Re: [Harp-L] Help!

["Abner Galdos" <cdgaldos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

First we don't know the whole situation.
I agree with Anthony and Bill only in the idea of playing in a band if you don't know what you are doing.
But and a great big BUT, if and only if the band wants a person to play then they want that person for a reason...
Maybe that person is rich and well connected. Or just maybe that person is good and they need them to play a certain part to fill in.
That's why I gave it my 50 %.  And until I understand Jims position I will support him with the best advise I can give them.
I am a newbie and I play at open mic, I play instinctually ( this is what I was told).
My wife heard people say that I play with more confidence and with out hesitation.... 
But 
I know I have a lot to learn.
Sam, Anthony and Bill your guys are 100 % right in what you are saying.  And I agree with you.
But I stand with what I write.

so Jim enjoy and have fun.... and please don't use this as a plate form to start a war.

abner (Blueyes, 50 + 50 = 100)
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: sam blancato 
  To: Harp-L 
  Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 3:33 PM
  Subject: [Harp-L] Help!


  I'm with Anthony and Bill on this all that way and no 50% either.  If you
  can't do the basics - know when to play and not to play, how to do fills and
  have some basic chops - then stay off the stage.  The idea that you have to
  play out in front of an audience or you'll never get the experience is too
  simple a rationalization.  There's plenty you can do on your own to prepare
  for playing live with other musicians.  And you'll be doing harp players
  everywhere a favor.  Nothing can clear a room like a bad harp payer.

  Sam Blancato, Pittsburgh
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