Re: Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Playing harmonica in a rack?

[Jonathan McAnulty <mcanultj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd like to make the/a convention some time. I have no doubt I would 
learn a lot, perhaps make some new friends as well. As far as the states 
go, I am in Madison, WI ;-)
cheers.
Jon

EGS1217@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Jon asks:
>  
> "I tried the dressing up like a pirate approach but couldn't keep the eye
> patch in place while playing on a rack.... Seriously, any tips on using
> a rack to make it easier to get around on the harp? I am supposing it is
> just a matter of familiarity, practice and adjustment of the rack but if
> there are tips on what made it work better for you I am all ears. Any
> particular type better than others? Seems like the neck frame
> shape/materials might make a difference but I only have one and have not
> tried others.
> Cheers.
> Jon'
>  
> ...Jon, I don't know if you're in the States or not...but at just 
> about every Convention I've been to (and many I've not)...Marv Munroe 
> of Ohio is usually in attendance as a "strolling minstrel"  with his 
> rack holding at least two harps he's rigged up himself...and is always 
> only too happy to discuss details of how he's tinkered with it to 
> achieve his needs.  It's a work continually in progress as Marv will 
> tell you, in order to be the perfect rack for him....there are a 
> couple of photos of him using it on Pages 32 and  33 of the brand-new 
> issue of Harmonica Happenings (just put out by SPAH).
>  
> I know he plays the XB40 as well as regular diatonics...and is the 
> nicest guy..always in the thick of the Open Mic set-ups and 
> sing-alongs with brother Roger,  ready to back up anyone who needs him 
> on guitar.  
>  
> Jimi Lee (Texas?) also plays incredibly well on guitar and harmonica 
> with a rack..is also a "strolling minstrel" so to speak, starting 
> mini-jams in the corridors with a more country/rock approach at most 
> of the same conventions. Terrific guy.
>  
> Elizabeth