JimmyL
1 post
Jun 01, 2016
8:36 PM
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Hi
My name is James I am from Dunedin New Zealand and I live in Brisbane Australia. I can play diatonic blues harmonica I learn myself
JR
Last Edited by JimmyL on Jun 05, 2016 7:26 PM
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Truth2012
49 posts
Jun 02, 2016
9:53 AM
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Hi
Born in Lewisham, London, England
Now live in Tiverton, Devon.
Playing the harp for 18 months now and loving it, as well as this forum!
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Goldbrick
1498 posts
Jun 02, 2016
11:31 AM
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Welcome Jimmy. Is English a 2nd language for you ?
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JimmyL
2 posts
Jun 02, 2016
3:35 PM
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Hey not sure about forum etiquette and that but @killa hertz I would advise to keep comments constructive or humorous that foolish remark
Last Edited by JimmyL on Jun 05, 2016 7:28 PM
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John M G
53 posts
Jun 03, 2016
5:24 AM
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I'm John.
Born in Colchester UK in 52 and lived there till I was 20 in 1973.
Emigrated to Australia in November 73 and had my 21st birthday somewhere in the Pacific ocean between Tahiti and New Zealand.
Lived in Sydney up to 2014 before making a move to the southern highlands in NSW just over 18 months ago.
I've been playing for about 40 years now, but it's only since moving to Bowral that I'm playing with some great musicians on a regular basis. Best move my wife and I have ever made.
Here's a pic of a fundraiser gig we did back in May 14 for the local community of Robertson with Coupe & the Roosters + Hen backing John Waters.
Last Edited by John M G on Jun 03, 2016 5:25 AM
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Big Boy Hogg
20 posts
Jun 03, 2016
5:34 AM
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Born Fort William Scotland,
Now Leuchars/Dundee Scotland...
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Tiggertoo1962
131 posts
Jun 03, 2016
5:51 AM
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Jim. First of all, welcome to the forum. If you're "not sure" about forum etiquette, maybe it'd be a good idea to get acquainted with it before you post much more, since ALL of us "keyboard warriors" here (current post object included) play, by and large, by the rules. I have personally no idea if you are really as mean and tough as you make out, or if you're maybe just a 15-year-old girl with anal retention issues, but TBH, I really don't give a flying fuck either. If you want to come on here acting the big man, and calling out anyone who DARES to disagree with you, I feel you will find plenty of others here who will be more than willing to ignore every word you say... assuming you continue to be allowed to participate.
For goodness' sake, please just calm down, enjoy the forum for what it is and what you yourself can learn from it, and stop throwing your toys out of the pram.
Kind regards.
Fin.
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Buzadero
1284 posts
Jun 03, 2016
10:45 AM
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Jimmy,
I too, would love to welcome you as well.
Be you a Kiwi or an Ozzy, your first post has a bombastic similarity in tone to a short-lived poster from days of yore with the nom de web of "Chopper".
I'd like to offer the friendly suggestion that you review his offerings and the resultant response collective via the archives.
This place can slide into a rough and tumble tone from time to time. But, our benevolent host (and Nacoran Nate, our Solomonesque Sargent-At-Arms) try to gently nudge things back to the genteel and respectful to maintain decorum. However (and this is my sincere advice to you), make no mistake, once extended liberties have been exhausted, there is a Velvet Hammer that gets hauled out when warranted.
This place is a fantastic resource, and surprising in the amount of leeway. Try not to test the limits, too much.
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MBH poster since 11Nov2008
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Tiggertoo1962
132 posts
Jun 03, 2016
11:50 AM
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... and while I'm in this thread, and see that I never got round to introducing myself...
Born 1962 in Paisley, Scotland; supplemented my income busking with guitar for a while in the late 80s + early 90s. Moved to Germany end of '92 after touring Europe all summer annoying the Europeans with said guitar.
Started learning the harp sometime in October 2015, and have been driving The Wife and Kids crazy ever since. Fortunately, they are all musical too and, as such, hold a certain amount of sympathy with my addiction.
@ John M G - like the pic, mate. Looks like a bit of a blast. Nothing better than playing live with good, like-minded people.
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nacoran
9082 posts
Jun 03, 2016
12:20 PM
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Welcome aboard everyone. Gentle nudge.
