Re: [Harp-L] playing other instruments at gig

[Tin Lizzie <TrackHarpL@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Apr 2, 2014, at 12:03 AM, Rafael Veggi wrote:

> From: Rafael Veggi <rafaelveggi@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: April 1, 2014 7:18:58 PM EDT
> To: "harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] playing other instruments at gig
> 
> 
> (un)fortunately there are those songs the harp just does not fit
> or you have some short solos and will sit idle most of the song
> then you feel you could be a bit more helpful to the world playing a shaker
> or a tambourine for example...
> 
> so, do you play any other instruments when not playing harmonica?

I don’t play another instrument.  I do get into this situation from time to time.  I think of it as being “Stage Candy”, and it’s part of the performance:  I listen actively, glance at various members of the band, move to the beat (no flailing), and I look out into the audience and smile to show that I’m part of the band even though I’m not making sound at the moment, and to show them a good time.

Tin Lizzie