rocketharp
1 post
Mar 30, 2011
6:53 AM
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hi Everyone
My name is Dave and im totally new to this harmonica world , and i have to say i am really enjoying it. iv played drums for 20+ years and always fancied a go at harmonica so about 6 weeks ago i got my-self a C harmonica and im pretty much hooked. I live in Portadown in Northern Ireland and i was wondering does any-one know if there is any teachers around or any gigs to check out in my area. it wouuld be even nice to know if there was anyone else about my area that plays harmonica. Im mad keen to get started and any info would be much appreciated .
Cheeers
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OzarkRich
428 posts
Mar 30, 2011
7:13 AM
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Welcome! My 15 yr old son is a drummer and has his first gig with his new band tonight.
Just for trivia, the drummer for The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (country) plays harp in a neck rack while playing drums.
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harmonicanick
1139 posts
Mar 30, 2011
11:34 AM
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hey Rocket welcome from an old drummer and old harper in Bristol.
Your drumming skills will go well with the harp, good luck
You should join the NHL and get their magazine and news of all the festivals etc
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captainbliss
501 posts
Mar 30, 2011
11:54 AM
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@rocketharp:
Welcome!
@harmonicanick:
/You should join the NHL and get their magazine and news of all the festivals etc/
I agree 100%. The NHL Website is at http://harmonica.co.uk.
The European Blues Assocation (who host Blues Week in August) are also worth checking out.
xxx
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nacoran
3941 posts
Mar 30, 2011
3:21 PM
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Welcome aboard! I'm actually trading lessons with a drummer right now. (Well, not right now. I'm on my computer right now.)
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rocketharp
2 posts
Mar 30, 2011
4:37 PM
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Thanks guys for links there. NHL site was helpful
@rich
checked out the harmonica playing drummer that was cool.
i been looking at this forum for 2 or 3 weeks now its nice to get involved.
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bluemoose
510 posts
Mar 30, 2011
4:46 PM
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Ya, you may think it's nice now but just wait. You'll be sneaking down to the computer in the middle of the night to bump your post count. You'll be "just dropping in" to see if BBQ Bob has thrashed your comment yet and then it will be 3 hours later. Little packages of new harps/amps/microphones/pedals will start showing up at your door and you'll have to lie to the better half that it's just a book club you signed up for. Ya....just you wait. ;)
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pistolero
113 posts
Mar 30, 2011
5:17 PM
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Welcome, brother!
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It's MUSIC, not just complicated noise.
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Matzen
122 posts
Mar 30, 2011
6:12 PM
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Welcome aboard!
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Oisin
771 posts
Apr 03, 2011
11:51 AM
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Hello there Dave...I grew up in Portadown during the seventies and 80s. I left in 1986 to seek my fortune in the UK and have lived here ever since. However I do go back to the North every few years and know a few musicians round the Armagh area, but no harp players unfortunately. There are a few other members here from both the North and South and they might be able to help with instruction.
One place I have been is a jam in Monaghan in a bar called McKennas.There was a really great harp player on one of the nights I went and i'm sure he could give you a few tips. Highly recommended and a very friendly crowd. Check out their myspace site for more details.
http://www.myspace.com/bluesinmonaghan1
I hope your enjoying the harp and stick at it...you'll soon get the hang of it and it will become you new obsession.
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Michael Rubin
120 posts
Apr 03, 2011
5:07 PM
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Hey Rocketharp, welcome. Lots of teachers doing skype nowadays. I have UK students, but live in Texas. Check out my website for info and testimonials. I also have around 30 free lessons on Youtube.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com
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Steamrollin Stan
1 post
Apr 18, 2011
3:16 AM
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New member as well, from Australia,(Campbelltown NSW) messin with harps for 3 years and get stuck in the rutt syndrome many times, always lookin and learning and intent to be reasonably proficient in about another year or so, i am a big fan of Rick Beales harmonica boogie site and can see the occasional member here as well, We all have one thing to aim for and that is to be a darn good player!!!
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BronzeWailer
114 posts
Apr 18, 2011
5:15 AM
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Welcome Stan. I'm in Eastwood! Have fun harpin'. This forum is awesome. The (other) members here know everything worth knowing about harps. And more besides.
Edited to say 'Stan' instead of 'Steamrollin.' or 'Sam' Double duh!
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OzarkRich
437 posts
Apr 18, 2011
6:56 AM
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Welcome Stan!
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al
12 posts
Apr 19, 2011
10:00 AM
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Hi Rocketharp
The Warrenpoint blues fest kicks off in a few weeks. No that far fae you i think mate.
Go see Rev Doc. He's a guid player and a nice guy tae boot. Tell him Al Price said hello.
He might be intae giving you a few pointers.
I can get in touch wae him and see what he says and give you his number.
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Steamrollin Stan
3 posts
Apr 19, 2011
11:24 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome, most ppl call me Stan anyway, however its good to see a couple of locals here.
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Miles Dewar
858 posts
Apr 19, 2011
2:22 PM
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Welcome Sir!
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