[Harp-L] Virtuoso "War" Harp Maestro Lee Oskar Joins Host Michael Pickett at Toronto Blues Society Harmonica Workshop April 12



Here's a forward from the Toronto Blues Society regarding an upcoming workshop/show in Toronto. Travel time from the Buffalo border is approx. 1.5 hrs.


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From: "Toronto Blues Society" <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: April 3, 2008 5:31:18 PM EDT (CA)
To: <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Virtuoso "War" Harp Maestro Joins Host Michael Pickett at Toronto Blues Society Harmonica Workshop April 12


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Virtuoso "War" Harp Maestro Joins Host Michael Pickett at Toronto Blues Society Harmonica Workshop April 12.

Who: Michael Pickett hosts, Lee Oskar, David Rotundo, and Steve Marriner, with house band Enrico Crivellero (guitar),Ian DeSouza (bass), Gary Taylor (drums)
What: An all-ages practical workshop for all Harmonica players and blues enthusiasts
Where: The Silver Dollar Room, 486 Spadina Ave., Toronto
When: Saturday, April 12 2PM – 6PM
How much: $10.00 TBS members, students / $12.00 non-members
Website: www.torontobluessociety.com


The Toronto Blues Society will hold a special workshop for harmonica players and blues fans on Saturday afternoon, April 12 at the Silver Dollar Room (486 Spadina Ave., Toronto).
The event will be hosted for the by Michael Pickett and is designed to include both novice and seasoned players in an informative dialogue that addresses harmonica tone, sound and style. The first twenty students (under 18 years of age) to attend this workshop will receive a free Hohner harmonica courtesy of Toronto harp man, Mark Bird Stafford. Parents, bring your kids!
There is no one in the pop music world quite like Lee Oskar. His unique role as a founding member and former lead harmonica player for the pioneer funk/jazz group, WAR, won him international renown for over two and a half decades. In 1983, Lee launched his own brand of harmonicas, Lee Oskar Harmonicas, which have since become a household name for harmonica players worldwide.
Michael Pickett embraces the Blues with style, substance and integrity. In the 70s, 80s, and 90s he established himself as a musically ground-breaking, electrifying harmonica player, leading seminal bands Whiskey Howl, Wooden Teeth, and the Michael Pickett Band. Over the years, Michael has performed with the likes of John Lee Hooker, James Cotton, Bo Diddley, Koko Taylor, Robert Cray, and Buddy Guy to name a few.
Michael and Lee will be joined on stage by some of the most adventurous and inventive blues harp players including David Rotundo and Steve Marriner.
There will be raffle prizes including Lee Oskar Harmonicas and Hohner 150th Anniversary Harmonicas donated by Wilson Music.
The Harmonica Workshop is one of the most popular events in the Toronto Blues Society's ongoing programme. It is made possible by the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Torontothrough the Toronto Arts Council, Wilson Music Services, Hohner, and Lee Oscar Harmonicas.

Mark Stafford birdstafford@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.markbirdstafford.com (416) 533 - 3454

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For more information, photos, interviews, please contact:
Tim Des Islets, Toronto Blues Society, (416) 538-3885, info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx








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