
contact either of these two organizations:

- Philadelphia Folksong Society at 215-247-1300 or www.pfs.org.
- Mount Airy Learning Tree at 215-843-6436 or www.mtairylearningtree.org.
____________________________________________________________________

Seth's Tuesday night classes:
"Harmonica For Beginners" (6:30 to 7:45 PM) (for beginners) will begin
Tuesday night, Sept. 20, 2011, and run for 10 weeks on Tuesday nights
through Nov. 22.
Classes will be held at Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, PA.

(Just added:) "Rock 'n' Roll Harmonica 1" (8:00 to 9:15 PM) (for
beginner/intermediate students) will begin Tuesday night, Oct. 4, 2011,
and run for 8 weeks on Tuesday nights through Nov. 22. Classes will be
held at Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, PA.

For the Tuesday night classes in Ardmore (for course descriptions, other
information, and to register),
contact the

- Main Line School Night Association at 610-687-0460 or
www.mainlineschoolnight.org.

==================================================

THE 6th ANNUAL FLORIDA HARMONICA CHAMPIONSHIPS
October 16, 2011
New Smyrna Beach, FL

Beachside Tavern
690 East 3rd Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, FL

12noon to 12am

CALLING ALL HARMONICA PLAYERS!!!

Join your hosts Adam Floyd and Farley Palmer with registration starting
at 12:00 noon.
This contest is one of the world's largest harmonica festivals and a big
favorite with spectators.
Arrive early to ensure a good view of the outdoor stage as we expect a
maximum capacity crowd.

Everyone is invited to join in the
Harmonica Master Class,
Harmonica Tuning and Repair Clinic
and the very popular
Florida Harmonica Orchestra playing “Suwanee River” by Stephen Foster.

The Payne Brothers Band back up the 25 contestants and there will be a
blow-off after the trophy is awarded. Lots of free harmonicas,
hats and gear from our sponsor Lee Oskar Harmonicas. T-shirts, posters
and CDs of past championships will be available.
FreeWill BBQ will provide great food.

Recent Florida Harmonica Champions hail from all over the state.
Expect international contestants for stiff competition this year.
Awards include Technical Ability, Showmanship, Style and the coveted
trophy for Florida Harmonica Champion.

There is no fee to enter the contest. Call (386) 314-4037 and visit our
facebook page for more information or to pre-register as a contestant.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Florida-Harmonica-Championships/105549791700

Lee Oskar to conduct workshop and perform at the 6th Annual Florida
Harmonica Championships!

World famous harmonica player and manufacturer Lee Oskar will fly in
from Seattle to conduct a workshop and perform at the
6th Annual Florida Harmonica Championships at Beachside Tavern in New
Smyrna Beach Sunday October 16.
Lee is also bringing his sax player Scotty Harris to perform . Lee and
his bandmates from "Lowrider" are responsible for hits like
"Spill the Wine", "Cisco Kid", "The World is a Ghetto" and "Slippin into
Darkness" to name just a few.

We are all so thankful to Lee and Scotty for agreeing to come to the
show... Lee is a hell of a good guy and is very passionate
about the harmonica. Lee will conduct his workshop at 12 to 1 pm the day
of the show.
He and Scotty Harris will perform at 9pm on the inside stage at
Beachside...this is gonna be a time to remember!

==================================================

A HARMONICA WORKSHOP with ROBERT BONFIGLIO and ROB PAPAROZZI
October 22 & 23, 2011
10am-5pm

Includes a Saturday Night Jam!

Come join Rob Paparozzi and Robert Bonfiglio, two master harmonica
players, in a very special two-day workshop held at
Steve Katz and Alison Palmer’s beautiful art studio in the gorgeous
foothills of the Connecticut Berkshires.

The workshop will cover:

* Everything from tone, phrasing, corner switch, speed, vibrato and
dynamics to scales and arpeggios, how to practice, etc. –
you will come away playing the chromatic.
* Techniques for developing 'tone' on both chromatic & diatonic harp
* Relating music theory to enable improvisation beyond the Blues
* Transitioning from diatonic to chromatic harmonica
* Session harmonica techniques
* Skills for playing in a band setting, like how to accompany singers
* Basic harmonica repair and uses of overblow technique
* Mic techniques and tips for live and studio playing

We will use play along tracks as well as guitar and piano to assist us.

There will be a limited number of students - registration will be on a
first come, first serve basis, so SIGN UP SOON!

Called "the Paganini of the Harmonica" by the Los Angeles Times, ROBERT
BONFIGLIO has dazzled audiences at
Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, Kennedy Center, Boston Symphony Hall,
Lincoln Center and throughout the world
with his ability to play harmonica concertos and turn right around and
“sizzle” on the 'Blues'.
Robert has been a concerto soloist with leading orchestras around the
world and has worked under some of the world’s finest conductors.
Robert Bonfiglio got his Masters degree in composition from Manhattan
School of Music and studied composition with
Charles Wuorinen and Aaron Copland. He also is the Founding Director of
the Grand Canyon Music Festival.

New Jersey-based frontman, singer, & harmonica player ROB PAPAROZZI has
been a blues performer since 1967.
But Rob’s at home playing a wide range of music, ranging from rock to
blues to jazz to pop.
This versatility is reflected in the long and remarkably diverse list of
major artists Rob has worked with.
Rob has been touring the world with the Original Blues Brothers Band and
Blood Sweat and Tears as Front Man-Lead Vocalist and Harmonica.

In 2009 Rob debuted his first solo CD, Etruscan Soul which has garnered
worldwide acclaim and airplay since its release.
Rob's Broadway, movie, and television credits are also extensive. Rob
has achieved the status of “master” on his chosen instrument.

The fee for this workshop will be $400 for the weekend.
If you are interested in securing a space, please e-mail
Steve Katz at spoonrest@...
Steve will then confirm your reservation.
On receiving your confirmation, please mail a deposit of $150 (made out
to Alison Palmer) to:
The Alison Palmer Studio, P.O. Box 686, Kent, CT 06757.
The remaining payment of $250 should be mailed to the same P.O. Box
address by September 15.

==================================================

THE NHL ANNUAL WEEKEND FESTIVAL, H2011
October 28-30, 2011
Bristol, BS1 5JG, United Kingdom

The Folk House
40a Park Street
Bristol, BS1 54JG, UK

Artists include:
International troubadour Rory McLeod
UK classical maestro Philip Achille
The fabulous Rick Epping from USA via Ireland
UK blues duo 'Johnny Hewitt and Tommy Allen'
plus surprise guests!

Contest, jams, workshops and concerts.
http://www.harmonica.co.uk/festival.htm

==================================================

7th HARMONICA MASTERS WORKSHOPS
November 2-6, 2011
Trossingen, GERMANY

Four days of classes, sessions and concerts for diatonic and chromatic
harmonica on the new campus at the former Hohner factory site,
situated in the heart of the town of Trossingen in Germany's beautiful
Black Forest region and featuring:

* Steve Baker (diatonic harp)
* David Barrett (diatonic harp)
* Hermine Deurloo (jazz chromatic)
* Joe Filisko (diatonic harp)
* Eric Noden (guitar)

The Harmonica Masters Workshops were initiated in 2003 by Steve Baker in
cooperation with the town of Trossingen and the
Hohner Musical Instrument company. Conceived as a high-end educational
event for blues and jazz harmonica, featuring world
class instructors and a full supporting program of sessions and
concerts, they were an immediate success and have subsequently
become an annual fixture in Trossingen, except in 2005 and 2009, when
the town hosted the World Harmonica Festival.

