jforrest
1 post
Dec 19, 2009
2:04 PM
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Hi! Just joined.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland (long ago)
Haven't gotten far---living in Greenbelt, Maryland--10 miles from Washington, DC.
Thinking of retiring to Oxford, MS area.
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shanester
1 post
Dec 19, 2009
4:28 PM
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I was born in Nuremberg, Germany (Dad was in the army then), but I've lived in Austin, Texas (musician's paradise) since I was 5 years old. I have to shout out to Adam Gussow. I had almost given up on my dream of being a musician that I had all my life. I played rhythm guitar and a little cross harp in a pop band briefly in the 90's but considered myself a hack and comic relief. By January 2008, I rarely played, thought i sucked, and blamed my wife for giving up on my dreams.
I discovered Adam's youtube series by accident when I was doing some hurricane repair away from home. His videos became my home away from home. I bought a Bb and started woodshedding and free playing like a mofo. With all of this came this epiphany: The harp is my musical voice!
I play all the time, while driving, while at home, sometimes even on the job!(i'm a contractor).
I don't care if I suck now (I don't), the harp is my voice and i'm here for life. After woodshedding I "came out" at a talent show for an organization that had about 200 attendees dry into a mic. I've done a wedding, play jams, and accompany a singer songwriter here in Austin. I'll play anything from blues to country to punk. I even do a version of "Tainted Love".
Thank you Adam Gussow and the wonderful community you have built. I look forward to seeing y'all around.
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Pimpinella
2 posts
Dec 20, 2009
11:13 PM
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Hi
I live a on a farm north of Wilhelmshaven, Germany and have been living there all my life, except for college years.
Frank
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Shoulders
1 post
Dec 21, 2009
4:30 AM
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Hey, first post from me so hi to you all.
I'm from Brighton in the U.K. and we are deep in snow - which doesn't come often so the country grinds to a halt - which is nice!
Regards
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roadharp
4 posts
Dec 21, 2009
7:20 AM
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born in cleveland ohio raised in so cal liveing in conway arkansas.i play at the pariot beach jam and sit in with local bands around little rock ar
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harpsnake
1 post
Dec 29, 2009
4:17 PM
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I was born in Mogilev/Belarus/USSR.
I was raised in Vilnius/Lituania and moved to Germany for studying. I got my degree about five years ago and now live in Bremen/Germany, working as a lead of software development.
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waltertore
39 posts
Dec 30, 2009
5:57 AM
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music took me alot of places touring, and also with permenant residences. Walter
started out in Bellville New Jersey
moved to south orange nj at 10
left for NYC about after high school
moved to tempe Az
moved to sonoma county, ca- 3 years
moved to brussels, belguim - 2-1/2 years
moved to nj-1 year
moved to austin, tx - 11 years
moved to sonoma county, ca - 10 years
moved to and currently live outside columbus ohio- 3 years
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walter tore's sponotbeat - a real one man band and over 1 million spontaneously created songs and growing.
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=157137
href=http://www.youtube.com/user/waltertore
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spud
1 post
Dec 30, 2009
1:22 PM
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Hello everyone and Happy New Year. This is my first post here.
I was raised and schooled in Leominster, MA and am currently back here after living in Pennsylvania, New York, back to Central MA and then to Europe for a number of years, and finally back to MA. (phew!).
Jaymcc28: do I know you???
I, too, want to thank Adam for all his help via his YouTube tutorials.
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HTrain
1 post
Dec 31, 2009
10:10 AM
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I've been a lurker on this forum and decided to jump in. Playing harp for 3 years now, have total respect and appreciation got Adam and what he has given me.
I'm in Victoria BC on the we(s)t coast of Canada. Being happily retired gives me the time and flexibility to enjoy this wonderful 10 hole instrument.
Thanks for this opportunity to share and learn, Adam!!
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Doggycam
3 posts
Jan 04, 2010
5:38 AM
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Hello from Lanark in Scotland.
Lived in London 16 years.
Been playing approx 15 out of the last 20 years.
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minidaz
4 posts
Jan 04, 2010
5:51 AM
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I'm from Sawtry, which is a village in Cambridgeshire, in the UK.
Taking my first steps in the Harmonica world, but looking forward to the journey.
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LilWillieB
3 posts
Jan 05, 2010
6:31 PM
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New member checking in from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
I'm a chef who lives and works near downtown.
Born out west in Edmonton, Alberta.
Raw beginner, but I've loved the blues for a long time. I was lucky enough to see Muddy in 1983, just before he died I believe. Took a road trip to Cleveland to see Jason Ricci and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last summer.
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nacoran
694 posts
Jan 05, 2010
6:40 PM
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Welcome everyone!
