[Harp-L] re:charlie musslewhite
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- Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2014 12:22:31 +0000
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Thats why he is the most demanded by " mainstream"artists....Cyndy Lauper,Tom Waits,Ben harper.......he is unique!what he did with Eliades Ochoa is really beatifull cause he is playing the blues harp in cuban son.......he dont play it with the same scales and progression as a latin horn player would do....thats what make it interesting...and thats what i call ART
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> 1. Re: (no subject) (Rick Dempster)
> 2. Charlie Musselwhite (robert)
> 3. Musician earplugs (Eliza Doolittle)
> 4. Re: Charlie Musselwhite (The Iceman)
> 5. Less than 2 days left (Dale Dutridge)
> 6. SJ Super Cruncher for sale (Rich Rittenhouse)
> 7. Re: Musician earplugs (fjm)
> 8. Re: Spah 2014 Blow Off (Patrice Rayon)
> 9. Stromberg Carlson 209 (info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx)
> 10. Open jams in San Diego are (Eric Brown)
> 11. Spah Blues Blow Off shuttle is a done deal! (BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx)
> 12. new belt pouch (Chris Reynolds)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2014 00:52:59 +1000
> From: Rick Dempster <rickdempster33@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] (no subject)
> To: Vern <jevern@xxxxxxx>
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> As always Vern; the voice of knowledge and sanity! Yes,yes, and yes!
> RD
>
>
> On 3 August 2014 18:29, Vern <jevern@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Save your money. The choice of comb material or changes with age do not
> > affect the tone of a harmonica. The analogy between comb material in a
> > harmonica and the wood properties of a stringed-instrument soundboard is
> > false. Claims by manufacturers about differences in tone attributable to
> > different types of wood may be honest mistakes but are more likely
> > deliberate lies.
> >
> > Choose metal or plastic for your harmonica comb for stability and
> > longevity. Avoid wood which swells, shrinks, warps, splits and peels with
> > changes in humidity.
> > Vern
> >
> > On Aug 2, 2014, at 11:54 PM, Dennis Michael Montgomery <gaulay2@xxxxxxxxx>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > As
> > > I'm sure most of you know in the guitar world tone woods such as
> > > cedar, mahogany, and rosewood improves the sound of the guitar with
> > > age.
> > >
> > > Its
> > > been a few years since the Suzuki Pure Harp (made of rosewood) has
> > > come out. My question to the owners of the Pure Harp: have any
> > > of you noticed an improvement in its' tone since the first day you
> > > started playing it? How does its' tone compared to your other
> > > harmonicas of the same time period?
> > >
> > > If
> > > the tone has improved like it does on guitars I want to buy one
> > > someday, but I don't want to spend a lot of money if this isn't true.
> > >
> > >
> > > Dennis
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2014 08:40:24 -0400
> From: robert <harpbob@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Charlie Musselwhite
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> Like lots of us, I've loved Charlie Musselwhite's playing for many years, but last night was the first chance I've ever had to hear him live....wow. He just sounded great, and I do mean great. To state the obvious, Charlie has created a unique, personal style through his use of positions. It was inspiring to hear him.
> WVa Bob
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2014 19:53:36 +0100
> From: Eliza Doolittle <eliza.doolittle@xxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Musician earplugs
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> I've been very interested in getting earplugs for some time, but I've never quite made up my mind
> about it. I'm the sort of person who gets nervous about getting things into my ears or my eyes (I don't
> think I'd be able to wear contact lenses if I needed to), and I've never been able to use those basic
> disposable foam earplugs (trying to put them in place makes my flesh crawl!). But I got sort of scared
> a few months ago, when the funny feeling I usually get after a two-hour rehearsal with the band in
> which I play French horn, sitting in front of the bass drum, hadn't gone away the next morning (in fact,
> it was there for several days afterwards). I went to an ENT specialist who confirmed there was no
> damage done to my ears yet, but who advised some kind of protection.
