Re: [Harp-L] Why Musicians Hate Harp Players

[Mike <mikefugazzi@xxxxxxxxx>]

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/muc/3858695566.html

This got me excited, it was even listed southern metro, lol....

On Monday, June 17, 2013 2:26:29 PM UTC-5, Greg Jones wrote:
>
> This is a great topic and one that is so much better than endless 
> discussion on combs. 
>
> Musicians dislike harp players because one extra body in a band takes away 
> from the cut essentially reducing by 20-25% the amount the other players 
> get in a 5-piece vs. a 4-piece. 
>
> The harp is a lead instrument which is a bit counter-intuitive because it 
> is a lead instrument that really shouldn't lead on every song and every 
> verse.  Also, harmonica players are notorious for playing over vocals. The 
> guitar players are guilty of the same infractions but they get a lot more 
> grace because they do serve a purpose when they are not playing a lead and 
> that's to help keep the rhythm. Plus a lot of them sing, too. 
>
> Sunglasses and a fedora can only take us so far.  As a general practice, 
> unless we can play endless creative licks like His Ricciness.. we should 
> probably play less and leave them asking for more.. 
>
> Hats off though to Mr. Greg H. of Blows Me Away who I believe has served 
> the harp playing community well by providing good products that help us 
> monitor our sound which is another sticking point between us and the 
> musical community. 
>
> By no means a gigging expert here, but rather one whose felt the sting ... 
>
> *Greg Jones* 
> *16:23 Custom Harmonicas* 
> *(210) 445-6600* 
> 1623customharmonicas.com 
>