bluedogg
1 post
Sep 15, 2009
11:47 AM
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Pittsburgh PA. aka. Steeler Country
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rhung
1 post
Sep 18, 2009
5:47 PM
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Hello! New to the forum and purchased some lessons from Adam. Born and raised in Taiwan. Came to CA when I was 20 for college and graduate school. Lived in CA for 15 years. Moved to Austin, TX two years ago. Loving it here.
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deshiblue
3 posts
Sep 19, 2009
2:12 PM
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Ive lived in Lafayette since 3rd grade. Retired in 01 playing for 18 months. Mostly Chroms but do play Dia.
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AlphaHog
1 post
Sep 20, 2009
9:46 PM
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Born in NW Iowa, lived in many places, but most of my years have been spent here in beautiful Macomb, Illinois.
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BillBailey
6 posts
Sep 21, 2009
5:25 AM
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Reincarnated in Michigan; enlightened and disappointed in L.A. Lost my virginity in, well, that's a bit off subject...happy to be in the Midwest.
It was in the back of a station wagon...
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fishbone
2 posts
Sep 22, 2009
3:43 PM
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I was born and raised in the 'stink of the east' Fall River Massachusetts.
Hung around Newport RI, Providence RI and learned the blues chops playing/hanging around some of the worst places known to mankind. (why is that?)
Wammer Jammer was one of the first songs I learned on the harp.
Now I'm 'semi-retired' living in the farm country of North Carolina. (What a culture change, but loving it)
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chopper
1 post
Sep 30, 2009
1:37 AM
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im chopper from pigelly 100miles from perth western australia house painter by trade i breed sqab pigeons and yabbies- like crawfish on my farm ride harleys and dig blues harp my irish uncle played irish flute and both diatonic and chromatic harp he taught me the basics but since discovering the internet ive learned heaps im obsessed adam gussow is the man i want hes book can anyone tell me how to buy the dvd pocketfullofsoulmovie all the best fellow harpers
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scstrickland
261 posts
Sep 30, 2009
2:03 AM
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Welcome chopper. As far as I know, Pocket Full of Soul has not been released yet.
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ricanefan
22 posts
Sep 30, 2009
6:10 AM
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fishbone,
If you're referring to The Last Call, The Living Room, Lupo's, etc., I would consider those some of the BEST places known to mankind!
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Rikus
2 posts
Oct 02, 2009
3:11 AM
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Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa.
"Borrowed" a Hohner Silverstar from my ol' man maybe 5-6 years ago, but never got around playing much.
Discovered Adam's video's on Youtube about 6 months ago and fished the harp out from a desk drawer and I haven't put it down since. :D
That little Silverstar was my first victim of harp tweaking... I have since fixed most of the damage done (with the help of a couple of vid's by Buddha and Elkriver IIRC, so thanks :D) and it's playable again (it now does service as my keep-in-the-car harp). Since then I've bought a couple of other harps, but I'm still searching *my* harp.
Adam's lessons have been invaluable so far on my short journey, so big thank you! This forum has also become part of my daily browsing habit, so I thought I might as well join and join in on the fun! :D
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Soot79
2 posts
Oct 03, 2009
6:26 AM
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Hi,
From ...
Last Edited by on Oct 14, 2009 5:15 AM
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Hobostubs Ashlock
78 posts
Oct 31, 2009
4:30 AM
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David Ashlock im from Wagoner Oklahoma USA im a rookie harp player that plays guitar and a little bass. I have fallen in love with the harp,But the more i study it the more complex this little thing becomes,Im enjoying trying to customize them watching the utube videos,Its become a fun hobby.but i have a lifetime to learn but then thats on anything we do so Harp on fellow harpsters
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nacoran
301 posts
Oct 31, 2009
5:49 PM
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We need a map app. I can't keep track of where everyone is.
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slodog
1 post
Nov 01, 2009
3:30 PM
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From Hemet,California,to Las Vegas,NV.,to Los Cruses,New Mexico,to Loveland,Colorado,to Caney,Kansas who knew.and play'n my harp baby
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Shredder
31 posts
Nov 01, 2009
4:00 PM
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Born and raised in Orange Texas.
