Re: [Harp-L] playing other instruments at gig



Flute and mandolin.


On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 7:19 AM, Tin Lizzie <TrackHarpL@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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> On Apr 2, 2014, at 12:03 AM, Rafael Veggi wrote:
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> > From: Rafael Veggi <rafaelveggi@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: April 1, 2014 7:18:58 PM EDT
> > To: "harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [Harp-L] playing other instruments at gig
> >
> >
> > (un)fortunately there are those songs the harp just does not fit
> > or you have some short solos and will sit idle most of the song
> > then you feel you could be a bit more helpful to the world playing a
> shaker
> > or a tambourine for example...
> >
> > so, do you play any other instruments when not playing harmonica?
>
> I don't play another instrument.  I do get into this situation from time
> to time.  I think of it as being "Stage Candy", and it's part of the
> performance:  I listen actively, glance at various members of the band,
> move to the beat (no flailing), and I look out into the audience and smile
> to show that I'm part of the band even though I'm not making sound at the
> moment, and to show them a good time.
>
> Tin Lizzie
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