Sunday, May 26, 2024
11:00am
INVITATIONAL
On Harmonica: Kris Wott, Marty Hales, Art Faxas, Bill Hoaglin Band.
Band: Karl Dring - Guitar, Jack Stephens - Guitar, Helane Fronek - Bass, John Rees - Drums-
On Harmonica: Kris Wott, Marty Hales, Art Faxas, Bill Hoaglin Band.
Band: Karl Dring - Guitar, Jack Stephens - Guitar, Helane Fronek - Bass, John Rees - Drums-
1:00pm
3D Blues Band featuring Dave
Churchville
Dave Churchville - Harmonica and Guitar, Bob Derman - Bass, Dave Weigel - Guitar
Dave Churchville - Harmonica and Guitar, Bob Derman - Bass, Dave Weigel - Guitar
1:45pm
Harmonica John
John Frazer - Harmonica & Guitar, Erik Frank - Bass, Jeff Litzman - Drums
John Frazer - Harmonica & Guitar, Erik Frank - Bass, Jeff Litzman - Drums
I come from a very musical family. My mom and her sisters all sang, and mom
wanted to play the drums, but it was considered unladylike, so she was happy
to see that I liked to bang on things. My dad and his brothers all played
instruments as well as his mom and dad. Grandma Frazer was quite skilled at
playing the organ, and we would all gather in the living room. I remember
hearing everyone playing Al Hirt's "Java"when it first came out.Grandpa
Frazer played banjo and harmonica, mostly and I first played one of his
harmonicas when I was quite young- however, being unskilled, I was told to
take it outside away from the family jam session. It was many years before I
took up harmonica again, but when I did, it was pretty natural for me.
2:30pm
Unknown Players
Jam
$20 Donation to Participate Youth and Adult Winners are chosen by applause - please clap for favorite Band: Karl Dring - Guitar, Jack Stephens - Guitar, Jim Beck - Bass, Steve Douglas - Drums
$20 Donation to Participate Youth and Adult Winners are chosen by applause - please clap for favorite Band: Karl Dring - Guitar, Jack Stephens - Guitar, Jim Beck - Bass, Steve Douglas - Drums
Have you heard of our world-famous Unknown Player's Jam? To many of us,
its
the highlight of our Spring Harp Fest, especially when we've got the
kids
involved. And you know, the kids usually win if they can play. Must be
that
cute factor.
Anyone can participate, you don't have to be a resident of La Mesa, or San Diego, or even California. This fun competition is open to everyone and it is just $20 donation to participate. Best of all, the winner gets a trophy. So brush up on your best harmonica blues and come on out to the next Spring Harp Fest which is every year during Easter weekend in La Mesa, California at Harry Griffen Park. If you click on that link, you can read all about this beautiful park, but here's a pic of the ampitheatre where you'll find us. It's one of the finest parks in San Diego County.
Anyone can participate, you don't have to be a resident of La Mesa, or San Diego, or even California. This fun competition is open to everyone and it is just $20 donation to participate. Best of all, the winner gets a trophy. So brush up on your best harmonica blues and come on out to the next Spring Harp Fest which is every year during Easter weekend in La Mesa, California at Harry Griffen Park. If you click on that link, you can read all about this beautiful park, but here's a pic of the ampitheatre where you'll find us. It's one of the finest parks in San Diego County.
3:00pm
Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas
Philippe Freed - Harmonica, Steve Hoshko - Bass, Ric Lee - Drums, Ethan Van Thillo - Guitar, Jack Laux - Accordian, Larry Kosta - Banjo, Floyd Fronius - Fiddle, Ray Conseur - Drums
Philippe Freed - Harmonica, Steve Hoshko - Bass, Ric Lee - Drums, Ethan Van Thillo - Guitar, Jack Laux - Accordian, Larry Kosta - Banjo, Floyd Fronius - Fiddle, Ray Conseur - Drums
Mix one part New Riders Of The Purple Sage, one-part Chieftains, three parts Dropkick Murphy’s,
and a pinch of Mojo Nixon. Shake vigorously. Add a pitcher of the house Micro-brew, chased by a
flask of Jameson Irish Whiskey, and stir. Voila! You have The Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas!
They blend Irish Folk with Country-Rock to foot stomping perfection. Their blend of Guitars, Mandolin, Banjo, Tin Whistle, Fiddle, Accordion, Upright Bass, and Harmonica, supported by thumping percussion that keeps any place energized.If you throw in a tavern audience, the chemical reaction is magic. The APWF are a crowd-pleasing band, taking requests, as they banter with their fans.
4:00pm
Billy Watson
Billy Watson - Harmonica, Adrian Deman - Guitar, Marty Dodson - Drums, Burtt Newman - Bass
Billy Watson - Harmonica, Adrian Deman - Guitar, Marty Dodson - Drums, Burtt Newman - Bass
Billy is an entertainer extraordinaire, capable of throwing down a blues
show that can be infectiously hilarious and convincingly nasty. His
energy as a frontman is relentless, his vocals inspiring, and his harp
work musically outstanding. Billy's repertoire ranges from creepy
grooves, grinding shuffles, to fast boogies and swings.
5:00pm
Gabriel Nathanael
Band
Gabriel Nathanael - Harmonica, Gregg Carpenter - Bass, Martin Salinas - Guitar, Tom Steward - Drums
Gabriel Nathanael - Harmonica, Gregg Carpenter - Bass, Martin Salinas - Guitar, Tom Steward - Drums
6:00pm
Zavala Sol featuring Karl
Dring
Karl Dring - Harmonica & Guitar, Carrie Zavala - Vocals, John Price - Drums, Mike Van Duyn - Guitar, Bill Salisbury - Bass
Karl Dring - Harmonica & Guitar, Carrie Zavala - Vocals, John Price - Drums, Mike Van Duyn - Guitar, Bill Salisbury - Bass