That's about as extream South East Texas as you can get. I'm right on the Louisiana border, yeah I'm 1/2 CoonAss. Been here for 50 years, Ike was a bitch!
Mike
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Delta Dirt
22 posts
Nov 01, 2009
4:12 PM
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GROUND ZERO: THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA - 200 YEAR ANCESTORY. SLAVE TRADERS,WHISKEY MAKERS,GANJA GROWERS,BLUES PLAYERS.
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Last Edited by on Nov 02, 2009 10:59 AM
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daz
4 posts
Nov 01, 2009
4:39 PM
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Originally Ohio (Go Bucks!). Now Evansville ,IN
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LittleJoeSamson
109 posts
Nov 01, 2009
4:58 PM
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Don't know how I missed this the first time, except I was cyberly occupied about Cutler traded to Da Bears.
( Yeah, I'm a Bears fan! ).
B. Rockford, IL....used to be nice for a larger, mostly blue collar city....then the elm trees went and most of the good jobs are gone. All relations died off or moved away.
High school years spent Galena, IL. Used to be a funky, historic town full of characters...then the yuppies started buying the old houses to "B&B" them and other touristy gentrifying, driving the prices up and bringing snobbery with them.
Went off to college in Freeport, IL...another midwest dump.
Spent most of the next twenty-five+ years in SE Wisconsin, near Lake Geneva.
This afforded frequent visits and gigs to Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and environs. Best part.
Worst part = SNOW ( Hey Jaybird803 ! )
Last five years Central Coast, Cali.
Beautiful weather, wine, expensive digs, California girls, and some of the cheapest venue owners ever!
Lots of musicians and plenty talented for what they do, but finding ones that can do a simple shuffle or a rhumba are peculiarly hard to find.
Don't miss the snow one bit!
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barbequebob
22 posts
Nov 02, 2009
7:25 AM
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I was born in Bronx, NY in 1955 and moved to the Boston, MA area when I was 10 bcause the old Brooklyn Navy Yard, where my father had worked, closed down and he was transferred here.
I still live in the Boston, MA area and have been playing for some 30+ years, largely pro. I've been on the road with some people like Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson, Sunnyland Slim, Louisiana Red, and the late, great Jimmy Rogers (Steve Guyger succeded me in the harp chair).
I've done a few different recording sessions over the years and one in particular was being a part of the soundtrack for the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes," and the tune that was used on the soundtrack (only in part, and the CD's available on the MCA label) was a cover of Lightnin' Slim's "Rooster Blues," and it is listed as being done by Peter Wolf & Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters. The lineup was Peter Wolf on vocals, Mudcat Ward on bass, Per Hansen on drums, David Maxwell on piano, Ronnie Earl on guitar and myself on harmonica.
The link to my website and my CD is listed on the signature below.
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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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Gwythion
3 posts
Nov 02, 2009
12:14 PM
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Hi!
I live in Swansea, Wales.
There are quite a few harp players live here.
Wonder if any other Swansea harpists are members here?
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jackson
2 posts
Nov 02, 2009
6:14 PM
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New here, but, been in Louisville, KY the last 20 years.
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asilve3
36 posts
Nov 02, 2009
7:58 PM
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Born and raised in Allentown, PA. Did a four year stint on Long Island for university and now I'm back in a-town playing the harmonica among other things.
Last Edited by on Nov 02, 2009 7:59 PM
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wallyns10
68 posts
Nov 03, 2009
1:21 AM
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I'm currently going to college In Davenport, Iowa. Have been since the start of last school year. I am from the South-side of Chicago. Thats where my family is and that's where I spend the summer. Don't know what I'm gonna do after college...
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tknapp
1 post
Nov 03, 2009
9:20 AM
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Born (1958)and raised up in Kalamazoo, MI. Moved out in 1990 and ended up in Branford, CT.since 1991.
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JimmyFamous
2 posts
Nov 05, 2009
8:04 AM
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I was born in Chicago in 1954
I was born in Chicago in 1954
Lived in San Diego, CA for 18 years.
