RE: [Harp-L] Popping Popper popping

["Anthony Smith" <anthony@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Michael wrote, "Popper has always seemed to me to be the victim of the high
school
quarterback syndrome.   All the geeky blues guys who are so much
better than him cannot understand why he gets all the girls.  Popper is very
innovative and musical  and his sheets of sound really create a feeling of
rocking out.  Plus, I love rock and roll.  He is also a great singer
songwriter.  I have also heard him do very melodic music."
 
Absolutely agree!  I'd add that Jason Ricci has to deal with the high school
QB issue as well though.  I've posted some comments with less than perfect
reviews of Jason and agree with your ranking of the three artists but JR is
on his way and is becoming more innovative each day.

There is a You Tube of Howard playing the blues and it didn't work for me
like when I hear Popper play the style.

Howard Levy performed w/Kenny loggins on "Mama Can't Dance" and he hit that
one pretty damn good for a bluesy tune. Even played thru a Shure Green
Bullet..I think it was a 5200DX though!  :O) 


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Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 2:45 PM
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Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Popping Popper popping

Okay, I am afraid to post this.

IN MY OPINION: