MagicPauley57
91 posts
Aug 17, 2011
5:54 PM
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what do you mean by cyber harp experts ? also the custom mic thing ? as far as that goes , why is it that people who can't play much spend the most on flash gear ? i certainly can't afford a sonny jr amp and a custom mic , no offense to the peope who do , and good luck to them .
from a guiatarist angle it's like the average pub band who have PRS guitars , boutique amps , alembic basses etc and a drum kit that belongs in a stadium set up just to play a few well trodden ol chestnuts down the dog and B&%$&ks
i still don't spend loads of cash recapping and revalving my amps just to play harp , i just find a good position and have a reasonable old bullet mic and the shaker straight into the amp
i figured most of the legendary harp players of the chicago blues sound played into whatever they had and put up with it .
i take it the fedora and shades is out of fashion in the US then ?
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shanester
422 posts
Aug 17, 2011
7:40 PM
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Yeah, if I don't like the way a harmonica player looks, or shit, anybody for that matter, I won't listen to them or give them the time of day.
Come on people, many of the brilliant people of this world are weird looking or dorky. But I guess those that can do, and the rest conform and follow the "cool guys"!
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fasteddie
7 posts
Aug 17, 2011
9:02 PM
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harp players who are elitist, judgemental,arrogant, and tight assed. migod who the hell do you people think you are
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gene
862 posts
Aug 17, 2011
9:41 PM
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Yeah, when I read the thread title, I assumed it was about tone, technique, band/jam etiquite, playing style, etc....Not fashion.
I don't like looking down the crack of a plumber's ass, but if he gets the job done right, that's what counts.
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Reed Triller
20 posts
Aug 17, 2011
9:42 PM
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Kyser Sosa said : "someone posted a vid of Jason Ricci somewhere of him all but booting a guy in the face for playing harp in the crowd."
I have to see this...
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JInx
44 posts
Aug 17, 2011
10:13 PM
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I bet some of you all are gussers....am I right? come on, admit it !
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JInx
45 posts
Aug 17, 2011
10:13 PM
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I bet some of you all are gussers....am I right? come on, admit it !
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stones
56 posts
Aug 18, 2011
7:08 AM
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You're right Gene about the plumbers crack ?? I work with a bunch of OLD plumbers...I see wayyyy to much in a day, they're all the same? BUT if the job gets done right who cares. same with harp players I've seen some ridiculous get-ups usually connected to a ridiculous player who thinks he's all that and more. but some times you get thrown a curve ball and that clown up there sounds pretty good.
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KingoBad
836 posts
Aug 18, 2011
7:40 AM
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If you have an angle or style that works for you - just do it 100%. Nothin' worse than a half-assed presentation.
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thorvaldsen76
114 posts
Aug 18, 2011
9:44 AM
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When we play a local pub,the same gusser shows up! And he makes harmonica-sounds with his mouth..LOUD! And he constantly asks for Junior Wells-songs.. He asks for the same goddamn song every single time.. Anybody got some cool way to put this guy down? 'Cause he sure doesn't understand it when I'm trying to say it nice..
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Blown Out Reed
255 posts
Aug 18, 2011
4:08 PM
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A Cyber Harp Expert is akin to a Cyber Black Belt
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MagicPauley57
93 posts
Aug 18, 2011
5:57 PM
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i see , so someone who plays martial arts based beat em ups who suddenly thinks he can mix it with people who can fight.
or someone who has read too many books and self promoted him/herself to the dizzyig heights of expert?
i hate that word ,expert , oh and retro really annoys me !
to the comment about the same song asked , litle by little , you'll be heading out that door , if you ask for any more ! then you'll be messin with more than the kid , geddit , ( pardon the junior wells puns )
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nacoran
4465 posts
Aug 18, 2011
6:31 PM
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Stones... just remember, all it takes to fix plumbers' crack is a little Spackle. After you Spackle one the rest of them will be more careful.
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gene
866 posts
Aug 18, 2011
7:46 PM
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"Anybody got some cool way to put this guy down?"
Don't put him down. Take a microphone to him and let him accompany the band. Then invite him to play solo on stage. SOLO. Just solo...No band.
And hope it doesn't backfire....What if he digs it? :(
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thorvaldsen76
116 posts
Aug 19, 2011
7:54 AM
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gene: Brilliant suggestion! Why didn't I think of that myself? We have a gig there the 27'th,and he'll probably be there. I will try it for sure:)
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HawkeyeKane
3 posts
Aug 19, 2011
7:56 AM
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Harp players who try to make the show all about themself instead of trying to blow to make the whole band sound better. Major major turn off for me.
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eharp
1407 posts
Aug 19, 2011
8:09 AM
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thor- why not learn the song and dedicate it to the guy!
if he is that disruptive, get him involved, in some small way, thank him and ask him quietly, in a very nice manner, to enjoy the show. tell him if he behaves, you'll let him help with a song next time.
consider him your young brother who had to tag-a-long with your friends and be part of everything you did. consider it a compliment and throw him an occasional bone.
