[Harp-L] Jason Ricci items now additional prizes for harmonica contest Saturday

[David Payne <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I just talked to Jason, he said he was going to donate some autographed CDs for the winners and maybe even some, get this, old Ricci harps. That's all in addition, of course, to him donating a weekend of his time and gas to get up here. So, if anybody's on the fence about coming and competiting, It's not far for folks in Ohio  east of COlumbus or Eastern Ky or Western PA.  The contest is located in Belleville, WV, take WV 68 south from Parkersburg or north from Ravenswood. You can't miss it, it's part of the Belleville Homecoming, which is right along the road. If you are looking for it on Mapquest or something, it is at the intersection of WV 68 and Robin Hood road. Signup is 11:30 - noon.... contest begins shortly therafter.

Those prizes are in addition to the generosity of C.A. Seydel and Jeff Spoor of Cumberland Cases. They and Jason have amazed me with their benevolence. That six-harp leather case (black) Jeff donated is very SWEET... and we've got an 1847, a Big Six and a Solist donated from Seydel.



Mid Ohio Valley
  Harmonica Championship
  Sept. 20, 2008


  Belleville Homecoming, Belleville, W.Va.
  Sponsored by C.A. Seydel harmonica company and Elk River Harmonicas
  with renowed harmonica virtuoso Jason Ricci as judge.
  Open to chromatic and diatonic harmonicas
  Signup 11:30 - noon. Contest starts at noon.
  Entry fee $10, may bring one instrumental accompanist. 5 minute limit for two songs. Jam to follow on nearby Graham Farm.
  Prizes: 
  First place: Seydel 1847 harmonica (stainless steel reeds). Cumberland Cases, custom-made leather harmonica case.
  Second place: Seydel Big Six, six-hole stainless-steel reed harmonica.
  Third place: Seydel Solist harmonica.
  Chromatic harmonica players who win, first may choose instead a Seydel Chromatic DeLuxe (choice of key), second and third place may apply retail value of prize toward a Seydel Chromatic DeLuxe harmonica.
  Located at the Belleville Homecoming Grounds 12.3 miles south of Parkersburg, W.Va. and 14.5 miles north of Ravenswood, WVa. on W.Va. 68 

  For more information, contact dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or call (304) 488-7061.