General Discussion

I just ordered a Crossover and a Manji today from Coast to Coast. David and Joe Filisko are pretty up on the Crossover I know. And several others on the site like Slucey and Winslow Yerxa have a lot of good things to say about the Manji. I thought about ordering a Seydel 1847, too, but I can't get used to the idea of stainless steel reeds (even though Hummel is a big proponent).

I thought I'd give the two a good side-by-side. The only thing preventing a true side-by-side though, is the limited availability of the Crossover. I ended up with an "A" Manji and a "Bb" Crossover. continue reading...

Just wondering if there will be a video instruction to teach us the Filisko Harmonica Twirl that was modestly shown in his videos.

I see we have some folks from around the globe, but from how many places?

Where are all of our members hailing from? Just throw down a state and country.

I'll start:

New Jersey (Philly suburb - as I don't like telling people I live in New Jersey).

Wow! What a show from Florida tonight. Mark and The Blues Surviviors will do another show from Key West tomorrow night. Mark said the sound check is at 5:30pm EST. Tonight they started at 5:00pm PST. Here's the link.

http://www.greenparrot.com/webcam.htm

Dave

Just a quick note that Fritz Hasenpusch, our own "Harp Mic Man" was in a week ago to record seven hours of video footage for the site... all great stuff! These videos will be edited and start flowing onto the site in about two weeks.

I'm new to this wonderful site. I'm making my way through all the interviews to get a feel for where I might fall as far as style and technique. I was amazed when I heard that John Nemeth used the underside of his tongue to tongue block. I've always done that and was discouraged when I learned that i was doing it wrong. But this encouraged me to know that if it works, don't fix it! It helps to hear all of these interviews and get opinions on different techniques and how each player approaches his craft. I do think you need a woman in there. continue reading...

Do you have some favorite YouTube videos? I've gathered some here for you:

Dennis Gruenling & Rod Piazza
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tyfynPFH5k

Dennis Gruenling w/Doug Deming
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me69FSqAOQk

Joe Filisko & Jim Liban - Walter’s Boogie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8w2PcSXU-g

Jesus On The Mainline by Joe Filisko & Eric Noden
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdHiFqeAlSM

River of Jordan by Joe Filisko and Eric Noden
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py1jEP025Jk

Kim Wilson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5SC6tkz5mw&feature=related continue reading...

I hope it won't p*** anybody off from outside the UK to read an irrelevant post (!) but I'm wondering if there are other UK members on the site? continue reading...

I have several of his CD' and last night had the chance to see him live in Victoria BC. What a show!!! Small venue (sold out with about 120) and did he perform. Absolutely wicked tone and articulation that is performed at incredible speed. He opened with Amazing Grace on is own and did an amazing job - loved his 'drone' effect- I've only heard Joe Filisko do this. Then the band joined him for an exciting eclectic couple of sets. Two standing ovations which were well deserved. And a nice guy to boot!!

In this section David talks about reviewing "the pull in Gary's blues." Where is this to review? This seems like new material/technique, but it is unfamiliar to me. Am I missing something?