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JimmyL
3 posts
Jun 05, 2016
2:19 AM
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Ok cheers for the tune up??I was just chasing some music info for underpinning knowledge without exchanging brown paper bags this website came up on google. Anyhow thought I'd do the right thing after registering and say gday and see if I could get a bite or two to check activity it worked I'm after very specific technical info. Don't worry I'm used to dealing with sooky music types I'll keep to myself and let the introductions thread resume its purpose. Music is a lifelong journey I wouldn't be here if I knew everything so I'm grateful to some contributors on this forum it's helped me out already. Ps give my regards to your mother I didn't have time I was only there 5 minutes
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Tiggertoo1962
135 posts
Jun 05, 2016
5:17 AM
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@ Jim - I'd have imagined that, after thinking it over for nearly three days, you could've hit us with a more original comeback than that, but maybe you were busy with your English lessons in the meantime - who knows... or cares?
However, if your idea of "doing the right thing" is coming on here with an attitude, and straight away dissing members of this forum who actually CONTRIBUTE, instead of just TAKING (yup, no shortage of that type of A'hole in this life), I'm sure you won't be too sorely missed if you do decide it's possible for you to keep your trap shut... or even better, refrain from using up oxygen which could be put to better use elsewhere.
Kind regards,
Fin (private contact details available via PM if you have the time ahd the bottle to come to sunny Germany - feel free to look me up).
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2chops
523 posts
Jun 05, 2016
5:27 AM
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Wouldn't it be bizarre if this got so out of hand that admin had to lock the "Where you from" thread?
Me? I love everybody.
As you were .
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BronzeWailer
1878 posts
Jun 05, 2016
5:42 AM
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@2chops. I was thinking that too. T'would be a shame.
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Tiggertoo1962
136 posts
Jun 05, 2016
7:11 AM
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+ 1 on that guys. I must be on my bad week or something, as I'm generally more tolerant, and am already all too aware that you can't fix stoopid. Next time I click on this thread will be when someone new posts a "hello, I'm so-and-so from wherever" ;)
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cyclodan
146 posts
Jun 05, 2016
1:31 PM
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I just noticed that this thread had hit 666 posts...looked to see if it was Satan himself.
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JimmyL
4 posts
Jun 05, 2016
6:52 PM
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This broken spiteful reaction really says something it's a shame for you to degenerate an introduction thread with such an obvious lack of a sense of humour.
Local musicians in my hood are extremely generous with their time and music and harmonica players who express from heart are the best, it allows listeners to take their mind off life's challenges and brightens their day for a bit and reminds them of some deeper thoughtful meaning. Live music is revered where I'm from but now I know what's in yours I'm far from impressed. Maybe get some sunshine on your back and take a break from the bright light for dumb ideas.
Ok get back in your St Vincint De-Paul clothing bin I hope rich people feed you cheese cake through the hole and you get fat and can't get out so others are not discouraged about saying hello and being brutally honest about fact of matter
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thunder58
1 post
Jun 06, 2016
3:22 PM
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Hi , my name is Rich and I'm from Tappan , NY . I go by the same user name on Gretsch-Talk.com . Don't visit here much but maybe I should . Reach out any time
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BronzeWailer
1879 posts
Jun 06, 2016
3:51 PM
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Hi Rich! Welcome aboard.
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2chops
525 posts
Jun 06, 2016
6:25 PM
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Hey Rich. Welcome aboard.
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Tiggertoo1962
138 posts
Jun 07, 2016
4:35 AM
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Hi from me too, Rich. I see it's your first post, but no idea how long you've been playing or what standard you're at. If you are a beginner, you might vind a visit to the beginners' thread interestion. In fact, IMHO, there's also some stuff in there that could interest non-beginners too ;).
Cheers
Fin
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nacoran
9093 posts
Jun 09, 2016
9:33 AM
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Hi Rich. Welcome aboard. I'm up the river from you in SmAlbany.
Cyclodan, last I heard Mr. Satan was still in Florida, but I don't know if he has the internet. :)
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Sundancer
2 posts
Jun 18, 2016
5:43 PM
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I live in Laguna Beach. Born in South Texas in 1957. Raised in Pittsburgh Pa. Educated at UT-Auatin (God bless SRV). Returned to work in McAllen and have also lived & worked in London (where I saw Musselwhite at the 100 Club and decided then & there I wanted to play the harp) and Sydney. It's a big old goofy world.