Now I'm in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St Paul) MN and it's getting cold again.
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Jimmy Famous
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Too Blue
1 post
Nov 05, 2009
2:37 PM
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I'm honored to be in the company of such varied and harp-loving folks.You've all taught me a wealth of things already. Thanks
Born Erie Pennsylvania 7/17/51. Dad was a Jazz & big band trumpeter. Moved to Astoria Queens New York from
age 6-29. Dug Van Morrison w/ Them and Brian Jones w/ Stones and formed band NY Central(harp-lead vocals). Recorded for RCA in 70's.
Moved to Las Vegas in 1979. Morphed into restaurant mgr who has 4 sons in their 20's, 4 ex-wives & a current (and hopefully final) one. I write strong blues tunes and sit in with friends around town (I'm currently living in Reno, Nevada for last 15 yrs)Thanks a million Adam for all you've taught me and for being a righteous guy in a wild and occasionally less than righteous world.
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Harpist
90 posts
Nov 05, 2009
5:15 PM
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Welcome, Too Blue.
By the way, I lived in Astoria during the same period.
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ol'bosey
1 post
Nov 06, 2009
10:36 AM
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Started my career as a human in Naptown/Indianapolis...then onto Bluebell PA,Columbus MS,West Memphis Arkansas,Wilkes-barre/Scranton PA area,Mendocino Ca...and for some reason ended right back where I started in Indianapolis.
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easyed
2 posts
Nov 06, 2009
10:47 AM
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Born and raised in Massachusetts.
Currently - Lakeville, MA (it's a magical place)
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slodog
2 posts
Nov 06, 2009
2:36 PM
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That is a very good Question where am I from started life in California moved to New Mexico then we moved to Las Vegas then Colorado and now I am in Kansas one of the most laid back places of all playing my harp since i was ten played a few gigs here and there.
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clarksdale
4 posts
Nov 06, 2009
3:28 PM
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I come from CLARKSDALE
straight down from Memphis
a little south of Elvis
in Mississippi....
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$Daddy Rich$
"The Blues is Ok!"
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nick67
6 posts
Nov 07, 2009
4:23 AM
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I was born in england back in 67 spent my childhood there.Got shipped off to australia Perth to be exact early eighties.Like alot of the english guys love the blues and what is more iconic than playing harp.My brother loves playing blues guitar so that comes in handy.Mum lives in Washington State on one of those little islands so she sends me the odd harp,funny thing is there mainly made in europe or japan.Now you have the harrison harp coming out soon made in the US pitty they dont make a budget version.
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joeleebush
1 post
Nov 07, 2009
4:42 AM
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I live in a suburb of Atlanta,Georgia and was born here....a long time ago. Further info at joeleebushshow.com
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rbeetsme
5 posts
Nov 07, 2009
5:30 AM
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I was born in New Albany, IN, across the river from Louisville, KY, but grew up in Bloomington, IN, home of the IU school of music, opera capital of the world, Bobby Knight and adopted hometown of John Melancamp. I have lived in Indianapolis, since 1979.
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HarpinBill
1 post
Nov 08, 2009
6:15 PM
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I was born outside a small town named Kensett Arkansas
in 1940. We came to Kokomo Indiana in 1949 where I now live.1960 While I was stationed in Puerto Rico with the Navy, I bought a Marine Band Harmonica and taught myself to play.
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Mondo
1 post
Nov 09, 2009
12:02 AM
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Born on the East coast; parents moved 11 times in 10 years. Mom stopped that nonsense in Reno, Nevada, and I'm still here.
May have seen you playing out, Too Blue!
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Love is the music of life
Compassion is its melody
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Go Time
1 post
Nov 09, 2009
12:49 PM
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Born, raised and reside in Midwest Illinois. Just recently picked up a harp and absolutely love it.
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CJames
19 posts
Nov 15, 2009
1:21 AM
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Lived in Perth, Western Australia my whole life - don't see many aussies in this forum
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apskarp
61 posts
Nov 26, 2009
2:35 AM
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It looks like I'm the northest member of MBH as I live in Oulu, small (actually Finland's 6th biggest) city in the northern Finland. At least when you look at that map.
