About Harry Manx + video clips

 Harry Manx has been dubbed an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. His unique sound is bewitching and deliciously addictive to listen to.

 Born on the Isle of Man, Manx spent his childhood in Canada and left in his teens to live in Europe, Japan, India and Brazil. He honed his hypnotic live show on street corners, in cafes, bars and at festivals. But it was Indian music that captured his attention and in the mid 80s he began five-year tutelage with Rajasthani Indian musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Grammy winner with Ry Cooder for A Meeting by the River). Receiving the gift of Bhatt’s custom-made, self-designed Mohan Veena (a 20-stringed sitar/guitar hybrid) was the catalyst for Harry to forge a new path with his now signature east-meets-west style of music. While the mohan veena itself is beyond exotic, Manx uses it within traditional Western sound structures.

 A successful touring performer, Manx has brought his “breathtaking” solo shows across Canada and into the USA, Australia, and Europe. He has appeared at many prestigious festivals, world-class theatres, concert halls and infamous Blues clubs around the globe. Playing the Mohan Veena, lap steel, harmonica, stomp box, and banjo, Manx quickly envelops the audience into what has been dubbed “the Harry Zone” with his warm vocals and the hauntingly beautiful melodies of his original songs.

 Over the last 10 years, Harry Manx released 11 albums and has garnered a room full of awards including seven Maple Blues Awards, six Juno nominations, the Canadian Folk Award in 2005 for Best Solo Artist and won CBC Radio’s Great Canadian Blues Award in 2007.

 Blend Indian folk melodies with slide guitar blues, add a sprinkle of gospel and some compelling grooves and you’ll get Manx’s unique “mysticssippi” flavour. It’s hard to resist, easy to digest and keeps audiences coming back for more.

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concert info for Copping Community Hall & Show Room, Wrest Point, Hobart
comments from previous Copping Community Hall concerts by :
 John Hammond (USA)
  Kieran Kane (USA) & David Francey (Canada)
  Harry Manx (Canada) 2010
  Bill Chambers (Aus)
  KaneWelchKaplin (USA)

Harry Manx in concert at the Copping Community Hall......SOLD OUT!!

"For sheer musical adventure, few compare with Manx"....Bruce Elder,Sydney Morning Herald.

"I've discovered something new tonight, seeing Harry play"....Bruce Springsteen.

special guest : Yeshe

harrymanx.com
yeshemusic.com

Friday 25 May 2012  8pm

Limited tickets available @ $50each for this intimate concert with an eclectic mix of blues, folk & world music.

The concert will have table seating and is BYO drink of choice and nibbles (if you want to nibble).

The concert will have an interval.

To order tickets, send to :

anotherbbproduction@iinet.net.au or phone 6253 5234

Your name/s Your email address
Your postal address
Your phone contact
Number of tickets required x $50 each
I will send you details how to purchase your tickets.

  

This concert is not supported by The Falls Festival Community Fund, just with a community minded spirit!

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 artist info
 video clips
 comments from previous Copping Community Hall concerts:
   John Hammond (USA)
   Kieran Kane (USA) & David Francey (Canada)
   Harry Manx (Canada) 2010
   Bill Chambers (Aus)
   KaneWelchKaplin (USA)

Harry Manx in concert at the Show Room, Wrest Point, Hobart

"For sheer musical adventure, few compare with Manx"....Bruce Elder,Sydney Morning Herald.

"I've discovered something new tonight, seeing Harry play"....Bruce Springsteen.

special guest : Yeshe

harrymanx.com
yeshemusic.com

Show Room, Wrest Point, Hobart

Saturday 26 May 2012  8pm

Tickets @ $53.00 + booking fee are available from tixtas.com.au

The concert will have an interval.

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  artist info
  video clips
  comments from previous Copping Community Hall concerts:
    John Hammond (USA)
     Kieran Kane (USA) & David Francey (Canada)
     Harry Manx (Canada) 2010
     Bill Chambers (Aus)
     KaneWelchKaplin (USA)

Some Comments - John Hammond - Copping Community Hall - 4 November 2011

"thanks again for the bookings and the hospitality! Had a great time and hope we can work together again. A real pleasure" - Nick Charles.

"great choice of artist once again, thanks Bob".

"such quality musos in our little part of the world!!".

"John Hammond transformed himself before our eyes and ears. What a master! So totally committed to his craft and his sound. It was inspiring! I trust people now realise how lucky we have been to witness it and to have been afforded that chance by you. Let the shows go on, now there's an informed following".

"another amazing experience. John Hammond was great, the man, the music, the place, one of those experiences that lingers for some time. Looking forward to more music from anotherbbproduction".

"a great night and amazing show, looking forward to the next one".

"we had a wonderful evening at Copping, 2 wonderful artists, a great venue & good company".

"you've done it again, another great concert. To think that one of the top 10 blues artists in the world performed at the Copping Hall is amazing! Thanks again, awaiting the next concert".

"what another wonderful evening. Thanks so much Bob for organising such special events".

"Copping was all time, Nick was good and John was incredible, he really doesn't leave anything behind. He gave us a great show, hearing a little of his musical background was fascinating - he seemed to be able to connect us all especially with his talent".

"I totally enjoyed the whole thing, everything was perfect. Congratulations on using your obvious gift in regards to organising and promoting musical events".

"as usual the venue, concert, ambience and performance were great. As long as the acts keep coming we'll keep going".

