Tribe.net. Local Connections elecktra http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/711708d0-68d6-4ec4-bbb7-d6d6309c180c 2008-05-23T00:04:04Z 2008-05-23T00:04:04Z

<div>come check out this awesome Blues Club where all we do is BLUES!!!!!!!!!! <br/> <br/>amateur and Pro jams........plus 2 bands 2x a nght.. <br/>come check it out! <br/> <br/>JJs Blues <br/>3439 Stevens Creek Blvd <br/>san jose <br/> <br/>http://www.jjsblues.net</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 0 replies </div>

elecktra 2008-05-23T00:04:04Z looppool http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/937b9672-ef4a-43d7-9668-ebdedb670496 2008-01-11T16:32:24Z 2008-01-06T23:31:37Z

<div>The price differential between a used Hohner and brand new Chinese <br/>Bass Harmonicas is really large. <br/> <br/>Does anyone have any experience with the cheaper new Chinese ones? <br/> <br/>Do you get what you pay for? <br/> <br/>Any interesting tidbits on BASS HARMONICA (other than the fact that <br/>the Beach Boy's Brian Wilson used them)?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 2 replies </div>

looppool 2008-01-06T23:31:37Z sandy http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/9d4db3b2-1fde-4912-858f-fbf8db58d4a0 2007-09-21T23:31:08Z 2007-09-21T23:31:08Z

<div>I was the legendary blues giant HOWLIN' WOLF 's chosen photographer, friend and music student. <br/> <br/>visit www.howlingwolfphotos.com where you may enjoy ninety-nine amazing iconic photos of the mighty Wolf in concert, at home, plus my RARE PORTRAITS only recently-published! Read the moving story of our special connection. And more! <br/> <br/>My pics of Wolf were in the Pantheon Press bio, "Moanin' at Midnight" and in the McGwin DVD/Movie "The Howlin' Wolf Story (The Secret History of Rock &amp; Roll." <br/> <br/>I also played drums for Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup THE MOST SIGNIFICANT FATHER OF ROCK &amp; ROLL (although Wolf influenced more bands directly), Mance Lispcomb, Sonny Terry &amp; Brownie McGhee, and some harp lessons from Sonny and Paul Oscher. <br/> <br/>I'm currently hoping to have some good working band produce stuff I originally wrote upon Wolf's request but that he didn't get to hear in time. Recently I found the 2 songs Wolf and I did together, just us, in his hotel room... his acoustic full-song country harp is super rockin' and puts to rest forever that lame Musselwhite comment about how "Wolf only knew 5 notes but played them well"... He just happened to have the style and taste to play what was needed and nothing beyond to clutter the vive of his songs... This (on my tapes) is stuff you can't find on his albums... it's him doing the entire (sole) melody, acoustically... and he works it ... it was in part his way of teaching me harp, he told me... to get those licks down... the licks are incredible, the tone is Wolf's own... can't be copied <br/> <br/>I can sound somewhat (on harp) like Sonny Boy (II, Rice Miller) who taught Wolf harp, but not as much like Wolf.. but at this age and after lotsa unusual stuff in my life and maybe my testosterone supplementation post mercury poisoning (probably not that heheheh but it doenst hurt to have it ) I can SING very close to how Wolf sang, if I choose to, also taught myself Tuvan throat singing to some degree, not as far as Paul Pengas but I have a way of doing it I plan to use with rock songs in 2008. I started learning harp by playing along with Sonny Boy Williamson (the original) songs and use that older style with some songs when doing concerts .. been away from concerts for a while since giving up playing with Mike Wilhelm, for whom I wrote 3 songs on the Mean Ol Frisco album and played harp on 7 tracks. in the 80's.. hoping to get back into it at last... soon, only doing originals or with a rare cover here and there. <br/> <br/>I write and play most genres of music all roots style: folk, rock, blues, country, etc... and some that are kind of unclassifiable but sort of combine klezmer blues and r &amp; b ballads I suppose. <br/> <br/>Finally, about Wolf... Wolf's multi-dimensional talents and power plus his creative foresight and tight band leadership allowed him to expand Delta blues beyond even Chicago style, incorporating elements of Tex-Mex, Neo-jazz and Rock and making powerful statements that are with us still, and still as powerful! Be sure to see my site and read the story... it says it much better and a lot more... <br/> <br/>Email me to discuss the mighty Wolf, blues or to my photos, etc. OR if you want to help me get some demo songs produced low-cost that could also be stand-alone sales online or at concerts too... ( SF Bay Area CA ) <br/> <br/>Best to all, <br/> <br/>Howlin' Sandy </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 0 replies </div>

sandy 2007-09-21T23:31:08Z t7bluesman http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/8ec72dfe-1b74-49e2-93db-ba5c830865d1 2007-04-08T01:46:06Z 2007-04-08T01:46:06Z

