[Harp-L] Jason Ricci's Blow-Off '07

["Wally Walters" <bigwalter@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Highbury Pub in Milwaukee was Host to Jason Ricci's Blow-Off on Tuesday.

The joint was small and the crowd grew quickly. The night started with PT 
Gazell- playing with his own band. It was a Sweet show.  PT brought up Randy 
Singer from the house.  Jason and new blood performed between acts.
Next- was Winslow Yerxa.  After 'training' the band and playing a nice mix 
of tunes... he invited Michael Peloquin onstage to perform before Michael 
began his own Act.
MP played a song with Jason.. then did his own thing (with some Sweet 
Vocals).  He, then, invited Roscoe (Maybe August) up to play... and, then, 
we got another taste of the ageless Randy Singer.
Next was the fantastic Dennis Gruenling.  Always a True Pleasure to Listen 
to... Diatonic and Chromatic.  Plus- His Van is taller than Jason's.  Dennis 
invited BUZZ up... and BK Sang-Up a STORM... a nice act, indeed!
So- Next was the Un-scheduled LD Miller.  The 13 year old Speedster 
Extraordinaire.  It was Great Fun watching him answering Jason's bits with 
quick Blasts of super harp.  The kid seems to have been working on his 
vocals, too... as he sang some real heartfelt stuff that, I doubt, anyone 
could have expected.  Hopefully- LD will keep singing.. and bring his great 
harp chops down to Harp 'art'... saving that fast stuff for the non-harp 
lovers (Popper fans).  All-in-All... it was Great to witness LD in person. 
His folks were VERY Good people, too. Great Family!
So... now comes the Real Headliner.. the Master of Busking and the Best 
Video Harp Teacher Yet (keep working on it Jason)... Adam Gussow.   What a 
great guy to meet in person.  As normal as one could want.  What a SHOW. 
Damn Fine Singer and a Harp Player's harp player.  Like Pat Ramsey... Sweet, 
Real Harp.  Adam and Jason together made the perfect nightcap for a great 
evening.

Now- these are just My Thoughts.  but- I TOOK PICTURES!:
http://spahvention.com/jrb07/

I'm ashamed to say that I knew hardly anyone there... If anyone can help me 
identify any of the harp-L'ers that are in any of the many pictures of the 
crowd.....

wally