N.O.D.
240 posts
Oct 03, 2010
4:55 PM
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Bro's a bunch of blues Harp lovers and myself Have worked hard to get a Mini Blues Fest up and Running in Australia on the central coast just North of Sydney :)
it was a great Day But i didn't win, one of our MBH Bro's
took 1st place in the amature section?
Hint a Shark who thinks it is a whale?
i would like him to give you a report on the day:)
i would only Blow smoke up ya butt and tell you how good i am:)
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Fess up Bro:)
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BronzeWailer
10 posts
Oct 03, 2010
6:47 PM
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Hi NODster, I guess that's me you refer to. I'm probably more of a seal who thinks he's a shark.
Firstly, thanks to NOD for your work in getting the festival going, the heads up, and the exhortation to 'have a go.'
Otherwise I would have been just practicing in my bedroom, pleasing myself and annoying my wife. I think we've all been there.
The showdown was at the Toukley Golf Club bistro, 100km north of Sydney.
There was a baker's dozen of competitors, from trembling amateurs to seasoned pros, a backing band for those who wanted, and judging was Jim Conway, the legendary Aussie harp player.
Good venue and a well lubricated crowd (a group of ladies on my table downed 4 battles of champagne among the three of them -- husband was driving).
They had schooners of beer on special for $2.50.
The ladies are learning the harp so I told them to look up Adam on the interweb. I got mself on some event mailing list so there were some networking benefits.
Competitors displayed a pleasing variety of styles from Sonny Terryesque to funky and of course, NOD's Delta stylings.
The event was very professionally run with some quite decent prizes. I scored a Suzuki harp; have played Hohners up till now but was keen on experimenting.
After the prize giving, Jim Conway played a few songs with the band before he had to shoot off, then NOD and his bro played some more. I had to leave then (after you finished, NOD)but I understand there was more bluesy (and boozy?)entertainment after.
Conclusions:
Nothing focuses the mind on the need to practice like knowing you are going to be playing in front of a crowd. I dunno, over 100 people? OK, to ME that's a crowd...
It was a good event, and I would definitely do it again, not because I happened to win but because it was a lot of fun.
I am self-diagnosed as an intermediate player and dithered about entering because of Confidence Deficit Syndrome.
So if any of you out there are in a similar place in your learning curve, and a similar frame of mind, and thinking about joining a jam or contest or whatever, do as NOD says and 'have a go.'
For all you Aussies, try and get out there next time. It was definitely worth the drive!
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N.O.D.
245 posts
Oct 08, 2010
10:24 PM
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Hi Bro's here the winner of the amature section MBH member BronzeWhailer You guys could least congradulate him :)
Bro's He did a great Job gave a Little speach when accepting his Prize then Gave Adam Gusso and MBH a wrap up telling a crowd of 100 + people the virtues of Belonging to a Forum :)
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Cheers
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nacoran
2917 posts
Oct 08, 2010
10:45 PM
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Congratulations. :)
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Rubes
129 posts
Oct 08, 2010
11:57 PM
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Well done Bronzie! Sounded like a good event, there must have been a fair bit of talent floating around.
Unfortunately I could not make it, but am pleased it went off well. As NOD said, we could do with more events like this over here.
How's the Suzuki? Model/key?? Good job again BW and keep spreading the gospel!
(yes NOD still owe you a beer) :~)
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BronzeWailer
11 posts
Oct 09, 2010
12:05 AM
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Thanks NOD, Nate, Rubes.
I really do appreciate all the good work done by everyone, led by Adam.
The harp's a Bluesmaster, Bb. Sweet sounding to me,
Good it's a Bb so I can continue to practice along with Adam's lessons. My old one is starting to show a bit of wear and tear.
Cheers!
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BronzeWailer
12 posts
Oct 09, 2010
12:32 AM
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BTW NOD.
I believe there were a couple of pix of you doing your thing. Why not share them as well? Don't be shy!
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N.O.D.
246 posts
Oct 09, 2010
1:32 AM
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No Problems presenting Nasty Cloud Delta Blues :)
My Bro Backed me up Playing finger picking slide tune Dust My Broom,we didn't win but i got a runner up prize of Hohner Blues master,Hohner Aniversary DVD,$20
Meal voucher at a fancy cafe on the central coast :)
After the Judgeing was over we jumped at the chance to play some tunes later i got to destroy the crowd with my Vocale style :)
the best compliment came much later when Jim Conway one of Australias most regarded Harp Players got wheeled over to our table,asking us questions about my Bro's guitaring and our style where we come from,
saying he loved us we got to chat and talk about his years with the Back sliders Fantastic afternoon:)
The Best News is Folks it's on Again Next year same time same Place Plan your Holidays around this one
it's going to be a yearly event:)
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Last Edited by on Oct 09, 2010 6:38 AM
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tookatooka
1796 posts
Oct 09, 2010
1:40 AM
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Hope you guys are up for Blow Your Brains Out! NOD? Click my signature for info.
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BronzeWailer
14 posts
Oct 09, 2010
3:45 AM
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Awed by some of the stuff I have seeen Forum members produce.
But thinking of throwing my hat in the ring...
Nothing like public scrutiny to concentrate the mind and motivate the practice!
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N.O.D.
247 posts
Oct 09, 2010
6:59 AM
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Hi Bro's this is a pic of the contestants the Main Judge Jim Conway in wheel Chair the Young Lady is the
main organizer of the whole event Julia Star her band Roller coaster Blues Band was the backing band:)
The two creepy looking guys myself and Tom Flood long haired Bro standing next to me,Tom came to our club jam night and asked if i would spread the word around town hand out flyers, so my part was very minimal in the whole process :)
Julia is the main organiser of the entirer event and she playes Harp :)
Yes Took mate we plan to take part may be some live footage at a local jam anyway we will see what pans out yes where in :)
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Cheers :)
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N.O.D.
267 posts
Oct 13, 2010
11:07 PM
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Ok i Glote,, we Know Old Mate Bronzewhaler won big time but where did i come and how did my Bro and i do in the feild as Performers not Telling Ha! :)
Subject: Thanks for being part of the Blues Harp Showdown 2010
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:44:12 +0000
Dear Nasty,
thanks for taking part in the blues harp showdown, and for your great performance at the little blues festival.
We hope your experience was positive, and provided a new performance platform to showcase your skills.
Everyone enjoyed your delta style - it was memorable.
As far as the scores go, you did well in your section, being ahead to mid-field of others in the male section.
Congratulations!
We hope you will come along to future Little Blues Festivals, held on the first of every month, at Toukley Golf Club, 5 PM
Our second birthday is on November 7. Please let me know if you'd like a spot to play.
Kind regards,
Julia Starr
Event Manager: little blues festival,
Composer /Performer:
Rollercoaster Blues Band,
Double Impact Duo
Julia Starr (Solo)
Nights of the Jazz Table
Looks like ( Nasty Cloud Delta Blues ) in for some Fun Party :)
And we got a New Hang out every Month Yee Haa!!
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