Students at this truly international gathering make up a remarkable
cross-section of European harmonica afficionados, plus visitors from
North America and beyond. Despite the impressive roster of instructors,
the event is by no means directed exclusively at advanced
players, there is plenty for intermediate players here too. As well as
offering a great learning experience, the Harmonica Masters Workshops
also provide the opportunity to get to know fellow hamonica enthusiasts
from many different countries, to meet old friends and make new
ones. We look forward to welcoming you to the Harmonica Masters
Workshops 2011!

For detailed information, online enrollments and accomodation register
please visit our new website:
http://www.harmonica-masters.de/en/home/

==================================================

39th GARDEN STATE HARMONICA CLUB FESTIVAL - Celebrating 40 Years
November 3-5, 2011
E Hanover, NJ

Ramada Conference Center
130 Rt 10 West
East Hanover, NJ

WHAT: 39TH GSHC Festival at the price of $125 (REDUCED PRICE OF $115
UNTIL 8/15) for 3 days of daily and evening
concerts, seminars, blues and jazz jams, lots of open mic, Cocktail
party with hors d'oeuvres (cash bar).
Matinee Show, class for children, Sat. evening banquet and Gala Show
with world class professional entertainers,
Club store, Danny G with New Harmonica store to purchase harmonicas.
See our website for daily passes and registration at:
http://www.gardenstateharmonicaclub.org

Pay by making out check to: GSHC and mailing to:
Phil Caltabellotta
P.O Box 192
Tomkins Cove, NY 10986

or pay by credit card at: http://newharmonica.com

or call Danny G at: 330-322-9625

No refunds after Oct 15.

WHERE: (as noted above) Ramada Conference Center, 130 Rt.10, East
Hanover, NJ 07936
with special reduced price of only $82 plus tax that includes a
complimentary hot breakfast.
Call hotel to reserve your room and guarantee the rate at: 973-386-5622.
Mention the GSHC rate(no hold on your credit card) Visit:
www.ramadaeasthanover.com

WHEN: Nov. 3,4,5 and we are working on having a blues/jazz night at
Trumpets Jazz Club on Nov.2, as we did last year.

WHO: YOU! plus the following entertainers thus far:

* Rob Paparozzi
* GSHC Ensemble
* Jay Gaunt
* Rhonda Schuster
* The Sgro Bros.
* The Harmonica Hotshots
* Stan Harper
* Enrico Granafei
* The Melody Men
* 17 North Band
* Chris Bauer
* George Miklas
* Phil Caltabellotta
* The Harmaniacs - Rob Fletcher, Steve Retchin, Doug Tanner
* Charles Spranklin
* Bob McFarlane
* Ken Korb
* Hal Walker
* Giovanni Volini
* Danny G at our cocktail hour
* Bill Price - free harp repairs
* AJ Fedor
* Marv Monroe - harmonica and guitar ambassador
* and SPECIAL GUEST - ROBERT BONFIGLIO

Note: this could be subject to change due to performers schedules.

SATURDAY NIGHT - November 5:
For the first time, the renowned guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli with bass
player, Jerry Bruno will perform at our Festival,
accompanied by Enrico Granafei on harmonica (Sat.night: open to public
for separate show; included for attendees)

Seminars and workshops are being set up now, including
- Beginner Diatonic workshop for all with master teacher, Hal Walker.
- Country / Bluegrass Workshop
- Playing Chromatic and Diatonic Harmonica in a rack

Make a committment NOW to help keep our festival on track.
We would love for you to join our club for the small dues of $25 yearly
to support the harmonica and our abilty to offer our festival to you.
Forms available on our website.
Hope to see lots of our blues, jazz, bluegrass and traditional players
at this festival!

==================================================
*** ARTIST LISTING ***
==================================================

TOM BALL and KENNY SULTAN
http://www.tomballkennysultan.com/
http://www.tomball.us/
http://www.myspace.com/tomballkennysultan
10/23/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
10/30/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
11/06/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
11/13/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
11/20/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
11/27/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
12/04/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
12/11/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
12/18/11 - Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)

CHRIS BAUER - Jazz Harmonica
http://www.chrisbauermusic.com
10/26/11 - New York, NY - Antibes Bistro (7:30pm)
11/03/11 - East Hanover, NJ - Ramada Hotel and Conf Center (7pm)

THE BERNADETTES - Don DeStefano, harp
http://www.thebernadettes.com
10/13/11 - Pound Ridge, NY - North Star Restaurant
10/15/11 - Georgetown, CT - Georgetown Saloon
10/21/11 - Branford, CT - USS Chowder Pot III
10/22/11 - North Haven, CT - J. Roos
10/28/11 - Madison, CT - Donahue's Madison Beach Grille
11/04/11 - Stamford, CT - Lucky Break Bar & Grill @ Rack ‘N Roll
11/11/11 - Wallingford, CT - Jake's Martini Bar
11/12/11 - Orange, CT - Bear & Grill
11/18/11 - Mt Kisco, NY - French American Bistro
11/19/11 - Berlin, CT - Hawthorne Inn
11/23/11 - Branford, CT - USS Chowder Pot III
11/25/11 - Madison, CT - Donahue's Madison Beach Grille
12/01/11 - Pound Ridge, NY - North Star Restaurant
12/02/11 - Stamford, CT - Lucky Break Bar & Grill @ Rack ‘N Roll
12/09/11 - Branford, CT - USS Chowder Pot III
12/10/11 - Stamford, CT - Italian Center Mens Club
12/16/11 - Stamford, CT - Ponus Yacht Club
12/27/11 - Uncasville, CT - Wolf Den @ Mohegan Sun Casino
12/30/11 - Madison, CT - Donahue's Madison Beach Grille

BIG AL & THE HEAVYWEIGHTS - Nelsen Adelard, harmonica
harp / http://www.bigal.net
10/22/11 - Jackson, MS - Underground 119
10/29/11 - Ponchatoula, LA - Private Event
02/11/12 - Festus, MO - Best Western Hotel - Mardi Gras Gala

BLUE LUNCH - Pete London, harmonica and vocals
http://www.bluelunch.com
10/15/11 - Cleveland, OH - Fat Fish Blue (8pm)
10/21/11 - S Euclid, OH - House of Swing (9:30pm)
10/29/11 - Geneva, OH - Harpersfield Winery
11/12/11 - Erie, PA - Rocco's
11/18/11 - Cleveland, OH - Fat Fish Blue (8pm)
11/19/11 - S Euclid, OH - House of Swing (9:30pm)
11/25/11 - Geneva, OH - Harpersfield Winery
12/17/11 - Cleveland, OH - Fat Fish Blue (8pm)
12/23/11 - S Euclid, OH - House of Swing (9:30pm)
12/30/11 - Geneva, OH - Harpersfield Winery

THE BLUES ALLSTARS - Rick Davis, harp
http://www.thebluesallstars.com
10/23/11 - Denver, CO - Ziggies Jam (7pm)
11/06/11 - Denver, CO - Ziggies Jam (7pm)
11/20/11 - Denver, CO - Ziggies Jam (7pm)
12/04/11 - Denver, CO - Ziggies Jam (7pm)
12/18/11 - Denver, CO - Ziggies Jam (7pm)

BLUES MUSE of M D Friedman
10/15/11 - Aurora, CO - Zephyr Lounge (9pm)
10/20/11 - Loveland, CO - Mandolin Cafe Loveland (7pm)
10/21/11 - Loveland, CO - Island Grill Loveland (8pm)
10/24/11 - Boulder, CO - KGNU Boulder 88.5fm / 1390am (6pm)
10/28/11 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Outlook (8pm)

BILLY BRANCH and THE SONS OF BLUES
http://billybranch.com
10/23/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/24/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/25/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/26/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/27/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/28/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/29/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/30/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise

