[Harp-L] Rockers in the Rockies

[buzz <buzzo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey, List:

I just wanted to tell everyone what a wonderful time I had at Rockers in 
the Rockies. Despite some really bad asthma problems at the high 
altitude, it was a blast.  I would go back today.  Jason was terrific. 
Very caring and really nurturing.  In fact, all the teachers were.  I 
knew these guys were amazing musicians but was pleased to find them all 
such fine teachers. We learned about space, dynamics, overblows, 
overdraws, tone, positions, repairs and customization, pretty much 
whatever we wanted.  Jason was everywhere - teaching, playing, and 
helping everyone, as were all the other teachers.  I even learned better 
ways to study (thank you George, my piano is on the way).  It was a very 
'giving' crew.  I've been to many other harmonica events but the talent 
of this group of attendees was mind-boggling!  The jam sessions were 
incredible.  My sessions, acoustic, turned out to be some of the most 
fun I've had.  The jam sessions with Jason's band, New Blood, were so 
good, there should have been a CD made!  Everyone played their ass off.

Speaking of fun, I was talking to Madcat Sunday night and he said that 
this was the most fun he'd ever had at one of these functions.  I agreed 
with him wholeheartedly.  Of course, just being with Madcat is a hell of 
a lot of fun in itself!  By the way, I know I've met some people at this 
event that are going to be my friends for life.

My thanks to everyone involved, especially Jason and Brady, for one of 
the greatest weekends ever!  I'm really looking forward to the next one 
and seeing all my close, personal friends again.

Love ya' all!

            buzz . . .