Re: [Harp-L] Spring Harp Fest XI

[Grant Walters <grant@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi John:
First of all, We all would love to have Robert Paparozzi at our festival.

I produce the Dream Machines Festival (music portion) in Half Moon Bay.
Pucker Power is not an issue...Hot Rods and Harmonicas.


I wonder..have you thought about getting Andy Santana.
He puts on a great show...just appeared with Mark Hummel and Harmonica Blow out guys.
I am not his agent or anything but the guy loves to play and his latest release is very solid.
Just look at the liner notes see who he runs with.
He is Humble and professional and has a good voice and does some roots of Rock Blues if needed.
Mostly just Solid Blues Professional.
Good dance stuff...They love him here.
He came to my rescue this year as our charity is in great need.

Big heart and even Bigger tone.
I may have Terry Hanck on Sax too....the guy is great all by himself but is joining Andy.
Contact me offline if you wish to talk about different acts we have used at our show.
http://www.mirmarevents.com
good luck putting on great show.

Grant Walters


Here is Andy's link...check him out.
His music speaks for itself...
http://www.myspace.com/andysantanaproductions




On Feb 14, 2010, at 7:55 AM, Robert Paparozzi wrote:

> Hi John,
> 
> I'm available, but I'm afraid my "thin" Puckered tone may drive the audience
> home in dissappointment!,-)
> 
> So I will stay in NJ and keep trying to develop a fatter and thicker
> 'Whistle'. Maybe there is a 'tube fix' or some type of 'pedal' to aid me
> with my thin technique, I will keep you posted and when I can figure out
> just how the 'real cats' play blues I will make it to San Diego.
> 
> Best,
> Rob Paparozzi
> 
> 
> On 2/14/10 9:59 AM, "John Frazer" <harmonicajohns@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> As some of you may know, I have been involved with the Spring Harp Fest in
>> LA Mesa CA for the last 10 years. It was originally my idea and I have had
>> the help of two wonderful friends in putting the event on. This year, For
>> their own personal reasons, my two original partners were both forced to
>> withdraw and I am presently working on the lineup of players.
>> 
>> I am looking for a strong professional player to volunteer to play at the
>> festival. It is a one day affair, traditionally held on the day before
>> Easter. This year that is April 3rd, 2010.
>> 
>> We have had James Harman, Johnny Dyer, Chris Mickalek, and Mike Curtis at
>> different times. Johnny Mastro is possibly coming this year from LA. I need
>> to finalize arrangements with him. I would also be VERY interested in Rod
>> Piazza. It would give him an opportunity to show off the new Rod Piazza
>> signature harp from Hering.
>> 
>> Kim Wilson expressed interest, but will be on tour with the T-Birds at that
>> time. I checked on Memphis Charlie, but he is in the Netherlands, and Rick
>> Estrin will be on the East Coast at that time.
>> 
>> If any of you have interest in coming to San Diego area at that time, I will
>> get you on stage. Advance notice is preferred.
>> 
>> OK, now the hard part. Harmonica friends, this event doesn't charge any
>> entry fee, and we have to hustle to find sponsors each year. We have given
>> away most of the money we take in each year to charities after paying our
>> expenses. I am actively seeking sponsors that will make a commitment to
>> helping fund the event not just this year, but into the future. If you are
>> interested in donating or talking to me about playing or being a sponsor,
>> please contact me off list.  I hope this post is within the boundaries of
>> harp-l etiquette, as I am a harp-l OG.
>> 
>> John Frazer
>> 136 Lausanne Drive
>> San Diego, CA 92114
>> 619-263-6826 home
>> 619-709-2217 cell
>> 
>> 
>> "Watch out! He has some sort of a fantastic instrument that lets out a death
>> sound!"
>> 
>> Harmonica John Frazer
>> 
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYKuQ0vbfqU
>> 
>> http://www.facebook.com/pages/Harmonica-John/51191253385#/pages/Harmonica-Jo
>> hn/51191253385
>> 
>> 
> 
> 
> All the best,
> Rob Paparozzi
> 
> email: 
> chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> Rob’s My Space (check for upcoming Gigs!)
> http://www.myspace.com/hudsonriverrats
> 
> Rob’s Session Sites:
> http://www.esession.com
> http://www.sessionplayers.com
> http://www.nysingerscollective.com
> 
> Rob’s Web Page:
> http://home.earthlink.net/~chromboy/
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