JAMES CONWAY - chromatic and diatonic harmonicas
http://www.jamesconway.net
10/20/11 - Condat, FRANCE - Les Harmoonicales Festival
10/21/11 - Condat, FRANCE - Les Harmoonicales Festival
10/22/11 - Condat, FRANCE - Les Harmoonicales Festival
10/23/11 - Condat, FRANCE - Les Harmoonicales Festival
10/24/11 - Condat, FRANCE - Les Harmoonicales Festival

THE DELTA SONICS - Al Chesis, harmonica & vocals
http://www.deltasonics.net
10/13/11 - Denver, CO - Teddy T’s Continental Room - Open Blues Jam (8-11pm)
10/14/11 - Denver, CO - Lincolns Roadhouse (9pm)
10/15/11 - Denver, CO - Swallow Hill Co'ncert with Clay Kirkland (8pm)
10/19/11 - Private Event
10/20/11 - Denver, CO - Teddy T’s Continental Room - Blues Jam (8pm)
10/21/11 - Aurora, CO - Zephyr Lounge (9pm)
10/22/11 - Denver, CO - Dazzle Jazz (10pm)
10/27/11 - Denver, CO - Teddy T’s Continental Room - Open Blues Jam (8pm)
10/28/11 - Longmont, CO - Oskar's Liquids & Solids (8pm)
10/29/11 - Estes Park, CO - Mary's Lake Lodge - Halloween Party (9pm)
11/05/11 - Ft Collins, CO - Colorado Feed & Grain (9pm)

DJANGO & SKIPPY - Jim Gillam - harp, guitar, vocals
10/14/11 - Klamath Falls, OR - Matteo's Coffee & Tea House (7-9pm)
12/16/11 - Klamath Falls, OR - Matteo's Coffee & Tea House (7-9pm)

TONI DODD & SOUTHBOUND BLUES - Brian Brazil, harp
http://www.tonidodd.com
http://www.myspace.com/tonidoddsouthboundblues
10/20/11 - Winnetka, CA - Silly's - 21+ - no cover (9pm-1:30am)
10/28/11 - Canoga Park, CA - Halloween at The Gold Cadillac - 21+ - no
cover (9pm-1:30am)

THE ELEVATORS - Chuck Bravo, harp
http://www.myspace.com/TheElevatorsBand
10/21/11 - New Jersey, NJ - The Mason Jar (9:30pm)
11/11/11 - Emerson, NJ - The Emerson Hotel (9pm)

THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS - Kim Wilson, harp
10/21/11 - Bow, WA - Skagit Valley Casino Resort
10/22/11 - Bow, WA - Skagit Valley Casino Resort
10/29/11 - Beaumont, TX - MCM Elegante Hotel
11/11/11 - San Bernardino, CA - California Theatre of Performing Arts
w/Canned Heat
04/05/12 - Tyagarah, Byron Bay, AUSTRALIA - Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm -
Bluesfest
04/07/12 - Sydney, AUSTRALIA - Oxford Arts Factory
04/08/12 - Melbourne, AUSTRALIA - The Prince
06/23/12 - Uncasville, CT - Wolf Den

FLATTOP TOM and HIS JUMP CATS
http://www.flattoptom.com
10/22/11 - Chino Hills, CA - Lucille's BBQ - Trio (8pm)
10/28/11 - Sierra Madre, CA - Cafe 322 (8pm)
10/29/11 - Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Lucille's BBQ - Trio (8pm)

JIMMY GORDON
03/??/12 - Williamsburg, VA - Clarion Hotel - VIRGINIA HARMONICAFEST
"12" (Details to follow)

BUDDY GREENE
http://www.buddygreene.com
10/15/11 - Northville, MI - Ward Presbyterian Church
10/18/11 - Mackinac Island, MI - Grand Hotel - Win-Some Women Retreats
10/19/11 - Mackinac Island, MI - Grand Hotel - Win-Some Women Retreats
10/20/11 - Mackinac Island, MI - Grand Hotel - Win-Some Women Retreats
10/21/11 - Mackinac Island, MI - Grand Hotel - Win-Some Women Retreats
10/29/11 - Anderson, IN - Paramount Theater
11/05/11 - Greensboro, NC - Fundraiser for Peculiar People
11/06/11 - Ashville, NC - The Cove - An Evening at The Cove
11/07/11 - Ashville, NC - The Cove w/Steve Brown
11/08/11 - Ashville, NC - The Cove w/Steve Brown
11/09/11 - Ashville, NC - The Cove w/Steve Brown
11/20/11 - Nashville, TN - The Ryman - Tokens Show
12/02/11 - Knoxville, TN - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/03/11 - Knoxville, TN - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/05/11 - Nashville, TN - Daystar's "Evening in December"
12/09/11 - Grand Rapids, MI - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/10/11 - Cincinnati, OH - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/15/11 - Bloomington, IL - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/16/11 - Columbus, OH - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
12/17/11 - Evansville, IL - Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour
09/07/12 - Marengo, OH - Church of God Men's Retreat
09/08/12 - Marengo, OH - Church of God Men's Retreat

ADAM GUSSOW, harp
http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com
02/25/12 - Tulsa, OK - Tulsa Harp Summit 2012 - one-man band w/Todd
Parrott and others (TBA)

HARPER
http://www.harper.biz
10/12/11 - Hamburg, NY - Armor Inn (7:30pm)
10/13/11 - Rochester, NY - Abilene Bar and Lounge (9pm)
10/14/11 - Providence, RI - Dusk (9pm)
10/15/11 - Franklin, NH - Elks Lodge (8pm)
10/19/11 - Maryville, TN - Backin's Bar (9pm)
10/20/11 - Charleston, WV - The Empty Glass (10pm)
10/21/11 - Roanoke, VA - Blue 5 Restaurant (9pm)
10/22/11 - Columbia, SC - Columbia Blues Festival
10/25/11 - Pensacola Beach, FL - The Paradise Inn (6:30pm)
10/27/11 - Mobile, AL - Blues Tavern (7:30pm)
10/28/11 - Tallahasse, AL - Bradfordville Blues Club (9:30pm)
10/29/11 - Delray Beach, FL - The Backroom (9:30pm)
10/31/11 - Ft Myers, FL - Buckingham Center fro Exceptional Students
(private show)
10/31/11 - Punta Gorda, FL - The Celtic Ray (8pm)
11/01/11 - Punta Gorda, FL - The Celtic Ray (8pm)
11/02/11 - Jupiter, FL - Guanabanas (9pm)
11/03/11 - Coconut Creek, FL- Seminole Coconut Creek Casino
11/04/11 - Ft Myers, FL - Buckingham Bar
11/05/11 - Bradenton, FL - Ace's Lounge
11/06/11 - Sebastian, FL - Earl's Hideaway
11/11/11 - Rochester Hills, MI - Rochester Hills Brewing Co
11/12/11 - Grand Rapids, MI - Billy 's Lounge
11/13/11 - Flint, MI - Scooters Bar & Grill
11/14/11 - Springfield, IL - The Alamo
11/16/11 - Lincoln, NE - The Zoo Bar
11/17/11 - Boulder, CO - The Boulder Outlook Hotel
11/18/11 - Woodland Park, CO - Crystola Roadhouse
11/19/11 - Denver, CO - Dazzle Restaurant
11/20/11 - Denver, CO - Lincoln's Roadhouse
11/22/11 - St Louis, MO - BBs Jazz Blues & Soups
11/23/11 - Blue Springs, MO - The Trouser Mouse
11/25/11 - Des Moines, IA - The Gas Lamp
11/26/11 - St Paul, MN - Wilbeski's Blues Saloon
11/27/11 - Pomeroy, IA- Byrons Bar
12/03/11 - London, ON, CANADA - Ukrainian Centre
12/10/11 - Vilfoorde, BELGIUM - Pjeire Blues Festival
12/16/11 - Rochester Hills, MI - Rochester Mills Brewing CO
12/17/11 - Windsor, ON, CANADA - South Canada Blues Society Blues
Museum, Hall of Fame induction

