Monthly Archives: March 2010

Son of Dave: “I’m not really a very clever harp player”

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Elwood

Last month we interviewed the Son of Dave. Here’s the second half of our chat with the beat-boxing harmonica man: this time, he rants about drum-machines, America, nun-raping pop songs, and why he wears sunglasses indoors. …So I asked some … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Microphone: Acoustic vs Amplified?

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Greg

Elwood’s Note: “I’m pretty ignorant when it comes to harmonica mics. When you ask me what my favourite element is, I normally choose between earth, wind, water and fire. I thought “Impedance” was a stigmatised medical condition which affects 50 … Continue reading →

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Win A Copy Of The New William Clarke CD

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Wilf

So many smiles down through the years Harps down, heads up! Harp Surgery has been chatting with the lovely Jeanette Lodovici, former wife of the late great William Clarke, about her latest CD release: William Clarke – Live Bootleg Cassette … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Top – Sonoma Chicken Coop, Campbell CA, Sat 27.Sept 2009

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Wilf

Old School’s Cool During its first months on line, Harp Surgery posted a review of Jason Ricci’s show at Biscuits and Blues in San Francisco. The event was a double leap of faith. Firstly we’d never encountered Jason’s radical playing … Continue reading →

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Son of Dave: Same Old Sound, Maybe New Sunglasses

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Elwood

An interview with blues harmonica man Benjamin Darvil Son of Dave found his coolness through the only legitimate means available to us skinny white guys: Wearing your granddad’s clothes and a creepy grin, and making bizarre, gut-busting music that goes … Continue reading →

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