Rasputin
9 posts
Feb 04, 2011
6:20 AM
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I have my first significant gig this Saturday at The Slippery Noodle in downtown Indianapolis. This is 'the' place for blues in Indy. I'm sitting in with a band for a set or two.
I've only been playing for about 6 months, but having played with this band in the past they not only invited me back, but are bringing me to a big stage event.
On the bill are "Stormy Monday," "Messin' w/ the Kid," "She Caught the Katy" and other blues covers.
Looking forward to it, but also a little reserved about it.
I'm hoping to try and channel some of the mojo from this forum. /shakes goat hoves at monitor
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Tait Sweigart
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HarpNinja
1078 posts
Feb 04, 2011
6:25 AM
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Best of luck!
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Mike
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KingoBad
593 posts
Feb 04, 2011
6:58 AM
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Good Luck Rasputin!
I'll try to make it out if I can. Unfortunately the kids keep me away from the Noodle these days. Nice to see another person from Indianapolis here!
Butler area mojo comin' your way...
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OzarkRich
380 posts
Feb 04, 2011
7:09 AM
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Good luck & have fun!
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Honkin On Bobo
609 posts
Feb 04, 2011
7:17 AM
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Playing for six months.............sitting in with a band for a set or two..........at THE place for Blues in Indianapolis.
Man, I'm doing something wrong.
Almost forgot..good luck...tear it up.
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LIP RIPPER
387 posts
Feb 04, 2011
7:45 AM
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Holy Smokes man, I love Downtown Indy. The Noodle has had some great acts over the years. What you said, "the place for blues".Who you Jammin with?
LR ex Hoosier
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Barry C.
158 posts
Feb 04, 2011
7:53 AM
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Good luck - it will be a great learning experience at the very least! Everyone remembers their first gig, it's very special & personal. Just make sure to stay in the pocket and not overplay or try and do too much - have fun and so will your audience!!
Make sure to report back to us!!
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~Banned in Boston!
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Greg Heumann
1034 posts
Feb 04, 2011
8:10 AM
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Hey, man, have fun! If you LOOK like you're having fun, and ACT like you're having fun, not only WILL you have fun but the crowd will love you too. Just be sure to LISTEN well and remember to take that thing out of your mouth once in a while.
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/Greg
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PaulM
106 posts
Feb 04, 2011
8:41 AM
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Good luck and enjoy every minute of it.
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Rasputin
11 posts
Feb 04, 2011
10:36 AM
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@ Bobo - I've played 2 years worth in 6 months I bet. Jumped in both feet, played every day back and forth on my hour commute and 3 nights a week. One day alone I probably put in 8 hours. I've played guitar in bands for 15+ years, so I had a leg up on theory and progressions.
But I don't want to be a guitar player that plays harp, I'm a harp player that plays guitar. That's how much I've fallen in love with it.
@ Lip - The Trevor Reynolds Band. My buddy is the drummer. Played out with them a few times, and a few open mics here and there.
I told my wife I have 3 self imposed rules...
1. Communicate with "Trevor"
2. Have Fun
3. Communicate with "Trevor"
It's his band, and he's the man. Having played out a number of years, I know sometimes the best note is silent. :D
Thanks everyone!
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Tait Sweigart
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nacoran
3767 posts
Feb 04, 2011
10:49 AM
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Do we tell harmonica players good luck or break a leg? Do we count as show-folk?
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Barry C.
159 posts
Feb 04, 2011
11:32 AM
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@nacoran - 'break a reed' might be better for harpoonists!
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~Banned in Boston!
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LeonStagg
265 posts
Feb 04, 2011
11:40 AM
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That's a solid blip man! Enjoy!
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BronzeWailer
84 posts
Feb 04, 2011
12:31 PM
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Good luck! And have fun!
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MP
1370 posts
Feb 04, 2011
9:19 PM
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knock 'em dead and bury 'em deep!
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
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ricanefan
88 posts
Feb 05, 2011
11:32 AM
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Sounds like your head's on straight. Good luck and enjoy yourself!
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Mojokane
280 posts
Feb 05, 2011
8:10 PM
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run!.....fast and far!!!
You're not ready!!!!
LOL!! Someone had to say it in jest!!
Like Greg says....and everyone else.
Shoulders back, head up, be BAD..not an asshole, but bad. It's the blues. Your experience with theory and progression should be a huge plus for you up there in front of the crowd. Focus on the hottest babe in the crowd, and play for her in secret...don't tell your wifey...Hell, they call you back. That says it all...I want a full report in the morning!
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Why is it that we all just can't get along?<
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jawbone
389 posts
Feb 05, 2011
8:16 PM
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"Why is it that we all just can't get along?< "
A long what???
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If it ain't got harp - it ain't really blues!!!!
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The Gloth
571 posts
Feb 06, 2011
11:15 AM
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So, how did it go ?
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MP
1382 posts
Feb 06, 2011
11:53 AM
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yeah, how did it go?
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
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Rasputin
12 posts
Feb 06, 2011
4:32 PM
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Couldn't have gone much better. Played 4-5 songs per set, 3 sets. Sound guy ran a bad cable to my rig's xlr out, so I just ran my Fireball V straight in and it sounded great on the house PA.
I flat out melted the room on my second solo. Those 4 measures were the best I ever played. Rest of the night was butter after that. Went conservative on Stormy Monday but hit all the changes. Probably left too much on the table there but oh well.
Got a lot of great compliments and the band was happy. So that was pretty much why I started playing harp. For nights like that.
Thanks everyone. The mojo was with me.
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Tait Sweigart
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ronmcmillan
3 posts
Feb 06, 2011
7:08 PM
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There's no better feeling, Rasputin!
Glad to hear it went well.
ron mcmillan
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jawbone
390 posts
Feb 06, 2011
8:19 PM
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Soooooooowweeeeet!!!!
Way to go!!!
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If it ain't got harp - it ain't really blues!!!!
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mOOnerken
21 posts
Feb 07, 2011
6:12 AM
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@Rasputin,
I'm curious as to which songs you performed besides the three mentioned in your OP.
thanks,
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Ken Cardwell
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Rasputin
13 posts
Feb 07, 2011
7:14 AM
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What I can remember, The Thrill is Gone, One Way Out, Feelin' Alright, Take Me to the River, Soulshine, You Upset Me Baby, handful of others.
Jamming with some friends tomorrow night. No real goal, just to play.
Pic from the show is now in my sig.
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Tait Sweigart
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jawbone
391 posts
Feb 07, 2011
2:43 PM
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Hey Ras - did you get my email about the "Bean"??
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If it ain't got harp - it ain't really blues!!!!
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pistolero
52 posts
Feb 07, 2011
3:25 PM
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"I flat out melted the room on my second solo."
SWEEEET! Rock on brother!
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Rasputin
14 posts
Feb 07, 2011
5:52 PM
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Yeah I did get your email about the Bean Blossom Blues Festival. I've heard about it for years, but have never been. I'll definitely think about camping and checking that out this year. Sounds like a lot of people hook up and jam.
Thanks to Adam and Jason for all their videos, which have helped me a lot. Without them I would still be noodling around and not "learning" how to play.
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Tait Sweigart
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