RYAN HARTT and THE BLUE HEARTS - Ryan Hartt, harp
http://www.ryanhartt.com
11/17/11 - Manchester, NH - The Strange Brew
12/23/11 - Springfield, CT - Theodore's w/Hash Brown

RICK HATFIELD
http://www.rickhatfield.com
10/15/11 - ??, FL - Private Party - Rick and Jumpin' Bobcats Trio
10/22/11 - Clearwater, FL - The Mandalay Bay Grille w/Tbone Hamilton
(9pm-12am)
10/27/11 - Spring Hill, FL - The Wine Toad - solo (9-11pm)
11/05/11 - Clearwater, FL - The Mandalay Bay Grille w/Jimmy Griswold
(9pm-12am)
11/12/11 - Safety Harbor, FL - 8th Avenue Pub - solo (10pm-1am)
11/24/11 - Spring Hill, FL - The Wine Toad - solo (9-11pm)
11/26/11 - Clearwater, FL - The Mandalay Bay Grille w/Tbone Hamilton
(9pm-12am)
12/06/11 - Sarasota, FL - Ocean Blues - Harmonica Tuesdays w/Steve Arvey
(8pm)
12/10/11 - Safety Harbor, FL - 8th Avenue Pub - solo (10pm-1am)
12/29/11 - Spring Hill, FL - The Wine Toad - solo (9-11pm)

SETH HOLZMAN - harmonica
http://zepharpo.tripod.com
10/22/11 - Philadelphia, PA - The Twisted Tail w/The Georgie Bonds Band
(9pm-1am)
11/11/11 - Mainland, PA - Mainland Golf Club - Whiskey River Grill w/Dr
Ben's Backgone Blues Band (8:30pm-12:30am)
12/03/11 - Skippack Village, PA - The Hotel Fiesole w/Dr Ben's Backbone
Blues Band (8pm-12am)
12/16/11 - Mainland, PA - Mainland Golf Club - Whiskey River Grill w/Dr
Ben's Backgone Blues Band (8:30pm-12:30am)

MARK HUMMEL and THE BLUES SURVIVORS - Celebrating 20 Years!!
http://www.markhummel.com
10/12/11 - Redwood City, CA - Club Fox
10/22/11 - Oroville, CA - Feather Falls Casino & Lodge
10/23/11 - Half Moon Bay, CA - Half Moon Bay Brewing Co
10/29/11 - Alameda, CA - Speisekammer
11/04/11 - Los Angeles, CA - Viva!
11/11/11 - San Jose, CA - The Poor House Bistro
11/12/11 - Campbell, CA - Grand Dell Saloon
11/23/11 - Long Beach, CA - Best Western Golden Sails - Crystal Ballroom
12/02/11 - Comines-Warneton, BELGIUM - Centre Culturel Comines
12/03/11 - Eekle, BELGIUM - N9
12/05/11 - Vaasa, FINLAND - O'Malley's
12/08/11 - Helsinki, FINLAND - Storyville
12/09/11 - Helsinki, FINLAND - Storyville
01/21/12 - Folsom, CA - Three States at Folsom Lake College - appearing
w/Charlie Musselwhite
01/22/11 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - The Coach House - appearing w/John
Mayall
01/24/12 - Santa Barbara, CA - University of California - appearing
w/Charlie Musselwhite
01/26/12 - Modesto, CA - The State Theatre of Modesto
01/27/12 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Oakland
01/29/12 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Oakland
01/30/11 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
01/31/12 - Chico, CA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
02/01/12 - Arcata, CA - John Van Duzer Theatre
02/02/12 - Redding, CA - Cascade Theatre
02/03/12 - Eugene, OR - Shedd Instutute For The Arts - appearing
w/Charlie Musselwhite
02/04/12 - Medford, OR - Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
05/11/12 - Paffenthal, LUXEMBOURG - Sang A Klang Bluesclub
05/12/12 - Tremblay, FRANCE - Odeon
05/14/12 - Ruiselede, BELGIUM - Banana Peel Club
05/18/12 - Basel, SWITZERLAND - Blues Now

HUEY LEWIS and THE NEWS
10/20/11 - Omaha, NE - Orpheum Theater
10/21/11 - Aurora, IL - Paramount Theatre
10/22/11 - Indianapolis, IN - Clowes Memorial Hall
10/23/11 - Newark, OH - Midland Theatre
10/26/11 - Austin, TX - Dell Hall
10/27/11 - Houston, TX - Jones Hall For The Performing Arts
10/28/11 - Ft Worth, TX - Billy Bob's Texas
10/29/11 - Tyler, TX - Cowan Fine and Performing Ars Center
10/30/11 - San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theatre
11/01/11 - Sarasota, FL - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
11/02/11 - Naples, FL - Philharmonic Center For The Arts
11/03/11 - West Palm Beach, FL - Dreyfoos Hall
11/05/11 - Atmore, AL - Wind Creek Casino
12/01/11 - Newkirk, OK - First Council Casino
12/02/11 - Concho, OK - Lucky Star Casino

HENDRIK MEURKENS
http://hendrikmeurkens.com
http://www.myspace.com/hendrikmeurkens
11/02/11 - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - The Rex w/Toronto Samba Jazz
Connection
11/03/11 - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - The Rex w/Toronto Samba Jazz
Connection
11/04/11 - London, Ontario, CANADA - Aeolian Hall w/Toronto Samba Jazz
Connection
11/23/11 - New York, NY - Zinc Bar w/Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra (7-8:30pm)
12/09/11 - Harrisburg, PA - Hilton Harrisburg w/Steve Rudolph, piano
12/10/11 - Harrisburg, PA - Hilton Harrisburg w/ Steve Rudolph, piano
03/25/12 - Washington Grove, MD - Moustrap w/Victor Dvoskin, bass &
Harry Appleman, piano (3-5pm)

GEORGE MIKLAS
http://www.facebook.com/geomiklas
http://www.facebook.com/Harmonica.Repair
11/03/11 - East Hanover, NJ - 39th Garden State Harmonica Club Festival
11/04/11 - East Hanover, NJ - 39th Garden State Harmonica Club Festival
11/05/11 - East Hanover, NJ - 39th Garden State Harmonica Club Festival

CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE
http://www.charliemusselwhite.com
10/12/11 - Atlanta, GA - Cobb Energy PAC
10/14/11 - Montclair, NJ - Wellmont Theatre
10/15/11 - Englewood, NJ - Bergen PAC
10/16/11 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Theatre
10/18/11 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
10/19/11 - Westbury, NY - Theatre at Westbury
10/22/11 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Club
10/23/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/24/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/25/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/26/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/27/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/28/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/29/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/30/11 - San Diego, CA - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/31/11 - Kansas City, MO - The Midland by AMC
11/01/11 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theater
11/03/11 - San Diego, CA - 4th and B
11/04/11 - Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia
11/05/11 - Reno, NV - Silver Legacy Casino
11/18/11 - Evanston, IL - SPACE
11/19/11 - Schaumburg, IL - Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts
01/21/12 - Folsom, CA - Three Stages at Folsom Lake College
01/24/12 - Santa Barbara, CA - UC Santa Barbara
01/26/12 - Modesto, CA - State Theater
01/27/12 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's
01/28/12 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's
01/29/12 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's
01/30/12 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
01/31/12 - Chico, CA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - The Big Room
02/01/12 - Arcata, CA - Humboldt State University
02/02/12 - Redding, CA - Cascade Theater
02/03/12 - Eugene, OR - The Shedd
02/04/12 - Medford, CA - Craterian Theater
05/05/12 - Homer, NY - Center for the Arts

