[Harp-L] Florida Harmonica Competition

[icemanle@xxxxxxx]

A harmonica competition was held in New Smyrna Beach on Sunday. The back up band was EXTREMELY LOUD - 2 guitars, bass, drums, keys/trumpet. Summer/Beach Bar/Beer/rock and roll/bikers was the theme of the day.

Winner was a gentleman, first name Lindsey - from Tampa area - don't remember his last name, but Brian Purdy knew him from sitting in with him at a Jason Ricci gig. Lindsey plays fast runs a la Popper/Ricci style. He has real nice stage presence.

RJ Harman won a best technique award.

It was an in yo face type competition - my ears are still ringing. 

The Iceman