Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 23:23:16 EDT From: Moandabl~ol.com Subject: a couple of experiences..
I had a couple of experiences this past week that I thought I would share with the list. This afternoon, I was sitting in a local park with some people I know, playing bluegrass and old country music. A guy came in on his bicycle and watched a bit, then asked if we minded if it joined us on panflute. No problem. But as I visited with him a little, he saw my harps and mentioned that he played a little. Turned out that he had all five issues of Winslow's HIP, knew about overblows, could do them a little, but was more interested in chromatic. Since I only know of two other harp players in this town, this came as a surprise. He said he found out about HIP after buying "Harps and Heavy Breathers" at the local Barnes and Noble store.... Also, last Tuesday I went to a little club where a guy I knew was playing solo blues, guitar and vocal. He's a veteran, been around for years and is very much a traditionalist. Anyway, to my surprise, he invited me to sit in, I ended up playing most of a set with him, total improvisation on basic songs, but ones I had never played. Point is, he complimented me afterward. THis from a guy who pretty much blew me off just a few years ago. I guess practice does help. Anyway, it sure made me feel good.