LilWillieB- The funniest movie quote I ever saw was about Toronto.
Boomer: There it is, men. Toronto.
Roy Boy: It's beautiful. Like no other city I've ever seen. It's like Albany. Only cleaner.
(I live in Albany.) I only have ever been to Toronto once. Very nice city.
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LilWillieB
4 posts
Jan 05, 2010
7:07 PM
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nacoran:
Ha, Ha! What movie is that from, Canadian Bacon maybe?
I remember when The Simpsons came to Toronto and Marge says "It's so clean and bland, I'm home!"
In reality, it's an amazingly multicultural city with great restaurants, museums, live theatre and music. Now if our sports teams could just do better.
BTW, did you know that Lonnie Johnson lived here later in his life and, in fact, died here? I just found that out recently.
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nacoran
696 posts
Jan 05, 2010
7:44 PM
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Yeap, that's Canadian Bacon.
My trip to Toronto was with a college choir. We also stopped on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. When dinner time came around we broke up into little groups and went wandering off to different restaurants. We found a small sit down pizza place and ordered. We were all 18-19. A few of us were going to take advantage of the lower drinking age to try some wine, but just then the choir director walked into ours. Out of all the gin joints in Niagara Falls, he walked into ours.
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kudzurunner
916 posts
Jan 05, 2010
7:50 PM
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Welcome, all newbies, to the Wild West. I'm the sheriff, when They force me to be.
Glad to know that some of my Russian brothers are members of this forum. For the record, my paternal grandfather, Don Gussow (Hyman Donald Gussow), was born in Pumpian, Lithuania (Pumpanos, Pumpenaii) and one of my great grandfathers, Samuel (Simcha) Gussow, was a tailor to the Russian imperial court, or so they say. He was called "the man with the golden hands." His sewing machine, pedal operated, sits in our family's summer house up in Maine. My grandfather grew up in a dirt-floored shack in a Jewish shetl, which is what Pumpian was. My branch of the Gussows has roots in Kharkov.
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javajoe
34 posts
Jan 05, 2010
8:11 PM
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Then, technically, aren't you the 'Czar' of this site?
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LindyHarper
3 posts
Jan 06, 2010
1:55 AM
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Hi My name is Lindy, i am 45 years old, been playing harp for five years, wish i relised i could play the dam thing when i was younger, but aleast i am doing it now. Lived most my life in Perth Western Australia, now live in New Zealand.Im in a band,and im having a ball.
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Vito
1 post
Jan 06, 2010
9:47 AM
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Wassup? My name is Victor and I'm from deep south Texas. I live like 7 miles from the border. I was a migrant farmworker growing up and lived in Fargo, North Dakota for the summers. I've been playing punk and metal since I was 15, I'm going to be 40 soon. Just a couple of years ago I finally grew up and started playing blues... hahaha.
I play a Dobro in open G with a harmonica rack. I've only been playing harp for like 2 years. I played Blues On The Hill in Harlingen, Texas this past summer. Check it...
http://www.myspace.com/vitodelvalletx
I'm glad I signed up for this board. My new New Year's Resolution: PLAY MORE HARP!
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Woody
2 posts
Jan 06, 2010
11:15 AM
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I was born in the front bedroom at 159 Broadoak Road, Wythenshaw, Manchester, England.
I grew up in South Africa in a small town called Nelspruit, next door to the Kruger National Park and Mozambique.
I have lived in London, England since 1983, but Nelspruit is the place I call home.
I have played guitar for over 30 years...and harmonica for...errr...8 months !!!!!!
I am keen and I love it....
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jordan1397
2 posts
Jan 06, 2010
12:40 PM
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Hey everyone! I'm new to the board and have been playing off and on (more off unfortunately) for about 10 years.
I grew up in Sacramento, CA and now live in Redlands, CA (SoCal).
This is a fantastic board and enjoy reading and learning from y'all's posts.
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flyangler18
1 post
Jan 06, 2010
12:47 PM
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Just registered - I'm a Delta blues bottleneck player, playing mostly 3,4 and 6 string cigar box guitars and resonators. I've always been enamored of the acoustic blues from the 20s and 30s. I hail from Hanover, PA.
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JackStephen
1 post
Jan 06, 2010
1:22 PM
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Hi everybody, just joined the forum, I was born in Tampico, Mexico, and been living in Mexico city for almost two years.
Jack
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The7thDave
1 post
Jan 07, 2010
10:52 AM
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Hi all,
I'm from the dusty hinterlands of Southern California, known as the "Inland Empire." I was born in a town called Hemet, currently live in an unincorporated area near the town of Menifee, and work in the city of Riverside.
I started my harmonica learning process one year ago, with Jon Gindick's book and YouTube.
