Re: [Harp-L] - RJ Mischo - Harmonica Collective Expert Guides

[Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>]

I also first made RJ's acquaintance when he was living in the Bay Area, and found him likable and approachable. After seeing him perform a number of times, I was impressed not only with the quality of his playing, but with his ability as a performer who could work his magic with an audience.

Getting notes to come out of the instrument is only the first step in the chain of making music. The following steps include applying that technique to styles of music, getting the sound to come out the way you want through amplification and effects, working with other musicians to create a performance, and then bringing that to an audience and getting them to like it. (and along the way, getting your harps to work better or work at all).

There are all subjects that we'll cover in detail at the Harmonica Collective, and RJ will be a strong contributor.


Winslow

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 From: Joel Fritz <williemctell@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 8:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Harmonica Collective Expert Guides - RJ Mischo
 
Got to know RJ when he lived in the Bay Area. He's a fine player and a 
down to earth guy, one of those players who makes a strong impression on 
the first note he plays. He's also willing to help people who ask for it.

On 2/23/2013 3:54 PM, Winslow Yerxa wrote:
> Jason Ricci expounds on RJ Mischo, who will be one of six Expert Guides at the Spring 2013 gathering of the Harmonica Collective, April 24-27, in Indianapolis:
>
> ====
>
> Singer/harmonica
> player RJ Mischo began his music career over 20 years ago in Minneapolis. He
> worked with the areaâs legends of the blues scene like Muddy Waters alumni Mojo
> Buford and Sonny Rogers, as well as Percy Strothers and Milwaukee Slim. RJ then
> led his own groups and gained a reputation as one of the region's top blues
> acts. RJ was nominated in several categories by the Minnesota Music Academy and
> in 1996 won the award for Best Harmonica Player.
>
> Anyone who has
> ever seen RJ knows not only is he a powerhouse who holds his own next to guys
> like Kim Wilson, Rick Estrin, Annie Raines, Gary Primich and others. They also
> know that this man can lead a band! RJ will teach you how to talk to a band,
> any band. How to get that drum beat you want, end that song. You don't have to
> know tons of theory to study with RJ! He'll bring it to you on a real down home
> blue collar level! This guy is a work horse, touring all year, teaching,
> singing, and playing his heart out with different bands and different amps,
> sometimes on every gig. RJ knows how to make it work for you.
> RJ has GIANT tone. He's a real deal tongue blocking
> blues man and he's the Harmonica Collectiveâs collective answer for all our
> blues guys. Some big famous players can be elusive in their teaching styles,
> saying, "Just play it," or "Listen to more Walter," or
> " I just kinda learned it through osmosis," etc. RJ is able to
> explain these things without going too far in the opposite direction with long
> drawn out music theory explanations and chalk board glyphs. Heâs our ace in the
> hole for all you blues players looking for a little push ahead without the
> "Giant Steps".
>
>
> ====
>
>
> The Spring 2013 Harmonica Collective will gather April 24-27, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
>
> Registration for the event is $450, payable via PayPal to harmonicainfopress@xxxxxxxxxx
>
> The event will be held at:
>
> Clarion Waterfront Hotel
> 2930 Waterfront Pkwy W Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46214
> Phone:(317) 299-8400
> This is a nice three-star hotel. The Harmonica Collective discounted rate of $69 per night includes a breakfast buffet and is available only by phone at 317-299-8400, not on the web.
>Â 
> Winslow Yerxa
> Author, Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-0-470-33729-5
>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Harmonica Basics For Dummies, ASIN B005KIYPFS
>Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Blues Harmonica
>Â  For Dummies, ISBN 978-1-1182-5269-7
> Resident Harmonica Expert, bluesharmonica.com
> Instructor, Jazzschool for Music Study and Performance