kudzurunner
3117 posts
Mar 19, 2012
10:02 PM
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It's possible that nobody is doing more than Mark Hummel right now to keep blues harp music--LIVE music, in the big-show format--alive and rocking.
Please take a look at his website, if you haven't done that. He may well be bringing his show, some version of it, to a theater near you this spring or summer:
http://www.markhummel.com/calendar.html
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Joe_L
1811 posts
Mar 19, 2012
10:16 PM
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Mark does a great job in appealing to a wide audience. He brings in some great Blues players and some players who appeal to the hardcore harp nerds. I've seen some fantastic players at Hummel's Blowouts.
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The Iceman
257 posts
Mar 20, 2012
6:03 AM
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IMO, Mark is an unsung hero in the blues harp world. Not only has his band been a proving ground for many players that went on to become "names" in the blues world, but his playing is also amazing - another player with an endless source of ideas and strong groove momentum.
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Joe_L
1813 posts
Mar 20, 2012
7:46 AM
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Who has become a big name after leaving Hummel's band?
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barbequebob
1838 posts
Mar 20, 2012
7:47 AM
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I've met Mark more than a few times and sat in with him and his band. He's a really good guy.
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Sincerely,
Barbeque Bob Maglinte
Boston, MA
http://www.barbequebob.com
CD available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bbmaglinte
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Frank
441 posts
Mar 20, 2012
8:01 AM
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Mark is "one of those" >>Your going to miss me when I'm gone<< Type of WORKHORSE Players who won't be seen as (truly essential) untill he's dead...
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John95683
27 posts
Mar 20, 2012
8:57 AM
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Mark sold out the Three Stages venue in Folsom, CA, which seats 950 people. Great show with Billy Boy Arnold and Charlie Musselwhite.
Also saw Mark in Winters, CA last year with Andy Santana. Magic Dick, and Lazy Lester.
Mark is, of course, a geat player himself.
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jodanchudan
566 posts
Mar 20, 2012
10:09 AM
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His "Unplugged - Back Porch Music album" is a great album. The first track is one of my all time favorites.
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SuperBee
159 posts
Mar 23, 2012
6:20 AM
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Mark Hummel is kind of role model for me. I really appreciate his work, the way he works as a bandleader, booking gigs, organising events, and managing relationships. I appreciate that he is willing to share his experience as well.
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Tuckster
995 posts
Mar 23, 2012
7:12 AM
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Hummell does seem to fly under the radar on this forum. Great player,super nice guy.
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