Re: [Harp-L] Sometimes ....

[Michelle LeFree <mlefree@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Richard Hunter wrote:

> ...I live up North on Planet Earth, which is the place where clarinet hasn't been featured in any band I've heard in the last 30 years.
> I suppose it's possible that there's a teeny little pocket on the planet where every band features a clarinet.  It might be the same teeny little pocket where every band features a harmonica, too.  I sincerely wish that the second teeny little pocket was as big as the planet, but it's not, and that's the point.

Richard, I am the very pleased new owner of your patches for an RP-150 
that was given to me. The $25 total investment has to be my happiest 
harmonica-related purchase to date. Your instructions were spot on and 
the software downloaded and installed without a hitch in about 15 
minutes. Now I have an amazing palette of amp/cabinet and effects 
options at my fingertips. The coolest thing I can say is that my 
experience with the RP and your patches has reinvigorated my enthusiasm 
for playing harmonica which I admit had plateaued in recent times. But 
my aging back is probably most deeply indebted to you for paving the way 
to being lighter on my feet while retaining a wide variety of sonic 
options from which to choose. Thanks a bunch!

Now, since you haven't heard a contemporary, popular band that features 
clarinet, I want to introduce you to one of my current favorite bands, 
"Pokey LaFarge." It's an old-timey kind of group out of St, Louis that 
is comprised of a very charismatic leader and a bunch of really hot 
musicians. They are touring the world over and creating a new audience 
for the great musical style they are trying to revive. One of the 
important players being Chloe Feoranzo, a virtuosic swing-type clarinet 
player who makes me smile each time I hear her play. For me, Chloe 
exudes lively and happy music that harkens back to Artie Shaw and Benny 
Goodman.

And to add some delicious harmonica content, I'll call your attention to 
Pokey's gifted harmonica, washboard and snare drum player, Ryan Koenig. 
He has a unique style that fits perfectly with the group. Talk about 
making me smile! Lightning fast with an endless supply of musical ideas, 
Ryan is one of my favorite touring harmonica  players.

I think you might dig Pokey's music too. In any case they are undeniably 
a hot current band that features a gifted clarinet player. Check 'em out!

Michelle

http://youtu.be/MlgNQtKC6b4