[Harp-L] Parchman Farm Clip and Rhythm harmonica

[B Boggs <ceudoazul@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Great rhythm playing! I wish the harp players at my local jam could
learn to play backup, instead of just twiddling their thumbs waiting
around to play their big solos.

Bill in DC"
 
Hi Bill,
 
I did not watch the clip, but I am interested in what you say.
Some of the jams I attend have guitarists who will react quickly to their perception that a harp player is going to walk on their masterpiece guitar-work.
The harp is only for solos and prescribed fills in their rule book.
I like to ask them who Stevie Ray's favorite harp player was.
(BLANK LOOK)
The guitarists who respect harp and want it strong in the mix and want it to solo and rhyme are beloved, indeed!
The strongest players, however, play fluently and will not be diminished.
So I am heading to the shed...
 
Best,
 
Brian