I've been reading this forum for months, but just signed up yesterday. I was poised to say something nice about how refreshing it was to see intense discussions conducted with courtesy and collegiality (on the Internet, yet!)-- just as a flaming sack of reality comes roaring through. Perfect timing, Mr. Chopper.
Anyway, *in general*, this forum has a really great vibe. I've enjoyed reading the threads here, and I've already learned a tremendous amount from you guys. Looking forward to participating a little more directly now.
Regards,
Dave
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toddlgreene
381 posts
Jan 07, 2010
10:54 AM
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Welcome, 7thDave...one big, happy family here!
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~Todd L. Greene
crescentcityharmonicaclub@gmail.com
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Nastyolddog
1 post
Jan 13, 2010
1:55 PM
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Hi Brett inya face aka nastyolddog from New South Wales east coast Australia,Who am i thats hard to say so i just let other persons have there opinions of me that way i can keep myself in check,but most times i like how persons describe me it's say 80/20 good & bad not nasty bad just plain suff ups,i been a Lurker for some time now,but hay it's time to jump in the circle i like to cruze MBH for new gear Amp info new harps and MBH has been of most help to me with modding my Fender Blues Junior Yup i know there are members who say there are better amps to own but hay i got what i got and it sounds good to me with the Mods performed,im not going to rant all day but a big thanks to my friends i have on this foram they know who they are Good Onya Bro's
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MarcosVTC
1 post
Jan 13, 2010
2:52 PM
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hello harp man's
i'm from Brazil
i've been played harp about 2 years now...
and here in Brazil we have the Clube da gaita ( harp club) just add on messenger group328657@hotmail.com
and how can i enter on HPC chalanger ???
and sorry for te mistakes...
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Diggsblues
3 posts
Jan 14, 2010
4:20 AM
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Yo
Philly live in West Philly next to the Fresh Prince.
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tookatooka
999 posts
Jan 14, 2010
5:02 AM
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@MarcosVTC@ Click my signature banner for more info on HPC3. Welcome all.
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MakaInOz
1 post
Jan 17, 2010
7:29 PM
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MakaInOz - emerging lurker!
Born: Sydney Australia
Raised: On the beaches of the NSW coast (Newcastle to Byron)
Lived: In many Australian states + Lincolnshire UK, Rockwall TX USA
Currently: Canberra, Australia's bush capital (in one of the bits that tried to burn down on this date (18Jan) in 2003)
Main gig: Rumpus jams with the kids. Eldest - double bass and electric bass (+ keyboard, acoustic guitar), middle - electric or acoustic guitar, vocals, youngest - vocals, electric bass.
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PaulM
4 posts
Jan 21, 2010
5:26 PM
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Born in North Carolina, became a US Marine in '87 and since then have lived all over. Currently living in Beaufort, SC.
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KC69
125 posts
Jan 21, 2010
5:58 PM
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Welcome PaulM: I have great friends in Beaufort: I'm sure its a large area, but I hope you bump into Roger and Patrice Talmage. They are Buckeyes that relocated a few years back. We scuba dive together in the Fla. Keys. Probably will find them somewhere at happy hour!
Tell em K.C. says Go Bucks!! Any who welcome aboard!!
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PaulM
5 posts
Jan 23, 2010
5:41 AM
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KC69,
Lots of relocated Buckeyes in the area. If they're music fans, tell them to look for "Treat for Shock". It's a rock / blues / country band that I play some harp in. We play the local club scene, normally doing two to three gigs per month.
Paul
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Dunnigan
1 post
Jan 28, 2010
1:56 PM
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Hi everybody
My name is Alexander. I'm 18 years old, and i'm from Denmark.
I have been playing harmonica for a year and some months.
Anyways, just wanted to say hi.
- Alexander
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Speckhook
1 post
Jan 28, 2010
2:08 PM
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Hi everyone
Born, raised, and currently reside on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Just picked up the harp this summer, and Adam's YouTube videos and lessons have been educational and inspirational. Having a wife and 3 young daughters, I really enjoy my time in the woodshed.
Looking forward to a long journey of triumphs and frustrations trying to learn this thing.
Todd
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toddlgreene
637 posts
Jan 28, 2010
2:20 PM
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Hi Todd, another Todd here. If you're up for a drive to NOLa, you can attend our meetings once a month. we also have a pretty decent harp-playing community here, and you're not too far away. I'm a Gulfport native, btw. Click on my profile name for my email if you wish to contact me about the club. Welcome aboard to you and Dunnigan!
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Todd L. Greene, V.P.
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scottgold
1 post
Feb 07, 2010
1:32 AM
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born and raised brooklyn, ny
lived in new orleans, northern va, and oakland, ca.
