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Below are some regular venues. More will be found on the Itinerary Page
as scheduled.
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Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago,
Illinois each Monday.
10 OTS Recital May 30! Open
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Joe gives private harmonica lessons up until
6:30 pm and holds group classes from 6:30-7:45 and 8:00-9:30 that focus on
the Chicago Blues harmonica tradition of that big toned, heavy tongue-blocked sound.
Joe's Old Town Bio |
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David Barrett's Harmonica Masterclass, various
locations
1st time offered . . . Joe will be teaching the musical style of Sonny
Terry, May 2009.
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Joe's most in-depth workshops in the continental
US have been presented in conjunction with the Harmonica Masterclass.
Joe, who considers David Barrett to be the World's Best Harmonica teacher,
works his hardest at this event just trying to keep up with him.
Also, this is the best opportunity to study the country blues traditions
with Joe. The class he designed for the Masterclass is his best to date and
the harmonica history concert is sure to be unforgettable. |
Harmonica Master's Workshop, Trossingen, Germany
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October 29 -
November 1, 2008 |
This is the best opportunity to study with Joe outside the US. As an extra
bonus, you will get the experience of seeing him in concert and also the the
benefit of working with David
Barrett, Steve Baker and
Carlos Del Junco. In
2006, 70+ participants from 15+ countries attended. The great Steve Baker
is the moving force behind this event, which is held in the most
historically significant town in the known harmonica world - Harmonika
Mecca! |
 "The Society for the Preservation and
Advancement of the Harmonica"
Harmonica Conventions are held at
various locations
Back to August 12-16, 2008 |
Joe will occasionally hold seminars but is mostly known for the afternoon
harmonica teach-ins and late night acoustic blues jams that he organizes.
Tremendous opportunity to meet and hang with highly accomplished players.
Mission Statement for the Filisko Teach-In for both
SPAH and Buckeye Festivals |
Buckeye Harmonica Festival,
Columbus Ohio |
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| Die Schorndorfer
Gitarrentage, Germany |
A great opportunity to study blues harmonica in
Schorndorfer, Germany. This festival is about 5 days long, has other
musicians attending and is similar to the Augusta Blues Week held in West
Virginia. The harmonica part of this festival is the mainly the fruits
of the labor of Masen Dabbag. |
"Blues Week" session of the
Augusta Heritage Festival in Elkins, West Virginia
back to July 12 - 19, 2008 |
This festival is held in the hills of beautiful
West Virginia. Kind of an adult music summer camp with nice workshops
and numerous opportunities for jamming and hanging out 'till the wee hours. There are usually at least three harmonica teachers, including the famous Phil
Wiggins, offering classes for Beg., Int., and Adv. |
Jon Gindicks's Harmonica
Jam Camp, various locations |
Jon
Gindick has his own special brand of enthusiasm for teaching harmonica that may never be matched. Everyone that comes,
ends up participating and having an unforgettable time. Jon hires a
great variety of talented instructors. The best opportunity for
overcoming shyness or stage fright. |
| World Harmonica Festival, Trossingen, Germany |
Best opportunity to meet players from the
corners of the world, see evening concerts, attend workshops, enter
competition, see the Hohner factory and Harmonica Museum. Harmonica
Mecca for the fanatics of the world. |
Centrum's Port Townsend
Country Blues Workshop, Port
Townsend, Washington |
The
West coast acoustic blues gathering that
lasts for about 5 days with world class players, workshops, jamming and
concerts. |
| Bean Blossom Blues Festival, Indiana |
Blues festival with a heavy bias towards the
harmonica. Held at Bill Monroe's Park and lasting about 2 days. Bands play almost continuously on at least 2 stages. Some workshops
and plenty of opportunities to jam by the campfires. This is all
brought to you by harp-nut John Hall. |
Harmonika Museum, Trossingen, Germany
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The biggest collection of harmonicas in the
world. A "must see" for the fanatic. Joe has had a
couple shows there and plans to return in the future. |
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