<div>Its hard to tell someone how to play, U just have to have it in ur blood. I can tell U that its alot more sucking than blowing, no pun intented, and they say not to breath through ur nose but use ur mouth</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 0 replies </div>

t7bluesman 2007-04-08T01:46:06Z ... http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/b648fe56-7113-4220-80d8-aab1136687fa 2005-09-13T06:27:20Z 2005-09-13T05:48:38Z

<div>Hi. I was given a harmonica and I like to play it lots. Have any tips--like how to play like Beefheart(singing--gimme dat harp boy...)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 1 reply </div>

... 2005-09-13T05:48:38Z http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/2a853812-ad82-4b01-ab80-6dd8856bc6e5 2005-09-07T17:45:55Z 2005-09-07T17:45:55Z

<div>It would be nice to have a pic of a blues harp musician in the blues harp tribe rather than a ? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 0 replies </div>

2005-09-07T17:45:55Z http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/eea1972d-50f8-4a1b-abf6-a693dbf92b12 2005-09-07T02:42:07Z 2005-04-28T01:30:08Z

<div>Best Living is without doubt Carey Bell. <br/> <br/>He is followed closely by Sugar Blue but Carey can play in so many styles and his sense of humor comes through in his playing. He has played on so many great recordings both as front and sideman I can't begin to name them all. I can't wait until next month when I get to see him play a rare gig with his son Lurrie, who happens to be the best guitarist in the world. Good genes in that pool. <br/> <br/>Sugar Blue has that unique sound that makes you get goosebumps. I once saw him show up 15 minutes before closing time for a harmonica showdown with Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and Billy Boy Arnold on the bill. He was wasted, played about 3 songs, and blew everyone away. You could just see Billy Boy shaking his head in digust and a little jealousy. Those guys had put in a real nights work and he cut their heads leaving everyone talking about him. Too bad he moved to Paris. I wish he would get his shit together and do some more recording. <br/> <br/>Best dead...now that is open for debate. When I hear Big Walter I think he is king but then I listen to Little Walter and that swinging sound just makes me want to cry. How can someone be so damn good. Perhaps a tie? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 5 replies </div>

2005-04-28T01:30:08Z pinchericardo http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/1a56a3c0-a63b-469b-b72e-ee8a11ed9179 2005-08-29T04:47:50Z 2005-08-29T04:47:50Z

<div>I am going to have a harp blowout probably at The Fog Bank in Capitola sometime in the future...3-6 months...This will be an open mike jam and every one is encouraged regardless of good or bad you are in your head this is a great opportunity to play with a good band behind you with no egos or attitudes and meet everyone. <br/>I need at least five players to make this worth it....probably a four hour event on a Sunday afternoon.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 0 replies </div>

pinchericardo 2005-08-29T04:47:50Z Bob http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/3dd8d351-d6ac-43ae-9ac0-9341e26ba1f8 2005-07-27T04:08:10Z 2005-04-28T00:32:46Z

<div>I have a chromatic that I am playing around with. A whole different ball game. I have heard some good blues and jazz played on a chromatic (my father played one) but I am not there yet. It takes a whole different approach to playing than what comes natural to me on a diatonic. Still fun to play with. I figure some of the minor blues or jazzier blues changes might be easier to negotiate on a chromatic. <br/> <br/>Anyone else play one of these? <br/> <br/>Bob</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 2 replies </div>

Bob 2005-04-28T00:32:46Z Matthew http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/388f2854-0f00-4e98-8176-3f350fde453d 2005-07-27T04:02:20Z 2005-01-13T21:37:41Z

<div>Trying to find harp players in the bay area who want to get together and chill. Maybe exchange some music and learn from each other. Also, any guitar players out there looking for harp players drop a line. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 13 replies </div>

