Re: [Harp-L] SPAH membership benefits / was Chromatic Blues

["Michael Polesky, MPA" <m.polesky@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi John,

SPAH does have another large benefit that comes with membership aside from 
the conventions.  It is the "Harmonica Happenings" magazine who's current 
editor is Harp-L's own JP Pagan.  Harmonica Happenings is a great magazine 
that is full of excellent articles that include (these days) color photos, 
etc.

That said, I think the greatest benefits of SPAH are found at the 
conventions and, yes, it is worth making the trip - especially if you don't 
have large conventions in your area.  I was another person whom Danny Wilson 
(as well as Doug Tate and others) encouraged to attend SPAH and I have 
attended all but one SPAH since.  I missed one when my daughter was born. 
The doctor told me that "husbands who go to the harmonica convention while 
there 1st child is being born have a LOW rate of survival."

The full "bang for your buck" is quite evident when you get four nights of 
excellent shows for a small convention fee that, ordinarily would cover 
maybe one night of such activities.  It is one of the greatest deals on 
earth.

Membership fees themselves are pretty low and, if you can't come to the 
States for the convention, you end up getting Harmonica Happenings at a 
pretty decent price while supporting a great harmonica event on the side. 
That said, nothing can compare to being at a convention and rubbing elbows 
with some of the greatest players in the world.  To know SPAH is to love 
SPAH.

Michael


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Kerkhoven" <solo_danswer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Robert Paparozzi" <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 7:57 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] SPAH membership benefits / was Chromatic Blues


> What ARE the benefits of joining SPAH?
>
> I do not live in the States and am not liable to hit a SPAH convention any
> time soon. (From all the reports on this list, I oughta make it down at
> least once. "Nobody's fault but mine" if I don't. But this Mecca journey 
> is
> not in the cards just yet for this boy.)
>
> So... what are the benefits of SPAH membership?
>
> enquiring harp players want to know....
>
> John
>
>
>
> My biggest thanx though are to Danny Wilson....he really open my ears and
> eyes in the 70's and welcomed me into one of the greatest organizations 
> I've
> been proud to be part of for over 30yrs........SPAH....if you love your
> Harmonica...do NOT hesitate....JOIN TODAY....some SERIOUS 'bang for your
> buck' with this club!!
>
> Peace,
> Rob Paparozzi
>
>
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