SonnyD4885
17 posts
Jun 21, 2011
7:45 AM
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I was born and raised in clinton mass. and have learn my harmonica talent from adam gussow on the computer and would love to see my teacher someday but i have never left my town and to afraid to leave i played at open mics and tryed to play the harmonica on the street but everyone in this town listens to rap music and i got stuff thrown at me and my stuff broke for trying to play out side so i stay in my house now but still got the blues harp love that i can talk to others about harmonica
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Brother Tuck
14 posts
Jun 21, 2011
9:48 AM
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Gainesville, Georgia.
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Rockerduck
2 posts
Jun 21, 2011
3:15 PM
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Born in N.Carolina, don't remember it at all. Raised just North of Atlanta, Georgia. Still live North of Atlanta. Played guitar all my life and entertained family for years until I grew long hair and played in bands. Lucky for me, I got to play with some big players. Been playing part time on harp as my second instrument.
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Tommy the Hat
44 posts
Jun 21, 2011
4:46 PM
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Born and raised in the Bronx, schooled on the streets, found peace in PA.
Tommy
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bluzmn
32 posts
Jun 22, 2011
7:48 AM
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I was born in Baltimore, MD, but I've lived in and around Hollywood, CA most of my life; I now live in a neighborhood called Koreatown, which is just south of Tinseltown.
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2chops
7 posts
Jun 22, 2011
11:52 AM
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Born in DuBois, PA.
Imediately moved to and was raised in Cammal, PA.
In 1983 I moved to Williamsport, PA where I have lived ever since.
I got my 1st harp when I was 12, I think. Played off and on up until last year, when the desire to get good at it overwhelmed me, and I've been hammering at it ever since.
My wife is a wonderfully patient woman. She says it's much more enjoyable to listen to me now. Thanks Hon.
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2chops
8 posts
Jun 22, 2011
11:56 AM
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Born in DuBois, PA.
Imediately moved to and was raised in Cammal, PA.
In 1983 I moved to Williamsport, PA where I have lived ever since.
I got my 1st harp when I was 12, I think. Played off and on up until last year, when the desire to get good at it overwhelmed me, and I've been hammering at it ever since.
My wife is a wonderfully patient woman. She says it's much more enjoyable to listen to me now. Thanks Hon.
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gilesrobson
3 posts
Jun 22, 2011
12:06 PM
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Born in Jersey (UK), and now live between France, London and Jersey.
My first harp was a blues harp bought in Toledo in Spain and my first concert was Cephas and Wiggins at the Arts Centre in Jersey! Very lucky!
Favourite Harp man is Sir Sonny Boy Williamson.
I have a band called Giles Robson and the DIrty Aces and we can be found here: www.gilesrobson-thedirtyaces.com
Many thanks,
Giles
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nacoran
4216 posts
Jun 22, 2011
3:13 PM
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Welcome aboard everyone!
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teebo
5 posts
Jun 22, 2011
4:23 PM
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Philadelphia area. Thanks for a great forum, have learned much - Tee
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Dempsey87897
7 posts
Jun 22, 2011
6:23 PM
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Currently living in London Ontario Canada, but next year I'll be moving to Toronto. (for university)
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benny wailer
1 post
Jun 23, 2011
7:30 AM
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hello, i'm from leicester in the midlands originally and now i live on the uk's southwest coast in newquay (cornwall).
would be great to meet and hook-up with any fellow harp magicians for a jam, i know there is a member who lives nearby in truro but i don't know their username.
kindest regards,
BEN.
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LittleVillage
1 post
Jun 24, 2011
8:51 AM
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I am new to the list but have checked in from time to time over the last year or so. Great list here with great posts. A fun place to check in for a quick fix for the harp addict! I live, work and play in Sunny Bradenton, Florida!
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Harpomain
1 post
Jul 28, 2011
3:48 PM
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I am from Memphis,Tn.I play harmonica on Beal St.I started playing about 1995.Love It......
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LSC
54 posts
Jul 28, 2011
9:08 PM
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Born in Washington state.
Lived all over So. California till I was 14.
Moved to Cocoa Beach Fl. where I graduated high school
Back to So Cal-Orange County, Hollywood, San Fernando Valley with a brief stop in San Francisco.
Moved to UK -Shropshire, then London where my daughter was born, then S. Wales Rhondda Valley for over 20 years.
Then on to Hilversum, Holland for 7 years.
Now in Austin, TX for the past 7 years.