>
> I was thinking of buying a couple of custom moulded earplugs, these:
>
> http://www.gaes.es/que-necesitas/proteccion-auditiva/musica/para-musicos-profesionales/ER-Flexcomfort
>
> (Sorry, the site's in Spanish, but from the photo you'll know what I'm talking about).
> They are supposed to have almost the same attenuation for all the frequencies, which is important to me
> (I do need to be able to hear everything that's going on more accurately than if I was, say, in a rock band).
> But they are expensive (€200). If I were sure I would be using them, I'd buy them, but I'm afraid they may
> suffer the same fate as the foam ones.
>
> Do you know whether these earplugs I've mentioned are much better than these others?
>
> http://www.gaes.es/que-necesitas/proteccion-auditiva/musica/para-amantes-de-la-musica/ER-20-ER-20s
>
> I haven't asked, but I think these must be cheaper.
>
> I know I must sound childish when I talk about my unability to push an earplug into my ear, but that's how it
> goes for me. Has anyone overcome this same fear? How? Are the custom-made earplugs easier or more difficult to insert than the foam ones? And the 'mushroom' ones?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Eliza Doolittle
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2014 16:16:08 -0400 (EDT)
> From: The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Charlie Musselwhite
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> In a way, he's the Miles Davis of diatonic blues harmonica.
>
>
> Always trying out new grooves with unusual bands, always hiring young musicians, his ideas sound unique to him and he always explores all kinds of position playing.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: robert <harpbob@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: harp-l harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sun, Aug 3, 2014 2:55 pm
> Subject: [Harp-L] Charlie Musselwhite
>
>
> Like lots of us, I've loved Charlie Musselwhite's playing for many years, but
> last night was the first chance I've ever had to hear him live....wow. He just
> sounded great, and I do mean great. To state the obvious, Charlie has created a
> unique, personal style through his use of positions. It was inspiring to hear
> him.
> WVa Bob
>
>
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2014 16:52:05 -0400
> From: "Dale Dutridge" <daledut@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Less than 2 days left
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> Only 3 harps and less than 2 days left. Don't Miss out.
>
> I have 3 nice harmonicas for sale on Ebay.
> There are 2 Golden Melody harmonicas tuned to PR tuning and fitted with
> custom combs from Andrew Zajac. Keys are Ab, and B
> I also have a Seydel Session Standard (brass reeds) circular tuned in the
> Key of F# (played in B major)...
> Here are links
>
> <http://www.ebay.com/itm/291205454726?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&_trksid=
> p3984.m1555.l2649>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/291205454726?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984
> .m1555.l2649
>
>
> <http://www.ebay.com/itm/291205456834?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&_trksid=
> p3984.m1555.l2649>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/291205456834?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984
> .m1555.l2649
>
>
> <http://www.ebay.com/itm/291205461548?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&_trksid=
> p3984.m1555.l2649>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/291205461548?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984
> .m1555.l2649
>
> Thanks for looking.
>
> Dale Dutridge
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2014 16:05:06 -0400
> From: Rich Rittenhouse <rich7rittenhouse@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] SJ Super Cruncher for sale
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> Contact me rich7rittenhouse at gmail dot com
>
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sun, 03 Aug 2014 17:02:52 -0700
> From: fjm <bad_hat@xxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Musician earplugs
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> Custom plugs fit your ears and nothing else. You insert them by
> twisting them in almost like screwing them in. The motion would depend
> on your ear canal shape. Much easier than foam. Why not try the ER20
> non custom plugs first? Same technology but not as versatile and not
> custom but much less expensive. If have ER custom plugs. I like mine a
> lot. It was worth the money to me but i would be hesitant to recommend
> them to someone who had trouble inserting ear plugs in general just
> because of how much they cost. fjm
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2014 12:36:00 +0000
> From: Patrice Rayon <stpat95@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Spah 2014 Blow Off
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> I whish you all a VERY VERY HAPPY and GREAT 51ème SPAH convention in St Louis.
> I'll miss BB's Jazz and the event and St Louis, and Friends from there (Elizabeth, Joe, James, Winslow, Jp, David, Denny's in front the hotel :)), etc...)
