R.I.P. Norton Buffalo

http://www.makli.com/norton-buffalo-0011774/ http://www.bluoz.com/blog/index.php?/archives/823-a-tribute-to-Norton-Buffalo.html Thanks, Auweia!

Geoff Atkins did a great study a while back. It is about coverplates, and whether or not they affect the sound of a harp. https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4u1gsRu9WWJN2EzZGIyZDQtZmJhNC00NjAyLTgxNzktZWRhNzMzNzQxMTdh&hl=en Thanks, Geoff! A.

Cheryl Arena at Pearl

Friday, October 30, Cheryl Arena will perform at Pearl At Commerce in Dallas. If you've never seen her perform, then here's you're chance. Don't miss a great show. If HAVE seen her perform...then you already know! The show starts at 9:30 p.m.. I encourage all HOOT members to come to the show, then read about Cheryl in next month's newsletter. www.cherylarena.com

Assault With a Deadly...Harmonica?

Posted by J. Gordon on Harp-L... http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=298&articleid=20091008_318_0_ABoero9452&allcom=1

Rick Estrin Worshop and Show

Rick Estrin is coming to town! He will be doing a show on October 10th, at 10:00 pm. Once again, HOOT will be hosting a workshop before the show. The cost of the workshop is $10.00. None of the workshop money goes to Pear, but they do ask that you stick around for the show afterward, the cost of which will be $12.00. Rick Estrin is a great harp player, as well as a great showman. This will be a valuale workshop you do not want to miss! You can check him out at www.rickestrin.com . A.