HarveyHarp
677 posts
Jul 24, 2015
10:45 PM
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I will be there. Who Else?
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HarveyHarp
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Gnarly
1435 posts
Jul 24, 2015
10:48 PM
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I'll be there, working the Suzuki booth.
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Fredrider51
153 posts
Jul 25, 2015
4:41 AM
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Fred and Dr Mike from HARP will be there
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Fred
HARP (Harmonica Assn 'Round Philly)
Last Edited by Fredrider51 on Jul 27, 2015 2:49 PM
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dougharps
978 posts
Jul 25, 2015
7:06 AM
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I will arrive Monday evening sometime.
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Doug S.
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root
46 posts
Jul 25, 2015
7:21 AM
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"ll be there.-Greg
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timeistight
1828 posts
Jul 25, 2015
7:26 AM
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I'll be there, too. This will be my fourth SPAH.
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Greg Heumann
3055 posts
Jul 25, 2015
7:40 AM
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I will be there in the BlowsMeAway booth. I will have lots and lots of microphones, adapters, cables, volume controls, wireless systems and more available at show-only special prices. Come by and say hi!
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/Greg
BlowsMeAway Productions
See my Customer Mics album on Facebook
Bluestate on iTunes
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HarveyHarp
678 posts
Jul 25, 2015
8:47 AM
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I think perhaps, we should all get together in some corner and have a MBH impromptu Jam session. Anyone have any ideas?
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HarveyHarp
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mlefree
347 posts
Jul 25, 2015
9:44 AM
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Count me in! I'm so excited about it I'm already losing sleep. That may be a good thing as it might actually condition me for some sleepless SPAH nights.
I dig the MBH get together. We should find a time and place that fits into the busy daily and evening SPAH schedule. This might mean someone's room after hours. That leaves me out as I'm staying at my son's apartment on the far side of town. Any volunteers?
Good idea, Harvey!
Michelle
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SilverWingLeather.com
email: mlefree@silverwingleather.com
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GMaj7
725 posts
Jul 25, 2015
10:34 AM
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I'm going and will be working for Seydel that week
If you want to expand and extend your musical skills beyond the blues, plan on attending Jimi Lee's jazz jam in the evening. Great tips...
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Greg Jones
Seydel Tech
1623 Harmonicas
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falconer
36 posts
Jul 25, 2015
11:45 AM
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I'm going, havent been there since 2009.
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Greg Heumann
3057 posts
Jul 26, 2015
8:12 AM
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MBH get together? Come to the bar at the hotel between end of sessions and beginning of nighttime shows. Everyone hangs out there. And again after the shows. (And often during......)
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/Greg
BlowsMeAway Productions
See my Customer Mics album on Facebook
Bluestate on iTunes
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GMaj7
727 posts
Jul 26, 2015
9:22 AM
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I don't want to start anything.. but I do want to remind Greg Heumann that he is going to cover my bar tab the first night..
Ok, that's all
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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Greg Heumann
3058 posts
Jul 26, 2015
9:51 AM
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Greg - You've got it. Of course, that means you'll have to be there on Monday......
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/Greg
BlowsMeAway Productions
See my Customer Mics album on Facebook
Bluestate on iTunes
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florida-trader
736 posts
Jul 26, 2015
10:15 AM
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I'll be there Tuesday fairly early. My plane arrives at 2:50 PM. I will have a vendor's booth and I will host a workshop. I only plan to be a "part-time" vendor. I'm looking forward to indulging myself by attending a lot of workshops, seminars an performances (and maybe even staying up past my bedtime).
I would love to hook up with as many of you guys as possible. It would be nice if I knew your names. A lot of guys don't have any information posted here other than your user name. If you feel so inclined, drop me an email and help me connect the dots.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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RyanMortos
1502 posts
Jul 26, 2015
2:34 PM
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Yes, I'll be there, it'll be my 5th SPAH. I'd be up for MBH meetup/jam if there's a good time slot for it. There's already some seminars I'm set on going to but I didn't see a schedule yet. More then likely be at most of the morning & evening jams.
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~Ryan
See My Profile for contact info, etc.
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ted burke
322 posts
Jul 26, 2015
3:26 PM
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maybe next year
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Ted Burke
tburke4@san.rr.com
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Harmonicatunes
73 posts
Jul 26, 2015
8:07 PM
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If anyone can
a) supply me with a round trip ticket from Sydney Australia to Denver
b) explain to my wife why I need to be gone for a week
then I'll be there. Otherwise, it'll have to wait for any time
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Tony Eyers
Australia
www.HarmonicaAcademy.com
everyone plays...