WILLIE NELSON - Mickey Raphael, harmonica
10/17/11 - Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center
10/18/11 - Akron, OH - Akron Civic Theatre
10/19/11 - Richmond, KY - Eastern Kentucky University
10/20/11 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center
10/21/11 - Virginia Beach, VA - Sandler Center For The Perforfming Arts
10/22/11 - Cherokee, NC - Harrah's Cherokee Casino
10/24/11 - Lancaster, PA - American Music Theatre
10/26/11 - Englewood, NJ - Bergen Performing Arts Center
10/27/11 - Morristown, NJ - Mayo Performing Arts Center
10/28/11 - Atlantic City, NJ - Caesars Atlantic City
10/29/11 - Mashantucket, CT - MGM Grand At Foxwoods
10/30/11 - Jim Thorpe, PA - Penn's Peak
11/01/11 - Lowell, MA - Lowell Memorial Auditorium
11/02/11 - Huntington, NY - Paramount Theatre
11/03/11 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
11/11/11 - Thackerville, OK - Winstar World Casino
11/12/11 - Granbury, TX - Rio Brazos Music Hall
11/13/11 - Houston, TX - Arena Theatre
11/16/11 - Helotes, TX - Floores Country Store
11/17/11 - San Angelo, TX - Junell Center / Stephens Arena
11/19/11 - Choctaw, MS - Golden Moon Casino

PAT O'BRIEN and THE PRIESTS OF LOVE
http://www.priestsoflove.com
10/13/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/14/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/15/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/20/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/21/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/22/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/27/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/28/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
10/29/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
11/03/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
11/04/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)
11/05/11 - Arcadia, CA - First Cabin - no cover (9pm-1am)

PAPA JUKE - Mad Dog Friedman, harp
http://www.papajuke.com
10/15/11 - Aurora, CO - Zephyr Lounge (9pm)
10/20/11 - Loveland, CO - Mandolin Cafe Loveland (7pm)
10/21/11 - Loveland, CO - Island Grill-Loveland (8pm)
10/24/11 - Boulder, CO - KGNU Boulder 88.5 fm (6pm)
10/28/11 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Outlook - Home of the Blues (8pm)

ROB PAPAROZZI
http://home.earthlink.net/~chromboy
10/14/11 - Philadelphia, PA - The Twisted Tail - Rob & The Hudson River
Rats (Rob's Philly Birthday Bash!)
10/15/11 - Private Party
10/16/11 - Asbury Park, NJ - The Stone Poney - NJ Flood Victims Benefit
w/ Sandy Mack, Willie Nile & more
10/20/11 - Linden, NJ - The Robin's Nest - Rob Solo (8pm)
10/21/11 - Pawling, NY - The Towne Crier w/ Steve Katz
10/22/11 - Kent, CT - Harmonica Workshop w/ Robert Bonfiglio (10am-5pm)
10/23/11 - Kent, CT - Harmonica Workshop w/ Robert Bonfiglio (10am-5pm)
10/28/11 - Portland, OR - Jimmy Maks - Rob w/ Bernard Purdie All Stars
11/02/11 - Montclair, NJ - Trumpets - Hosting the Garden State Harmonica
Fest "Kickoff Nite"
11/04/11 - Asbury Park, NJ - McLoone's Supper Club w/ Etruscan Soul Band
(8:30m)
11/05/11 - Montclair, NJ - Trumpets - Garden State Harmonica Fest w/
Bucky Pzzarelli - Workshop (day) / Show (night)
11/06/11 - New Hope, ?? - Havana w/ JB Kline Band (6-10pm)
11/12/11 - Queens, NY - Papazzio's - w/ The Michael Packer Blues Band
11/20/11 - ??, ?? - Westport Arts Gallery w/ Bernard Purdie & Brian
Torff (3pm)
11/25/11 - New York, NY - Birdland w/ Tommy Igoe's Birdland Big Band (5pm)
11/26/11 - ??, ?? - The Turning Point w/ The Michael Packer Blues Band (9pm)
11/27/11 - New Hope, ?? - Havana w/ JB Kline Band (6-10pm)
12/02/11 - Private Party
12/10/11 - Westfield, NJ - 16 Prospect w/ Rob & Gerry's "Good Old Boys"
Duo (8-11pm)
12/14/11 - Westfield, NJ - Sorrento's - Rob & his Blues Band

ROD PIAZZA and THE MIGHTY FLYERS
10/15/11 - Long Beach, CA - Harvelle's
10/21/11 - Riverside, CA - Romano's Canyon Crest
11/03/11 - Las Vegas, NV - Boulder Station Hotel and Casino
11/05/11 - Arcadia, CA - Arcadia Blues Club
11/19/11 - Mentone, CA - Mill Creek Cattle Co
12/16/11 - Phoenix, AZ - The Rhythm Room
01/07/12 - Atascadero, CA - House Concert
01/22/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise
01/23/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise
01/24/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise
01/25/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise
01/26/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise
01/27/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise
01/28/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise
01/29/12 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Holland America Cruise - Legendary Rhythm
and Blues Cruise

RIO and MISTERIOSO - chromatic and diatonic harps
http://www.highwaybuddha.com/misterioso
12/31/11 - Santa Cruz, CA - Starlight Club (8pm-1am)

DAVE ROBBINS / CHARLIE HILBERT
10/21/11 - Saratoga Springs, NY - The Parting Glass Club - Opening for
Debbie Davies Band

PETER MADCAT RUTH
http://www.madcatmusic.net
10/14/11 - Brazilia, DF, BRAZIL - Festival República Blues - Peter
Madcat, Jefferson Gonçalves & the Big Joe Manfra Blues Band
10/15/11 - Nova Friburgo, RJ, BRAZIL - Festival Blue Night Blues - Peter
Madcat, Jefferson Gonçalves & the Big Joe Manfra Blues Band
10/17/11 - Canelas, RS, BRAZIL - Festa Nacional da Música - Peter Madcat
and Big Joe Manfra
10/18/11 - Canelas, RS, BRAZIL - Festa Nacional da Música - Peter Madcat
and Big Joe Manfra
10/19/11 - Canelas, RS, BRAZIL - Festa Nacional da Música - Peter Madcat
and Big Joe Manfra
10/22/11 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRAZIL - Teatro Escola SESC - Peter
Madcat, Jefferson Gonçalves & the Big Joe Manfra Blues Band
11/05/11 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Arts Fest Encore Presentation
- Chris Brubeck's Triple Play
11/19/11 - Bloomfield Hills, MI - MAMA's Coffeehouse - Madcat and Kane
(7:30pm)
12/01/11 - Fennville, MI - Salt of the Earth - Madcat + Randy Marsh +
Andy Wilson
02/02/12 - Delray Beach, FL - Old School Square Cultural Arts Center -
Chris Brubeck's Triple Play
02/07/12 - Ann Arbor, MI - Wild Swan Theater - Leslie McCurdy with Madcat
02/08/12 - Ann Arbor, MI - Wild Swan Theater - Leslie McCurdy with Madcat
02/11/12 - Sturgis, MI - Sturgis Council of the Arts - Madcat, Kane &
Maxwell Street
02/17/12 - Richardson, TX - Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing
Arts - Chris Brubeck's Triple Play
08/04/12 - Woodburn, IN - Indiana Ukulele Festival - Madcat solo
08/05/12 - Woodburn, IN - Indiana Ukulele Festival - Madcat solo

