Svenharp
1 post
Jan 28, 2011
4:36 AM
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Just thought I'd say hi now I've finally decided to take the harp a bit seriously after a year of noodling around, and also to thank Adam for one of the few forums on the web that still actually has useful and insightful content from knowledgeable people.
Should probably also introduce myself: hi I'm sven from Southampton in southern England and I'm a 19 year old student. Musical tastes vary from Stevie RV to Tom Waits to of course the Sonny boy's and the Walters. My enthusiasm and love for the harmonica and blues in general outweigh any technical or theoretical ability so bear with me if I'm stupid.
On that note I'd like to ask my first question at you UK harpers out ther: any suggestions for gigs or nights in the next six months anywhere in the south of england, because I have found the blues 'scene' and particularly the harmonica scene lacking in these here parts. Anyway thanks again and see ya 'down the road' as Adam says.
Sven
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5F6H
495 posts
Jan 28, 2011
5:12 AM
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You have one of the UK's finest harp players coming to S'oton on 22 Apr, Pete G & the Magnitones @ Platform Tavern SO14 2NY.
Check out events at the Brook.
Hugh Budden is an excellent harp player from Bournemouth, check him out he gets down your way from time to time, with Pete Harris Blues.
You can't mention "Southampton" & "blues" without mentioning Bob Pearce, no harp, nevertheless he's a bit of a legend.
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Baker
100 posts
Jan 28, 2011
5:21 AM
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Don't know if you know West Weston. He's playing in London fairly regularly and looks like he has a few dates in Southend and other places. Check out his myspace. http://www.myspace.com/westweston
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GamblersHand
252 posts
Jan 28, 2011
5:29 AM
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Swanage Blues Festival in early-March
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Svenharp
2 posts
Jan 28, 2011
6:21 AM
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Brilliant guys! Thanks I'll check all this out as soon as I can use a laptop, I've heard of course of Pete G but not the others. Excited for him to come to soton. Obviously the scene was the not problem, I was haha. Cheers guys
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OzarkRich
365 posts
Jan 28, 2011
8:00 AM
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Welcome to the forum!
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5F6H
498 posts
Jan 28, 2011
8:13 AM
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Tower arts centre in Winchester isn't that far from Southampton, it's worth checking out the acts playing there.
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Shoulders
45 posts
Jan 28, 2011
8:57 AM
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Hi,and welcome.
I'm along the coast a bit from you, Brighton.
We have a day of workshops and bands coming up on the Saturday 5th Feb.
Myself and a couple of other guys are running workshops and there are three bands playing in the evening. I'm going to advertise it on the forum when i get a moment free but thought i would take the chance to mention it here.
for more information please email me at james.aldcroft@nourishcic.co.uk
Regards
James
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Greyowlphotoart
398 posts
Jan 28, 2011
9:13 AM
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Hi and welcome Sven (and it's nice to rub shoulders with Shoulders on this post) I'm just along the coast from him in Eastbourne.
Don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for but this annual Blues Festival held in West Sussex. might be of interest.
From the website:-
http://www.visitchichester.org/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1&venue=3446641
Blues on the Farm, the annual four-day West Sussex based festival, has been named 'Best British Blues Festival' of 2010 in the annual British Blues Awards … And two leading blues artists have already been booked to play the 20th Anniversary Festival in June 2011.
The accolade of 'Best British Blues Festival' followed a major public vote, which placed Blues on the Farm as the UK's most popular blues festival, beating-off competition from numerous other events around the country. The festival, staged annually in June, is already hugely popular among musicians and audiences and, in announcing the award, the British Blues Awards citation stated, "Blues on the Farm has for many a year been the festival the blues artists prefer to perform at. Now the people who pass through the gate have had their say and voted Blues on the Farm the Best British Blues Festival 2010. Congratulations!"