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scojo
536 posts
Jul 26, 2015
8:24 PM
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can't make it this year. wish I could. SAJ
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NathanLWBC
56 posts
Jul 27, 2015
10:19 AM
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Randy and Missy will be there as vendors.
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--Nathan Heck
Lead Technician, Lone Wolf Blues Co.
customerservice@lonewolfblues.com
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WinslowYerxa
928 posts
Jul 27, 2015
11:02 AM
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Nice to see all the folks coming to Denver. Of course I'll be there - my last convention as president, before I hand off the title to Michael D'Eath.
I'll be performing on Thursday in the alternate "melody" show (i.e., non-blues for those members who aren't into blues) with violinist Tuula Tossavainen Cotter. PT Gazell is also on that show. The drag of it is that I'll miss Jason Ricci's show, his first at SPAH since 2010, and also the featured performance by my student, Rosebush Youth Scholarship recipient Jack Pawlakos.
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Winslow
Check out my blog and other goodies at winslowyerxa.com
Harmonica For Dummies, Second Edition with tons of new stuff
Join us in Denver for a mile-high SPAH experience!
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florida-trader
737 posts
Jul 27, 2015
11:45 AM
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Winslow - are you kidding me!? You're the Big Cheese - el Presidente - the BMOC - the HMIC. Flex some muscle and get the schedule changed!
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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timeistight
1829 posts
Jul 27, 2015
11:59 AM
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That's the one thing I don't like about SPAH: having to choose which things to miss!
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Michael Rubin
1058 posts
Jul 27, 2015
4:15 PM
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Yep.
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WinslowYerxa
929 posts
Jul 27, 2015
4:26 PM
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I shut down the whole split show thing after 2009 (even though I wasn't in the big chair) because it was difficult to manage and forced hard choices.
But with an all-blues lineup on Thursday, we had to do something so that a big chunk of our audience wouldn't be left with no suitable entertainment for an entire evening. Thus the return of the split show, at least this year. I suppose I could have simply not volunteered to play, but with my violinist partner coming anyway, the creative juices got flowing. We're doing a show of Latin tunes that became pop hits in the US in about the middle third of the 20th century. It's been fun researching the tunes - now we're in the throes of creating arrangements.
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Winslow
Check out my blog and other goodies at winslowyerxa.com
Harmonica For Dummies, Second Edition with tons of new stuff
Join us in Denver for a mile-high SPAH experience!
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Greg Heumann
3059 posts
Jul 27, 2015
5:28 PM
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Some of the mics I'm bringing to SPAH:
From L-R: - Redwood Burl w/ 1/8th note grill
- Golden Amboyna Burl with Yin-Yang grill
- Mora with Waves grill
- Cocobolo with Mercedes grill
- Acid Trip with Weave grill
- Kingwood w/ straight slot grill
- Spalted Maple laminated with purpleheart (can't see the laminate in this photo) with Turbine grill
- Tiger Maple with Lightning grill.
The mics have a range of options, elements and finishes - from The Heumann Element to CM to CR - and range in price from $289 to $679 (Golden amboyna burl mic with black label CR, stealth volume control, piano finish, brass yin yang grill.) AND if bought at SPAH you save shipping, sales tax AND get 10% off these prices.
Sorry for the wonky photo - I didn't have enough mic stands at the same height and angle!
I'll have a full range of Ultimate mics, volume controls, wireless systems, adapters, etc - there as well.
If you're on the fence about SPAH - now you know you should be there!
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/Greg
BlowsMeAway Productions
See my Customer Mics album on Facebook
Bluestate on iTunes
Last Edited by Greg Heumann on Jul 27, 2015 5:32 PM
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GMaj7
728 posts
Jul 27, 2015
5:39 PM
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Winslow
You have done a great job as president.
The SPAH Conventions under your leadership were well put together, entertaining, and just all around fun.
Appreciate your service.
Look forward to seeing you.
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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Greg Heumann
3060 posts
Jul 27, 2015
5:49 PM
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I second that!
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/Greg
BlowsMeAway Productions
See my Customer Mics album on Facebook
Bluestate on iTunes
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WinslowYerxa
930 posts
Jul 27, 2015
6:48 PM
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Thanks, guys! As always, I have a great team!
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Winslow
Check out my blog and other goodies at winslowyerxa.com
Harmonica For Dummies, Second Edition with tons of new stuff
Join us in Denver for a mile-high SPAH experience!
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HarveyHarp
679 posts
Jul 27, 2015
9:39 PM
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Darn you Greg H. I just drooled on the keyboard of my new computer.
