The Garden State Harmonica Club monthly meetings will be held on Sept. 6 and Sept. 20, 2010

The Garden State Harmonica Club monthly meetings will be held on Sept. 6 and Sept. 20, 2010 at 7:30 pm in room 103 at the Community Church of Glen Rock, 354 Rock Road in Glen Rock. Enter the parking lot at Hamilton Avenue. Business meetings and playing are held regularly on the first Monday of each month with an informal second meeting take place on the third Monday. The church is handicapped accessible.

The Club invites anyone interested in the harmonica or harmonica music to join the group to play or listen after the short business meeting. Light refreshments are available to attendees during the meeting. Among the celebrity members are Phil Caltabellotta, Tom Scerbo and Frank Grova(members of the trio, The Melody Men) Carlos Colina (& The Straight Up Blues Band), Charlie Toker(Daddy T) and the 17 North Band, Enrico Granafei of Trumpets Jazz Club, Dennis Gruenling, teacher and well known blues player, Harry Feinberg, famous member of the Harmonica Rascals, and Rob Paparozzi, harmonicist and lead singer of Blood, Sweat and Tears .

The GSHC is also getting ready for their 38th Harmonica Festival that will take place on Nov.18-20 at The Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. This has become an international and intergenerational music event featuring many world class players, stimulating seminars and workshops, blues and jazz jams, great evening shows, open mic and a Saturday Matinee. Sign up for the entire 3 day package for $120. A la carte daily tickets are also available including a Sat. harmonica matinee for $12 with more details on our website.

The Garden State Harmonica Club Ensemble can be booked to play for groups for a small donation. They entertain at retirement and veterans’ homes, churches, clubs, assisted living centers, civic groups, etc., several times a month. For information and availability, call 201-891-2410 or e-mail to gardenstateharmonicaclub@hotmail.com.

The Garden State Harmonica Club was founded in 1971 to promote the enjoyment of the harmonica. Anyone with similar interests is invited to meetings for their pleasure. New members are welcome and annual dues are just $25.00. Additional details and a downloadable membership application may be found on the Club’s website: www.gardenstateharmonicaclub.org. Come on out and join us for an evening of great fun and music!