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Honkin On Bobo
739 posts
Aug 19, 2011
8:17 AM
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A guitar player / songwriter friend of mine has a band he fronts. He had the usual business cards printed up with the band name and contact info. etc.
On the back of the card it said:
"We play.
You listen.
No one gets hurt."
I thought that was hilarious.
Sounds like thor's gusser needs to be handed one of these.
Last Edited by on Aug 19, 2011 8:19 AM
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thorvaldsen76
119 posts
Aug 19, 2011
8:55 AM
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eharp: you and gene have changed my mind! I thought about finding a bad way to put him down but that would be stupid of me,and someone I don't want to be,when I think about it. I'll try and find a way to turn it in my advantage:) The only problem is that he doesn't play harmonica,he tries to imitate it with his voice. But I'll try to involv him in some way!
Honkin: that will most likely be on the back of our next badge of business cards :)
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eharp
1410 posts
Aug 19, 2011
9:01 AM
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why not get him a harp and teach him a basic version of the hoochie coochie riff. he riffs, you fill. i've done this a couple of times with great results.
you gotta lay down the stipulations, though.
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thorvaldsen76
120 posts
Aug 19, 2011
9:09 AM
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Actually,that would be very cool! And since we're doing a split gig with a band that has one of Norways best harp-players on the roster,that would prevent me from being the worst player on stage that evening :)
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chromaticblues
963 posts
Aug 19, 2011
9:16 AM
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I try to practice and play the things I like.
Its to easy to be a music critic.
I would suggest spend more time bettering yourself and less time worrying about other people!
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florida-trader
50 posts
Aug 19, 2011
9:17 AM
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eharp. I really like that you have taken the high road on this. Thor - if you are playing the same club and this guy is always there, then you are both regulars. Gussing aside, it is his patronage that enables the club to hire you. Like it or not, those are the facts. It doesn't mean you should put up with his abuse (probably too strong a word). Why don't you take him aside on one of your breaks and have a conversation with him? You might find out that he's a great guy who doesn't understand band etiquette. Do you give lessons? I know a lot of pro and semi-pro harp players supplement their income by giving lessons. This guy might be a source of revenue for you. At the very least, you should be able to make some sort of peace with this guy and gain control of the situation. Right now, you are not in control and it is disrupting your performance.
I heard a quote once that was attributed to Abraham Lincoln. He said, "I don't like that man. I must get to know him better." What a noble quality worth aspiring to.
Just my two cents.
Tom
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thorvaldsen76
121 posts
Aug 19, 2011
9:46 AM
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Tom: Very good two cents! I don't give lessons and I don't think that's what he is after but I totally agree with you on getting to know him! I'm not sure it will help but at least then I have tried to be a nice guy :)
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florida-trader
51 posts
Aug 19, 2011
10:49 AM
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Any time you take the high road and it doesn't work out, you still come away looking like a gentleman and believe you me - people notice. If, after you have made the effort to handle things in a classy way, the guy turns out to be a jerk - well, at least your conscience is clear and people will ultimately figure out which one of you is the jerk. It can only serve to enhance your image and reputation.
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eharp
1411 posts
Aug 19, 2011
11:06 AM
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high road??
you misunderstand my intentions.
i was hoping this would embarrass the dude and begin the law suit!!
lol
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Morrel
12 posts
Aug 20, 2011
7:11 AM
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Never seen a Gus here in Wetteren, belgium. I think if someone in the audience started to play along he'd be firmly asked to shut up, or get thrown out.
That huge bald spot on the back of my head makes me somewhat tolerant towards hats...
My turn off is:
Long sustained single notes where better things could be played. (goes for all instruments)
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Diggsblues
940 posts
Aug 20, 2011
8:40 AM
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Hey Kyzer I'm 62 and know 5 1/2 licks.LOL
Joe Lee I like the tip idea.
Don't just hate people that think
your a jukebox and can tell you what to
play. I always says maybe next set.LOL
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joeleebush
326 posts
Aug 20, 2011
3:37 PM
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Requests for "Brown Eyed Girl", "Margaritaville, and boring diatribes about "let me tell you how we did it back in Chicago or New York"
(I forgot those earlier)
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MrVerylongusername
1869 posts
Aug 20, 2011
3:43 PM
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RE: requests.
We just say, "tell the gaffer how much you like the band, and we'll learn that for you when he books us again." It's better than "sorry we don't do that one" even if you have no intention of learning the song.
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joeleebush
327 posts
Aug 20, 2011
4:13 PM
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RE: requests.
We just say, "tell the gaffer how much you like the band, and we'll learn that for you when he books us again." It's better than "sorry we don't do that one" even if you have no intention of learning the song.
That's a pretty good idea there. I bet it works too.
Regards,
Joe Leee
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