CURTIS SALGADO
10/15/11 - Stateline, NV - Harrah's Lake Tahoe - The Legendary Rhythm &
Blues Revue
10/21/11 - Folsom, CA - Three Stages at Folsom Lake College - The
Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue
10/22/11 - Portland, OR - Rock Creek Event Center
10/23/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/24/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/25/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/26/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/27/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/28/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/29/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
10/30/11 - San Diego, CA - Holland America - MS Zaandam - Legendary
Rhythm and Blues Cruise
11/04/11 - St Paul, MN - Wilebski's Blues Saloon w/ Nick Moss & The Fliptops
11/05/11 - Chicago, IL - Rosa's Lounge
11/06/11 - Chicago, IL - Buddy Guy's Legends
11/11/11 - Seattle, WA - The Triple Door
11/13/11 - Portland, OR - Alberta Rose Theatre w/ Alan Hager
11/18/11 - Port Townsend, WA - Upstage Restaurant
11/19/11 - Tacoma, WA - Jazzbones Restaurant & Nightclub
11/20/11 - Portland, OR - Keller Auditorium w/ BB King
11/23/11 - Long Beach, CA - Crystal Ballroom at Best Western Golden
Sails w/Mark Hummel
12/03/11 - Oregon City, OR - Trails End Saloon
12/10/11 - Salem, OR - Private Function
01/21/12 - Folsom, CA - Three Stages At Folsom Lake College w/ Charlie
Musselwhite
01/22/12 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - The Coach House w/ John Mayall
01/23/12 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
01/24/12 - Santa Barbara, CA - University of California w/ Charlie
Musselwhtie
01/26/12 - Modesto, CA - The State Theatre of Modesto
01/27/12 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Oakland
01/29/12 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Oakland
01/30/12 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
01/31/12 - Chico, CA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
02/01/12 - Arcata, CA - John Van Duzer Theatre
02/02/12 - Redding, CA - Cascade Theatre
02/03/12 - Eugene, OR - Shedd Institute For The Arts
02/04/12 - Medford, OR - Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
04/21/12 - San Luis Obispo, CA - SLO Veterans Hall
04/28/12 - Simi Valley, CA - Simi Valley Blues Festival - Cajun & Blues
Music Festival
08/18/12 - Lebanon, OR - Cheadle Lake Park - Harvest Moon Blues Festival

JAY SEWALL - guitar, harmonica & vocals
http://www.jaysewall.com / http://www.myspace.com/jaysewall
10/14/11 - Charlevoix, QB, CANADA - Casino in Charlevoix - Jay Sewall
Power Trio (9:30pm)
10/15/11 - Charlevoix, QB, CANADA - Casino in Charlevoix - Jay Sewall
Power Trio (9:30pm)
10/21/11 - ??, QB, CANADA - Pub St-Alexandre - Solo Show (10pm)
10/22/11 - ??, QB, CANADA - Pub St-Alexandre - Acoustic Roots Jam
Session (3pm)
10/28/11 - East Broughton, QB, CANADA - The Speedway - Solo Show (9:30pm)
10/29/11 - East Broughton, QB, CANADA - The Speedway - Duo with Paul
"Cleanhead" Hinton (9:30pm)
11/05/11 - ??, QB, CANADA - Pub St-Alexandre - Jam & Solo Show (3pm & 10pm)
11/18/11 - ??, QB, CANADA - Pub St-Alexandre - Solo Show (10pm)
11/19/11 - ??, QB, CANADA - Pub St-Alexandre - Acoustic Roots Jam
Session (3pm)
11/25/11 - ??, QB, CANADA - Pub St-Alexandre - Solo Show (10pm)
11/26/11 - ??, QB, CANADA - Pub St-Alexandre - Acoustic Roots Jam
Session (3pm)
12/03/11 - ??, QB, CANADA - Pub St-Alexandre - Jam & Solo Show (3pm & 10pm)
12/16/11 - ??, QB, CANADA - Pub St-Alexandre - Solo Show (10pm)
12/17/11 - ??, QB, CANADA - Pub St-Alexandre - Acoustic Roots Jam
Session (3pm)
01/13/12 - ??, QB, CANADA - La Chapelle, Vanier - Jay Sewall Power Trio
- Blues & Voo Doo Music of Louisiana (8pm)

SESSION AMERICANA - Jim Fitting, harmonica & voc
http://www.sessionamericana.com
10/13/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)
10/14/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)
10/16/11 - New York, NY - The Rodeo Bar (9pm)
11/10/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)
11/11/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)
11/12/11 - Easton, MD - The Avalon Theater (8pm)
11/13/11 - New York, NY - The Rodeo Bar (9pm)
12/06/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)
12/10/11 - Cambridge, MA - Club Passim (8pm)
12/13/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard Lounge (9pm)
12/20/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard lounge (9pm)
12/27/11 - Cambridge, MA - The Lizard lounge (9pm)
01/14/12 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Cafe Lena (8pm)

CORKY SIEGEL
http://www.chamberblues.com/dates.shtml
10/12/11 - Zagreg, CROATIA - For US Embassy to Croatia - Corky Solo -
Postponed to later date
10/13/11 - Zagreg, CROATIA - For US Embassy to Croatia - Corky Solo -
Postponed to later date
10/15/11 - Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall Ballroom - Siegel-Schwall Band
and Lil Ed and The Blues Imperials - Alligator Records 40th Anny
10/19/11 - Millersville, PA - Millersville University - Residency -
Chamber Blues - Time TBA
10/19/11 - Millersville, PA - Millersville University - Chamber Blues
Concert (7:30pm)
10/25/11 - Lincolnwood, IL - Lincolnwood Temple - Chamber Blues
02/09/12 - Thomasville, GA - Thomasville Entertainment Foundation -
Chamber Blues
04/13/12 - Portland, IN - Hall-Moser Theatre - Residency - Corky Solo (3pm)
04/13/12 - Portland, IN - Hall-Moser Theatre - Chamber Blues Concert
(7:30pm)
05/10/12 - Edgerton, WI - Edgerton Performing Arts Center - Chamber
Blues Presentation and Workshop
05/11/12 - Edgerton, WI - Edgerton Performing Arts Center - Chamber
Blues Presentation and Workshop
05/12/12 - Edgerton, WI - Edgerton Performing Arts Center - Concert -
Chamber Blues w/Megon McDonough

PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES
http://www.prestonsmith.com
http://www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic
10/15/11 - Monrovia, CA - T Phillips Alehouse (9pm)
10/22/11 - Monrovia, CA - T Phillips Alehouse (9pm)
10/23/11 - Ventura, CA - Berndettes - solo (3-6pm)
10/29/11 - Monrovia, CA - T Phillips Alehouse (9pm)

TOM STRYKER
http://vivolicafe.com/locations/reno.html
email me at tstryker1@...
10/13/11 - Reno, NV - Vivoli Cafe - Impromptu - Tom, harmonica and Jimmy
Vermilion, keyboards/vocals - sit-ins welcome - (7-10pm)
10/20/11 - Reno, NV - Vivoli Cafe - Impromptu - Tom, harmonica and Jimmy
Vermilion, keyboards/vocals - sit-ins welcome - (7-10pm)
10/27/11 - Reno, NV - Vivoli Cafe - Impromptu - Tom, harmonica and Jimmy
Vermilion, keyboards/vocals - sit-ins welcome - (7-10pm)

