[Harp-L] Harp-L Digest, Vol 235, Issue 5
Hank Black
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Wed Mar 29 13:33:16 EDT 2023
Harmonica for Cub Scouts. Try Taps and Reveille, 1st, and eventually, 2nd position.
Find out what their favorite pop song is now. Maybe it is an easy tune to play.
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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Greg Heumann (Dr. George Miklas)
2. Lesson for kids (Dan Weimer)
3. Re: Lesson for kids (Michael Rubin)
4. SPAH Newsflash (Owen P. Evans)
5. Steve Guyger on the Happy Hour Harmonica podcast (Neil Warren)
6. is Jay Gaunt still playing harmonica? only see vids from 10
years ago (F F)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2023 19:42:03 -0400
From: "Dr. George Miklas" <harmonicat at xxxxx>
To: robert mcgraw <harpbob at xxxxx>
Cc: harp-l harp-l <harp-l at xxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Greg Heumann
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Greg Heumann at Blowsmeaway.com is the best!
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*Dr. George Miklas <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.georgemiklas.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C5aecc19dc9c6470709b108db2fdd77d4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638156400484283715%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Nyq95qT0cQm9s3qUkUwrJofl35OrvZadsDINKJqCB%2FU%3D&reserved=0>, **Harmonica Specialist
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On Sat, Mar 18, 2023 at 8:07?AM robert mcgraw <harpbob at xxxxx> wrote:
> Recently bought an Ultimate 58 and a Samson Airliner wireless from Greg at
> BlowsMeAway. Love the mic! Have gigged with it several times now and am
> beyond pleased. Also must say Greg was really responsive and courteous and
> got my order to me within 3 days. I definitely recommend Greg Heumann and
> his products!
> WVa Bob
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 01:06:18 +0000 (UTC)
From: Dan Weimer <danweimer at xxxxx>
To: "Harp-L at xxxxx" <Harp-L at xxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Lesson for kids
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Cheers, all.? I'm a returning member from a thousand years ago.? I don't play much anymore, and I haven't been on stage in probably about fifteen years.? I was amazed, and at the same time not, that this group was still here, but if it's anything like I remember it, it's the ideal place to come with a question like this.
My son is in a Cub Scout troop with a really good den leader and it's a fun and active group, and they're leaning hard on parents to lead a session teaching something.? Well, when I noticed no one playing any music around the campfire at those outings, I figured I could probably help with that (not like I know anything else useful to that demographic).? So, I've been tabbed to lead a one hour group lesson to a bunch of 8 year olds who are going to be handed Hohner Bluesbands, starting from square zero.? There will be about ten kids, and it's up to me to keep it together first and foremost, then, just maybe, teach them something.
So I figure, how to hold it.? Blow anywhere to get a C chord when you're in trouble.? Then how to get a single note.? Then a couple campfire tunes.? I don't know any campfire tunes.? What are the easiest ones to play and teach?? Then some second position.? Show them the G chord and have the group chug a rhythm while we go around the circle and solo.? Teach 'em how to fake a solo using nothing but the 3 and 4 holes.
Basically, has anyone ever done this before?? Best practices?? Am I thinking too little?? Too much?
All the best to everyone.? Maybe if I hang out for a bit, I'll get the juices to start playing again.
-dfw
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:22:39 -0500
From: Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica at xxxxx>
To: Dan Weimer <danweimer at xxxxx>
Cc: "Harp-L at xxxxx" <Harp-L at xxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Lesson for kids
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Imo, way too much info.
Play a song.
Show them a bit about the harp. I can play one note. I can play more than
one note, called a chord. I can make the note go lower (bend) or higher
(Overblow).
I can make a quiet loud sound. Use your hands to make a wa wa sound.
Hand them the harps. Let them play.
Teach them to blow twice. Teach them to inhale twice.
Now put it all together.
Check each kid for mastery.
Now talk about steady timing.
Play it 3 times in a row. Ask them to sense your timing and then repeat
after you.
Play a train, start slow, speed it up and slow down again.
Intersperse it with a whistle, 3 4 5 draw with hand vibrato.
Teach them to do the whistle.
Check each kid for mastery.
Explain that it is ok to play the rhythm, then pause and center yourself on
3 4 5 draw, then whistle, then pause, then center on 1 2 3 and play the
chugging again.
Have the kids each play you a train.
That's my hour long lesson.
On Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 8:06?PM Dan Weimer via Harp-L <harp-l at xxxxx>
wrote:
> Cheers, all. I'm a returning member from a thousand years ago. I don't
> play much anymore, and I haven't been on stage in probably about fifteen
> years. I was amazed, and at the same time not, that this group was still
> here, but if it's anything like I remember it, it's the ideal place to come
> with a question like this.
> My son is in a Cub Scout troop with a really good den leader and it's a
> fun and active group, and they're leaning hard on parents to lead a session
> teaching something. Well, when I noticed no one playing any music around
> the campfire at those outings, I figured I could probably help with that
> (not like I know anything else useful to that demographic). So, I've been
> tabbed to lead a one hour group lesson to a bunch of 8 year olds who are
> going to be handed Hohner Bluesbands, starting from square zero. There
> will be about ten kids, and it's up to me to keep it together first and
> foremost, then, just maybe, teach them something.