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toddlgreene
3179 posts
Aug 17, 2011
5:06 AM
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Bump
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MagicPauley57
90 posts
Aug 17, 2011
6:43 AM
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I was born in maidstone, kent England , grew up and around miadstone in various villages within a 7 mile radius , and currently live just out of the town centre , had brief spells living in london , but always come back to kent .
i suppose i get the love of the counrtyside from my mum's side of the family who are from farming backgrounds in norfolk , they love good food and drink and work very hard , and also there has been a ot of music that side of the family as well .
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KingBiscuit
81 posts
Aug 17, 2011
8:31 AM
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Born in a small South East Ohio town. Have bounced around from Ohio to Alaska and back. Even lived on our sailboat for a couple of years.
Currently live about 10 miles East of Columbus Ohio.
Been playing harp since Feb/March 2009.
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Calvin
4 posts
Aug 17, 2011
2:50 PM
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I'm from Steelville, Pennsylvania: Amish country about an hour out of Philly. I went to college in Hanover, New Hampshire (graduated this spring) and I'm going back to work there this fall.
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jdblues
4 posts
Aug 17, 2011
8:38 PM
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I live in Irvine, CA (Orange County). I've lived in Southern California my whole life, and in Irvine for 5 of the past 6 years.
I would love to hear about any local harp players I could listen to and learn from.
I know Tex Nakamura of the 44s Band (and previously from War) is nearby - still haven't seen him play, but I'm sure I will soon.
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bharper
22 posts
Aug 17, 2011
8:56 PM
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Sactown, CA
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jackhammer
2 posts
Sep 14, 2011
10:25 AM
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I was born in Trenton N.J. I now reside in Chesterfield, N.J. I started playing at 55 (5 years ago). I play everyday and I love it
Gene aka: JackHammer
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HawkeyeKane
179 posts
Sep 14, 2011
10:37 AM
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I was born in Springfield, IL. My parents moved us about 15 miles west of town when I was nine months old to a little German founded community called New Berlin. Home of the New Berlin Pretzels. Always thought that was a lackluster mascot since Pretzels would be eaten by almost any animal mascotted team. Grew up out there, and moved back into Springfield when I was 21. Been playing harp solidly for about 3 1/2 years now.
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Drago13
4 posts
Sep 14, 2011
1:52 PM
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Born in Jacksonville, Fl. Now living in Fernandina Beach, Fl. , I like long walks on the beach, candlelit dinners, oh wait, wrong forum. J.K.
I don't talk much, but I am on here alot, at least since I discovered the site a few months ago. Glad to be a part.
My wife looks at me funny when I am watching one of Adams, videos, and I tell her, that I'm watching my teacher.. Lol
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Hoodooman
5 posts
Sep 16, 2011
10:13 AM
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Born and raised in Athens, Greece, the only city in the world with only ONE open mic event per week.
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Filje
2 posts
Sep 19, 2011
4:02 PM
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Born and raised in Lund, south Sweden, now (since 5 years) living in the capital - Stockholm. Sweden is in north of Europe, but that you surely knew already ;)
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Steamrollin Stan
15 posts
Sep 19, 2011
5:39 PM
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Australia, n.s.w. Campbelltown...60 klm's South West of Sydney. ..."Always broke but never bitter"
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Pistolcat
1 post
Sep 20, 2011
6:15 AM
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Born in Karlskrona, Sweden. Now situated in Gothenburg, our major western port city. I have been playing the harp for some six months or so. Been stalking this forum for half that time. This forum is amazing with it's wide distribution of contributors' skill. I have seen it said that it's "pros and semipros" that hangs here but I think that it's just serious players of all skill and experience.
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Duane C.
9 posts
Sep 20, 2011
10:40 AM
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Hey all, born,raised and still reside @55 in Clinton MO. Started learning to breath music through this little ten hole tin sandwich in April of 2008. Believe this is gonna take the rest of my days. Every time I get something new learned, I've already discovered ten more things to work on aaahhhhhhh........ Anyway I'm having fun!!! Duane
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nacoran
4648 posts
Sep 20, 2011
10:44 AM
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grahamonica
23 posts
Sep 20, 2011
1:48 PM
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Born in a smsll ex mining town called Newarthill on the outskirts of Glasgow.
Moved to Livingston, 10 mls from Edinburgh about 30 yrs ago.....been here ever since.
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Learning To Reed
5 posts
Sep 27, 2011
2:54 AM
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From MS originally, but have lived several places in the USA due to my line of work. Love to travel, which my job also allows me to do quite often.
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nacoran
4688 posts
Sep 29, 2011
3:07 PM
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robc
2 posts
Oct 22, 2011
9:28 AM
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I'm from Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom.
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fasteddie
8 posts
Oct 23, 2011
9:14 AM
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lived in 23 different places mostly in the ne now in old orchard beach maine on the ocean.
