Re: [Harp-L] Going Solo?
Hi
Nice thread and good discussion.
I do solo shows pretty often, everything from 15 minutes to 2 set concerts. Never done 3 set.
I play diatonic harmonica, chromatic harmonica, bass harmonica, guitar and accordion on my solo shows.
i can get different ensembles inside this
diatonic solo
chromatic solo
bass harp solo
guitar (solo) + rack harp
accordion (solo) + diatonic harp or chromatic harp
The music moves between jazz, folk and blues. Both traditional and original music.
I have ended up on many nice venues, different jazz & folk blues, prize giving events, meetings, muncipality arrangements, schools etc.
Welcome to check my youtube channel, there are some different clips
Harp and accordion
http://youtu.be/_yThTom3V_s
harp and guitar (folkstyle)
http://youtu.be/-Z5DRPXvAdA
harp and guitar (jazz)
http://youtu.be/e-HhLgAxsrI
Solo harmonica
http://youtu.be/EjFEnTTGsyM
And so on.
I dont sing on my perfomances (yet).
I think its very good to have a solo show, one learns a lot and its very funny and challenging.
Cool, lets keep on inspiring each other!
/ Filip Jers
22 aug 2011 kl. 06.27 skrev Mike Fugazzi:
> For you one man band types...anyone able to pull off a three set
> show? I am getting to the point with work, my booking agent, and more
> importantly my family, that I think I'd be content doing solo shows.
> I've been rehearsing for a year (and have done two sets) with just me,
> my rig, and a looper. I guess it is sorta Son of Dave meets Otis
> Taylor meets Blues Traveler, lol.
>
> I guess my reservations are in trying to play a full 4 hour gig (up to
> 3 one hour sets). I've thought about adding a guitar player for about
> half the night. Any ideas or suggestions? I think I'd hit up the
> clubs that pay $300 a night for 3-4 piece blues or classic rock
> bands. I'd be playing about 50% of each and working in originals.
>
> I would be content playing 2-3 shows a month within an hour of home.
> I own a full PA and lights and have a rig that is $150 short of being
> complete (need a stombox rig). There is a place 5min from my house
> that would let me do 3x45min sets and I think there is another that
> would let me do a number of 2hr shows, but does any non-harp player
> want to listen to three sets of solo stuff?
>
> I was toying with playing to a few backing type tracks, but it would
> be mostly solo harp and then a looped setup similar to what has been
> shared on the list before. I am extremely confident in my vocals and
> ability to create arrangements. My big concerns are holding a crowd.
>
> Thanks!
Filip Jers
www.filipjers.com
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