> So I figure, how to hold it. Blow anywhere to get a C chord when you're
> in trouble. Then how to get a single note. Then a couple campfire tunes.
> I don't know any campfire tunes. What are the easiest ones to play and
> teach? Then some second position. Show them the G chord and have the
> group chug a rhythm while we go around the circle and solo. Teach 'em how
> to fake a solo using nothing but the 3 and 4 holes.
> Basically, has anyone ever done this before? Best practices? Am I
> thinking too little? Too much?
>
> All the best to everyone. Maybe if I hang out for a bit, I'll get the
> juices to start playing again.
> -dfw
>
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:48:29 -0400
From: "Owen P. Evans" <opevans at xxxxx>
To: harp-l at xxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] SPAH Newsflash
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NEWS FLASH - Update to performers at the 60th Annual SPAH Convention
March 20th, 2023. St Louis, Mo. SPAH is pleased to announce exciting new headliners & performers at the 2023 SPAH Convention, to be held in St Louis, MO from August 15 to 19, 2023.
Yes, it is official, Jason Ricci and The Bad Kind will be joining our headliners for the Convention as a closing act on Thursday night, August 17th. Jason is joining other amazing headliners, including Grammy award-winner Peter ?Madcat? Ruth and C. A. R. Ma, and Tom Stryker?s Band playing the American Songbook! Many SPAH attendees will remember Jason?s unique skills in performance and teaching, both of which we will experience in St Louis. SPAH is also pleased to confirm that James Conway, Greg Hommert, and more great artists will join us this year to perform and teach. Some will be a surprise for when you arrive in St Louis!
About Jason Ricci
Multiple award-winning jazz, funk and blues harmonica player, singer, and songwriter Jason Ricci has played, toured and recorded with some of the world's most esteemed blues, jazz, rock and New Orleans musical legends. Those awards include the 2017 Bernie Bray Harmonica Player of the Year from SPAH, as well as being a three-time winner of the Blues Music Award for Best Harmonica.
Jason is included in nearly every top ten and top twenty list of harmonica players in magazines and all over the internet. His fascinating career and life have led him up to the highest musical mountain tops, such as performing at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recording a Grammy-winning record with Johnny Winter, winning three Blues Music Awards and numerous nominations from The Blues Foundation only to fall all the way down to the lowest valleys of addiction, homelessness, jails - and back up again. Today his sincere recordings, shows, songs and incendiary harmonica playing continue to tell the story of life and garner new fans to add to an emotionally devoted following of dedicated music lovers.
Back in New Orleans, Jason started his own band again Jason Ricci and The Bad Kind with guitarist John Lisi, a five-piece blues, jazz, rock, funk and jam band featuring his wife, Kaitlin Dibble. Jason Ricci and The Bad Kind have recorded two records for the EllerSoul label, the dark and critically acclaimed release: Approved by Snakes and the fun and lighthearted New Orleans-influenced release My Chops are Rolling. Jason Ricci and John Lisi also appeared and wrote music for the TV show CSI New Orleans.
Jason was the featured artist on the 2015 Grammy winning record Step Back by Johnny Winter. Jason's latest record is Ricci/Krown, City Country City, a retro soul-infused outing that features Jason?s gutsy vocals and stellar harmonica, overlaid with Joe Krown's (Kenny Wayne Shepherd?s keyboardist) melodic and earthy organ playing. City Country City brings back the sound and feel of early 1960s jazz/blues with an original sound all its own.
Today Jason is busy playing locally and internationally with his band The Bad Kind and the Ricci/Joe Krown Trio. He recently recorded on The Blues Music Award Nominated album by The Altered Five Blues Bands: Holler if you hear me.
The 2023 SPAH Convention ? Celebrating 60 years of harmonicas, music and friends
>From SPAH Platinum Sponsor, Hohner, about Jason Ricci: ? Hohner is excited for Jason Ricci to share his world class expertise at SPAH?s 60th Anniversary Celebration in St Louis. Ricci?s performance and engagement will make this event one harmonica players and enthusiasts will not want to miss!?
Owen P. Evans - Marketing
?Help our Diamond Anniversary, Sparkle in St. Louis"
opevans at xxxxx
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 06:08:00 +0000 (UTC)
From: Neil Warren <mrp00bah at xxxxx>
To: "harp-l at xxxxx" <harp-l at xxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Steve Guyger on the Happy Hour Harmonica podcast
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Hi all,?Steve Guyger joins me on the latest episode. Steve is a blues player, with great taste and an old school approach to his playing. He performed with the legendary Jimmy Rogers for fourteen years and made three albums with Paul Oscher:
Steve Guyger interview?
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 22:40:28 +0000
From: F F <franze52 at xxxxx>
To: "Harp-l at xxxxx" <harp-l at xxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] is Jay Gaunt still playing harmonica? only see vids
from 10 years ago
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is Jay Gaunt still playing harmonica? I hope so...
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