"again another sold out concert, good effort! .. but with an act like John Hammond I'm not surprised. Talked to a few punters who'd come from north and northwest Tas especially for the Copping ambience. Like me they wouldn't miss it now we know the quality of the acts you choose!"

"yeah it was great, great energy and stories from the man!"

"as usual you gave us something very special which is still with me. I feel truly privileged and thank you. John Hammond was a true craftsman - chat/history/skill/sublime music - such a repertoire of skills - have not seen such before! The Hall setting and atmosphere as usual was superb and unparalleled by anything else in our state, giving us fortunate enough to attend a very privileged experience. The bonne homie was brilliant as always and I think your artists can instantly feel it and appreciate it."

"the John Hammond concert was excellent, in my opinion the best of your Copping concerts so far. This was real blues music and I did not want the concert to end. The acoustics were tops and the small hall gives a close feel to the performer. Anyone who loves blues music, genuine blues music and did not bother to see and hear John Hammond really missed out".

"another terrific concert - thanks so much for organising it! It's quite a privilege to be 'up close and personal' with artists like John Hammond. Nick Charles was terrific too - a perfect start to the evening. I really can't think of any aspects that need improvement".

"what a great night - totally enjoyed ourselves!!!"

"the venue, organisation, artists and crowd were superb. Please don't change anything. Loved the table set up and the fact that you could take your own grog and food. We also loved the relaxed style, the sound was excellent and the closeness to the artists couldn't have been better".

John Hammond (USA)

Grammy award winning bluesman and Blues Hall of Fame inductee John Hammond will perform in concert at the Copping Community Hall on 4 November 2011 and at the Wrest Point Showroom on 5 November 2011, with special guest from Melbourne Nick Charles. With 7 Grammy nominations Hammond’s history is a who’s who of blues, and includes performances or recordings with Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Duane Allman, Mike Bloomfield, JJ Cale, Tom Waits, The Band, John Lee Hooker, Dr. John and many, many more. He has so many stories to tell, including putting the band together for the young Jimi Hendrix that launched his international career Hammond has repeatedly been voted as one of the top ten blues artist in the world. He is known as the embodiment of the quintessential acoustic blues troubadour, always serving tradition by pouring his heart and soul into full-bodied interpretations of the classics through the simple combination of brilliant guitar, rack harmonica, and intensely expressive vocals. Hammond has released over two-dozen albums over a four-decade career, and has earned a stellar reputation as one of the most compelling live blues showman on stage. "John's sound is so compelling, complete, symmetrical and soulful with just his voice, guitar and harmonica, it is at first impossible to imagine improving it... He's a great force of nature. John sounds like a big train coming. He chops them all down." - Tom Waits Keep scrolling!

John Hammond (USA) in concert at the Copping Community Hall .....SOLD OUT!!

 

"John's sound is so compelling, complete, symmetrical and soulful with just his voice, guitar and harmonica, it is at first impossible to imagine improving it... He's a great force of nature. John sounds like a big train coming. He chops them all down." - Tom Waits

"John Hammond is a master... He is a virtuoso. A Conjurer... A Modernist... John is in a very small circle of men with a guitar and a harmonica. Jimmy Reed, Howlin' Wolf, Bob Dylan. The guitar is an orchestra. He's sending messages. Storytelling. All mystery. Protection. The language goes out through the night... The Big Boom. Boom the room." - T Bone Burnett


Special guest : Nick Charles

www.johnhammond.com/
www.charlesguitar.com/

Friday 4 November 2011 8pm.

Limited tickets (max 4 per person) available @ $55.00 each for this exclusive intimate concert in Tasmania as part of John's Australian tour.


The concert will have table seating and is BYO drink of choice and nibbles (if you want to nibble).


The concert will have an interval.


To order tickets, send to: anotherbbproduction@iinet.net.au or phone 6253 5234 :
Your name/s
Your email address
Your postal address
Your phone contact
Number of tickets required x $55.00 each
I will send you details how to purchase your tickets.

Supported by The Falls Festival Community Fund

Scroll down for more posts to find
  artist info
  video clips
  comments from previous Copping Community Hall concerts by
     Kieran Kane (USA) & David Francey (Canada)
     Harry Manx (Canada)
     Bill Chambers (Aus)
     KaneWelchKaplin (USA)

John Hammond (USA) in concert at the Wrest Point Showroom

"John's sound is so compelling, complete, symmetrical and soulful with just his voice, guitar and harmonica, it is at first impossible to imagine improving it... He's a great force of nature. John sounds like a big train coming. He chops them all down." - Tom Waits


"John Hammond is a master... He is a virtuoso. A Conjurer... A Modernist... John is in a very small circle of men with a guitar and a harmonica. Jimmy Reed, Howlin' Wolf, Bob Dylan. The guitar is an orchestra. He's sending messages. Storytelling. All mystery. Protection. The language goes out through the night... The Big Boom. Boom the room." - T Bone Burnet


Special guest : Nick Charles

www.johnhammond.com
www.charlesguitar.com/

Saturday 5 November 2011 8pm.

Wrest Point Showroom, Hobart

Tickets @ $55.00 + booking fee are available from  tixtas.com.au

 Scroll down for more posts to find
  artist info
  video clips
  comments from previous Copping Community Hall concerts by
    Kieran Kane (USA) & David Francey (Canada)
    Harry Manx (Canada)
    Bill Chambers (Aus)
    KaneWelchKaplin (USA)