15 years in japan
10 years on guam.
now tokyo.
a bit tired, but the wonder is still there.
-sg
www.ScottGoldArchitecture.com
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conjob
1 post
Feb 07, 2010
6:15 PM
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Hi i'm Sam, i'm from sydney, australia. ive been playing harmonica since june of last year (nearly 8 months now) and have learned mostly from adam but also from some of the other guys on youtube. hopefully can learn some things form you guys too.
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stephenf26
4 posts
Feb 07, 2010
7:55 PM
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I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.
I've been living in northern Utah since 1975 when I was stationed here with the USAF.
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southbound_60
13 posts
Feb 07, 2010
8:22 PM
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Born and raised until 17 in Plymouth,Ma. Hit the road at 17, ended up in Winchester,Va.,been here ever since!Met my wife here, raised 5 kids,(3 down,two to go,and end in site!)And love it here.All my friends up north call me S.F.,Southern Fried or something a bit more Blue! I gotta say, I've learned a lot here in a short time.And I needed it to! I never considered my self a serious Harp player, until I unwittingly got my self in a band!Then it was do or look let every one down,so my casual jamming to what ever I wanted became every night to stuff I might not have chosen,and playing it right! But I'm really loving it,just wish I had taken the past ten years of foolin' around on the harp way more seriously!HaHa!! Well any ways maybe I'll see y'all at the Hill Country Harmonica Jam,I'm planning on attending!!
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DJKim
1 post
Feb 07, 2010
9:04 PM
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Don't really have a hometown, but currently live in Korea! But I'll be moving back to Davis, CA late this year.
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RunsWithScissors
2 posts
Feb 07, 2010
9:05 PM
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Born in Oregon.
Raised in Sparks, Nv.
College in Oregon.
10 yrs in Japan.
10 yrs in Seattle, Wa.
Currently, 8 yrs in
Northern Colorado.
Ciao4now
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boris_plotnikov
7 posts
Feb 07, 2010
10:43 PM
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My name is Boris Plotnikov I was born and live in Ekaterinburg, Russia.
I'm mostly jazz player. I play both diatonic and chromatic, but prefer diatonic. I customize harmonicas for myself, and use overblow technique and chromatic possibilities of diatonic harmonica. Sometimes I use a lot of stompboxes to allow harp to sound like a guitar or organ or any strange sound. I play with jazz big band, jazz-rap band Vinnebago and some gigs with other musicians (blues, rock, pop).
http://harmonicaspace.com/profile.php?profileid=413
http://myspace.com/harmonicaboris
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harpdude61
9 posts
Feb 12, 2010
1:12 PM
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Born, raised, and still livin in the mountains of northeast Tennessee. No, I never dated my sister (I don't think she was my sister).
I am from Kingsport....home town of Brownie and Stick McGhee...Wine Spo-dee-o-dee drinkin wine....pass that bottle to me!
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Big Nancy
17 posts
Feb 13, 2010
9:49 PM
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I was born in Liberchies, Pont-à-Celles, Belgium, to gypsy parents who had me while migrating in a caravan. My gypsy nickname was Romani for "I awake." I spent most of my youth in gypsy encampments close to Paris, playing banjo, guitar and violin from an early age and professionally in burlesque halls in Paris.
An unfortunate accident and the subsequent year long recovery forced my parents to send me to live with some relatives in Tennessee. The fresh air and sunshine did me well and I was up and around and chasing the local critters in no time. One day my Uncle "Jay" went shopping Ozark style in the back yard and somehow when he came back our lives had changed drastically and we were on the move again. He had come into some oil, so we loaded up the truck and moved to...
(Oh sh*t… that’s Django Reinhardt and Elly Mae Clampett….)
Me, I’m from Green Brook, New Jersey... Smaller hills... bigger opossum...!
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AC
8 posts
Feb 13, 2010
10:47 PM
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Born and raised in Hungary. I lived there until I was 19. Now I live in Denver, CO.
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littleeasy
1 post
Feb 15, 2010
8:01 PM
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Born in the Rock and Roll Capitol of Seaford, Delaware
Spent 20 yrs in the Air Force at Dover AFB and now live in Felton, Delaware
I've been playin harp for about a year and a half. Got a lot of catchin up to do.
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Hyndmanstrider79
1 post
Mar 01, 2010
4:26 AM
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Born in Western MD. Live in Southern PA...
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Rubes
9 posts
May 10, 2010
5:33 AM
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Greetings from Copacabana,NSW Australia! Fair Dinkum!!!
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Nastyolddog
683 posts
May 10, 2010
5:43 AM
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Yo Rubes greetings from Edgeworth,Lake Macquarie,,,
the Big Duck pond outside Newcastle,
FairKen Dinkum just down the road Mate!!!!
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