HarveyHarp
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harmonicajoe
43 posts
Jul 28, 2015
10:42 AM
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Hey I wish I was going to SPAH but I'm not, partly because I have a gig up at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons Co on Saturday the 15th with Session Americana. We are also doing a warm up gig in Denver on Thursday the 13th at Cervantes:(http://www.cervantesmasterpiece.com/calendar/ ) I am sorry to miss all the fun and great music at the Crowne Plaza, but if any of you all want to get away from the hotel and see some live music in town please come on down, or drop me a line. No it's not blues but it is pretty harmonica-centric. Here is a sample from our latest CD:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmnbRIK-w6M.
All the best and if not I hope to see you at the next SPAH...
Sincerely
Jim Fitting
https://youtu.be/LmnbRIK-w6M
Last Edited by harmonicajoe on Jul 28, 2015 10:52 AM
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florida-trader
739 posts
Jul 30, 2015
8:57 AM
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Great little video HarmonicaJoe. For some reason I have a strange craving for a shot of tequilla.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
Last Edited by florida-trader on Jul 30, 2015 11:33 AM
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smwoerner
295 posts
Jul 30, 2015
10:05 AM
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I'll be there wandering around a bit if I can. I have my next surgery the following week so my time is a bit limited. However, I hope to get a chance to met some of you great folks I've done business with or chatted with in person.
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scott@scottwoerner.com
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HarveyHarp
683 posts
Aug 03, 2015
6:19 AM
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Has anyone received their Credentials for SPAH?
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HarveyHarp
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mlefree
352 posts
Aug 03, 2015
10:41 AM
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Nope.
I'm not surprised. I've expected to pick it all up at the hotel.
See y'all there!
Michelle
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SilverWingLeather.com
email: mlefree@silverwingleather.com
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WinslowYerxa
932 posts
Aug 04, 2015
12:55 PM
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By "credentials" do you mean name badge, program, etc.? We never mail those. They'll be waiting for you at the registration desk when you arrive.
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Winslow
Check out my blog and other goodies at winslowyerxa.com
Harmonica For Dummies, Second Edition with tons of new stuff
Join us in Denver for a mile-high SPAH experience!
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mlefree
355 posts
Aug 05, 2015
9:21 AM
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So is there a consensus for an MBH meeting up time an d place at SPAH?
Michelle
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SilverWingLeather.com
email: mlefree@silverwingleather.com
Last Edited by mlefree on Aug 06, 2015 9:55 AM
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boris_plotnikov
1062 posts
Aug 05, 2015
4:22 PM
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I'll be there!
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Excuse my bad English.
My videos.
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mlefree
359 posts
Aug 06, 2015
10:18 AM
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I can't compete with Greg's beautiful photography and these little guys are real bears to take a good photo of anyway, but I thought I'd mention a new product line, "HarpTags." An homage to military dog tags, this time handmade for "veteran" harmonica players.
I won't have a booth but I'll have a few of these in my purse. If any SPAH attendees should be interested, catch me in the halls. Otherwise you can contact me via email. I'm testing the water with a few examples that I've made from used cover plates. If there is sufficient interest, I'll order new ones, or if you have a favorite you can send it to me and I'll make your HarpTag to your exact specifications.
Right now, to keep costs down I have them in copper or brass. I could make them with silver or gold plate backing but the cost would rise accordingly. I could also have the cover plates themselves plated. The cost for brass or copper will be $50 plus the cost of the cover plate (unless you provide one or I use one of my used ones).
Whatever the case, I'd be interested in how all y'all hard-core bluesmen would feel about wearing one of these HarpTags. I get lots of compliments when I wear mine!
Thanks!
Michelle
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SilverWingLeather.com
email: mlefree@silverwingleather.com
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Buzadero
1239 posts
Aug 09, 2015
7:35 PM
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Alas, I'll be missing this year.
Very unfortunate, as I have a brother (who owns a music store) in Denver.
Get down all.
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~Buzadero
Underwater Janitor, Patriot
MBH poster since 11Nov2008
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HarveyHarp
686 posts
Aug 09, 2015
8:30 PM
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Lets meet on Wednesday, right after the Blues Showcase at the back of the Ballroom. It looks like we have a break in the action for about an hour, then. That is 3:00 at the back of the ballroom.
HarveyHarp
Last Edited by HarveyHarp on Aug 09, 2015 8:31 PM
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mlefree
363 posts
Aug 10, 2015
6:09 AM
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Check!
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SilverWingLeather.com
email: mlefree@silverwingleather.com
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FilipJers
15 posts
Aug 13, 2015
4:48 PM
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I am! See you there. I have workshop tomorrow friday - both diatonic and chromatic players are welcome. Subject is jazz!
Then concert friday evening at 9 pm in the big hall.
Sitting on Neils Adlers chromatic seminar on saturday.
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