The Best British Blues Festival Award comes just as Blues on the Farm announces its dates for its 20th Anniversary Festival in 2011. With a revamped schedule to ensure each day offers fans a full and varied line-up of bands and musicians, the 2011 dates will run as follows:
" Friday 17th June 1.00 pm to 12 midnight
" Saturday 18th June 12 noon to 12 midnight
" Sunday 19th June 11.30am to 10pm
In addition, there will be a pre-festival gig for campers on the evening of Thursday 16th June from 7.30 pm to 12 midnight.
All the best.
Kieron
 Grey Owl YouTube
Grey Owl Abstract Photos
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Oxharp
394 posts
Jan 28, 2011
9:49 AM
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Hi Sven,
Welcome to the forum.
I am from Oxford so not so far away.
Check out my YT Site to see most of the great UK Harp Players I have had the chance to video at their Gigs.
Here is a link to whats on in the UK in 2011
http://www.earlyblues.com/uk%20and%20european%20blues%20festivals%202011.htm
You should also check out the National Harmonica League Web site for workshops and festivals as that is a great place to meet up with other players.
Cheerz
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Svenharp
3 posts
Jan 29, 2011
3:08 AM
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Thanks guys its nice to feel welcome :). Also nice to see that there are plenty of exceptional players even within the south of England. I know almost all the areas you guys have mentioned pretty well so you may see me at as many of the events and stuff time permits. Thanks again guys and I'll check those things out
Sven
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Ant138
766 posts
Jan 29, 2011
7:21 AM
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Greetings from North Wales Sven:o)
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harmonicanick
1073 posts
Jan 29, 2011
9:54 AM
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Hi Sven, there is the Backdoor Man Blues Jam every thursday night in Bristol at the Cornubia Pub in Temple St, bristol BS1. This a short walk from the train station and you would be welcome.
There is a large community of harp players in Bristol and incidentally the city is the home of the National Harmonica Festival the last weekend in October, not to be missed!
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Greystonesman
43 posts
Jan 29, 2011
12:06 PM
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I'm from Truro, and all this local stuff is good news to me as a relative newby.
I'm going to try to get to the Swanage Festival, even if it's only as a day visitor.
Oh, and welcome Sven
The Bristol jam sounds interesting too.
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captainbliss
411 posts
Jan 31, 2011
3:29 AM
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@Svenharp:
Drop me a line if you're coming up to London in search of live music involving harmonicas or if you happen to be in town on a Tuesday and fancy coming along to the London Harmonica Group (we meet every other week).
captainbliss AT captainbliss DOT com
Oxharp (AKA "Ten Lungs" in my head - you should hear how long he can hold a chord!) is wise (but we knew that already) and right to point you to the NHL. If you haven't already, check out his YouTube channel: there's no finer collection of harmonica vids in the UK.
http://www.youtube.com/oxharp
xxx
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jodanchudan
227 posts
Jan 31, 2011
2:18 PM
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Hi from Devon, Sven!
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harmonicanick
1076 posts
Jan 31, 2011
2:48 PM
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Hey uk'ers you are invited to my 60th Birthday Party at the Cornubia Pub in Temple St.,Bristol, this thursday 3rd Feb 9pm,
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jodanchudan
232 posts
Jan 31, 2011
2:53 PM
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Won't be able to make it I'm afraid, but have a good one!
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Greyowlphotoart
416 posts
Jan 31, 2011
2:57 PM
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Can't make it Nick, but hope you have a cracking 60th Birthday Bash. Many Happy returns. You now have the advantage of using your free travel bus pass to get to the gigs. Welcome to the club!!
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Svenharp
4 posts
Jan 31, 2011
5:53 PM
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@captainbliss
I may well do! my girlfriend is living in bloomsbury so I'm up pretty much every weekend and do occasioanlly get to see some cool harp gigs up there (excellent folk/modernblues player called steven finn was the last guy who id really reccomend if you havnt already seen him). As for the tuesdays harmonica group it sounds awesome but I have college every day, if i do however get a tuesday off at some point, expect a e-mail from me, maybe (im a bit shy haha). Anyways thanks for welcomes guys and now im inundated with things to web search! always good
Sven
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