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The 2019 Harmonica Collectve
The 2019 Harmonica Collectve
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WinslowYerxa
1643 posts
Jun 21, 2019
6:41 AM
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Announcing the 2019 Harmonica Collective – a three-day intensive harmonica workshop for the intermediate-to-advanced harmonica enthusiast who wishes to take his or her playing to another level of achievement. This year's Collective will be held in Sanford, Florida (a suburb of Orlando) at The Alley, Central Florida's premier blues venue.
Joining founders Winslow Yerxa and Jason Ricci are three Expert Guides:
- Jerry Portnoy cut his blues teeth on Chicago’s legendary Maxwell Street, and toured and recorded with Muddy Waters and Eric Clapton. We’re honored to have this blues legend and master harmonica teacher at the Harmonica Collective this year. In addition to teaching, Jerry will do an in-depth interview with Jason Ricci and participate in a panel discussion with the other Expert Guides.
- James Conway grew up deeply imbued in both Irish traditional music and the blues. From his home base in Chicago he performs (including a weekly train ride jam), records, and teaches. His phenomenal command of fast Irish tunes combines with a unique understanding of blues harmonica to produce a fascinating approach to music, which he communicates with clarity.
- Catriona Sturton, a former student of Jason Ricci, has toured the US, Japan, Canada, Italy, and Germany from her home base in Ottawa, Canada, accompanying her songs with harmonica, guitar, and violin. An road-toughened independent performer whose songs have inspired graphic novels and a major motion picture, she is also a patient and insightful teacher who will present classes and will also coach individual players in conjunction with event producer Tom Watson.
Tom Halchak of Blue Moon Harmonicas will give a talk on harmonica customization and repair, and Lone Wolf Blues, maker of amplifiers, effects, and the Jason Ricci signature microphone, will be represented as well.
In addition to classes and individual coaching, you can also jam with Jason’s sizzling New Orleans band, the Bad Kind, on Saturday afternoon. Your ticket price includes a continental breakfast and full luncheon daily.
To register, click here,
For nearby hotel and hostel accommodations, try searching here.
For airbnb accommodations in Sanford, try searching here.
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Winslow
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Last Edited by WinslowYerxa on Jun 21, 2019 6:47 AM
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florida-trader
1435 posts
Jun 21, 2019
8:20 AM
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This is sure to be a great event at a great venue. The Alley is a very nice blues club that is right next door (adjoining rooms) to a kick ass bar-b-que restaurant. Sanford is a neat little town right on the beautiful St. Johns River in north Florida.
How can you beat the lineup?
Winslow is the preeminent harmonica nerd of the universe. The guy knows everything about the harmonica. Jason is perhaps a better teacher than he is a player. His passion for teaching is amazing. And then James Conway and Jerry Portnoy! Really? Are you kidding me? And Catronia is a freak! I got to see her perform with Winslow in New Orleans at the last Collective and she is a rare talent. Between the five of them, they have all the bases covered.
Do youself a favor and make your reservation now. I'll see you there and I'll buy you a drink.
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Tom Halchak
Blue Moon Harmonicas
Last Edited by florida-trader on Jun 21, 2019 8:21 AM
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