TEXAS TIDE - Bob "The Captain" Boyd, harp
http://www.texastide.com
10/21/11 - San Antonio, TX - Franco's at Alon Center (10pm-1am)
10/22/11 - Seguin, TX - Fur Ball at The Weinert House (8pm-11pm)
10/30/11 - San Antonio, TX - Totally Texas Rio Cibolo Ranch (1-6pm)

--
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BassHarp
PO Box 5061
Hudson, FL 34674-5061

* http://www.bassharp.com/bh_itin.htm
* http://www.bassharp.com/bassharp.htm

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Is it safe to rinse a CX12 after extended playing? Is it safe to dry with a blow
dryer at low heat?
Marvin Fleischman

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

ahhh, i don't like the idea of dousing the flaps (valves) with water. maybe
if it's distilled water so that minerals don't dry in there causing the
valves to stick to the reedplate

blow drier at low heat depends on the manufacturer's idea of what 'low' is.
keep it at a distance, at least a foot away. blow so that the wind is not
lifting the flaps. heat could cause them to curl

maybe just take out the comb assembly, and then wash the cover and slide as
vigorously as you want, and only wipe down the mouthpiece of the comb
assembly.

stay well,

-bp

On Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 11:42 AM, Marvin Fleischman <
marvinfleischman@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Is it safe to rinse a CX12 after extended playing? Is it safe to dry with a
> blow
> dryer at low heat?
> Marvin Fleischman
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>



--
Plato: One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that
you end up being governed by your inferiors.

I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.

It’s a good thing Syria has gun control; otherwise the troops slaughtering
the citizens could get hurt.


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

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marvin Fleischman" <marvinfleischman@...>
Subject: [HarpTalk] CX 12


> Is it safe to rinse a CX12 after extended playing? Is it safe to dry with
> a blow
> dryer at low heat?
> Marvin Fleischman

Marvin, go on to You Tube, and type in "cx-12" there's a video on how to
disassemble it there, (their really simple to pull apart, and put back
together), no sound but good anyway. DO NOT USE A DRYER on any harp with
wind savers (valves) EVER! Tap it dry, and let it air dry, and reassemble.

All the best,
Walter Herleman

yeah, walter, i think that an even *better* rule

-bp

On Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 12:05 PM, yesterdays <yesterdays@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Marvin Fleischman" <marvinfleischman@...>
> Subject: [HarpTalk] CX 12
>
> > Is it safe to rinse a CX12 after extended playing? Is it safe to dry with
>
> > a blow
> > dryer at low heat?
> > Marvin Fleischman
>
> Marvin, go on to You Tube, and type in "cx-12" there's a video on how to
> disassemble it there, (their really simple to pull apart, and put back
> together), no sound but good anyway. DO NOT USE A DRYER on any harp with
> wind savers (valves) EVER! Tap it dry, and let it air dry, and reassemble.
>
> All the best,
> Walter Herleman
>
>
>



--
Plato: One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that
you end up being governed by your inferiors.

I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.

It’s a good thing Syria has gun control; otherwise the troops slaughtering
the citizens could get hurt.


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

---- Original Message -----
From: "bill price" <chrodoc@...>
Subject: Re: [HarpTalk] CX 12
ahhh, i don't like the idea of dousing the flaps (valves) with water. maybe
if it's distilled water so that minerals don't dry in there causing the
valves to stick to the reedplate
blow drier at low heat depends on the manufacturer's idea of what 'low' is.
keep it at a distance, at least a foot away. blow so that the wind is not
lifting the flaps. heat could cause them to curl
maybe just take out the comb assembly, and then wash the cover and slide as
vigorously as you want, and only wipe down the mouthpiece of the comb
assembly.
stay well,
-bp

Hey Bill! Probably a good point about water quality. I live where the tap
water is very pure, so never think about BAD water.
Good point to use distilled H2O if you live in the city where water is
"iffy".

All the best,
Walter Herleman

hello. I had few years ago 2 CX-12 chroms. I.M.H.O. this model is one of the
best engineered model ever built, maybe second after CBH model.

is very easy to take it apart and clean it ! in order to clean it, I used only a
solution made out of normal water and some detergent. I left the plastic parts
and the slide in the water for 10 minutes, clean it with a mild tooth brush,
give it a good rinse in moderate hot water and left it to dry.

I cleaned the valves IZOPROPILIC ALCOHOOL, with the help of some strips of
paper... very easy job and the alcohool dried fast...

after all the parts dried completely, I put them together and I use a VERY, VERY
small amount of MEDICINAL PARAFIN OIL to lubricate the slide.

after that the CX-12 worked like a dream...

hope these infos will be good for all of you... cheers



________________________________
From: yesterdays <yesterdays@...>
To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 8:50 PM
Subject: Re: [HarpTalk] CX 12

---- Original Message -----
From: "bill price" <chrodoc@...>
Subject: Re: [HarpTalk] CX 12
ahhh, i don't like the idea of dousing the flaps (valves) with water. maybe
if it's distilled water so that minerals don't dry in there causing the
valves to stick to the reedplate
blow drier at low heat depends on the manufacturer's idea of what 'low' is.
keep it at a distance, at least a foot away. blow so that the wind is not
lifting the flaps. heat could cause them to curl
maybe just take out the comb assembly, and then wash the cover and slide as
vigorously as you want, and only wipe down the mouthpiece of the comb
assembly.
stay well,
-bp

Hey Bill! Probably a good point about water quality. I live where the tap
water is very pure, so never think about BAD water.
Good point to use distilled H2O if you live in the city where water is
"iffy".

All the best,
Walter Herleman



------------------------------------

Go to Coast to Coast Music for Free Harmonica Tips and Great Harmonica Prices! 
http://www.coast2coastmusic.com   Yahoo! Groups Links



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

Recently I found a source for brand new (never used) yet quite old (made a long
time ago) Harmonicas.  I bought several Marine Bands in various keys which I
didnt have yet.  I plan on customizing these with screws and sealed combs to
start and maybe some hand work on the reeds.  They seem like really nice
instruments, and it is quite obvious that they were never played before I got
them.  They play pretty well but seem like they need some breaking in, and they
have a fair amount of sharp(ish) edges especially compared to the Lee Oskars
that I usually play.  But I want to migrate to customized MBs anyway.

Ive heard a lot of folklore about marine band quality being particularly bad at
various unspecified periods.  These harps are cardboard box models, and some of
them seem even old in that cetegory because the address on the back of the box
doesn't have a zip code.  On one of them the plating on the cover was checking
and peeling a little.

Is there any way to date these?  And are ther any particular problems that I
should be aware of when I go through them?  I am not into overblowing yet, but I
do plan on tuning and gaping the reeds.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

----- Original Message -----
From: "johndagostino" <dagostij@...>
Subject: [HarpTalk] Marine Band Quality History
  Recently I found a source for brand new (never used) yet quite old (made a
long time ago) Harmonicas.  I bought several Marine Bands in various keys
which I didnt have yet.  I plan on customizing these with screws and sealed
combs to start and maybe some hand work on the reeds.  They seem like really
nice instruments, and it is quite obvious that they were never played before
I got them.  They play pretty well but seem like they need some breaking in,
and they have a fair amount of sharp(ish) edges especially compared to the
Lee Oskars that I usually play.  But I want to migrate to customized MBs
anyway.
  Ive heard a lot of folklore about marine band quality being particularly
bad at various unspecified periods.  These harps are cardboard box models,
and some of them seem even old in that cetegory because the address on the
back of the box doesn't have a zip code.  On one of them the plating on the
cover was checking and peeling a little.
  Is there any way to date these?  And are ther any particular problems that
I should be aware of when I go through them?  I am not into overblowing yet,
but I do plan on tuning and gaping the reeds.
  Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Hello try "The Marine Band Field Spotter's Guide" @  http://rsleigh.com/
You can date them to an "era" not so much a year.

