[Harp-L] Sydney Harmonica Festival 2007

[Craig Lyons <clyons4@xxxxxxx>]

Australia's Biggest Harmonica Extravaganza!!
Nov 11th Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club
West Ryde Sydney
Artists: Harper,Chris Wilson, Jim Conway, The Blues Preachers,  
Christian Marsh, Roj & The Jamjets, Don Hopkins, Doug Lyons + Dr  
Goodvibe & Bluetongue's Alley Katz
Whats on
Concert - Harmonica Extravaganza 4pm - 7pm
A rare opportunity to hear a 3 hour concert focusing on the diversity  
of the harmonica. Artists will perform a range of genre's from  
Blues,Jazz, New Orleans, Honky Tonk, Swing & Rock. The Concert will  
feature a 1 hour set from the Internationally acclaimed Harper
Other performers in this unique harmonica showcase includes Chris  
Wilson , Jim Conway, Christian Marsh & Doug Lyons- (The Blues  
Preachers).+ The Legendary Fingerpicking John Morris (The Blues  
Preachers ). All backed by a fantastic house band. The "Harmonica All  
Stars". Including Don Hopkins-piano/keys

Click Here For Artist Profiles

Workshops - Fun Specialised Learning 11am-4pm

6 workshops conducted by expert harmonica tutors & performers.  
Workshops cover a diverse range of topics to ensure your learning  
will greatly improve your playing.

Beginners Harmonica Talk Workshop:
If you love the sound of wailing blues harp music but don't know  
where to start, this harmonica workshop is for you. Blues harp music  
is fun, portable and easy to play. The Blue Tongue Harmonica Talk  
Basic Workshop will get you well on the way to Blowing the Blues.  
You'll need a 10 hole Diatonic harmonica in the key of C. Harmonicas  
can be purchased on the day or if you like you can purchase a  
Harmonica Talk Starter Pack prior to the Festival.
Presenter : Doug Lyons ( The Blues Preachers / Blue Tongue Harmonica  
School )

Secret harmonica players business Blues Harmonica Techniques,quarter  
tones & throat Vibrato
Learn how to apply Blues Harmonica Techniques & effects including  
elusive throat vibrato & the mystery of the quarter tones which make  
all the difference in playing the Blues. From Australian Harmonica  
Legends Chris Wilson & Jim Conway
Presenter : Chris Wilson / Jim Conway

Jazz Harmonica For The Diatonic & Chromatic Harmonica-
Concepts when dealing with playing Jazz on Diatonic & Chromatic  
Harmonicas Overblow techniques & Multiple position aproaches to  
playing in a variety of modes. Learn how to have completely different  
aproaches to soloing & phrasing within your playing.
Presenter :Christian Marsh

Phrasing & Soloing Concepts
Stuck with improvisation Doug will take you through standard  
aproaches to soloing over 12 bar blues forms .
Presenter :Doug Lyons (The Blues Preachers / Blue tongue Harmonica)

Harmonica Amplification
Peter Harper is renowned for his overdriven aproach & electric  
playing. Harper will demonstrate various microphones & amp set ups he  
uses to gain his unique sound.
Presenter :Harper

Music Stalls: Everything Harmonic
Festival goers have unique shopping opportunities from full ranges of  
harmonicas , instructional material, microphones , books & cases. A  
fantastic opportunity to purchase a signed copy of artists albums  
making the perfect Christmas gift. Learn about harmonica  
amplification & how to get a hot sound.

A Great Place To Meet Other Harmonica Lovers

General information for the comfort of all smoking is restricted to  
external areas.

http://www.bluetongueharmonica.com.au