[Harp-L] Oh you

[John Frazer <harmonicajohns@xxxxxxx>]

Basement House!!!

Gary, you have certainly embraced the harmonica in a special way.

I love what you do. Let's go to some open mics and wow the proletariat with
our harmonica prowess!!

I am proud of you, you know.

hj


On 2/2/11 10:18 PM, "harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx" <harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> From: Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman@xxxxxxxxx>
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> My initiation to harmonica was truly playing with John Frazer in a trio with
> George York, a fellow who played Taurus Pedals (made by Moog) while playing
> guitar.
> We were called "The Bass Went Home", and had a steady gig in El Centro, two
> hours east of San Diego (where we were from).
> The first day we were to play, we pulled up to the hotel, and on the marquee
> was an announcement, "Basement House".
> Hmmm, that's interesting, we said.
> Guess it lost something in translation.
> Ah, show business . . .
> John was nice enough to encourage me to play harmonica, and is still a
> friend.
> Although he has an instrument that lets out a death sound.
> Regards,
> Gary