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What's
On: 2007
Concert
- Harmonica
Extravaganza 4pm - 7pm
A
rare opportunity to hear a 3 hour concert
focusing on the diversity of the harmonica. Artists will perform
a range of genre's from Blues,Jazz, New Orleans, Honky Tonk,
Swing & Rock. The Concert will feature a 1 hour set from
the Internationally acclaimed Harper
Other
performers in this unique harmonica showcase includes Chris
Wilson , Jim Conway,
Christian Marsh & Doug Lyons- (The
Blues Preachers).+ The Legendary Fingerpicking John
Morris (The Blues Preachers ). All backed by a fantastic
house band. The "Harmonica All Stars". Including
Don Hopkins-piano/keys
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Here For Artist Profiles
Workshops
- Fun
Specialised Learning 11am-4pm
6
workshops conducted by expert harmonica tutors & performers.
Workshops cover a diverse range of topics to ensure your learning
will greatly improve your playing.
Beginners
Harmonica Talk Workshop:
If
you love the sound of wailing blues harp music but don't know
where to start, this harmonica workshop is for you. Blues
harp music is fun, portable and easy to play. The
Blue Tongue Harmonica Talk Basic Workshop
will get you well on the way to Blowing the Blues.
You'll need a 10 hole Diatonic harmonica in the key of C.
Harmonicas can be purchased on the day or if you like you
can purchase a
Harmonica Talk Starter Pack prior to
the Festival.
Presenter : Doug Lyons (
The Blues Preachers / Blue Tongue Harmonica School )
Secret harmonica players business Blues
Harmonica Techniques,quarter
tones & throat Vibrato
Learn
how to apply Blues Harmonica Techniques & effects including
elusive throat vibrato & the mystery of the quarter tones
which make all the difference in playing the Blues. From Australian
Harmonica Legends Chris Wilson & Jim Conway
Presenter
: Chris
Wilson / Jim Conway
Jazz
Harmonica For The Diatonic & Chromatic Harmonica-
Concepts
when dealing with playing Jazz on Diatonic & Chromatic
Harmonicas Overblow techniques & Multiple position aproaches
to playing in a variety of modes. Learn how to have completely
different aproaches to soloing & phrasing within your
playing.
Presenter :Christian
Marsh
Phrasing
& Soloing Concepts
Stuck
with improvisation Doug will take you through standard aproaches
to soloing over 12 bar blues forms .
Presenter :Doug
Lyons (The Blues Preachers / Blue tongue Harmonica)
Harmonica
Amplification
Peter Harper is renowned for his overdriven aproach &
electric playing. Harper will demonstrate various microphones
& amp set ups he uses to gain his unique sound.
Presenter
:Harper
Music
Stalls:
Everything
Harmonic
Festival goers have unique shopping opportunities from full
ranges of harmonicas , instructional material, microphones
, books & cases. A
fantastic opportunity to purchase a signed copy of artists
albums making the perfect Christmas gift. Learn about harmonica
amplification & how to get a hot sound.
A
Great Place To Meet Other Harmonica Lovers
General information
for the comfort of all smoking is restricted to external
areas.
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