Re: [Harp-L] Mark Hummels Blues Harmonica Blowout

[joe leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I would rather listen to YOU. They may be good blues man but for  
jazz....YOU da man!

On Jan 16, 2011, at 3:29 PM, Steve Malerbi wrote:

> To all:
>
> If you haven't been to one of the shows on Mark's Blowout Tour and  
> are close enough to go, stop what you're doing, and get on down.  
> This is an assemblage of the top blues harmonica players on the  
> scene today.
>
> Mark put together a show with a diversity that was well crafted and  
> worked perfectly. With his job as producer and MC, it's easy to  
> overlook just how good a player Mark is in the genre. All of the  
> players on this bill were amazing. I know that if Little Walter and  
> George Smith were with us and able to be at the show, they'd be  
> giving Mark, Billy, Rod, Carlos and Sugar a standing ovation for  
> what these guys have contributed and where they've taken it.
>
> Yes, with this number of players there's a lot to fit in in an hour  
> and half show. But that's the beauty of it. You get a snippet of  
> what each one of these cats can do. And with Marks slammin' rhythm  
> section, Chris, RW, Rusty and Marty, it's an hour and a half of the  
> best of the best. It'll make you want to be sure you take in each  
> and every one of these guys when they come to town as a solo act.
>
> I was lucky enough to be able to spend  quite a bit of time  
> backstage with everyone, and I'm here to tell you that these guys  
> (and gals) are like one big family. To hear the stories and see how  
> all they all interact is a real treat in itself. There's no egos or  
> issues. They joke and jab have a blast. It's a bunch of talented  
> musicians who come together to do what they do best. Entertain and  
> play.
>
> If you can get to one of the remaining shows, just do it. Then sit  
> back, relax, and enjoy some of the finest blues harp music you'll  
> ever hear.
>
> All the best !!
>
> Steve Malerbi