I might be the northest guy in the world who has managed to learn to play all the notes required for chromatic playing of diatonic harmonica... :)
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tolga7t
10 posts
Nov 26, 2009
8:06 PM
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Rockville, MD
Born in Germany, raised in Turkey, spent a year in French Canada, and now I'm struggling to get an American college diploma.
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scottso
2 posts
Nov 27, 2009
5:42 PM
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I am born, raised, and still reside in Yonkers, NY.
Word around town now and on radio is, Yonkers is referred to as the Y.O.!
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pharpo
1 post
Nov 28, 2009
7:20 AM
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Born and live in Syracuse NY - Go ORANGE !!!! Preston - live in Ottumwa and worked in Oskaloosa (or vice versa - wherever the "CLOW" factory was).
Stopped playin about 17 years ago. Could not manage the
"BAR" scene and raise a family. Now that every one is grown I have picked it up again..and am playing better than ever.
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Funkytone
1 post
Nov 29, 2009
10:04 AM
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I was born in Kentucky / in nineteen and fifty three
Repeat
/I've had theses blues all of my life / and they will not let me be whah whah whaaaa...
Hello folks, I love this site, thank you Adam!
I picked up harp when a MB was 5 bucks, and was bending notes soon after. While I've never stopped playing, and I could play with some feeling and impress some non-players, I never progressed very much from a technical standpoint: And I was always in awe of Little Walter, Walter Horton, Junior Wells, Alan Wilson, Norton Buffalo, Charlie Musselwhite, Adam, Gary Primach, Studebaker John, and a huge fan of many many other blues players, harp and otherwise.
While I've been around the country, and south of it, and have been on quite a few stages performing rocking spoken word and poetry, I've always returned to somewhere in Kentucky, and I'm currently in the central part of the state.
Funky
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Iggy
5 posts
Nov 30, 2009
9:06 AM
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I was born and raised in Stevens Point Wisconsin. Stevens Point is right in the center of the state.
It's nice to be a part of this forum!
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tolga7t
11 posts
Dec 01, 2009
5:04 PM
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yep I was in Montreal for about a year but the incredibly liberal lifestyle wasn't a fit for me. (also unhealthy lol)
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javajoe
1 post
Dec 01, 2009
9:31 PM
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Born & Riased in all over Virginia...Spent the last 6 years in Gulfport, Florida. Back in Central Va (Chesterfield area) looking up old friends and band mates and trying desperately to re-aclimate to the colder weather.
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Rick Davis
3 posts
Dec 02, 2009
6:50 AM
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I live in Denvah!
Before that, 20 years knocking around in Cali. My favorite cities are:
-Denver
-LA
-Bay Area
-San Diego
-Phoenix
-Portland
-NYC
-Jackson Hole
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-Rick Davis
Blues Harp Amps Blog
Roadhouse Joe Blues Band
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Dirty Bill
1 post
Dec 03, 2009
12:21 PM
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I'm from West by God Virginia.I've been interested in playing the Blues for years.
I've had harps before but never did much with them.Through a quirk of fate I got hooked up with a couple of super Blues men,(in my opinion anyway)and the guitar player lives only fifteen minutes away.
My interest musically are playing Blues guitar and now the harp also.I'm retired and finally have time to really learn to play. I guess I'm ramblin'....so I just wanted to say hey..
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jodanchudan
1 post
Dec 16, 2009
12:03 PM
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Live in Devon, UK, right at the southern tip of Dartmoor.
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jodanchudan
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GEEZER1
12 posts
Dec 16, 2009
7:59 PM
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I am from Tiptonville, Tenn in the Tenn Delta, yes there is a delta in Tenn along the Mississippi river south of Cairo Ill. They raised cotton there too. I saw Sonny Boy 2 (Rice Miller)playing on the street there long ago. He was camped out in Cairo Ill at the time. There were plenty of juke joints in Tiptonville, Now I reside east of Memphis Tenn , about 6 miles east. Beale St is about 20 miles west from me.
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