[Harp-L] Re: Walter and SS

[SONNYTONE@xxxxxxx]

To elaborate a bit from the perspective of the top pro blues players I work  
with and myself. Nothing can compare to the sound of a tube amp whose thick  
sound drives the speakers, being able to feel the speakers and lean into them  
when you want, hit solid notes when you want. Of course you need to be able to 
 pull and drive, it is an interactive experience one cannot get from a 
processed  unit that attempts to simulate that sound. Walter created progression 
from his  early years with Muddy when he sounded more like SJ 1, to the amplified 
sound  that he continued to create his spin with. Who knows what he would 
have done  with it, we can sit all day and talk about it, like Jack Johnson 
versus Mohamed  Ali, just opinion. We all have our own tastes. I have heard some of 
the top  players with a sound that leaves your ears ringing after one set, no 
matter many  notes they play it all sounds the same shredded sound. Some of 
the best time was  played off the mic through the PA when you could really hear 
them. Sonny was one  of the greatest as he just sat in front of whatever PA 
system was there and just  played his instrument. There were no special 
requests of what type mic, just as  long as their seating arrangement was stool on 
the left, chair on the right, it  was outta sight as Brownie would say. Please 
stay tuned to for updates on the  next part of the journey, Sonny Jr and Mitch 
Kashmar will be teaming up to  present an all day seminar culminated with a 90 
minute dual harp performance  backed by a 3 piece band, possibly in your 
area. We are working on the details  but basically the structure will be started 
off with a 2 hour Sonny Terry  seminar given by me where we will delve into the 
man, and his style. Real life  experiences from the only person alive that 
played harp duets as extensively as  I did, plus working through parts of songs 
the exemplify his style, breaking  down pieces so you can understand the 
formation of the chords  and soloing riffs. Break, then an hour seminar with Mitch 
Kashmar,  perhaps the best tongue blocking upper register player I have heard 
from a  sweetness point of view, along with Chicago tone that comes from 
hanging with  Bill Clarke but mostly being a club warrior or over 25 years. 
Phrasing and  formation of tone will his focus. Mitch and I will cover mics and their 
 different sounds through amplifiers, effects pedals that enhance, not take  
awah from the sound. Break. Amplifier seminar, where by this time the  new 
Double Trouble amp will be out, plus having a 410 to show how tube  substitutions 
can be helpful along with bridging channels and what a custom  crystal mic 
channel does. Long break for dinner. The the show, live  performance with Mitch 
fronting the band and working together to play  together, not just you solo 
then I solo deal. Depending on enrollment we  are looking at Approx. $229 - $249 
for this all day rare event. I will  rely on the  good relationship with my 
customers around the US to help  with promotion and for their SJ 410to work 
with. Each place the DT I bring new  to the seminar will be sold for a discounted 
price of I have to ship it back..  This should be happening in the next year 
and a half, when I can say I am done  with surgeries. If groups of guys from 
particular areas think the area is right  for us, I am looking to have help in 
each area from my customer who can work at  PR for that city. I am looking 
forward to live interaction with players again.  The next few rounds of surgeries 
will be a challenge, more than I expected, I  will keep those that care 
posted. Thank You.   Sonny Jr.