[Harp-L] RE: Harp-L Digest, Vol 18, Issue 13

["Bill Otten" <res0958z@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tony replied to the comment about harmonica having a "limited" role in
Bluegrass
music thusly:

From: "tony" <tony@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>


I feel I should respond here. Firstly there are a number of fine bluegrass
harmonica players on the list, who would not share your view. In particular,
players such as P.T. Gazell, Cara Cooke, Bob Meehan and Peter (Trip)
Henderson come to mind. I should add my name as well. Have a listen to some
of the cuts on www.harmonicatunes.com <http://www.harmonicatunes.com/>
While these may not change your view, at least you will have another
reference point, besides the old Charlie McCoy recording. Have a look at
some of the links, as you will meet (and hear) a range of fine bluegrass
harmonica players.

 Tony Eyers

Australia

Hey Tony...I listened to the audio clips on your website...that's some very
cool playing there. I'd have to agree with you....harmonica has a limited
role in various music types ONLY when we all fail to use the imagination and
limit ourselves to a single genre. Were it not for those who stretch the
limits of the instrument, the harmonica would indeed be relegated to a lowly
position in music. Harmonicas can and do play bluegrass, Irish, folk, jazz,
blues, classical, R&B, pop, rock, soul, and just about any other type of
music we can imagine it playing. I've taken an interest of late in
bluegrass, there's a place nearby where bluegrass musicians meet to jam
every Saturday...once I've listened enough to learn the music structure, and
apply it, I'm certain I'll be sitting in to jam along with them. For me,
it'll open up an entire new repertoire. Tony, your album cuts sound
great...I'll be certain to add it to my collection soon. Thanks for some
additional inspiration.

bill otten
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