[Harp-L] SPAH Convention Media Release

[Warren Bee <spahpublicity@xxxxxxxxx>]

This is the press release that I am currently sending to media outlets.
Early responses have already come in from The Good Morning Sacramento
television show and NPR Radio. Both will have live segments featuring SPAH
convention info and live performances on the day the convention starts. If
you have any ideas about an organization that would be interested in our
convention please feel fee to contact me directly and i will send a copy of
the release. Thanks, WB
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*Media Contact*: Warren “Bee” Bachman: 631.981.1241

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*Harmonica Heavies to Hit Sacramento***

*Annual convention draws world's top talent to city*



*Sacramento**, CA, June 8th, 2009*--Sacramento's Radisson Hotel will be
rocking and rolling this summer as hundreds of harmonica players from expert
to novice will descend on the city as The Society for the Preservation and
Advancement of the Harmonica (SPAH) kicks off its 46th anniversary
convention in Sacramento, CA, from *Tuesday, August 11th thru Saturday,
August 15th, 2009. *



The magical sound of the harmonica is loved and appreciated around the
globe. It would be tough to find a genre of music where the harmonica has
not left its mark. Here in the United States, the harmonica played an
important part in the birth of the blues as well as the good old days of
Vaudeville. It can be found in the worlds of classical and jazz music, rock
and roll, country and western, bluegrass and folk--you name it and the
harmonica has created miles of smiles and dancing in the aisles!



What happens at a harmonica convention, you may ask? World class performers
teach and entertain from early morning ‘til late at night. Amateur and
professional, male and female, young and old, they all come together with a
common love and passion for the music. The sharing and jam sessions are
non-stop. Attitudes and egos are left at the door. It is a musical
celebration of life like no other.



Some of this year’s headliners include Tommy Morgan, the dean of Hollywood
soundtrack harmonica players, Mark Hummel, California blues legend and
impresario and Jia-Yi He, master of the classical harmonica.



The world’s most popular instrument has also been gaining much attention in
recent years for its medicinal properties as well. There is no other
mainstream musical instrument that creates sounds by both breathing in and
out. What better way to exercise the lungs and respiratory system than by
making beautiful music! SPAH is leading the way in this field with its
“Harmonicas for Health” committee and is working directly with distinguished
members of the medical community.



Major harmonica manufacturers including Hohner, Seydel and Suzuki will
participate in the convention as well. They will be alongside a group of
“boutique” manufacturers that cater to every whim of the harmonica
aficionado.





SPAH is an international organization with close to 1000 members from around
the world. More than 400 people are expected participate in this year’s
event but there's always room for passionate players.



For more information or to register, please visit *www.spah.org*.





-- 
Warren "Bee" Bachman
SPAH Publicity Director
631-981-1241 / 631-521-0472
www.spah.org