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Harmonica Invitational Tribute to Little Walter
Harmonica Invitational Tribute to Little Walter
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HarveyHarp
373 posts
Sep 29, 2012
6:22 PM
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On October 20th in Marksville La, Johnny Sansone and The Crescent City Harmonica Club is putting on the Marksville, La. Invitational Harmonica Workshop and Concert in Tribute to Little Walter Jacobs: Here is the information:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HARMONICA WORKSHOP IN MARKSVILLE PAYS TRIBUTE TO “LITTLE WALTER” JACOBS
WHAT: “Marksville Harmonica Invitational” Workshop
WHERE: FOX THEATER
WHEN: SAT. OCT. 20
TIME: 2PM-5PM
ADMISSION: FREE (First 200 Registrants Receive a complimentary harmonica)
***ALL STAR TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE THAT NIGHT AT THE NEWLY REOPENED BAILEY THEATER AT 8PM WITH BLUES GREATS JOHNNY SANSONE (NEW ORLEANS), GREG IZOR (AUSTIN), THE CRESCENT CITY HARMONICA CLUB and GREG “FINGERS” TAYLOR (JACKSON, MS)!***
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The Avoyelles Arts Council and The Cottonport Bank are helping pay tribute to one of Marksville’s most treasured sons, “Little Walter” Jacobs, the legendary blues harmonica player that was born in Marksville May 1, 1930, by sponsoring “The Marksville Harmonica Invitational Workshop” and “Tribute Performance” on Saturday, October 20, 2012.
The workshop is free and open to the first 200 students that register. The workshop will be held at the Fox Theater on Washington Street in Marksville and is being conducted by award winning musicians Johnny Sansone from New Orleans, Greg Izor from Austin, TX, and Harvey Harp and The Crescent City Harmonica Club. Sansone and Izor are widely recognized as two of the most accomplished harmonica players in the country and tour regularly world wide. Sansone recently won a 2012 Blues Music Award in Memphis for Song of the year ,his recording “The Lord is Waiting and The Devil is Too”.
“We are so excited to pay tribute to the birthplace of Little Walter, the undisputed king of the blues harmonica. I have to believe there is a future Little Walter in Marksville and we are going to be looking for him or her. I know for sure this event will inspire some future professional harp players, as we put brand new free harmonicas in the hands of 200 students,” states Johnny Sansone, referring to the 200 free harmonicas being donated for the workshop by the Hohner Group, the premier manufacturer of the instrument.
This event would not be happening if it weren’t for the efforts of District Attorney Charles Riddle, himself a fan of “Little Walter”. "I am really excited about the harmonica workshops that will be given for free in Marksville, the birthplace of Little Walter Jacobs. This is a great honor in memory of the greatest harpist ever." says Riddle, who was steadfast in his commitment to bringing this very special and timely workshop and performance to the city of Marksville.
Johnny Sansone and Greg Izor will perform later that evening at an exclusive performance honoring the creativity and contribution of “Little Walter” at the newly reopened Bailey Theater on the Courthouse Square. They will be joined by other artists, including Greg “Fingers” Taylor, longtime Jimmy Buffet band member who has also played with U2 among others. Audience members may even be treated to a jam session with some of the more advanced students from the workshop. Live music fans, and especially those of the blues, will not want to miss the night of world class musicians.
TO REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP OR FOR TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL VAN ROY AT (318) 240-3495 OR JONATHAN KNOLL AT (225) 266-4196
VISIT JOHNNY SANSONE ONLINE:
www.johnnysansone.com
VISIT GREG IZOR ONLINE:
www.gregizor.com
FIND THE AVOYELLES ARTS COUNCIL ON FACEBOOK!
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HarveyHarp
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Thievin' Heathen
57 posts
Oct 18, 2012
6:10 PM
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Anybody going???
I'm trying to get there and all indications that I will make it are good.
I'll have you know, the last time I was in LA I spent 3 hours on the side of the highway getting shook down by the local yokal police. The said I was weaving and wanted to search my vehicle. The experience cost me $180 to the "Diversion Fund"(believe it or not). I swore I'd never go back, so wish me luck.
Last Edited by on Oct 18, 2012 6:11 PM
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kudzurunner
3591 posts
Oct 18, 2012
6:42 PM
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That's great, Harvey. Long overdue!
I started a thread about LW, Marksville, and LW's francophone identity earlier this year, featuring a handful of unusual videos:
http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/board/board_topic/5560960/2887749.htm
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HarveyHarp
381 posts
Oct 19, 2012
7:47 AM
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I am going. I have 6 players from the Crescent City Harmonica Club going to assist and play. For the most part, we are teaching the beginners. We did this last year in Covington La, and it was a huge success. People are still talking about it once in a while.
The workshops begin at 2:00, and the Concert begins at 8:00 PM. It is going to be a long day, but fun.
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HarveyHarp
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HarveyHarp
382 posts
Oct 19, 2012
7:52 AM
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Last I heard, Fingers is not doing to well, and he might not be there. It is hard to tell who Johnny will have as special guests. Earlier this year, we has a similar function in New Orleans at Funky NOLA, and Johnny actually asked me to open the show. That was a first, and was spontaneous and unrehearsed. It came off good. Maybe that will happen tomorrow.
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HarveyHarp
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Thievin' Heathen
59 posts
Oct 21, 2012
5:50 PM
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Well, I made it there and back without any encounters with the Gendarmes and mandatory contributions to their "Diversion Funds". I was genuinely concerned.
Not wanting to encounter their nghtshift or run into any of the nightshift deer population, I did not hang around for the show. I got the free harmonica, I didn't want to push my luck.
Good to meet you Harvey.
Chris
Last Edited by on Oct 21, 2012 5:50 PM
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HarveyHarp
383 posts
Oct 22, 2012
7:14 AM
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It was a great time, great concert, and it looks like it will be an annual event. Heck, I even got to instruct on of Little Walters cousins.
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HarveyHarp
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