Re: [Harp-L] re: a bluegrass experience

[Bob Cohen <bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Feb 8, 2012, at 12:34 PM, W B wrote:

> I think that one of the most wonderful things that I have seen happen
> in my SPAH convention experience is what Cara & Lonnie Joe have done
> to bring bluegrass/country harmonica front and center.  The bluegrass
> jams have grown by leaps and bounds with their efforts.  In my opinion
> these jams can be some of the most inviting and friendly jams for
> newbies to jump into.  Making music is supposed to be fun.  Cara and
> Lonnie Joe do an excellent job at keeping things smiley and loose.


Hear, hear.  I stumbled upon the Bluegrass jam this past year. And as a blues guy didn't think I could keep up.  The folks were welcoming and turns out there's enough cross-polination between both music forms that I could at least participate. Definitely one of the highlights of my last SPAH.

-Bob