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Adam Hamil
2 posts
Oct 24, 2011
9:35 AM
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I live in the West End of Richmond VA. I work in Glen Allen Va.
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smwoerner
2 posts
Oct 24, 2011
9:43 AM
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Born and raised in Memphis, TN.
Lived 10 plus years in Colorado Springs, CO.
Now Living in Denver, CO.
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nacoran
4796 posts
Oct 24, 2011
11:02 AM
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K_Hungus
32 posts
Nov 09, 2011
5:54 PM
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Hello all, it might be time for a little introduction from my part. I posted on this forum a while back with the username Carl_Comfort, I changed my email, so changed my username. That username was a little too ironic anyway.
Now it’s Karl Hungus..named after the big Lebowski actor Uli Kunkul from that beaver flick ‘Logjammin’. Anyway, my real name is Karel, I’m form Holland. I live in Amsterdam now.
I started playing somewhere in 2007. I bought a hohnher bluesharp as a little gimmick besides the singing I did in a band. I thought maybe there is some tutorial to find on YT. I stumbled upon Adam’s videos, and was hooked to the show immediately. I had a break for a year though, let’s call it a motivation dip. If you play harp please send me a friend request on youtube, that would be great. My page is http://www.youtube.com/user/neuropatico
Pleased to meet you all!
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heharps
1 post
Nov 12, 2011
2:54 AM
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originally from the west coast. Played in the 70s with Roy Rogers, Amos Garrett, Jerry Garcia, Harry Chapin, Norton Buffalo, Bonnie Raitt, Currently alive and well (despite rumors) in Charlotte NC...
Keep Harpin'
David Burgin
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LJ
1 post
Dec 26, 2011
3:40 PM
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EDGERTON, MO
HALF-WAY BETWEEN KANSAS CITY, MO & ST. JOSEPH, MO
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easyreeder
72 posts
Dec 26, 2011
7:35 PM
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I haven't noticed this thread before now, and it's been a while since I walked into the room, but in the interest of manners:
I'm in Michigan's "little finger", but raised in the western U.S. Mostly California, but also Colorado & Hawaii.
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Jehosaphat
145 posts
Dec 26, 2011
7:58 PM
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I've been at the party for a while now 'bout time i introduced myself.
Born in the UK (Plymouth) raised in NewZealand.Have lived in the UK as an adult for the odd year or two and Australia as well.
Have a dream to do at least one SPAH.Next west coast one?
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CapnKen
1 post
Jan 08, 2012
8:54 PM
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Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Lived in Freemont California until I was 6, then moved back here to OKC.
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scum
2 posts
Jan 08, 2012
11:11 PM
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Born : Fresno CA
Home : Arcata CA
Currently Residing : Medford OR
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Leatherlips
3 posts
Jan 09, 2012
9:12 PM
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Mike B., living on the north coast of NSW, Australia.
Didn't pick up a harp till I was 40 years old. Played in a number of bands now plus doing duo work.
Stumbled on this site just a few months ago and was inspired to learn 1st position. Long way to go on that one, but I'll get there.
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Ringo
15 posts
Jan 25, 2012
2:38 AM
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lars Ringgaard
copenhagen, Denmark
And just drop bye for a cop og coffe,-see you
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Drew80
3 posts
Jan 25, 2012
7:03 AM
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Born in Birmingham, Alabama.
Grew up in a suburb of the Big Salty 'Ham (about 20 miles outside the city toward Jasper) and have lived there, for the most part, ever since; with brief stints in Tuscaloosa and Hoover.
Have been playing harp since 1996.
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Keith R
10 posts
Feb 02, 2012
6:37 AM
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I'm originally from a village called Walsall Wood, which is on the outer reaches of The Black Country, in Great Britain - the name originates from the Industrial Revolution and refers to the dirt and grime of the place. Robert Plant was born in this area and Steve Winwood was born close by in the suburbs of Birmingham.
These days I live on the Isle of Man, a small island between Britain and Ireland. I would respectfully call the music/blues scene here 'fragmented'. Why? Because it seems that the people who attend the excellent, successful annual Blues Festival do not attend other gigs, not even the monthly Blues Club (which has existed for over forty years); the people who go to the Blues Club do not, in the main, go to either the Festival or the other gigs...
It is, to say the least, frustrating.
I don't know if I'll stay here for the rest of my life but right now my family likes it here and there's not much going on in England musically, because of the economic climate of course. I have a band here and it's starting to sound good, as we play as a team, an ensemble, which is of course utterly essential.
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Duke
2 posts
Feb 07, 2012
9:22 PM
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I currently live in Waxhaw, NC. I spent 17 years in the NY/NJ area, but grew up in New England area, but went on the road with bands right after college.
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