>
> Could not come from France this year because 10th birthday of a harmonica workshop in Spain with Greg Zlap and Joan Pau Cumellas that was ending only the 3rd... Was too short to come with you (long trip). Now waiting for next SPAH, I discover where this year...
>
> Profit and please share lots of pictures with us who can be with you this time... All the best :) !!! Have fun !
>
> Patrice Rayon
>
> >
> > First, the Blowoff is at BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups in downtown St. Louis.
> >
> > 700 S Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
> > (314) 436-5222
> > http://bbsjazzbluessoups.com
> >
> > Some folks stay at the hotel for the SPAH Convention opening ceremony about 6:30, and either stick around to jam and socialize or head down to Bb's after the ceremony, while others may prefer to head downtown early and have dinner at BB's.
> >
> > Most years, folks hook up informally for ridesharing or take taxicabs. Pretty much everyone who wants to get there makes it. As the Blowoff is independently organized, SPAH has only gotten involved with providing shuttle service once, when a member volunteered to shoulder half the cost.
> >
> > Still, a significant portion of SPAH attendees (more than "a few") attend the Blowoff and we'd like to facilitate attendance in a way that's cost effective. The hotel can't help us as their shuttle is dedicated to airport traffic. Hiring a shuttle was tried by the 2012 promoter, who ended up eating a large bill due to underutilization. I'm looking at a few options, though, and may have something to report in the next few days.
>
>
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:59:14 -0400
> From: "info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Stromberg Carlson 209
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> Hi folks. I just finished in the studio, laying down tracks for my CD and
> used this Stromberg Carlson 209 head on a couple of tunes for harp. 1951 I
> believe. It¹s been tweaked slightly to be a little more Harp-friendly and a
> master volume added. Very nice sound with a bit of eq added. I haven¹t found
> much info on this model. Has anyone else used this or similar P.A. units for
> harp?
> You can see a picture of it here:
> http://www.rolyplatt.com/harp-players-in-canada
>
> Cheers,
> Roly
>
> Roly Platt http://rolyplatt.com/
> Slogan: ³Serious Harmonica Playing²Š followed by ³No seriously, I play
> harmonica²
>
>
>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2014 16:44:35 -0700
> From: Eric Brown <ericharpbrown@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Open jams in San Diego are
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
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> I will be in San Diego next Tuesday and Wednesday night, August 12 and 13
> and looking for an open jam, etc. Been playing harp for 35 years and
> playing in multiple bands.
>
> Please email me if you know of anything going on either of those nights..I
> promise, I will not embarrass you.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Eric
> ​Brown​
>
> Primary/Cell: (818) 439-8285
>
>
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>
> Message: 11
> Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2014 21:25:51 -0400 (EDT)
> From: BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] Spah Blues Blow Off shuttle is a done deal!
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> The SPAH Blues Blowoff shuttle for Tues night is set. $5 for either or
> both ways, give more if you think it's worth it, we'll repeat next year if
> there's enough riders.
>
> Don't bring any amps/mic's to the blowoff (harp cases ok, but don't play
> in the crowd during the show). Time permitting there will be an
> invitational jam at the end of the evening. 1st trip from the hotel is 6:30pm. Last
> shuttle pickup at BB's is 12:30am. Info is posted in the lobby at the left
> side of the front desk.
>
> Look for myself or Jerry Deall if you wish to buy a rider wristband in
> advance.
>
> Already a good crowd in the hotel, trio music happening in the lobby.
> It's a nice scene, come if you can!
>
> Full blowoff details at www. harmonicaplanet.com/spah
>
> Christopher Richards
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 12
> Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2014 17:20:07 -0700
> From: Chris Reynolds <c_reynolds2571@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] new belt pouch
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> I added a belt pouch to the site tonight. http://www.builderofstuff.com/pouches.html#Belt_Pouches
>
>
> Chris Reynolds
>
> Owner - BlowYourBrassOff.com - Maker of fine custom harmonicas
> http://www.blowyourbrassoff.com
> http://www.facebook.com/blowyourbrassoff
>
>
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