[Harp-L] SPAH 2026

[Greg Jones]

I don’t soeak for the SPAH leaders but the location seems to be determined
by the availability of a local club who can supply volunteers to help run
the convention.  Additionally, the availability of reasonably priced hotels
factors in there as well.




*Greg Jones*
*Seydel Sales & Service*

Web Site <http://1623customharmonicas.com>
Repairs
<https://www.1623customharmonicas.com/seydel-diatonic--chromatic-repair>


On Fri, Mar 13, 2026 at 11:49 AM Bflat Blues <kham27 at xxxxx> wrote:

> Its 100% true. I love the informal learning that happens in between
> sessions (not to take away from the sessions themselves). It also happens
> when jamming with folks.The cream on top is meeting others with the same
> passion and making life long friendships. Right foot in, right foot out,
> that's what its all about!
>
> Unfortunately its always too far for me which is why I've been organizing
> my own retreats.
>
> If SPAH could ever be hosted closer to east coast or a little more north
> like Chicago, New York, Philidelphia, Boston etc I'd be in. Seems to be
> always hosted in the midwest or south for whatever reason. Not complaining,
> just suggesting a slight geography shift!
>
> Cheers.
>
> Kevin
> My two cents.
>
> On Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 21:36, JOSEPH LEONE via Harp-L <harp-l at xxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>> I can dig it. Yeah, face to face with Greg Jones. It don't get no better.
>> smo-joe
>>
>> > On 03/10/2026 9:10 AM EDT Greg Jones <greg at xxxxx>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > A big shout out to the SPAH team.
>> > They have done a great job streamlining registration and membership
>> matters
>> > on the web site.
>> >
>> > SPAH 2025 was amazing and I expect SPAH 2026 to be even better.
>> >
>> > If you haven't attended, strongly consider it.
>> >
>> > In our internet driven world, we deprive ourselves of 1-on-1 human
>> > interaction. Once you attend SPAH, you realize how nice it is to
>> actually
>> > talk to friends fact-to-face about your passion.
>> >
>> > Hope to see you there!
>> >
>> > Greg
>> >
>> > *Greg Jones*
>> > *Seydel Sales & Service*
>> >
>> > Web Site <http://1623customharmonicas.com>
>> > Repairs
>> > <https://www.1623customharmonicas.com/seydel-diatonic--chromatic-repair
>> >
>>
>