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curlycatvaughan
1 post
Sep 08, 2016
4:25 PM
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I'm Jenn, and I live in Arkansas. I've been playing for a couple of months. My taking up harmonica is a direct result of wandering into Deak Harp's shop in Clarksdale one weekend. He wasn't even open, but he let me come in anyway, and he told me all about harmonicas and harmonica music, and I was fascinated. I bought one (a D) and took it home and started researching how to play, and was hooked. That man is a harmonica evangelist, and I am a convert!
Based on the descriptions on the "what level are you" page, I'd classify myself as an intermediate player. I mostly fit that description but have some of the characteristics listed under advanced beginner and some under advanced intermediate, but the latter is likely because I have previous music experience (saxophone, bass, and piano), so rhythm, phrasing, and dynamics are not new to me.
I can't get enough of the harmonica and I'm excited to learn more and get some feedback from more experienced players!
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BronzeWailer
1914 posts
Sep 08, 2016
7:05 PM
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@John M G Do you know Frank Macias by any chance? I used to jam with him when he ran a jam in Sydney in 2010-11. He lives somewhere near you I believe...
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ME.HarpDoc
188 posts
Sep 09, 2016
12:38 PM
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Welcome Jenn. Enjoy both the beginners forum and the main forum. You can search almost any question that's been asked. I am grateful for all the advice as well as connections made through the forum. I live in Maine and am driving with my wife and dog from Maine to Colorado in December. We plan on taking a more southerly route as I want to see Nashville ( my wife is a country fan) and Memphis (I'm a blues fan). I don't think we'll hit Arkansas but if you have any suggestions, let me know. I think my contact info can be found by clicking on my site name.
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Whitelight
8 posts
Sep 10, 2016
10:53 AM
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I was born in Long Beach, CA. I still live here.
I traveled back and forth to Ft.Lauderdale, FL, from 1981 to 1994.
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kandangacalling
1 post
Sep 12, 2016
4:52 PM
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Hello to you all ,
My parents had the pleasure of my birth in the heart of midlothian (In the shadow of castle rock Edinburgh ) in Scotland , the wee town of Kinross was home until my family emigrated to Melbourne Australia .Left home early and drifted around awhile then settled in Noosa , a lot of surfing done . There met and loved a french girl ( still do ) Followed my french girl to Paris and lived there for ten years working all around Europe, not a lot of surfing done .
We moved back to Sydney and where happy for ten years there ,worked in many countries during this time ( and after ). Ten years ago I and my french love moved back to Queensland and we bought a small property in the Mary valley , in Kandanga creek .
Started playing harmonica six years ago as an antidote to cigarettes , and fell in love again , this time with music and.... seems now I have found yet another home here on this site !
Life is good eh ? Good wishes to you all .
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kudzurunner
6039 posts
Sep 12, 2016
7:39 PM
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Hey Maine Harp Doc:
Don't we know each other? I think we met many years ago. In any case, if you'll be passing through or near Oxford, MS, please email me and I'll buy you a drink in town.
asgussow@aol dot com
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harpoon_man
187 posts
Sep 13, 2016
2:07 PM
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@Jenn:. What part of Arkansas are you from? I grew up in Conway and went to school in Fayetteville and lived there for several years before moving to the Midwest. I still have family in central and northern AR. Maybe we know some of the same people.
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DEW
1 post
Sep 14, 2016
4:30 AM
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Hey Hey Green Guy here from New Jersey,
Was inspired one day when I was listening to a little pandora and Jason Ricci came on out of no where. Didn't even come close to fitting in with what I was listening to.
Started out trying guitar epic failure even with lessons. So giving the harp a try at least i can get something that sounds a little musical to come out of it.
I've decided to dedicate more time to it this year.. so let's see where it goes!
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Killa_Hertz
1746 posts
Sep 14, 2016
5:02 AM
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I was reading back through this yesterday. (Boy that really got crazy up there. What was that about?)
Anyhow I don't think I ever actually Signed in.
Names Chris Creed from Delaware. And I suppose you know the rest by now. 8^)
DEW ... Stick with it man. It's not as easy as it looks, but there are TONS of great resources now a days. Aswell as all the great people on this forum and some of the facebook groups who would love to help you in anything your having issue with.
I can give you a great list of resources if you like.
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DEW
2 posts
Sep 14, 2016
5:29 AM
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To Be honest I've found that with Mr Gussows downloaded lessons and all the good stuff in the Web I find harmonica much easier to pick up then my live intractable guitar lessons. Maybe a coronation thing.
Anyways working hard on Floyd's Hotel and Stompin lessons I've downloaded.
