The Bangalore Harmonica Club & Bangalore Harmonica lovers present The Harmonica Flash Mob

The First ever Harmonica Flash Mob in India at The Mantri Square, Bangalore

The Bangalore Harmonica Club & Bangalore Harmonica Lovers, are organizing a very unique event, the HARMONICA FLASH MOB.

EVENT DETAILS

FIRST EVER HARMONICA FLASH MOB EVENT IN INDIA ON THE EVE OF INDIAN   HARMONICA DAY

LOCATION           : MANTRI SQUARE, MALLESHWARAM, BANGALORE

DATE                     : SUNDAY, 24^th NOVEMBER 2013

TIMING                 : BETWEEN 4.30 PM to 5.00 PM

It was wonderful experience learning from as accomplished player Mr. Steve Baker. The workshop was attended by around 15-18 harmonica enthusiasts from Bangalore and even we had Mr. Ramana and Mr. Vinayak from Hyderabad Harmonica Lovers.  Steve guided all participants on basics of harmonica along with techniques like bending, vibrato.
The two day workshop ended with Steve signing and distributing ceritificate of participation  to participants.

HARMONICA CRASH COURSE - By our very own Saitejas Chandrashekhar

Hello Freinds,


An opportunity for harmonica/mouth organ enthusiasts to learn the instrument.

Our very own accomplished harmonica player from Bangalore Mr. Saitejas Chandrashekhar is conducting harmonica crash course in Bangalore.

Mr. Saitejas Chandrashekhar is well known in Harmonica world for his amazing talent to play "Carnatic Classical" on Harmonica.

Who can attend:
Crash Course for college students, working professionals, housewives, grandpas and grandmas, anyone who wants to learn about this instrument. 

Course Content – Participants will learn the Basics of Harmonica playing and to play a few simple popular melodies.

Duration – 11 days – 17 April to 27 April

Timings – 6:30pm to 8pm

Venue - Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir, Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore

Interested ones, kindly drop me a message on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/saitejas.chandrashekar or email me on     
hamsadhwaniteju@gmail.com with your contact number.

Hurry Up.....!!!!! Limited seats.....!!!!!

Last date for registrations is April 16, 2013 !!!

 

Furtados  is conducting a 2-day crash course of Harmonica by ' World Renowned Harmonica Player ' and easily the most influential in the modern Harmonica scene, the international living legend, Mr. STEVE BAKER  from Europe. The details of the course has been attached along with the registration form.

Start the year with this legend harmonica player Steve Baker who for the first time is on a visit to Bangalore. He has been playing professionally since 35 years and has developed an instantly recognizable style which is both expressive and lyrical.. He is also regarded as one of the players who has revitalized the instrument.. His style draws on the blues tradition with a fusion of country, folk, soul and jazz.

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Steve is also a highly regarded author of harmonica literature and has written a number of instructional books. "The Harp Handbook" is referred as the "harmonica player's bible". In 2000 and 2003 he published volumes 1 & 2 of his series "Blues Harmonica Playalongs". Alongside these activities, Steve conducts regular clinics in music stores and is one of the most active figures in harmonica education in Europe. Despite the initial skepticism of the organizers, his crash course was rapidly booked out and the harmonica course has subsequently become an essential part of the event. 

The 2-day crash course will benefit the Harmonica players, as it  covers different modules and techniques.. The registration has begun and the course fees for 2 days is Rs.2000, which includes food & beverage as well.. All the participants will be given a certificate at the end of the course...

So be a part of this workshop and get to learn from  the legend himself ! It is once in a lifetime opportunity.. Don't miss it.. For registrations or quries contact on the number given below. 

Where: Furtados Bangalore,  No. 116/C-1, 5th Block, KHB Colony, Koramangala, Bangalore-560095 
When:  January 12th & 13th

Timings:  11 am-5 pm
Call: 9980698008

Susan Sauter ; Classical Harmonica World Champion

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Dear Harmonica Friends,
Christelle Berthon is an exceptionally talented harmonica player of French origin and now based out of Australia. Her performance was recently broadcasted on KRVM radio featuring women in music. It was a long wait that day and her broadcast never happened while I waited for it till just before I left for office. But she graciously accepted my request to share her recording with me in a personally sent email. And she also allowed me to share it with the Bangalore Harmonica Club blog. Here it is. Enjoy some phenomenal stuff !!
Regards,
Chandrashekhar Khare

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Friends,
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Brendan Power-n-Saitejas Chandrashekar

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Vasudev shared the stage with Brendan !!

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Meet Up

Friends,

Its been some time since our last meet at Cubbon Park.

Hoping to see you all there coming Sunday 04-Nov-2011, at 10.30am, behind Central Library building.

-Kapilesh

Brendan Power's visit to India

Gentlemen,
We have indeed been inactive for quite a while now. However, there is something exciting waiting to happen. For those who are a part of Harmonica India Yahoo group would indeed be aware that Mr. Brendan Power, a harmonica virtuoso based out of UK, is planning to visit India between November 22,2011 to December 2, 2011. His prowess on chromatic as well as diatonic harps needs no introduction. I would like to know if we Bangaloreans would be keen enough to avail this golden opportunity to get him to visit Bangalore. Obviously, this would mean efforts as well as funds. Would like to know how many of you guys would be willing to invest time and money ( the quantum of which will be known shortly). Also, would like to know if we have some friends in the harmonica fraternity who could assist in even management, media / publicity, getting corporate / individual sponsorships. Please come back to us and post your views on this topic. This will help us get some idea about the feasibility of such a show.

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