Photos and Memories From
Michael Polesky's
1st Annual Harp Happening
January 30, 1998

 

There was a party / harmonica happening that has been declared the first of many annual such gatherings, hosted by Michael Polesky of Los Angeles, and assisted by Ken Deifik, David Fairweather, and many others. This party was originally planned as a means of introduction of the new Renaissance Harmonica, designed and manufactured by Bobbie Giordano (Tallahassee, FL) and Douglas Tate (Ampthill, England). By coincidence, the annual Winter NAMM Convention was also scheduled for the same time frame - so it was a natural to combine the two affairs, and gather as many of the harmonica players together as possible. The unforgettable result was recorded by many on camera, video and recordings. Here are a few of the many photos taken that memorable evening, as furnished by Barbara Burton and Danny Wilson. Hope you all enjoy the results.

 

David Fairweather & Ironman Mike Curtis

David Fairweather & Ironman Mike Curtis

David Fairweather & Ironman Mike Curtis

David Fairweather & Michael Polesky

George Davis

Cham-Ber Huang, Alberto Bertolazzi, Terrie Lambert & Charlie Musselwhite

Cham-Ber Huang

Cham-Ber Huang

Group #1

Group #2

Group #3

Group #4

Stan Ruffo & Joe Harless

Lois Morgan, Lorraine Wilson & Janis Scott Pignataro

Calla & Stan Ruffo

Michael Burton & Michael Scott Pignataro

Douglas Tate

Danny Wilson, Michael Burton & Ron Kalina

Danny Wilson, Michael Burton & Dave McKelvy

Mike Curtis & Ron Kalina

Madcat Ruth & Mike Curtis

Bobbie Giordano & Charlie Musselwhite

 

See also the 1998 NAMM Photos at NAMM

  

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Posted March 29, 1998
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