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Killa_Hertz
1748 posts
Sep 14, 2016
5:40 AM
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Well if you've found those then your in good shape.
Adam Also has great Youtube videos to accompany the tradebit lessons. The youtube videos with help with alot of the nuances.
Also check out Ronnie Shellist's site Harmonica123.com He has alot of good download lessons. They are not songs like Adams. Ronnies are licks and grooves, things like that. But they really fit together nicely with adam's videos.
It seems your well on your way.
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SeanCory
2 posts
Sep 14, 2016
5:56 AM
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Hello all. I was born in Hartford, CT, raised in Queens, NY. Spent the last 20 years or so in L.A., now I'm back in NYC. Picked up my first harmonica 10 days ago. Nice to meet everyone.
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Maraboy
5 posts
Sep 16, 2016
1:27 PM
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I am a very serious man from the moon, dark side, called Finland. No need to be more specific because if you are watching it from the USA it is only a very small point. In my life I only have one wish, when the time comes, I'd like to die like my father who was a pilot: peacefully asleep. Not crying and screaming of fear and terror like his passengers.
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2chops
539 posts
Sep 16, 2016
2:40 PM
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Ok Maraboy, you win. That is the best introduction I've seen on here yet. Hilarious. I can picture Steven Wright saying this.
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doug happy
1 post
Oct 15, 2016
5:40 AM
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Born in Chicago. Left at an early age, grew up in Wisconsin.
Now I live in Oakland, CA.
Used to play the harp (not that well) years ago. Thought about taking it up again, but when I picked up my old harp (cheap knock-off of Hohner Blues Harp), it fell apart. Got a Special 20 yesterday, still working on the two hole draw.
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Arrick
12 posts
Oct 15, 2016
6:13 AM
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Historic Farmland USA.
A small town in east-central Indiana at the intersection of two state highways and two railroad tracks. Population of 1333.
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Bayouharp'n
1 post
Oct 16, 2016
6:02 AM
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Greetings from New Orleans, La. Im interested in learning all styles of music for the harp. I grew up playing percussion. Learned guitar in my teens, still currently play. Picked up the harmonica about 7-8 yrs ago. Got frustrated and quit. Picked the old marine bands out of the drawer and decided to give it a go again.
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namati
2 posts
Oct 23, 2016
9:01 PM
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I was born in Sleepy Hollow and raised upstate and in White Plains, New York where I still live.
Ken
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outdoor joe
6 posts
Feb 02, 2017
9:06 AM
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Hello!
I recently posted my own intro thread before finding this one, but I'll jot down some things here that weren't in my own thread.
I am in my late 20's and have been living all over the U.S for the past 4 years. I am 4 years into a 6 year enlistment for the United States Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller. I originally hail from the Midwest. Cheers!
joe
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BnT
15 posts
Feb 02, 2017
1:30 PM
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San Francisco and its environs with stopovers in Memphis, Chicago, Santa Fe, and Lima, Peru.
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eetechTom
21 posts
Feb 03, 2017
9:05 AM
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I've lived in Toledo, OH my whole life, exciting huh?
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eetechTom
22 posts
Feb 03, 2017
9:12 AM
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I rarely give out advice but for you young ones out there, DO NOT live in one city for your whole life!
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octafish
3 posts
Apr 13, 2017
9:49 AM
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Another one from Rochester, NY
Birthplace of the Anal Retentive Blues (originally penned, I believe, by George Eastman)
The member name is a tribute that underappreciated inspired lunatic harp man Captain Beefheart, who once beautifully said "I love the Blues..and the Cobalts..and the Indigos..and the Aquamarines..
Peace, and remember: it's not how quickly you learn, but how Well you learn.
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octafish
4 posts
Apr 13, 2017
10:37 AM
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I forgot: all-time favorite harp man: Walter Horton, with many many close seconds, depending on sideral time, lunar phase, barometric pressure, sunspot activity etc
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nacoran
9428 posts
Apr 13, 2017
3:25 PM
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Welcome aboard everyone!
Hi Octafish! Always nice to see other New Yorkers on the forum.
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octafish
5 posts
Apr 13, 2017
7:58 PM
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Thank you for the hospitality, my good man. What great site!
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BnT
46 posts
Apr 14, 2017
8:33 AM
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Third generation San Franciscan - most of my life in the S.F. Bay Area with 3 years in Santa Fe, NM, and shorter times in Memphis, TN and Lima, Peru.
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