Just want to add my thoughts and comments to some of the recent threads.
As a sometime writer, I am in total agreement with Winslow's comments regarding copyright protection, and appreciate Hugh's post of the official Internet position on the subject. In private email, I have commented on the fact that I have received many positive comments on the itinerary listings, and the general consensus seems to be that the bandwidth use is worth the info published, so the posts will continue. These may be transferred to the Harp-L Home Page in the future, though, when Hugh has it ready, with an occasional posting on the Harp-L for the benefit of those who do not have access to the WWW, as I understand it.
I do not consider the itinerary listings as intellectual property, though a lot of work is involved in assembling the list from the many faxes and email that I receive, but credit is always nice. Some time ago, I noted that someone had reposted a portion of one of the lists, on Harp-L, for the benefit of all, stating he had found it in Blues-L or some such listing, not realizing that it had originated on Harp-L. It was easily recognizable as my listing due to format, content, etc. So it is making the rounds, and I do not mind, but credit should definitely be given in these kinds of issues.
I applaud the efforts of the editors of AHN, HIP, MississippiSaxophone, Harmonica World, Harmonica Happenings, Harmonica Dispatch, Echoes France Harmonica, I.H.O. Newsletter, and all other harmonica-dedicated publications in their efforts to spread the good word of our beloved instrument. I do not believe any of these publications intentionally deleted, or misrepresented, the origin of published articles. However, if such deletions occurred, I am sure that the recent thread will cause all editors to give special attention to this detail. They are all intent on giving credit where credit is due - it can only lend more credence to the publications. I am only too happy to see the Itineraries reprinted in these publications - in fact, I generally email the listings to the editors at the same time they are sent to Harp-L. The more people who are made aware of our artists' appearances, the better. So - have at it, people, at least in my case. Just remember to give credit in all cases.
A few overdue notices - on August 25, just before going to the SPAH Convention in Detroit, I had the opportunity to see Mike Curtis in action at the Main Street Restaurant in Yorba Linda, CA. This guy plays!! Mike can back up his bandwidth with no problem. He played a long session to a large crowd, and had them begging for more, even after a few encores. I was even asked to sit in with him for a few numbers - as he has stated many times: everyone is welcome to sit in. Don't leave home without your harps. A fun night.
On September 22, I caught Gary Primich and Juke Logan at the Cantina La Vida in Brea, CA. What a show they put on. Gary opened at 9 pm, then when Juke arrived at 10:30 (after doing his Friday Night Blues Revue show on KPCC 89.3 FM in Pasadena), they opened the 2nd set with both playing harps in a number that is featured on Juke's latest soon-to-be released album. Juke proceded to play keyboards and harp with Gary thru-out the set - a high-energy show. Gary also had his latest album, Mr. Freeze, on sale during breaks, and sold quite a few. It's another winner for Gary, to be sure. If you have the chance to catch this pair in the Texas tour, DON'T miss it!
Then on September 25, Tomcat Colvin, of Manila, Philippines, who was in town for a few days, spent the evening at my home listening to CD's and LP's, and discussing harp subjects. Tom is a great guy, and it was pure pleasure to have him here. Time sure flies when you're havin' fun, tho'. There were many more things to do than time allowed. Come back again soon, Tom.
Tonight (Saturday), Lee Oskar and I will be catching Toots at the Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood, an event I have looked forward to for many years. Every time Toots has been in LA (since I moved here 3-1/2 years ago), I was pre-committed to the Harmonica Contest in Yellow Pine, ID. Winslow spent some quality time with him last week in the Bay Area.
Got to quit before I beat Mike's bandwidth record! Just kidding, Mike. Keep the pertinent and valuable info flowing.