Matthew 2005-01-13T21:37:41Z pinchericardo http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/a9bd897e-63b5-4305-8855-688acbff43e1 2005-07-27T03:59:40Z 2005-07-27T03:59:40Z

<div>theres a fun open mike jam at the Fog Bank in Capitola on Sundays at 7-11pm</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 0 replies </div>

pinchericardo 2005-07-27T03:59:40Z pinchericardo http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/7031dcb8-6955-41ab-8fc4-7b73b64c8f6d 2005-07-27T03:49:19Z 2005-07-27T03:49:19Z

<div>I had to write a bio ..thought id share it. <br/>short but a start.. <br/>************************************************************* MUSICAL BIO: I have been playing guitar and Blues harmonica since high school, but only play harmonica live. Play your Taylor and you will surely nail her! I have a sweet stratocaster, BC Rich, Taylor acoustic...play my buddies Ibanez and Hamer a lot too I have performed live with various Blues Bands such as DB Walker ( current band ) Danny Denaro and his Jumpin Jukes, Pacific Standard Time, Freddie Fabulous to name a few. I have played at : CABO SAN LUCAS - Club Jezebel, Planet Hollywood, Cafe Rio, Billygans, The Mango Deck, Hard Rock Cafe... Various festivals. THE STATES: JJ's, ..1 Broadway, The Fog Bank, Zeldas, The Bay Bar, The Boulevard, Apple Jacks, Cheers, Ideal Bar and Grill, Positively Front Street, Dave Barrett Masterclass Performance. Undercover performances in shabby clothes on the Pacific Garden Mall with street musicians. Studied under Ryan Walters of Hawaii and Ross Walters , Andy Santana et al Dave Barretts Harmonica Masterclass check out www.dbwalker.com </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 0 replies </div>

pinchericardo 2005-07-27T03:49:19Z Bob http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/481f2b97-35b4-471e-a895-af58a7d53780 2005-06-01T16:27:22Z 2005-06-01T16:27:22Z

<div>On June 1, 1948, John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson (Sonny Boy Williamson I) died of injuries he recieved when he was mugged and beaten after playing a gig at the Plantation Club in Chicago. A prolific artist, he recorded over 120 sides for RCA between 1937 and 1947. He is probably best known as the author of "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl". <br/> <br/>For more info on Sonny Boy Williamson I, here's some links to John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson websites: <br/>http://www.island.net/~blues/johnlee.html <br/>http://www.tnstate.edu/library/digital/williams.htm <br/>http://www.bluesharp.ca/legends/sboy1.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 0 replies </div>

Bob 2005-06-01T16:27:22Z Paul http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/13da279a-b205-4784-8120-5cce3172a0f6 2005-04-28T00:24:44Z 2005-01-27T02:49:46Z

<div>I'm thinking of the basic Marine Corps Band harmonica, key of C. Is there a better choice for a first harmonica to learn with?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 6 replies </div>

Paul 2005-01-27T02:49:46Z Paul http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/e28b7b37-43c6-4b22-bc03-725b54f61bb7 2005-04-27T12:50:21Z 2005-02-01T01:17:19Z

<div>Hi. I literally blew my first note through a harmonica this afternoon, and I have a question. As I'm sure everyone here but me already knew, the diatonic harmonica has the low note of each hole on the blow reed and the high note on the draw reed for holes 1-6. Then on hole #7 this reverses. <br/> <br/>My question is, why the reversal? Wouldn't it be easier to learn if the system was consistent throughout? Is there some practical reason to change it like that?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 5 replies </div>

Paul 2005-02-01T01:17:19Z Bob http://bluesharp.tribe.net/thread/7741c3d9-e1a8-4827-91cf-edf135254cf2 2005-04-26T18:26:21Z 2005-04-26T18:26:21Z

<div>Howdy - I'm new to the tribe. I live in the Santa Cruz area and been playing harp and guitar for about 30 years. I play mostly blues - ain't nothing like it! I look forward to talking harp and blues, keeping up on where the music is happening, and maybe finding some good jams. <br/> <br/>Bob</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://bluesharp.tribe.net">Blues Harmonica</a> - 0 replies </div>

Bob 2005-04-26T18:26:21Z