Good luck
Walter Herleman

hello... I'm not an expert in this category, but what I can tell you is this...

back in 1995, when I first start studying harmonica, my first professional
harmonica was a Marine Band(in D). In those days, here in Romania was pretty
hard to buy good quality harmonicas in all the keys... right now the situation
is pretty much the same... unfortunatelly...

as much as I remember, it was a very fine instrument. as a beginner, I
"distroyed" it pretty fast, because I didn't know how to breath properly thru a
harmonica... and I pushed the reeds very agresive... 

anyway... few years later, in 2001-2002 I think... , I bought another Marine
Band in the same key(D) and the quality of the reeds were IMHO a disaster ! I
think the brass alloy of the reeds was totally different as much as I can
remember... the reeds were extremelly rigid, hard to bend and the harmonica
leaked a lot of air... I sold it to another person as fast as I can and I was
lucky enough to find SPECIAL 20 harps...

since then these are my weapons of choice and I'm very pleased with them...

few months ago, I manage to buy from ebay some NOS Marine Band harps in an
amazing condition. they looked like were kept in some kind of time capsule.
pristine condition. they came in cardboard boxes and I think were made back in
the 70's...?????

I modified them on screws and also made some fine tunning and the result is IMHO
pretty spectacular. these harps sounds amazing ! loud, full, brilliant tone...
very easy to bend the reeds...

now, back to the main subject of this message...

as much as I read and heard ... Marine Band harps suffered along the time all
sorts of modifications, especially in the BRASS ALLOY section of the reeds and
the reedplates...


a friend of mine that lives in Germany and is a very skilled harmonica player
told me that he talked with some guys from Hohner and they told him that for
some economy reasons, the brass alloy for reeds was modified with a cheaper
one... and that was a disaster... from some unofficial sources, my friend told
me that Hohner had a serious problem in selling those Marine Bands... and their
image as a leading harmonica company suffered a lot !


I really don't know how much truth is behind all these stories... but as much as
I can tell you, I noticed that the quality of some recent Marine Bands was poor
compared to the harmonicas from the past...

some people complained about the same problems with the LEE OSKAR harmonias made
in the recent years... since I don't use Lee Oskar harps I don't know what to
say...

I think it'll be better if some of the best harmonica customizers from all
around the world will post some reviews about this subject...

I don't know why, but when we talk about harmonicas, the amount of informations
about the quality and the different years of production is amazingly thin...
compared with the wealth of infos available when we're talking about guitars...
I DON'T KNOW WHY THERE'RE NOT MORE INFOS AVAILABLE...???


what I can tell you, based on my experience, is this: compared to the normal
MARINE BAND model, the MARINE BAND DELUXE model is a TOP OF THE LINE instrument,
EXTREMELLY WELL BUILT... I think this model is a recreation of the sound of the
models from the past....


many people(included here is my friend SUGAR BLUE !!!) told me that creating
this model, is maybe one of the most inteligent choices made by the Hohner
company in order to regain some of their status on today's market...

maybe other people will have different opinions... I don't know... all I know is
that I bought already 6 Marine Band Deluxe and I'm very happy about it...

if any real profesionals of the harmonica customizing business is reading these
posts here, please write some pertinent coments about this subject !!!

and if some articles about this subject are already available somewhere on the
internet, please post here some links...


thanks a lot. and I hope my post here will be of some kind of help for the rest
of you harp players...

best regards, Marcian(from Romania - Europe)








________________________________
From: johndagostino <dagostij@...>
To: harptalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 5:27 PM
Subject: [HarpTalk] Marine Band Quality History

Recently I found a source for brand new (never used) yet quite old (made a long
time ago) Harmonicas.  I bought several Marine Bands in various keys which I
didnt have yet.  I plan on customizing these with screws and sealed combs to
start and maybe some hand work on the reeds.  They seem like really nice
instruments, and it is quite obvious that they were never played before I got
them.  They play pretty well but seem like they need some breaking in, and they
have a fair amount of sharp(ish) edges especially compared to the Lee Oskars
that I usually play.  But I want to migrate to customized MBs anyway.

Ive heard a lot of folklore about marine band quality being particularly bad at
various unspecified periods.  These harps are cardboard box models, and some of
them seem even old in that cetegory because the address on the back of the box
doesn't have a zip code.  On one of them the plating on the cover was checking
and peeling a little.

Is there any way to date these?  And are ther any particular problems that I
should be aware of when I go through them?  I am not into overblowing yet, but I
do plan on tuning and gaping the reeds.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.



------------------------------------

Go to Coast to Coast Music for Free Harmonica Tips and Great Harmonica Prices! 
http://www.coast2coastmusic.com   Yahoo! Groups Links



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

My latest release "2 Days Out" is officially on the first ballot for the
54th Grammy awards.

  This jazz CD project was recorded, mixed and mastered right here in Music
City by Nashville engineers with Nashville musicians.  I think it once again
shows that we certainly have some of the best and brightest in the music
industry. I am really proud to live and work here!

  "2 Days Out" can be found on the Grammy ballot in Field 10 - Jazz. It is
nominated in two categories:

  Category #32 - Best Jazz Instrumental CD (entry 109 on the listing ballot)
and

  Category #30 - Best Improvised Jazz Solo for "There Is No Greater Love"
(entry 118 on the listing ballot.)

  If you are a voting member of NARAS, or know of someone who is, I would
appreciate your consideration for these prestigious awards. Thanks to all of
you for your support. Your interest in my music along with the support of
jazz radio on this CD, has created quite a buzz for this project. I'm really
honored to have a first ballot Grammy Nomination. To hear samples from "2
Days Out" and a full length version of "There Is No Greater Love" follow
this link

http://www.ptgazell.com/Back_To_Back.html#New_CD_2_Days_Out
<http://www.ptgazell.com/Back_To_Back.html#New_CD_2_Days_Out> >


Thanks

--
pt@...
http://www.ptgazell.com
http://cdbaby.com/all/gazell
http://www.youtube.com/gazell





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

Those wishing to be included in the Harpers' International Gig
Listings, or who have additions/deletions since last Wednesday's
internet post, please forward updates to me by

DEADLINE: 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY

for next Wednesday's internet post. Thank you.

Listings received after 6pm on Wednesday may or may not be
included in the weekly update to Harp-L.

Email: bassharp@...

This list is designed for, and dedicated to, the promotion of
harmonica artists, whether soloists, band leaders, or sidemen.
With apologies to other groups, listings for groups who do not
feature, or include harpers, cannot be accepted due to space limitations.

and . . .

Due to time constraints, I am unable to access all the various
artist websites for itinerary updates, and depend on each artist to
submit directly to me.  Please allow me this consideration, and
thank you all very much.

=================================================

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Please use the following layout format:
Date (Month/Day)    City, State (or Country) - Venue (time)
i.e.:

01/05/11 - W Hollywood, CA - House Of Blues (9pm)
12/31/11 - Sarnia, ON, CANADA - Huey's Junkyard (10pm-1am)

All listings MUST be submitted in ENGLISH.
Listings submitted in ALL CAPS will NOT be accepted.

=================================================

Free-will donations accepted - see the Harpers' International Giglist at:
http://www.bassharp.com/bh_itin.htm
or
http://www.bassharp.com/tips.htm

--
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BassHarp
PO Box 5061
Hudson, FL 34674-5061

* http://www.bassharp.com/bh_itin.htm
* http://www.bassharp.com/bassharp.htm

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~