Re: [Harp-L] Rod Piazza -On Third Thought

["ChipComcast" <jandkday@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I always see Rod Piazza and the Mighty Rhythm Kings,
when they come to town.  WHY?
Because they are ENTERTAINERS, and that is
what a lot of bands forget.  The blues is steeped
in performance trickery and hi-jinks. It is not enough
to be brillant on your instrument alone.
Most audience members are not harp maniacs,
they respond to PERFORMANCE.
 Come to think of it, I go see players for two
things: mastery of the Instrument and
entertainment. Combine the 2 and
you are a pro.

my .02



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Moandabluz@xxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005 2:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Rod Piazza  -On Third Thought


>
> In a message dated 4/29/05 10:49:51 AM, billybudd1313@xxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> > I'll get after him about being too loud too.
> >
> > Dan G.
> >
>     Just to clarify my post about Piazza's volume. . . He has a reputation
> for being loud. No problem, if it 's too loud, bring ear plugs. I do
often.
>     The only time I saw Piazza was a few years ago in Minneapolis at a
Famous
> Dave's. I was up before 5 a.m. that day, worked 10 hours, came home,
changed
> clothes and drove 90 miles to the place. Stayed until midnight, got home
about
> 2 a.m. and had to be to work before 6 a.m.
> I felt it was worth it. The show was excellent. Somebody would have to be
> terrible before I would tell anyone not to go see them in person. We all
have to
> judge for ourselves and we all like different things.
> it's all music and it's all good, is my philosophy.
>
> Still a fool for the Harp
> Steve 'Moandabluz' Webb
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