[Harp-L] Re: 1) Mark Graham 2) Overhauling the kit

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<< 1)  I heard an album of bluegrass covers of Bob Dylan tunes by Tim 
O'Brien yesterday.  One cut -- the best on the CD, in my opinion -- featured 
Mark Graham, who I understand is Nashville-based, blowing what sounded like 
1st position diatonic.  It was terrific harp playing, brilliant use of 
dynamics, vibrato, and other tonal effects.  I look forward to hearing more 
from this player.>> 

Richard, 

Mark is not only an amazing player, he's a brilliantly witty songwriter. He 
has a weird website here : http://www.mongrelfolk.com/ 

I've been meaning to find a way to get hold of his "The Funniest Songs in 
the World (2000)" for ages... He's got a record out there called "Southern 
Old-time Harmonica (2000)" which is presumably what it says. And finally, he 
has garnered much admiration from those who play Irish music through his 
collaboration(s) with Kevin Burke. 

Ben