thebrig Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I know this a bass forum, but I just want to see if any of you wonderful BassChatters can help me. I have spent the past couple of years trying to put together a no-nonsense R & B band, that plays music in the style of Dr Feelgood, The Inmates, The Pirates, Nine Below Zero etc.... Our line-up is a drummer, a great guitarist who plays just like “Wilko”, and myself on bass, but we are having a problem finding a blues harp player, I’ve been advertising on all the usual sites for at least two years now, and the only replies I’ve had, are from people who live a couple of hours drive away. So, I was wondering if any of you guys/gals know of any harp players who might be interested in a band like ours. We are based in and around the St Albans area, and will be looking to gig around Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I'm playing with one this evening, but reckon he is also a couple of hours away from St Albans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Tell him to move, it's nice in St Albans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 [quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1367513025' post='2066279'] Tell him to move, it's nice in St Albans! [/quote] I can try, but it's pretty good round here as well. And we'd need a new harp player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 There's always the other approach. Find a good frontman, sign him up and tell him to learn the harp. Could very well take less than two years. [quote] (Dr Feelgood) had already been scouting for a replacement ... An enquiry was made, and Kane agreed to rehearse with the band... the rehearsals went well, and soon after, everyone agreed that (he) would be an excellent choice. It was only at a later rehearsal, that Kane questioned why Phil Mitchell kept pointing out the "harmonica breaks" as he didn't play harmonica. The answer came ... from Kevin Morris who replied, "Well you'd better learn ... we've got gigs in a week!" [size=3][i]Dr Feelgood official website - Band History page [/i][/size][/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Strangely, today I was told by a very well known harp player who also teaches harp, that it takes about three years for a novice to reach intermediate level, so add that to the two years already gone, that's five years just to sort out a harp player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) I think they`re all at home sulking after bands started tuning to Eb to stop them getting up on stage & jamming uninvited On a serious note though, once your band is up & running Brig, keep us informed - would love to see a band doing this type of music, and nice & local for me. Edited May 2, 2013 by Lozz196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 [quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1367517098' post='2066368'] Strangely, today I was told by a very well known harp player who also teaches harp, that it takes about three years for a novice to reach intermediate level, so add that to the two years already gone, that's five years just to sort out a harp player.[/quote] Good point. That said, Brilleaux was a fantastic frontman but no Charlie Musselwhite or Kim Wilson. I'm sure almost [i]anyone[/i] could master the harp part for 'Going Back Home' in a month or so. Another option is to do it yourself. Jon Paris, bassplayer with Johnny Winter - playing harp on a neckbrace from 25:14 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWtAajmiTcA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWtAajmiTcA[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapiro Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I know at least two goodones in Cambridge but they both have no transport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1367529013' post='2066652'] I think they`re all at home sulking after bands started tuning to Eb to stop them getting up on stage & jamming uninvited On a serious note though, once your band is up & running Brig, keep us informed - would love to see a band doing this type of music, and nice & local for me. [/quote] Will do Lozz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1367544029' post='2066800'] Good point. That said, Brilleaux was a fantastic frontman but no Charlie Musselwhite or Kim Wilson. I'm sure almost [i]anyone[/i] could master the harp part for 'Going Back Home' in a month or so. Another option is to do it yourself. Jon Paris, bassplayer with Johnny Winter - playing harp on a neckbrace from 25:14 [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWtAajmiTcA[/media] [/quote] Our guitarist tried doing this on Wednesday at rehearsal, but unfortunately, he tied himself up in knots trying to play the "Wilko" riffs and harp at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 [quote name='gapiro' timestamp='1367567355' post='2066884'] I know at least two goodones in Cambridge but they both have no transport! [/quote] We had one from Cambridgeshire for a couple of rehearsals, and he was brilliant, but he is a paramedic and unfortunately, he found the travelling too much after a twelve hour shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) Hey this is our stuff. This was our gig last night.......... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgAsY0CaYfk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgAsY0CaYfk[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWR2KPmlmjI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWR2KPmlmjI[/url] Edited May 3, 2013 by Floyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 [quote name='Floyd' timestamp='1367588206' post='2067305'] Hey this is our stuff. This was our gig last night.......... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgAsY0CaYfk[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWR2KPmlmjI[/media] [/quote] Looks like everyone is having a great time, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) The harp player who teaches, has recommended one of his students to us, he lives locally, and he is coming along on the 15th May. I will let you know how it goes. Edited May 3, 2013 by thebrig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Ummm... A harp looks like this What the hell are you guys talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1367590709' post='2067346'] Ummm... A harp looks like this What the hell are you guys talking about? [/quote] Maybe that's why they are hard to find, can't be much fun lugging one of those around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whynot Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 The last one I gigged with got locked up for 2 years. I don't think he knew JS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1367544029' post='2066800'] That said, Brilleaux was a fantastic frontman but no Charlie Musselwhite [/quote] There'd be no Charlie Musselwhite at all if it wasn't for me. He got himself locked in the (outdoor) artists bogs at the Duchess of York in Leeds and was having a pretty serious panic attack about it when the bass player from the support band - yours truly - climbed in through the tiny window with a screwdriver and rescued him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTB Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I play in a band fronted by a harp player. I'll ask him if he knows of anyone in your area & let you know if he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 20 posts about looking for a blues mouth organ player , and no-ones mentioned our Monica . TAXI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 [quote name='PTB' timestamp='1367602796' post='2067529'] I play in a band fronted by a harp player. I'll ask him if he knows of anyone in your area & let you know if he does. [/quote] Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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