Xpun3414
108 posts
Nov 17, 2010
11:46 AM
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Ok guys,
I dont know if any of you are around the Catskill/Albany,NY
area. But if any of you are,Im looking to start up a Harp club/group. Or perhaps you know someone around that area that may be interested in such a thing. If so,please have them email me. There seems to be nothing of the sort around here & I think it'd be a lot of fun.
Thanks guys,
Jimmy
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sonvolt13
56 posts
Nov 17, 2010
12:27 PM
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Jimmy,
I don't know of any harp clubs in the capital district. However, there is a blues jam on Sundays at the Fuller Road House in Albany (I've never been but I know a harp player who has attended). There used to be an active blues club (Northeast Blues Society) but I believe they are no longer active.
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Xpun3414
110 posts
Nov 17, 2010
12:45 PM
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Yes,your right.they are not together any more. So Im gonna try to make a new one. We'll see what happens
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pharpo
424 posts
Nov 17, 2010
1:32 PM
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I'm in Syracuse....a little far, too bad.
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Xpun3414
111 posts
Nov 17, 2010
1:52 PM
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@ pharpo..would Albany still be to far for you?
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pharpo
425 posts
Nov 17, 2010
2:14 PM
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2.5 HRS
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Anonymous
114 posts
Nov 17, 2010
2:38 PM
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Well... I'll take that as a yes :( 2.5 to hang out maybe an hour or so..well.. thats just not worth it. You got any Harp clubs around you ?
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Anonymous
3256 posts
Nov 17, 2010
4:03 PM
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I'd be interested. My car is always a question mark. It's older (seriously) than several members of the forum.
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Anonymous
427 posts
Nov 17, 2010
4:19 PM
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not that I know of...some VERY good players though...
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Xpun3414
117 posts
Nov 17, 2010
5:02 PM
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Ok to the one who is interested...Who are you ? & where do youu live ? LMAO.. gotta love this new turn of events
Xpun3414
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nacoran
3258 posts
Nov 17, 2010
5:37 PM
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I'm me of course.
edit- my comment would have been much funnier if it was still anonymous.
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Last Edited by on Nov 17, 2010 5:37 PM
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Xpun3414
118 posts
Nov 17, 2010
5:41 PM
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LOL..I see the forum is fixed. Should have known it was you Nac :) I posted on craigslist as well. I posted it for my area..if you could post for Albany for me that'd be cool,Thanks.
Here's my listing.. http://catskills.craigslist.org/grp/2065746216.html
(yes,it would have Nac)
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Last Edited by on Nov 17, 2010 5:42 PM
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Casey
8 posts
Nov 19, 2010
7:29 AM
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Hey Jimmy,
I'm from Syracuse and would be interested in some sort of upstate harmonica club, although, like Pharpo,I think weekly get togethers are out of the question. If there were enough western, central, and capital region players interested perhaps a pro player could be cajoled into comming for a clinic or something. We could at least keep each other posted on "local" events (ie. Charlie Musslewhite was here this past summer, James Cotton came to the Egg last winter, maybe there will be a NYS blues festival this year? etc.) Kim W. and Dennis G. have both played at this downtown festival in past years so its usually a good one.
Casey
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pharpo
429 posts
Nov 19, 2010
11:31 AM
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@Casey - Hey ! another player from the "Cuse" !! Do you ever frequent any of the open micks around town ?
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Casey
9 posts
Nov 19, 2010
11:52 AM
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No, but I've thought about going down to Rooters on South Salina on Sunday nights (If its still happening?) More to just get a feel for what its like. I've been learning to play now for a couple years, but I'm not sure I possess the repotiore or skill set to hold my own at an open yet. Wife, kids, mortgage, minivan and work schedule keep my practice regimen pretty short these days but I usually find the time to keep plugging away. Can you suggest any good ones aroung the city, I'd like to meet other harp players and get a feel for what the local open jams are like.
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pharpo
430 posts
Nov 19, 2010
12:44 PM
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Iv'e been to Rooters a few times...I prefer to go the Johnny Rage's open mic at the Bridge St. Tavern. When I started to go there I was just getting back into playing (after putting the harps down for 17 years) I found the group there very friendly and supportive. Playing live has been a big factor in my improvement ( I believe)
paul
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nacoran
3271 posts
Nov 20, 2010
12:49 PM
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I posted something on Craigslist Albany.
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