Fwd: [Harp-L] Hummell show

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One reason Charlie had such a great time and kept going was because he had a new toy that night -- Brian
Purdy's new Harpgear amp.  I think everyone can relate to the feeling of getting a great new sound out of a new amp.
 
Mike
Gainesville
 
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From: icemanle@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 2:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Hummell show


1. Too LOUD - earplugs
 
I've proven that it DOESN'T have to be this way any longer while still pleasing 
the audience and the artists immensely.
 
2. Early or late set?
 
I always opt for the later set - earlier set has a ceiling set in stone - i.e., 
no matter how much the artists momentum is going, they HAVE TO stop after "X" 
minutes to clear the room and reset. The later show has a much softer ceiling. 
If the artists are having a ball, they play longer. In Orlando, Charlie, having 
a great time, played a longer set than Kim or Mark did. 
 
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From: billhines4@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Sent: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 1:10 PM
Subject: RE: [Harp-L] Hummell show


I just saw the show Saturday night in Lancaster, PA. Great show all
around. Mark played more of a Chicago style than when I'd seen him with
his own band before, which was good for me because I prefer that over
his normal jump blues. Mark to me sounded kinda a bit too loud compared
to the other two, so bring ear plugs if you wear them for loud shows.
Mark came out, did some great tunes, then trots out Kim who was as usual
a powerhouse player, he did some great acoustic stuff then switched to
amplified, for a song or two, then mark comes back out and introduces
Charlie, who exudes legend and Chicago, long black leather coat and
slicked back grey hair, he lit the place up and it was packed and
jumping on the stage level and also in the balcony. Then they all three
came out and played for the finale. Incredible stuff. I can't wait for
Pocono Blues fest now - Mark is doing his blowoff there with Lazy Lester
and Billy Boy Arnold. 

As to whether the 8pm or 10pm show is best, hmm, well that's a crap
shoot and depends on what's going on with the performers on any given
night. I'd say go to both, how often do you get the chance to check
these guys out :^)

Bill Hines
Hershey, PA

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From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On
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Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 1:42 PM
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Subject: [Harp-L] Hummell show

Mark Hummell and Kim Wilson and Charlie Musselwhite and playing at
Scullers 
Jazz Club tonight.  Anyone going and how good a show can I expect?  Then
on 
another note.  In your opinion when an artist has 2 shows same night,
say one at 
8 and one at 10, what show do you think is better to go too and why?
 
Pic
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