Re: [Harp-L] band drinking, minimal harp content

[Jerry Deall <jdeall@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well, I can't help but throw in my 2cents. 
When I quit drinking (yep friend of Bills) I decided I needed a hobby. 
So smart feller that I am I pick one that takes me in bars on a regular basis (insert harp content here). 
But so far so good, because I am always reminded that i never want to dance like that again. 
(And you know everyone thinks they dance better when drunk) 

Thanks Jerry, 
http://www.thebluesambassadors.com/ 
http://www.myspace.com/bluesambasador 
http://www.myspace.com/harpmic_man 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Davis" <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx> 
To: "List harp-l" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 4:06:15 PM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain 
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] band drinking, minimal harp content 

I'm a non drinker (Friend of Bill). While there is no hard and fast rule in 
my band about drinking, I set the tone by ordering non-alcoholic beverages. 
As my band develops and changes personnel, it seems to gravitate toward 
non-drinking players. With the bandmates I have now, substance abuse has 
not been a problem at all. 

Years ago it was a huge problem, and I was the biggest offender. I cringe 
when I recall those days. Live and learn... 

-- 
-Rick Davis 
The Blues Harp Amps Blog 
http://www.bluesharpamps.blogspot.com/ 




On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 11:20 AM, <pdxharpdog@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 

> 
> 
> I have a question - does your band have any rules on alcohol consumption 
> before/during a show? My band recently had a less than optimum performance 
> that was directly related to alcohol consumption by the bass player and 
> drummer who were both quite buzzed as we went on stage. This caused the 
> tempos to be all screwed up, and lead to a new band rule - no drinking 
> before a show starts. During the show we still have an occasional drink on 
> stage if allowed by the venue or as is often the case bought by fans and 
> brought to the stage. Our subsequent shows have all been great since this 
> rule. 
> 
> 
> 
> Harp Content: It takes all of my faculties and focus to play harp sober 
> let alone buzzed. 
> 
> 
> 
> Ross Macdonald 
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