| The Tulsa Harmonica Summit 2013 will feature a diverse program of harmonica performances, educational workshops, vendor displays and jam sessions. This event is not limited to harmonica players and everyone will enjoy this day of celebrating the harmonica and its music. The Summit is produced by the Route 66 Harmonica Club, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. The day will start off with a children's harmonica workshop, with harmonicas donated by the Blues Society of Tulsa. Other workshops during the day include dynamic presentations by the evening's featured artists. This year will feature Dallas harmonica educators Cheryl Arena and Hash Brown, both of whom are well known in the Dallas blues scene. Also featured is John Long, a pre-war country blues master from Springfield, MO. Billy Gibson of Memphis will share with workshop audiences his dynamic style of harmonica blues. RJ Mischo from Fayetteville, Arkansas will work with Dennis Oellig, better known as Mr. Microphone, from Kansas City, to present a workshop and demonstrations on the art of electric or amplified harmonica playing. Jon Popper of Eureka Springs, AR will give a talk on the finer points of vintage harmonica amplifers. There will also be a technical workshop focusing on harmonica repair and maintenance presented by Tulsan Mike Peace. Harmonica related information tables, as well as vendors, will be displayed throughout the event. The early evening show will feature a who's who of Tulsa harmonica players, supported by The Caretakers, some of Tulsa's finest Blues musicians. Following that is the showcase event of the evening, featuring RJ Mischo, Billy Gibson, John Long, Cheryl Arena and Hash Brown with Junior Markham and David Berntson. Food and beverage service is available. This event is open to all ages. Bring your harmonicas and come enjoy an entire day dedicated to the "Mississippi Saxophone." Click here for Artist bios Click her for schedule Back to Crossroads Learning Experience |
| Harmonica Summit 2013 March 2, 2013 Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame The Jazz Depot 111 E.1st St., Tulsa, OK Doors Open at 11:00am Admission $15 Kids under 14 free (must be accompanied by an adult) |
